49ers Seek Quarterback as Brodie Out with Elbow
San Francisco 49ers search for a quarterback after John Brodie injures his elbow. X rays awaited on the 34-year-old starter who may be unavailable, with Coach Dick Nolan confirming plans to acquire a replacement at a high price. Steve Spurrier from Florida is slated to start Sunday against Baltimore.
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49ers Seek to Fit Offense Around Brodie After Loss
The 49ers opened work today to tailor the offense around Brodie, a 13 year veteran from Stanford, who faced boos from a 28,684 home crowd as San Francisco was shut out 28-0 by Atlanta. Brodie completed 19 of 31 passes for 159 yards, saying most completions came on dink passes and that his arm is weak and dead from overuse.
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Stanford
Atlanta
Maynard Aims High as Jets Top Oilers for First AFL East
New York Jets beat Houston 26 17 to seize first in the AFL East behind a 212 yard night from Don Maynard who scored twice on 64 yard and 54 yard passes from Joe Namath. Maynard tied AFL career TD record with his second score as the soggy Shea Stadium field challenged both teams.
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New York Jets
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Houston
Miller Farr
Ken Houston
Jets
Oilers
Jon Namath
Jim Turner
Shea Stadium
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Art Powell
New York Mets
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Wvind
About Face by Senators Wins: Williams AP Honor
Washington Senators manager Ted Williams won the AP American League Manager of the Year title after guiding a last place club to a winning season. Williams attracted 113 votes, reshaping players like Frank Howard and Mike Epstein into durable hitters, while Billy Martin lost the division title with Minnesota. Williams was abroad filming a show and dismissed banquet talk of the honor.
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Associated Press
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Penn State Still Leads For Trophy
In the Lambert Trophy balloting Penn State, Dartmouth and Syracuse remain the top trio with Penn State 5-0, Dartmouth 4-0, and Syracuse 3-2. Rutgers moves to fourth after a 4-1 mark, Villanova and Yale enter the top six as Holy Cross cancels its schedule.
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Beard Holds Money Lead in 1969 PGA Race
New York AP Frank Beard remained the top money winner on the 1969 PGA Tour after taking $11,400 from the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. His year-to-date earnings reached $171,838, the fourth highest on the tour, behind Nicklaus Casper and Palmer. Nicklaus climbed to seventh with $94,587 after a $20,000 Sahara prize. Dave Hill is second with $151,364, Gary Player third at $128,897, Gene Littler fourth at $110,787, and Ray Floyd fifth at $109,469.
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Frank Beard
Las Vegas
Beard
Sahara
Professional Golfers Association of America
Jack Nicklaus
Billy Casper
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Dave Hill
Gary Player
Gene Littler
Ray Floyd
Celtics Seek First Win At Detroit
The Boston Celtics aim for their first victory as they face the Detroit Pistons in Detroit. Coach Tommy Heinsohn stresses a fast start after losses to Cincinnati and Baltimore, hoping veteran Larry Siegfried returns to boost scoring alongside Don Nelson Tom Sanders and John Havlicek. The Pistons also seek their season’s first win after opening defeats to Lew Alcindor and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Detroit Pistons
Tommy Heinsohn
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Celtics
Larry Siegfried
Siepfried
Don Nelson
Tom Sanders
John Havlicek
Siggy
Heinsohn
Pistons
Lew Alcindor
Milwaukee Bucks
Mets Day Celebration Crowns Broadway as Alley of Champions
New York celebrated the world champion Mets with a midtown parade up lower Broadway in a confetti filled Day. Mayor Lindsay renamed the street the Alley of Champions for the event as three ceremonies and a fireworks display closed the celebration. Nancy Seaver wife of pitcher Tom Seaver expressed she was overwhelmed while the team rode in a 12 car motorcade to City Hall for remarks by the mayor and officials.
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New York Mets
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Mets
John V. Lindsay
City Hall
Nancy Seaver
Tom Seaver
Gil Hodges
Seattle fighter Fraser Scott reacts to title bout ruling
At a sports writers luncheon Fraser Scott of Seattle criticized the decision in the Italy title bout with world middleweight champion Nino Benvenuti. He quipped about the Star Spangled Banner and likened a rematch to Custer at Little Bighorn.
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McDonough Cards Hole-In-One At Cranwell
George Mc Donough of Southee recorded a hole-in-one on the Cranwell third hole, reaching the cup with a 6-iron on a 153 yard par three while playing with Mr and Mrs George Wellspeak. It is Cranwell’s third ace this season and McDonough’s second career hole in one following a 1953 win at Greenock Country Club. Brothers Vincent Brennan and Si Mihovan also tallied notable scores at Cranwell this year.
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Vincent Brennan
Si Mihovan
Seattle Pilots Franchise Stays Put After Key Meeting
In Chicago AP reports President Joe Cronin and AL owners told Seattle representatives there is no plan to shift the Pilots. A Oct 30 deadline set on stadium expansion to 28,000 and a permanent stadium by spring 1973, plus ownership transition plans, were discussed with Seattle officials including John Spellman.
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Chargers offense stalls as they edge Patriots for win
San Diego Chargers prevail 19 to 10 at Boston, extending their winning streak to four in the AFL. The offense stalled repeatedly inside Patriots territory, with only field goals coming from short drives. Coach Sid Gillman lamented costly miscues and promised improvement ahead of a clash with the unbeaten Oakland Raiders at home.
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Rams offensive line called best in NFL by coach Allen
Los Angeles Rams coach George Allen lauds his offensive line as the best in the National Football League after a dominant 84-21 win over Green Bay. Pro guard Tom Mack and guard Joe Scibelli headline a line featuring Ken Iman, Bob Brown, Charlie Cowan, and tight end Billy Truax. Gabriel’s 17 completions push his career total to 1,019, a Ram record.
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Mann Stretches LPGA Money Lead After Waco Finish
Carol Mann finished second at Waco Texas limiting her to $1,450 but widening her LPGA money lead to $46,515 official and unofficial. Kathy Whitworth slid to second in money with $44,596 after a tie for 70th. Mary Mills earned $2,250 at Waco but remains 17th with $13,803. Sandra Palmer rose to 10th with $17,044, while Sharon Miller fell in standings. The tour moves to Corpus Christi Civitan Open with a $15,000 purse.
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Sandra Palmer
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Monument Mountain Beaten by Wahconah in Cross Country
Wahconah Regional High School defeated Monument Mountain High on Friday by a score of 26 to 34. John Clark of Monument Mountain won the race with a course record of 11234 for the 2.3 mile course. Richard Welch of Wahconah placed second and David Monte of Monument Mountain placed third.
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