Tarkenton quits Giants over contract dispute
Fran Tarkenton leaves the New York Giants after failing to reach a contract agreement with owner Wellington Mara. Tarkenton insisted he will not retire and intends to return when a deal is reached. The move comes as Jets QB Joe Namath recovers from knee surgery and eyes a possible return on November 14.
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Associated Press
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Cass Lake Captures Paul Bunyan Playoff Title
Cass Lake defeated Redlake 7 6 to win the Paul Bunyan League playoff crown on Redlake’s diamond. Punk Wakanabe drove in the decisive run in the eighth and Cass Lake earlier outslugged Redby 14 1 in the semi finals. The regional tournament opens Saturday at Pengilly with Redlake vs Spong and Cass Lake vs Deer River.
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Vern Wakanabe
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Pengilly
Spong
Deer River
Braves Host Backus In Youth Baseball Showdown
The Bemidji Braves aim to extend a six game win streak as they host Backus at 6 30 p m on the college diamond. The matchup pairs the Braves against their former rivals in a key youth baseball battle.
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Bob Johnson
Stan Drew
John McRae
Jeff Wizner
Dave Berg
Corky Chambers
Pete Maus
Mike Fairchild
Andy Kannenberg
Mike Rowlette
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Kaycees
Thief River Falls
Four local dogs place at Range retriever trials
Judy Glogan of Bemidji ran three dogs at the Range Retriever Club field trial on Sunday. Simba placed 2nd in Hunters with owner Jon Moe, Patty was 3rd in Hunters, and Hope named 542 mps. in Puppy. Stumper, owned by Dave Peck and handled by George Fluey, also placed in Puppy. Final trial set for August 29, an all-stake Hunters Special for dogs of all ages.
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Bemidji
Simba
Jon Moe
Patty
Hope
Stumper
Dave Peck
George Fluey
Headwaters Retriever Club
Athletes Caught in National Pride at Pan American Games
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley examines how elite athletes become symbols of national prestige at the Pan American Games in Cali Colombia. The piece chronicles political manipulation, propaganda, and controversial incidents from Berlin 1936 through Mexico City 1968, highlighting racial tensions and protests by U.S. athletes.
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Cali
Colombia
Avery Brundage
Chicago
International Olympic Committee
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Tokyo
Mexico City
U S Swimming Team Poised for Pan Am Gold Sweep
The United States leads Pan American Games swimming with a world record 800 meter freestyle relay and ten of eleven golds as events wind down in Cali Colombia. Star swimmer Frank Heckl helps anchor a 7 45.8 relay to clip the world mark. Steve Furniss and Jim McConica add multiple titles.
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Jerry Liska
Associated Press
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Ecuador
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San Francisco
Duane Bobick
Navy Quartermaster
Bowlus
Minn
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Manuel Joaquin
Cincinnati
Ray Russell
Brazil
Waldemir Paulino de Oliveira
Death mystery swirls around Cuban trainer at Pan Am Games
Mystery surrounds the death of Cuban trainer Domingo Gomez at the Pan American Village in Cali. Witnesses heard cries before his fall from Building 2 roof amid rumors of defections and Cuban secret police. Officials varied on cause, while theories range from suicide to foul play or covert agent activity.
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Massachusetts
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Helsinki
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Cali
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Weather Area Forecast and State Forecast Summary
Partly cloudy and cooler today with clearing tonight. Wednesday brings fair to partly cloudy skies and highs near 72 to 80 degrees. State forecast shows scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly south, then clearing tonight with cooler conditions. North areas around 72 to 82, south near 80s, low 45 to 58, high 70 to 80 on Wednesday.
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