Texas Teams Start Strong in SWC Action Across Nation
Houston defeated Pepperdine 80-60 behind Ken Spain 23 points and 12 rebounds as Texas and Texas A&M posted conference wins. TCU beat Oklahoma City 87-84, Texas 67-63 over Mississippi, and Texas A&M 93-82 over Southern Mississippi. SMU lost 97-94 to Vanderbilt. North Texas State beat Indiana State 105-80. Lamar Tech and Abilene Christian won. Texas-Arlington, Trinity, and Arkansas Statefell. Joe Hamilton scored 28 in NTSU’s 105-80 win.
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Pitching Changes Sought to Liven Up Baseball
Top baseball officials move to boost hitter chances by cutting mound height to eight inches and reducing the strike zone. The plan, endorsed at a joint GM and field managers meeting, awaits approval by the playing rules committee and follows a season famed as the year of the pitcher.
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Purple Warriors to be honored at Monday banquet
The 1968 Purple Warriors receive honors at the Quarterback Club banquet Monday night at the Sam Rayburn National Guard Armory. Speaker Jim Hess of Rice University will address the gathering starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold at local banks, merchants, and by Saul Ash.
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Quail Crop Plentiful As Season Opens In Fannin County
Quail hunters in Fannin County report a plentiful crop on opening day. Game warden Carl E. Adams noted no violations after checking many hunters. Windy weather and weekend rain limited hunting but birds were fat and tender with coveys found south of Bonham amid tall grass and weeds.
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Celtics acquire Jim Barnes from Bulls in cash deal
The Boston Celtics buy Jim Barnes from Chicago for an undisclosed sum to bolster the roster. Bud Olsen is released to open roster space as the Bulls receive no compensation.
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Red Wings Shift Mahovlich to Fort Worth. Monteith Brought Up
Detroit reassigned Pete Mahovlich to the Fort Worth farm club and recalled Hank Monteith to fill the roster. Mahovlich played 16 games this season with Detroit scoring one goal and two assists.
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Gardens of flowers surround Nice on the French Riviera
Readable garden scene notes flowers cut for markets across Europe. The coastal city of Nice on the Riviera is described with blooms forming fragrant displays along the coast and in nearby markets. The piece highlights horticultural activity tied to European commerce.
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UCLA Remains No 1 In UPI Preseason Ranking
UCLA led by Lew Alcindor and Curtis Rowe topped the United Press International preseason poll with 280 points, unanimous among coaches. North Carolina is second with 215, followed by Kentucky Notre Dame and Kansas as the top five, with Houston sixth and other schools rounding out the list.
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Buckeyes Clinch National Grid Title After TV Tie
Ohio State claims the national grid title with a 9 0 record as USC and Notre Dame tie 21 21 on television. The Buckeyes finish first with 334 points and 28 first place votes, ahead of USC, Penn State and Georgia in the UP Coaches Poll.
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Denison Jackets Sweep Warriors In Twin Bill Opener
The Denison Yellowjackets defeated the Purple Warriors 63 38 in the varsity and 63 47 in the junior varsity. Elliott led with 21 points, while Stinson and Anderson added seven each for Pur ple. Coach Butler praised the Jackets height and experience as decisive factors.
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Class AA Playoff Chase: Hawks Eye State Title Reach
Iowa Park Hawks, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, advance to the Class A playoff quarterfinals and face Big Lake in Abilene. Lufkin Dunbar extends a 36 game win streak by beating East Chambers, while Randolph over Lyford moves toward Klein in El Campo. San Saba faces Daingerfield in Arlington.
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Top Knight Named 1968 Top 2 Year Old Colt
Stever B. Wilson's Top Knight won the 1968 Thoroughbred Racing Association award as the top 2 year old colt after five wins in nine starts including the Hopeful Futurity and Champagne Stakes. Process Shot led juvenile fillies for Elberon Farm with the leading status. Top Knight earned $357,220 this season.
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Street Aims High As Texas Rolls Past A and M
UT quarterback James Street overcame a slow start to lead Texas to a 35 14 victory over Texas A M. Street completed 11 of 29 passes for 55 percent while rival Edd Hargett set the conference career marks in completions and yardage. Street, rising from backup to starter, helped Texas reach eight straight wins and a Cotton Bowl bid.
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Keimper Open Invitational Set for Quad Hollow June 1922
The $150000 Keimper Open Invitational Golf Tournament will be played in Charlotte North Carolina at Quad Hollow Country Club from June 19 to 22. Arnold Palmer is the defending champion.
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Blue Curtain Not To Shield Guilty Police
Daniel Walker leader of a federal task force said officers who riot at the Democratic National Convention must be identified and disciplined. He called for prompt severe action, noting the “blue curtain cannot be permitted to fall” and criticized only suspending 10 officers.
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Governor Adams and Revere Lay Massachusetts State House Cornerstone
Governor Samuel Adams aided by Paul Revere laid the cornerstone for the Massachusetts State House on July 4 1795 marking the founding moment of the capitol building project.
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Browns retire Lou Groza 76 in ceremony
The Cleveland Browns honored Lou Groza by retiring the No 76 jersey he wore for 92 years. Groza, NFL scoring leader with 1349 points, also holds four other league records.
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