Giants Tackle Davis Drops Pounds in Camp Shakeup
Giants lineman Don Davis has slimmed to 283 pounds at camp, while rookie Jeff Smith from Southern California wins a pool predicting his weight. Coach Abie Sherman praises the newcomers for pass blocking as Earl Morrall fires 20 of 35 passes in the win over Atlanta. The Falcons acquire Hank Gremminger from Dallas. Redskins add Brig Owens from Cincinnati to bolster injured secondary. Other moves include Billy Hunter trade to Baltimore and cuts of Jerry Fishman and Dave Wells. Patriots place Tom Carr on waivers.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Don Davis
New York Giants
Sveighs
Jeff Smith
California
Smith
Giants
Davis
Abie Sherman
Los Angeles State
Francis Peay
Nebraska
Atlanta
Sherman
Earl Morrall
Morrall
New Yorks
Aip
Falcons
Hank Gremminger
Dallas
Gremminger
Cowboys
Washington
Redskins
Brig Owens
Cincinnati
Tom Walters
Jim Steffen
Lonnie Sanders
Billy Hunter
Baltimore
Dave Hayes
Jerry Fishman
Maryland
Dave Wells
Mississippi
Ron Corbett
Arizona State
Boston Patriots
Tom Carr
Bates
Torres Retains World Crown In Unanimous Decision
In Las Vegas Eddie Cotton, 40, pressed hard but Jose Torres retained the heavyweight title with a unanimous decision at the Convention Center. Referee Nate Morgan scored 70-67, judges 69-67 and 68-67, AP had it a draw. Cotton claimed victory in spirit, while Torres admitted a tense, restrained performance.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Eddie Cotton
Seattle
Jose Torres
Torres
Brooklyn
Cotton
Las Vegas Convention Center
Eddie
Cotten
Nate Morgan
Ron Amos
Mike, Petrovich
Associated Press
Johnny Manzanet
Joe Namath Lights Up Birmingham But Leaves Fans Wishing More
Namath, beloved Jets quarterback, drew a 57,205 crowd at Legion Field for a homecoming in Birmingham. He left with a knee strain after a first quarter hit, returned in street clothes, and inspired praise for showmanship and promise, though his performance slipped.
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Joe Namath
New York Jet
Namath
Joe
Birmingham
Legion Field
New York
Alabama
Don Floyd
Houston
Sonny Werblein
Don Trull
Trulli
Don
Baylor
Old Broadway
Bears Camp In Indiana Shows Halas Bossing Everything
In Jasper County near Rensselaer, the Chicago Bears camp is led by George Halas. The 71-year-old pioneer serves as coach, GM, owner, and publicist, running a strict schedule with 15 minute segments and long drills. He notes camps are tougher now and hints at local color in the town.
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Papa Bear
Halas
Rensselaer
Ace Hardware
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The data lists top performers in both leagues with figures for batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching wins losses and strikeouts. Names include Oliva, F Robinson, B Robinson, Aparicio, Powell, Hershberger, Yastrzemski, Aaron, Clemente, Alou, Torre, Brock, Koufax, Perry and others with team affiliations and key stats.
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Oliva
Minnesota
F_ Robinson
Baltimore
Baltiimore
B. Robinson
Aparicio
Powell
F. Robinson
Yastrzemski
Boston
Alou
Atlanta
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Callision
Philadelphia
Phillips
Chicago
McCarver
St. Louis
Aaron
Torre
Alen
Mays
San Fancisco
Brock
Jackson
Houston
Regan
Los Angeles
Perry
Koufax
Pair Join Oil Bowl Team From Texas Big 23 Standouts Added
Wichita Falls Texas AP notes Don Burrell of Lubbock and James Street of Longview were added to the Texas team for Friday's Oil Bowl against Oklahoma. Street threw two TDs in a 34 2 win over Pennsylvania, Burrell had 218 receiving yards and two TDs, and San Antonio's Barnes Harris scored twice.
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Tex
Don Burrell
Lubbock
James Street
Longview
Pennsylvania
Texas
Oklahoma
Street
Burrell
Barmey Harris
San Antoni
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