Phils Official Backs Manager Over Allen Dispute
Philadelphia owner Bob Carpenter expressed disappointment and support for general manager John Quinn and manager Bob Skinner amid Richie Allen’s suspension. Allen, 27, failed to appear for a doubleheader with the Mets and has not spoken since returning home. Skinner said Allen must prove he will follow team rules before any return.
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Tri AngI e Archers Plan Shoot Sunday
The Tri Angle Archery Club will hold a trophy shoot for club members only Sunday at the club range on the Bluefield Taze well Road. Registration lasts from 9 to 10 a.m. Trophies are awarded at 1 p.m. Entry numbers determine trophies. Scratch score used. Drawings for prizes at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Eagles Sign Two Prospects From Arkansas State and Cincinnati
Philadelphia Eagles announce the signing of running back Frank McGuigan from Arkansas State University and Tom Rossley an offensive end from the University of Cincinnati as free agents. Rossley ranked as the nation’s second leading pass receiver in 1968 with 6 receptions for 1,072 yards.
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Lutz Upsets Rosewall to Reach Wimbledon Round of 16
American Bob Lutz, 21, defeated Australian Ken Rosewall in four sets to advance to the last 16 at Wimbledon. Arthur Ashe also advanced with a five setter over Graham Stilwell, while Pancho Gonzales and other Americans joined him in the third round amid a strong U.S. showing.
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Bud Wilkinson Named to Football Hall of Fame
Bud Wilkinson, famed Oklahoma Sooners coach with 139 wins 27 losses 4 ties, 47 game win streak from 1953 to 1957, was named to the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. Induction will occur at the foundation dinner in New York on December 9 with eight players also being inducted.
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Chuck” Bednarik
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Tigers’ eight pennants highlight 1968 season note
Detroit sports history recalls the Tigers clinching their eighth pennant in 1968, a milestone within a franchise that has secured three World Series titles. The remark frames the team’s legacy in American baseball lore.
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Namath Rozelle Still In Impasse After Meeting
Joe Namath remains retired over his Bachelors III stake as Commissioner Pete Rozelle awaits his decision. A terse Rozelle statement followed a New York meeting attended by Namath's attorney and friends, with more talks likely to come to resolve the dispute.
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