Defense and Offense Shine In Gander Practice Showdown
The Gander defense stiffened against a crippled JV offense while the varsity offense exploded, with Kenny Fenelon and Ricky Burch breaking free on multiple long runs. John Cavaretta, Larry Wood, Jimmy Lavell, and Bob Gingles starred in the rushing and receiving plays as Deer Park loomed in Saturday’s likely clash.
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Deer Park
Alord
Nelson Thorp
Ricky Burch
Hodney Craig
Scott Barringer
Karl Cooper
Larry Lee
Sive
ABL
Bay
Interstate 10
Kenny Fenelon
Ganders
John Cavaretta
Larry Wood
Jimmy Lavell
Bob Gingles
Ali Arrives in Houston for Astrodome Title Fight
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali arrives in Houston to train at Hotel America ahead of his November 14 title bout with Cleveland Williams at the Astrodome. Promoter Earl Gilliam anticipates record indoor attendance, surpassing 25,306 at Madison Square Garden in 1941. Ticket tiers range from 5 to 50 dollars, with various seating options.
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Houston
Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay
America
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
New York
Henry Armstrong- Fritzie Zivie
Dodgers Lose Big in World Series Receipts Record
The Los Angeles Dodgers, swept by the Baltimore Orioles, set a Series losers earnings record. Full shares reached $8,189.36 each, in a total player pool of $1,034,012.65, while the Orioles earned $12,794 per man. The 1963 Yankees had previously led with $7,873.32 per share.
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NEW York
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Baltimore Orioles
William D. Eckert
Orioles
Los Angeles
New York Yankees
Yankees
Minnesota
San Francisco
SMU Probation Lifted Boosts Cotton Bowl Bid Hope
NEW YORK AP SMU gains Cotton Bowl host role as NCAA lifts two year probation for football violations. Purdue and Bradley receive one year probation for basketball code violations but remain eligible for bowl games. Purdue tied for second in Big Ten, Michigan State ineligible for Rose Bowl due to past trip. Bradley coach bond issue noted.
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New York
Southern Methodist University
Texas A&m
National Collegiate Athletic Association
SMU
Mustangs
A&m
Aggies
NCAA
Bradley
Purdue
Michigan State
Pasadena
Southwest Conference
Ncaa Council
SWC
Bradley University
Astros Winter List Youngest In History
The Houston Astros unveiled a 28 man roster with a young core led by Dan Walton and a 24 year old hitting trio. Orioles alumnus Don Wilson anchors a staff featuring Bob Bruce and Mike Cuellar as the four veteran arms among 15 pitchers. Rookies pepper the infield and outfield, including Doug Rader and Jerry Maye, while the group includes 12 infielders, 9 outfielders, and 5 catchers.
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Houston Isp
Astros
Isbury
Oklahoma City
Houston
Sjand
Dan Walton
Ting
Justi
Salisbury
Grady Hatton
Bob Bruce
Dick Danny Coombs
Mike Cuellar
Farrell
Felix Mantilla
Larry Dierker
Dick Farrell
Leg Maye
Taye Guisti
Tim Grif
Ry Latman
Jim Ray
Raymond
Dan Scneider
Carrol
Sembera
Bruce Vou Hoff
Don
Wilson
Chris Zachary
Dave Adlesh
John
Bateman
Ron Brand
Bill Heath
Don Wilsons
Bob Watson
Doug Raders
Bob Aspromonte
Lee
Bales
Alex Barrett
Nate Col
Amarillo
Texas
Bert
Chuck Harrison
Sonny Wilson
Jackson
Keith Lampard
Bob
Liltis
Leon McFadden
Norm
Rader
iMer
Joe Morgan
Dous
Rbi
Ron
Davis
Felix Mantille
Lee Credentials
Bob Wait Mare
Dave Cholson
Aaronson
Cocoa
Pointer
Greg Sims
Rusty
Keith Staub
Danny Walton
Jim Lampard
Jlmy Wynn
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Namoe Wreck
Lumus Baytown Dodge
Market St
James “Slick
Ellis Keystone Building
Baytown
Astrodome
Michael
Michael's
Hag
Michaels
Towne King
Damon
Manhattan
Sculley
Alexander
Elmer Deshazo
Bay Plaza Shopping
Paul
Barkers
Libby
Camellia
D.A
Sara Lee
Rose Dale
Hormel
VO Gal. Cin
Jonathan
Louisiana
Long White
California
EL Texas Ave
Astol
Cashway
FHA
CP Hee A
TY Road
HE Monument
Rosenberg
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