Catfish Hunter Survived a Shot to Reach World Series
Oakland pitcher Catfish Hunter recalled a hunting accident that cost him two toes but did not end his career. He told how a shotgun blast to his foot near Hertford North Carolina left holes in his boot, yet he recovered to join the Athletics and pitch in the World Series against Cincinnati. Hunter spoke of the injury, the scout’s faith, and his nickname earned from fishing for catfish.
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Town Clinches 42 23 Victory Amid Uncertain Injury Timing
The source reports uncertainty over when Elliott suffered a bone fracture during Town's 23 to 42 win over Northwestern Saturday or possibly in a prior practice. No coach or staff could confirm the exact timing of the injury to Elle, son of AtHt Bump Eliott2.
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U S Retains Davis Cup in Five-Set Thriller
Stan Smith overcame a hostile crowd and disputed calls to defeat Ton Tiriae in a five set challenge round in Charlotte. The victory gave the United States a 3-1 lead and secured the Davis Cup retention for a fifth straight year, with Tom Gorman defeating Roma nlestie marginals 6 1 6 2 in Seattle to close.
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Stan Leaders Lead Chiefs In Narrow Victory
Ken Anderson threw two TD passes, including a 65 yard strike to Essex Johnson on a four play drive. Mike Reid anchored the defense with four crucial tackles and five sacks behind the line, limiting Len Dawson as Kansas City pressed late.
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Defensive Honors To Iowa's Penney
Rick Penney, a sophomore from Geneseo Illinois, named Big Ten defensive player of the week for his role in Town's 23-12 win over Northwestern. He intercepted two passes recovered one fumble returned a punt 47 yards for a touchdown and made 12 tackles.
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McCafferty Fired As Colt Coach
Baltimore AP report says Don McCafferty, who led the Colts to a Super Bowl title as rookie head coach in 1968, was fired after a fourth straight defeat in five games. McCafferty, 51, had been with the Colts since 1959 and was replaced by interim coach John Sandusky.
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Red Peppers By Gus Schrader
A sports column recalls Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern and Minnesota talk, with notes on Bobby Elliott’s injury, Sid Thomas replacement, Rick Brooks return, and Floyd of Hosedale. It frames Iowa’s looming tests and nostalgia for past road runs dating back to 1960.
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