Matson Sees Pro Sports Future After 1968 Olympics
Randy Matson the Texas A&M weight star plans to stay an amateur through the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Afterward he will choose between pro football or basketball, having been drafted by Dallas in the ABA and Seattle in the NBA, and previously by Atlanta in the NFL. He will compete in the Southwest Conference track meet in Dallas meanwhile.
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Matson Targets World Records at Saturday Field Meet
Matson aims for world records at a Saturday field meet and notes he will not graduate from A&M until next spring, changing his previous plan to finish in January.
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Westland Allied Girls Start League Opens Play
The Westland Allied Girls Summer League began at Pastime Lanes with eight teams of four. Cats from Westland led against Heads from Allied as each Wednesday at 7 PM brings another shop versus shop match.
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Palmer Favored as Cypress Creek Opens In Houston
Arnold Palmer heads the field at the Champions International in Houston with a $23,000 first prize, while Gay Brewer and Jack Nicklaus chase his money lead. Rain-soaked Cypress Creek plays long as players test conditions and contrast Palmer’s form with Nicklaus’s improving touch.
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Holy Name Lane Loop Banquet Honors League Winners
The Holy Name Bowling League held its annual banquet at Phillippe's on Main Street to honor top teams and players. Georgetown, led by captain Ray Tardiff and teammates Francis Kelley Peter Judge Robert Bois and Jasper Cochrane, won first place. Holy Cross placed second with Brownie Yow Paul Parenteau Gus Auger Lucien Chenard and Mike Reagan. Leo Barnchette had the top average at 103 and Duke Dupre the high triple with 363. Jim Gilman had the high single at 141.
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Duke Dupre
Jim Gilman
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Rollover Handicapped Winner and Club Officers Named
The winner of the handicap rolloff posted 582 points and received a trophy donated by Roll-A-Way Lands. Roger Johnson was elected president for 1967-1968, with Duke Dupre as secretary and Brownie Yow as treasurer. Special banquet guests included Rev. Cornelius Enright, Rev. Maurice Goan, and Frank Carey.
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Americanization of Soccer Begins in U S League Reform
New York AP reports the National Professional Soccer League reshapes standings to reward offense. Commissioner Ken Macker advocates visible referees, electronic timekeeping, possible dual referees, and aggressive rules to attract American fans while preserving soccer traditions.
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West Biddeford Little League Tryouts Scheduled
West Biddeford Little League will hold tryouts tonight for 11 and 12 year olds and tomorrow night for 9 and 10 year olds at Memorial Field on May Street. Times are set but not specified.
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Angels Are Surprised By Their Pitching
In Anaheim the California Angels trail in hitting while praising pitching after a 2-1 win over Boston calms concern. Nick Willhite and Bill Kelso anchored six strong innings, guiding a comeback that featured Jay Johnstone and Rick Reichardt singles and a wild pitch score. Brunet set to start Friday as the club eyes a better hitting outlook.
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Major League Leaders Report From The Associated Press
American League batting leaders include Kaline and F. Robinson with .385 and .354 averages. Kept pace in runs with F. Robinson and Kaline totaling 14, while Blefary and Freehan lead RBI with 14. Pitching stars include McDowell with 35 strikeouts and two decisions at 2-0.
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Braves blank Cubs as Kelley rings three hits allowed
Dick Kelley pitched for Atlanta to a 4-0 win over the Chicago Cubs limiting them to three hits. Donn Clendenon delivered a three run double as Pittsburgh rallied to beat Los Angeles 6-5 in 15 innings after tying the game in the ninth with two outs.
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Disney Executive Sues for Tax Refund and Europe Trip Deduction
Roy Disney, president of Walt Disney Studios, seeks a $4,245 federal tax refund citing income he was not allowed to deduct. Judge Thurmond Clarke ruled Edna Disney’s Europe travel enhanced the firm’s image abroad, while the so called exercise horse was not deductible as a medical expense. Allilayeva regrets interview requests but stays busy translating her autobiography. Mayor Lindsay shifts theme song from The Sidewalks of New York to Manhattan. Opera tenor Richard Tucker defies USO and entertains troops with classical and show tunes. Justice Brennan attends his son William Brennan III’s swearing in at a New Jersey bar oath ceremony.
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Bowling League Honors Awarded At Roll-A-Way Lanes
The Sun Dials The Chippies Tigerettes Sea gulls and Holy Rollers lead with top scores as divisions list high averages and single scores Rita Gagnon and Claire Lizotte top A and B divisions Beverly Carlson peaks in A single with 136 while Gil Lemieux leads B with 125 The Seagulls win season total and Tigerettes top single Claudia Cole earns a trophy Ruth Wooster named league president with Letty Cochrane secretary and Georgia Remillard treasurer.
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Bowling Trophies Awarded At Banquet
The Women’s Coffee League finished its season with a banquet at Cascades where Mau rice Huot of Roll-A-Way Lanes awarded money prizes and trophies. First place Blue Jays led by Georgia Remillard with Ruth Wooster Marie Gendron Val McCallum and Jeanne Cote.
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Grenade injures three at Cuban ambassador car in Mexico City
A grenade exploded in the left front fender of the Cuban ambassador's car injuring three embassy employees as the vehicle left security grounds. The ambassador was not present. The driver sped away and struck a pedestrian. all victims were hospitalized with non serious injuries. Mexico maintains diplomatic ties with Castro's government.
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Buffalo Youth Looting Spreads Through City Streets
A mob of about 200 youths aged 16 to 20 roamed Buffalo streets Wednesday night breaking windows and looting a pawn shop. Police recovered some items. two youths were arrested on malicious mischief burglary and grand larceny charges as investigators probe professional agitators behind the outbreaks. Five youths were arrested the prior night after gangs smashed windows and stole merchandise.
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Land sale in Saco tied to past fear and crime fears
Ga FOZ Marie T and Anne FE Barker of Saco bought land on Lewis Avenue from Irene Jacobsen via King Woodman real estate. In Belgrade AP reports the Chinese Communist party named eight non Soviet leaders as enemies of revolutionary causes in a Peking People’s Daily attack linked to the European Communist conference in Czechoslovakia April 24–26.
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Pro Soccer National League Wednesday Results and Schedule
Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 5 to 3 California beat Atlanta 2 to 1 Toronto triumphed over Los Angeles 3 to 1 No games scheduled today Walter Johnson, famed baseball pitcher, compiled 113 shutouts in a 21 year major league career.
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