College Gridders Polish Spikes By Herschel Nissenson
Ohio State opens Sept. 27 after a perfect 1968 season and Rose Bowl win over USC. Top-ranked, the Buckeyes sit idle as others begin play. Arkansas, Penn State chase rankings with Oklahoma State and Navy. Texas eyes California. Southern California to face Nebraska with Clarence Davis debut.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Southern California
O.J. Simpson
Woody Hayes
Crew
Virginia Tech
Tech
Jerry Clairborne
Alabama
Bear Bryant
Crimson Tide
Gobblers
Mike Widger
Arkansas
Penn State
Oklahoma State
Navy
Whiz
Bill Montgomery
Floyd Gass
Razorbacks
Joe Paterno
Charlie Pittman
Dennis Onkotz
Mike Reid
Steve Smear
Texas
California
Longhorns
James Street
Steve Worster
Ted Kay
Leo Brooks
Nebraska
Trojans
O. J. Simpson
Clarence Davis
Simpson
Heavy Drill Sets Celtics Schedule Ahead of Season
Boston begins full scale training under new coach Tommy Heinsohn as 17 players ready for two a day sessions through Sept. 23 in preparation for an exhibition vs the Atlanta Hawks. Veterans report, Russell absent, Sam Jones retired, Havlicek and others return to form the core.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Tommy Heinsohn
Atlanta Hawks
Columbia
S.C
Boston State College
Heisohn
Bill Russell
Celtics
Russell
Sam Jones
John Havlicek
Don Nelson
Bailey Howell
Tom Sanders
Emmette Bryant
Larry Siegfries
Jim Barnes
Rick Johnson
Don Chaney
Henry Finkel
Johnny Jones
Steve Kuberski
Bradley
Gordon Smith
Cincinnati
John Thomas
South Dakota State
Bill Pickens
Georgia Southern
Andy Benson
Houston
Jim Kissane
Boston College
Colby Brings Freshmen Into Historic Gridiron Start
Colby College coach Dick Mc Gee plans to start eight freshmen for the opener against St. Lawrence in Canton New York. Dave Lane from Saco will be in the backfield with Brian Cone at quarterback replacing the injured Mike Smith.
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Waterville
Dick McGee
Colby College
St. Lawrence University
Canton
N.Y
Brian Cone
Littleton
Mass
Mike Smith
Sanford
Dave Lane
Saco
Lupton
Othe
New England
Luke Kimbell
Centreville
Bob Landsvik
S. Dartmouth
Gary Fitts
Pittsfield
John Krasnavage
Norwalk
Conn
Alex Wilson
Lowell
Colby
St.aneeee
Pepperell Bowling League Opens Tomorrow at Biddeford Lanes
The West Point Pepperell Second Shift bowling league begins tomorrow at 12 30 p m at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Marshal Martel urges bowlers to arrive at least 15 minutes early to review rules and joiners may still sign up at the lanes. The note ends with stray lines about coinage and a jay nest.
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West Point - Pepperell
20Th Century Lanes
Biddeford
Marcel Martel
Martel
Teams battle in tight NL East pennant race
Tight National League East standings show New York leading with 89 wins. Chicago 86. St. Louis 79. Pittsburgh 78. Philadelphia 56. Montreal 46. Tuesday results featured rainouts and key wins. upcoming schedule includes doubleheaders and cross-division clashes.
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W. L. Pet. G.B
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Phila
Phia
Montreal
San Fran
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Houston
San Diego
Montrea
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Koosman
Stoneman
Waslewski
Johnson
Jenkins
Ellis
Briles
Maloney
Niekro
Stone
Bunning
Dierker
Perry
G.B. Baltimore
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Boston
Cleveland
Minnesota
Oakland
California
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Seattle
Baltimore
Washington
Kings
Hunter
Kanas City
Butler
Messersmith
Chance
Boyd
Deroit
Wilson
Brunet
Lockwood
Nyman
Wynne
Cox
Kekich
Phoebus
Nagy
Romo
Writers pick Red Grange as lone unanimous college team choice
The Football Writers of America select Harold Red Grange as the only unanimous member of the modern all time college football team. Bronko Nagurski is one vote behind, with other inductees including Bennie Oosterbaan Don Hutson Frank Kinard Bob Suffridge Mel Hein Sammy Baugh Jay Berwanger and Ernie Nevers.
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NEW York
Harold
Red' Grange
Football Writers of America
Grange
Illinois
Bronislaw “Bronko” Nagurski
Minnesota
Jim Parker
Ohio State
Bennie Oosterbann
Michigan
Don Hutson
Alabama
Frank “Bruiser” Kinard
Mississippi
Bob Suffridge
Tennessee
Mel Hein
Washington State
Sammy Baugh
Texas Christian
Jay Berwanger
Chicago
Ernie Nevers
Stanford
Harrelson’s Last Fenway Homer Lifts Indians Over Red Sox
Ken Harrelson slugged a three run homer in the 7th to break a 2-2 tie and lift Cleveland past Boston 5-2 at Fenway. Rico Petrocelli hit his 39th for Boston as the Red Sox lost ground in the AL East while Orioles and Senators won.
