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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
1
Kilgore Bulldogs receive praise from coach Jack McElhannon who calls them big while noting limited speed in scrimmages. Bonham fans will travel to Kilgore Friday night as a 46 seat bus departs 4 30 to 5 00 p m with a $6 round trip fare.
Cleveland ace Luis Tiant pitched a five hitter with 16 strikeouts to reach 20 wins for the season as the Indians beat Minnesota 6-1. Detroit won 6-0 behind Mickey Lolich while Boston edged Oakland 6-4 in 10 innings.
Kansas City defeated Houston 26-21 as three Chiefs defenders created turnovers. Jim Kearney, Ernie Ladd and Emmitt Thomas keyed the stops while Pete Bethard’s late passes nearly rallied the Oilers. Stenerud added four field goals and two extra points for 14 Chiefs points.
A local group purchased the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League on Monday for 500000 dollars. The club reportedly earned a small profit in the previous season.
Cincinnati outfielder Pete Rose with a .344 average earns National League Player of the Month honors after an August vote by 59 baseball writers and broadcasters.
United Press International notes the 1967 Class AAA Texas schedule opens with no tuneup games in District 3. Sweetwater hosts Lamesa as Aubey McCain returns at quarterback, with other matches including Levelland at Colorado City and Brownwood at Abilene Cooper as top contenders begin race for the title.
Hankook Ilbo reports a delay in releasing the 82 Pueblo crewmen as U.S. North Korea apology wording remains unsettled after Aug 29 talks at Panmunjom. A decision on language and procedure is needed before a 21st bilateral meeting can set return details.
The New York Giants will face the New York Jets in an exhibition on August 17 at Yale Bowl in New Haven Connecticut. Scheduling in New York collapsed after Shea Stadium officials and baseball’s Mets refused football use before season completion.
Chester J. La Roche foundation president and former Yale quarterback will be presented the Gold Medal Award by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame at a banquet in New York on December 3. Past recipients include Presidents Eisenhower Hoover and Kennedy.
Houston Oilers halfback Ode Burrell suffered a broken ankle in the final minute of Monday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs and likely will miss the season. He was tackled at the 9 yard line with 26 seconds left after a run, backing up Sid Blanks and Woodie Campbell. Teammate Glen Ray Hines and defender Carel Stith also sustained sprained ankles.
Texas A M coach Gene Stallings reports his champion Aggies dominated the air during a Monday controlled scrimmage with standouts Steve O Neal and Edd Harpett. Hargett connected with Bob Long Barney Harris Jim my Adams and Jack Whitmore on passing drills as the squad refined punt coverage and aerial work.
Army Lieut Arthur Ashe won the $100 000 U S Open defeating Tom Okker 14-12 5-7 6-3 3-6 6-3 at Forest Hills. Ashe earned a 230 expense allowance for the 14 days of the event and boasted 26 service aces in a decisive display.
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