Something Fishy For Browns Lineup
Browns rookie tight end Milt Morin will miss the game with a bruised bone in his right leg. Ralph Smith, nicknamed Catfish, will start in his place and has shown improvement with six receptions and two touchdowns. Other NFL and AL games, standings, and key matchups are noted, including Green Bay at Chicago and Baltimore at Detroit.
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Corry Beavers Prepare For Season Opener At Ft LeBoeuf
Corry High wrestling begins 1968-87 season with Ft LeBoeuf at Waterford on December 2. New head coach Bob Benson, ex Lock Haven star, leads 50 candidates. assistant John Payer from Edinboro College. Returning wrestlers include Fralick Seitz Harrington and others as Benson builds from a small nucleus. Schedule includes 14 matches with several non league foes and a January gateway into Section II action.
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Baker Back In Steeler Lineup
Pittsburgh and its captain John Baker return to action Sunday as the Steelers chase a third straight upset. Leftridge, the top draft pick, remains sidelined after recovering from injury while Baker rejoins the lineup from a torn leg muscle.
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Leechburg Wins Class B WPIAL Football Title
Leechburg defeated Avella 20 to 0 at Jeannette High Stadium to win the Class B WPIAL football championship. Tim Powell and Bob Smith were waived by the Steelers Friday. Powell suffered a blood disorder and Smith a leg injury.
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Rough Men Off The Field Too in Detroit Bar Scuffle
Detroit police report a scuffle outside Townsman Lounge involving Lions linebackers Mike Lucci and Wayne Walker. David Smith, 25, alleges Walker struck him on the forehead as he left the bar. Walker confirmed a fracas occurred.
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Koufax Retires From Dodgers After Ill Friend left arm
Los Angeles star Sandy Koufax retires at age 30 after his arthritis pain and risk of permanent damage. He favors long term health over banking on 1967 profits, and says his decision is irrevocable. Dodger officials differ on timing and courtesy but acknowledge his choice ends a storied era.
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Buzzie) Bavasi
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Braves and Gators Accept Orange Bowl Bids
Georgia Tech and Florida to accept Orange Bowl bids when invitations go out next Monday. Tech undefeated in nine games, Florida 6-1. Also notes Sandy Koufax’s retirement with a trove of pitching records and reflections on future plans.
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