Scrambling Quarterbacks Meet in Sunday Contest
Scramble two. Bears and Giants prepare for a national football league showdown at Wrigley Field featuring Fran Tarkenton and Jack Concannon. Tarkenton has helped the Giants surge to 4-4, while Concannon aims to lift the Bears after a 27 point performance against the Lions.
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Jets Prepare Last Rites For Injury-Riddled Bills
Buffalo Bills enter with injuries as New York Jets brace to face them in a high stakes matchup. The piece notes Bills health woes and Jets readiness for the contest.
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Win-Thirsty Chiefs Meet Patriots
Boston hosts Kansas City as Len Dawson leads a potent Chiefs attack at Fenway Park. Chiefs seek to close in on Oakland and San Diego while the Patriots defend their Eastern Division title hopes. Defensive injuries cloud Boston, while KC aims for a decisive victory to stay atop the West.
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Hambletonian Stake Moves to Sunday Finalization
Harness racing authorities announce the Hambletonian Stake will shift to Sunday afternoons beginning 1968, Aug 25, to attract larger crowds and potential TV coverage. Du Quoin State Fair president Bill Hayes disclosed the change, aimed at boosting exposure for the $100,000-plus event in the Central Division.
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Much Better Says Auerbach On Celtics Play
York dispatch notes Red Auerbach declares the Celtics a better ball club this season, highlighting Bill Russell as the key factor. He is blunt when criticizing or praising the team, unlike typical executives who hype tickets.
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Palmer Eyes First International Trophy In World Cup
Arnold Palmer hopes for his first international trophy rise as he tees off in the World Cup in Mexico City. He sits tied for lead at 68 with Florentino Molina as Jack Nicklaus shoots 72 to help the United States lead Argentina. Rain and slow play marked the first day at Mexico Golf Club.
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Bowling league notes from Bennington Lanes weekly update
A nostalgic Bennington Lanes report covers junior and Girls Eastern Ten Pin League action, top averages, and high triples. Players like Kathy Nichols and Rita Farrington post big scores as teams such as Super Duper and Cushman's contend, with stray humor about pranksters and a reminder about the Schenectady Press Tournament.
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Kathy Nichols
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Doris
Ivy League Title Race Shrinks to Three Teams
Harvard meets Princeton at Harvard Stadium in a pivotal 1:30 p.m. Saturday clash aired on ABC regional. Both teams are 5-1 overall and tied with Dartmouth for second in the Ivy standings behind Yale’s 4-1 league mark. The Tigers rely on a single wing offense led by Ric Zimmerman, while Harvard counters with a run game sparked by sophomores Ray Hornblower and Gus Crim behind Vic Gatto.
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Strikes Splits and Spares Benn Six High Singles
E Tracy P 185 Maynard 172 Browe 162 lead the strikes and high single scene. In international league B Cummings 236 A Pinsonneault 202 J Harris 201 DeVito 201 top the high scores with triples led by DeVito 572 B Cummings 566 A Pinsonneault 565.
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NBA Standings High Singles
P Ray 192 S Sullivan 11191 R Cook F Snow 189.
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Heart Bowling Scores Soar In Heart Week Events
The fourth day of heart bowling week drew strong local participation as the Garage League sent all bowlers into action for the Heart Fund prize. Al Lampron led with a 246 scratch and 686 total across three games, while Jim Harris earned a 591 scratch and a 222 single in the Green Mountain League. Joe Lachant blocked a sweep with a 244 handicap, and Vona Minogue claimed the Country Girls' League top prize with a 544 handicap total. Action continues for three days through Sunday.
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