Israeli kicker aims for Louisi ana College spotlight
Amnon Gimpelevitz, a 23 year old premedical student from Jerusalem, joins Louisiana College as a soccer style placekicker. He learned to kick with the side of his foot while in Israel and impressed coach Gene Southern with 40 yard accuracy. He may join the team while balancing his medical studies and will teach Hebrew in private homes for a scholarship.
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Israel
Southland
Amnon Gimpelevitz
Louisiana College
Jerusalem
Amnon
Gogolak Boys
Gene Southern
Southern
Gimpelevitz
United States
C. J. Cavanaugh
Tulane
LSU
Ammon Gimpelevitz
Albuquerque Raps Amarillo 7-2 Behind Crawford Heroics
Albuquerque defeated Amarillo 7-2 as Willie Crawford hit a leadoff homer and a bases loaded single in the seventh to spark a rally. Rain postponed Arkansas vs Dallas Fort Worth. El Paso topped Austin 5-4 with two late homers by pinch hitters. Amarillo led 2-1 in the first before Albuquerque pulled away.
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Associated Press
Willie Crawford
Albuquerque
Amarillo
Arkansas
Dallas-Fort] Worth
Crawford
Mth
Dodgers
Ell Paso
Austin
Braves
J.C. Hartman
Elijah John
Son
Alan Foster
Jim Fairey
el Paso
Charles Vaughn
Ethan Blackaby
Glen Clark
Tunner
Matte Returns to Halfback for Colts After QB Sobriquet
Baltimore Colts backfield story centers on Tom Matte resuming halfback duties after filling in at quarterback for injured teammates. Matte recalls leading drives in the playoff run, notes intensity of the playoff loss to Green Bay, and says coach Shula plans more running and occasional passes if needed. Matte toured NATO bases and became a fan favorite for his late season heroics.
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Tom Mattie
Baltimore Colts
Ohio State
Johnny Unitas
Gary Duozzo
Green Bay
Dallas
Frank Gifford
Paul Hornung
Matte
Unitag
Cuozzo
Colts
Woody Hayes
Los Angeles
Packers
NATO
Europe
Shulg
Top Hand-Wrestler Is Calling It Quits
LIBERTY MO AP Curt Merz a foot 4 20 pound guard from Kansas City retires unbeaten as world hand wrestling champion. His reign began after beating Ken Harrelson then first baseman with the A’s and rival challenger. Merz says he retired after beating a carpenter trainer from New York and deciding a 40 year old nearly beating him showed it was time.
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Liberty
Curt Merz
Kansas City
Merz
Ken Harrelson
Kansas City A’s
Chiefs
Harrelson
Billy Martin
Minnesota Twins
Kenny
Martin
Conqueror
New York
Yankees
Merry
Carpenter
Dallas Ready For LA Rams
The Dallas Cowboys prepare for Saturday’s game with the Los Angeles Rams after a 24 13 preseason win over the San Francisco 49ers. Regular linebacker Dave Edwards missed the victory with a sprained knee.
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Thousand Oaks
Calif
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams
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Cowboys
49Ers
Dave Edwards
Edwards
Baytown Teen Team Reaches Crosby Finals
The Baytown Optimist Club Teen League Baseball team advances to the Crosby Sports Association final, set for 6 30 p m Tuesday. Johnny Harrison hurled a three hit game against Spring and Baytown’s bats supplied all runs with Mike Chandler a two run homer. Ciruti and Barron each contributed key RBIs as Baytown built on earlier wins over Channelview and Park Wood to reach the final versus the Channelview Park Wood winner.
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Baytown
Crosby Sports Association
Johnny Harrison
Baytonians
Mike Chandler
Floyd Ciruti
David Barren
Chandler
Ciruti
Barron
Channelview
Park Wood
Crosby Little League Finals Set Tuesday
The Crosby Little League finals are set for Tuesday at the Crosby diamond. Monday action saw Dayton lose to Spring Kiely in the opener, Crosby fall to La Porte 41, and Cleveland claim third by beating Spring Hill 27. The winner meets La Porte at 3 p.m.
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Dayton
Spring Kline
Crospy
la Porte
Cleveland
Hline
Texas Proposes County Government Consolidation Amendment
Public notice outlines House Joint Resolution No 69 proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 63 in Article III to allow the Legislature to enable consolidation of government functions in Texas counties with 1,200,000 or more inhabitants by statute or by contract. It calls for a statewide election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1966 and explains ballot wording for or against the amendment. The Governor will issue the election proclamation and publication is mandated under state law.
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LA Rams
Buck Turner
Buck Turner Chevrolet
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