Namath Leads Jets Past Falcons in Exhibit Offense
Joe Namath played nearly three quarters despite a gimpy left knee, completing 12 of 20 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns as the Jets beat Atlanta 27 12. Cappelletti’s 49 and 48 yard field goals fueled Boston’s 19 17 win over Miami.
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Brundage Urges World Unity Over Olympic Boycott
Avery Brundage president of the International Olympic Committee says the 1968 Mexico City Games should proceed despite the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia. He calls the games a contest between individuals not nations and warns against boycotts, noting youth worldwide should participate under existing regulations. Everett Barnes of the USOC had suggested possible debate on a boycott.
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Levy Highlights W&M Passing Game With Zychowski and Cavanaugh
Coach Marv Levy of William and Mary says the team will be strong on offense next fall anchored by tight end Ted Zychowski and split end Jim Cavanaugh, boosting the receiving corps.
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Three Share Lead In Philly Classic
The Philadelphia Golf Classic enters its third round with three leaders Jim Ferrier 53 Bobby Cole 20 and Billy Casper 37 all tied at 137 seven under par Casper has won four tournaments this year and leads the field of 156. Ferrier and Cole trail by one stroke with Sifford Harris and Dill close behind. Nicklaus and Trevino sit higher on the leaderboard after two rounds.
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Dizzy Dean to appear at NBC tourney in Wichita
Dizzy Dean the last pitcher to win 30 games in a season is slated to draw a large crowd Monday night at 7 30 in Wichita for the 34th National Championship Baseball Tournament. He will appear before the 8 p m quarterfinal game featuring the six remaining clubs in a three game set. Semifinals Tuesday and final Wednesday. Dean starred with the Gas House Gang Cardinals in 1934 posting a 30 7 record.
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Maryland Opens 1968 With Thirteen Game Losing Streak
Maryland's football team begins the 1968 season amid a 13 game losing skid, setting a grim tone for the opener. Coach and players face pressure to halt the slide as fans watch for improvements in the young season.
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Exhibition Football Results From Friday AP
Detroit 14 Baltimore 7 in NFL action. Boston 19 Miami 17 in AFL play. New York 27 Atlanta 12 in AFL competition. Houston 37 Buffalo 7 in AFL game. San Francisco 22 Denver 6 in NFL matchup.
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Tigers and Yanks forge historic 19 inning stalemate
A 19 inning marathon ends 3-3 after Detroit and New York split a doubleheader. Tom Tresh homered in the opener for the Yankees, while Roy White sparked a late rally in the nightcap. Lindy McDaniel and Dooley Womack closed the extra frames as Detroit extended its AL lead.
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National League Baseball Scores And Schedule Recap
The Associated Press tally shows St Louis leading the NL with 82 wins and 47 losses, followed by San Francisco 68 59 and Cincinnati 66 58. Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh and Houston chase, with New York and Los Angeles further back. Today’s games feature New York at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at St Louis, among others. Sunday and Monday schedules include key NL matchups and extra innings noted.
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