Pro Controversy Looms A Disagreement On Extra Points
The Pressure Point Experiment in pro football shows kicking the extra point from two yards is easier to convert by pass or run. Debate grows among players coaches and owners over excitement versus danger and the potential impact on ties and scoring.
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New York
AFL
NFL
San Diego
John Hadi
Baltimore
Don Shula
Kansas City
Mike Garrett
Bearded Ladany Prepares for Olympic 50,000m Walk
Dr. Shaul Ladany, a bearded long distance runner representing Israel, drew fans at South Lake Tahoe on the final day of a six week workout before leaving Monday for Mexico City to compete in the 50 000 meter walk at the Olympics training phase.
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Shaul Ladany
Israel
South Lake Tahoe
Mexico City
Nine Speakers Set for Decorah Quarterback Club Season
Decorah's Quarterback club opens its nine week season with Gus Schrader of the Cedar Rapids Gazette among the speakers. Luther coach Ed Schweizer and Decorah coach Dick Wuest headline the first meeting. Others include Burke Evans Taft Cummins M C Stephenson Jerry Reichow Maco Mercer Butch Stolta Bernie Lusk and Schrader returning from Olympic coverage in Mexico.
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Gus Schrader
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Luther
Ed Schweizer
Decorah High
Dick Wuest
Burke Evans
The
Waterloo Courier
Taft Cummins
Wmt-Tv
Cedar Rapids
M. C. Stephenson
Gopher Athletic Supply Co
Jerry Reichow
Iowa
Minnesota Vikings
Maco Mercer
University of Dubuque
Butch Stolta
Davenport Central High School
Schrader
Mexico
Bernie Lusk
Kroc-Tv
Rochester, Minn
Dave Simpson Returns to Drake Football Roster
Drake University head coach Jack Wallace says Dave Simpson will play defensive end for the Bulldogs this fall. Simpson, who lettered as defensive end during his freshman and sophomore years, reported to preseason camp at the University of Kansas.
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DES Moines
UPI
Drake University
Jack Wallace
Dave Simpson
Bulldogs
Simpson
Drake
University of Kansas
Georgia Faces Tennessee In 2:45 PM Saturday Showdown
Georgia and Tennessee meet in a high profile NCAA football game broadcast at 2 45 PM Saturday on KCRG TV 9. The televised clash pits two SEC rivals in a key early season matchup with national implications.
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Georgia
Tennessee
Kcrg-Tv
Gordon takes Royals post with focus on expansion draft
Joe Gordon will study scouting reports ahead of the October 15 expansion draft to build 1969 Royals. The owner Ewing Kauffman has invested heavily, with about 70 contracted players spread across Corning Dubuque and Highpoint Thomasville. Gordon expects a mix of young talent and experienced men, and plans three or four coaches to assist batting instruction led by Tommy Henrich.
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Kansas City
Joe Gordon
Kansas City Royals
Gordon
The
Royals
Corning
N.Y
Dubuque
Iowa
Highpoint-Thomasville
N.C
Cedric
Charley Metro
Lou Gorman
Tommy Henrich
Quad Cities Lose Franchise in Continental Football League
The Continenal Football League suspended the Quad Cities franchise and granted a new Las Vegas franchise called the Cowboys. Tom Redmond, an Indianapolis insurance man, holds controlling interest in the Las Vegas team.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Quad Cities
Las Vegas
Nev
The
Cowboys
Tom Redmond
Gardner dies in Detroit river crash
Detroit AP reports Col. Warner Gardner, former Bay City, Michigan, air force fighter pilot, died when the river’s treacherous holes claimed a second victim in three years and third in seven years.
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Detroit
Warner Gardner
Exair Force
Bay City
Mich
Detroit River
Griglione Returns to ISU as Jones Rejoins Team
Iowa State football resumed preparations for a home opener against Buffalo with Fred Jones returning from injury to start at middle guard and John Griglione moving from middle guard to tackle as a backup. The Cyclones conducted a 75 minute no contact drill focusing on fundamentals patterns and pass protection.
USAC Says Turbine Car Was By-Product Not Indy Goal
The United States Auto Club clarified that automotive development is a by-product of the sport, not its core aim. It says the primary objective of USAC sanctioned races is to entertain fans with close thrilling competition, explaining turbine limits after the 1967 Indy 500 and the controversy around Andy Granatelli's turbine car.
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United States Auto Club
USAC
Andy Granatelli
Andy
Droste, Baker and Dolan Vie For Hawkeye Downs Title
Red Droste held 45 points Friday night after a wheel issue as Verlin Baker and Roger Dolan chase the season point crown in the 50 lap feature at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Droste leads with 2,551 points followed by Baker 2,299 and Dolan 2,268 as the 1968 season winds down.
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Red Drosté
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Droste
Verlin Baker
Roger Dolan
Waterloo Redhead
Baker
Dolan
Four NASCAR Greats Named Their Greatest Driver
Cale Yarborough picks Bobby Allison as the best while Bobby Allison names Buddy Baker and Buddy Baker backs David Pearson. David Pearson says Cale has won so much money. The four would likely bet on themselves at race time.
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Nascar
Cale Yarborough
Bobby Allison
Buddy Baker
David Pearson
Yarborough
Allison
Baker
Pearson
Cale
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Fred Haney
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St. Louis
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Cedric Tallis
U.S
2Nd Ave
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England
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Canada
Max Schmeling
Germany
Primo Carnera
Italy
Ingemar Johansson
Sweden
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L. P. Schwinger
Stan Nelson
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AL Miller
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