Vikings Unveil New Look For 1968 Season
In Mankato AP reports the Minnesota Vikings pursue a stronger 1968 showing under coach Bud Grant. Joe Kapp and Gary Cuozzo compete for quarterback while upgrades at receivers and line, plus a strengthened defense, aim to boost a team that went 3-8-3 in 1967. Key figures include Bill Brown Dave Osborn Willie Brown and Ron Yary with star players Carl Eller Jim Marshall Alan Page and Paul Krause.
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Lamar Suns
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New Orleans
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Bill Brown
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Brown
Earl Denny
Jim Lindsay
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Marlin McKeever
Paul Flatley
Gene Washington
John Beasley
Tom Hall
Willie Ae
Atlanta
Billy Martin
Mike Do
Mick Tinglehoff
Grady Alderman
Doug Davis
Ards
Milt Sunde
Larry Wie
Ron Yary
California
Carl Eller
Jim Marshall
Gary Larsen
Paul Dickson
Alan Page
Karl Kussulke
Dale Hackhart
Earsell MacBee
Ed Sharockman
Tourney Play Underway At Clifford Park
Biddeford summer recreational basketball opens at Clifford Park and May Field with three junior and senior matchups. Bulldogs beat Rams 39 31. Warriors edged Bullets 77 74. Celtics defeated Royals 65 62 as officials Descoteaux Hebert supervise. Tonight showdowns: Warriors vs Celtics at Clifford and Bullets vs Royals at May Field.
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Harrison
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Cote
Cantata
Hebert
Clifford
Newport Casino Invitational Tennis Opens Delayed by Pro Arrivals
Newport Rhode Island AP reports the 15000 dollar Newport Casino Invitational Tennis Tournament, delayed 24 hours, as eight scheduled pros arrive late from a tournament in Germany affecting the opening.
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Newport
R.I
Germany
Manchester Post 79 wins state title for NE Junior Legion
Manchester Post 79 claims New Hampshire title by beating Sweeney Post 21 with Dave Pelletier driving in two runs on a two run single in the sixth. The victory advances Post 79 to the New England Junior American Legion Baseball Tournament starting August 21 in Middletown Connecticut.
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Manchester Post
New Hampshire
New England
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Conn
Post
Sweeney Post
Dave Pelletier
Bodell Stops Turnbow In England Bout
Jack Bodell of Blackpool aged 204 halted Mel Turnbow of Paterson in England in a boxing match. Bodell delivered decisive blows and the referee counted Turnbow out after 241 minutes of competition.
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Blackpool
England
Jack Bodell
Mel Turnbow
Paterson
Satchel Paige Joins Braves At Age 62
Satchel Paige signs with the Atlanta Braves to qualify for baseball pension benefits and join the active roster on August 23 for the rest of the season, with plans to remain with the club in 1969. Braves president Bartholomay calls Paige a living legend and a key draw for fans. Paige, 62, expresses resolve to play despite cold weather and confirms his enduring love for baseball.
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Kansas City A’s
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Boston
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Shields Buy Ralph Dodge Property at Kennebunk Landing
Mr. and Mrs. James Shields of Summer Street purchased the Ralph Dodge property at Kennebunk Landing through the Cole Agency Kennebunk. They occupy the premises with their young son James Jr. and plan it as a home.
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James Shields
Summer Street
Ralph Dodge
Kennebunk Landing
James Jr
Cole Agency
Beacons Meet Stars After Road Wins Turnaround
The Boston Beacons face the St. Louis Stars in a North American Soccer League game tonight. The Beacons, after a rough start, have won their last two road games following multiple player changes.
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St. Louis Stars
Beacons
Holy Cross Hires Former Freshman Coach as Guidance Director
Holy Cross signs Jim Herrion after his freshman teams posted a 42 15 mark over three years. He will serve as guidance director at Tantasqua Regional High School in Southridge, starting Monday.
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Holy Cross
Jim Herrion
Tantasqua Reional High School
Southridge
Distinction Between Heir Apparent And Heir Presumptive
The distinction lies in succession rights. An heir apparent has a legal right to the throne if they outlive the current monarch. An heir presumptive could only succeed if no heirs apparent exist.
Eagle Lifespan Record From Zoo Study
The article notes that wild eagle lifespans are uncertain but records show a golden eagle surviving 48 years in a zoo, highlighting long captivity can extend apparent longevity.
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