Yastrzemski Wins Rich New Red Sox Contract for 1968
Boston's star Carl Yastrzemski, the 1967 American League Triple Crown winner, will sign for 1968 in a deal likely around eighty thousand with a home run clause. Yaz led Boston to a remarkable pennant push with 44 homers, a .326 average and 121 RBIs, and collected seven hits in seven World Series games against the Cardinals.
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New Grid Division Promotes Ties In Football Strategy
The article notes a shift toward playing for ties rather than seeking wins. It highlights Los Angeles Rams coach George Allen who embraced a 24 24 tie with the Baltimore Colts, declining to push for victory in the final minute and a half after taking possession at his own 20 yard line.
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Jets Offense and NFL Week Outlook Mixed Signals
The article analyzes the New York Jets offense under Weeb Ewbank, noting its AFL leading total offense and high passing rate while highlighting recent interceptions that have offset wins. It also previews Sunday’s televised matchup vs the Miami Dolphins and extends to other AFL games and divisional race implications with teams like the Rams, 49ers, Ravens, and Patriots in focus.
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Orange Juice Simpson Eyes New Rushing Mark
O J Simpson at City College of San Francisco sets up a run at USC rushing records. He leads the nation with 752 yards in five games and could become the third Trojan to reach 1,000 yards. USC aims to stay atop the Pacific Eight with Washington State next in Seattle.
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Army Major Don Holleder A Lone Hustler Coach And Soldier
Army Major Don Holleder stood out as a fierce, exacting leader who swapped from end to quarterback at West Point and chose a military career over pro football. He led Holleder's Hustlers to an undefeated 13 0 season with strong conditioning, urging top treatment for his players and guiding a Hawaii Coconut Bowl victory over an All-Star team in Honolulu. Purdue meets Oregon State in non conference action as Rose Bowl implications shift with postseason ineligibility.
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Hoosick Falls Hoosiers Prep For Perth Non-League Clash
Hoosick Falls travels to Perth for a non league game after beating Cambridge Indians 19-12 last Saturday. Halfback Del Wysocki starred with a 154 rushing yards and a 54 yard run, while the Hoosiers totaled 392 yards and sit second in the Tri-County League behind Greenwich.
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Patriots Halt Eagles Skein in Rain Soaked Win
Arlington high school girls field hockey toppled undefeated Eagles 2-1 on a soggy Wednesday as Anita Caswell’s Patriots avenged a earlier season loss. Robin Keir opened scoring, Gail Godek added a second, while Kris Sleeman repelled several Eagles threats in a shortened final period. Arlington avoided a shutout with Sandy Corey’s late tally before the Patriots improved to 2-1 and prepared to play Windsor next.
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Agway stars lead big bowling week across leagues
Butch Corbett and Al Pinsonneault sparked the Agway team with 246 and 223 singles and 642 and 614 triples as total scratch 2736. Milt Hattat set high league triples and 242 single for Pownal Valley Five while Cushman’s and Gladstone’s fought for top spots. New Young Adults league planned at Bennington Lanes with info session October 23.
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