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Boston
Ken Harrelson
Fenway Park
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
the Hawk
Indians
Red Sox
Jim Lonborg
Duke Sims
Lonborg
Harrelson
Hawk
Rico Petrocelli
Verna
Rice
Petrocelli
Rico
Stan Williams
Tony Conigliaro
Williams
Washington Senators
Baltimore
Red
Orioles
Mike Nagy
Tom Phoebus
Major League Leaders Across Batting and Pitching Figures
Key leaders include Carew Minnesota batting .336 and Oliva Minnesota with 180 hits. Bonds San Francisco 111 runs and McCovey 120 RBIs highlight the season, plus Seaver New York 22-7 and Gibson St. Louis 245 strikeouts.
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Carew
Minnesota
Reese
Minneso
R. Jackson
Oakland
Robinson
Baltimore
Killebrew
Powell
Oliva
Larke
New York
R. Smith
Boston
F. Howard
Washington
Harper
Seattle
C. Jones
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Bonds
San Francisco
Rose
Cincinnati
McCovey
Santo
Chicago
M. Alou
Kessinger
B. Williams
Brock
St. Louis
H. Aaron
Atlanta
Morgan
Houston
Moose
Seaver
Jenkins
Gibson
Battle for Hodge slot as Bruins seek fill-in
The Boston Bruins face an open battle to replace Phil Esposito’s line mate Hodge for four to six weeks after an appendectomy. Wayne Cashman and Tom Webster compete for the right wing job while Gerry Cheevers sits with a subnormal temperature during a Victoria scrimmage.
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London
Ont
Boston Bruins
Hodge
Harry Sinden
Wayne Cashman
Tom Webster
Cashman
Webster
Oklahoma City
Ated
Keddy Green
Hornets
Esposito
Expos
Sinden
John Adams
Dayton
Wayne Stephenson
Cheevers
Johnny Bucyk
Jim Harrison
Barry Wilkins
Garnet Bailey
Ivan Boldirey
Montreal
Fights Last Night Highlight Boxing Across Cities
Reports from Miami Beach West Palm Beach San Diego Buffalo and Toronto list fighters and outcomes. Luis 139 outpointed Cartright 139 in Miami Beach. Vic Brown 198 outpointed Mort Brownfield 210 in Buffalo. Cipriano Hernandez 155 knocked out Rudy Escobedo 154 in San Diego. Ronnie Wilson 166 outpointed Al Stanke 163 in San Diego. Jim Dye returns to the Toronto Argonauts roster after Army service.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Baby Luis
Cuba
Joe Cartright
West Palm Beach
Buffalo
N.Y
Vic Brown
Mort Brownfield
McKeesport
San Diego
Cipriano Hernandez
Rudy Escobedo
Los Angeles
Ronnie Wilson
al Stankey
Trotters and Pacers Race Card Recap
A dense race card lists nine races with purses from 450 to 750 dollars. Drivers include A Nason J Hogan W Colby F Parker and others. many horses shown with owners and routing entries across pace and trot events.
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Monty Dee
A. Nason
Forevers
Reno
Ed. Brown
J. Jason Jr
Emily Angel
Little Miss Cynte
J Hogan
Charles E. Hill
W. Colby
Mattys Dream
F. Parke
Attysm
F. Parker
Ebony Abben
J. Flanagan
Loftsman
H. Chick Sr
Otecas
Norma
R. Ryan Terri Gail
Just J
O. Stratton
Worthy View
Duke
S. Hamilton
Clayhaven
Thor
W. Silk Jr
Aureolus
R. Cross High
J. Cotton
Pace
Arden Rhythm
Yankee Dot
Counsels
Fleet
K Stewart
Ricky Hill
Jo Hogan
Linnie Proud
Jet Demon
Hurricane Hal
P. Lynaugh
Gentle Yankee
F Smit
Incense
D. May
Sally
O .Ginn
Rocky Earl
Cupar
P. Lawrence
Wilma Lynn
T. Sullivan Jr
Vernon H
F. McFarlin
Meadow Mike
A. Anderson
Hen Eee Ball
Provostanket Baily
H. Provos
Dusty Pat R. Kent
Adios
Burgoyne
Aston Gray
R. Johnson
Jerry Scott
F. Parkerson
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Pepperell Bowling League Ready To Roll
ST. Saco
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THE
National League East
Red’ Grange
Fielder
Sally Field
Flying Nun
Atnee Ae Ve Ceeel Gace Fen Grames
Ket Ek
Drysdale
Leo Danis
Lewis Lane
Phil Dube
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Haverhill
Kesslen Shoe Co
Kennebunk
Danis
Irving Weinman
Dube
Philip Clayman
New England Shoe Foremen’s and Superintendent's Association
Bruins
Hodges
Toronto
Jim Dye
Toronto Argonauts
Leo Cahill
Bobby Morgan
Dye
U.S. Army
New York City
Trotters
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Rochester Fair
Roffler
Birch St
Schick
Iva
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