Lions Are Ready To Put It Together
Detroit Lions coach Joe Schmidt says the period of adjustment is behind them and the team is ready to contend. With four rookie of the year honorees and a solid supporting cast, Detroit aims to improve on last season 4-8-2 and challenge for the Central Division title despite questions about the offensive line and kicking.
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Celtics Open Training Camp Faces Several New Comers
Boston Celtics announce training at Boston State College with rookies and veterans reporting Monday. New faces include Jim Kisane former Boston College captain, Henry Finkel, Johnny Jones, John Thomas, Gordon Smith and Andrew Benson. Veteran Sam Jones retired to coach, with Bill Russell rumored to return or be replaced by Tommy Heinsohn.
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Rolloff Bowling Starts at Pastime Lanes This Saturday
A new five string roll off series begins at Pastime Lanes in Biddeford this Saturday afternoon. Two man teams with total averages not exceeding 212 can enter using a bona fide league average or an authorized lane average card. Entries close at 2 p.m. Billy Manning is the contact for more information.
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Major League Leaders summary from Associated Press
American League batting lead shows 375 at bats for a player with a .345 average and Reese of Minnesota at .333. R. Jackson of Oakland leads runs with 115, while Killebrew of Minnesota has 129 RBIs and Powell of Baltimore 118. Oliva of Minnesota tops hits with 173 and doubles with 35, Clarke of New York 7 triples, and Jackson 46 runs. Harper of Seattle leads stolen bases with 65 and Campaneris of Oakland has 49.
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Bruins Begin 1969-70 Training Camp In Ontario
Boston Bruins open pre season training camp in Don, Ontario, with 56 players. Esposito is absent due to a home threat, and Oklahoma City affiliate joins the camp. Sinden plans intra squad scrimmages and two daily sessions, first game set for Sept 20 in Montreal against the Canadiens.
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Quick Quiz: Loudest insect and corn kernel rows
Quick quiz items note the cicada male’s loud call detectable long distance and corn ears with an even number of kernel rows such as 8 10 or 12. It also cites William and Mary College at Williamsburg founded by charter funds from William III and Queen Mary II.
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