All-Stars sharpen for Alameda County Classic showdown
Alameda County All Stars, two days from game time, focus on sharpening key plays and mental readiness. Coach Gerry Wilfley praised offense and defense, noted standout linemen Tim Stokes through Newell Reche, and backfield hopeful Oneal Young.
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Gerry Wilfley
Alameda County All Stars
Oakland
Frank ‘Youell
Wilfley
Alameda County
Tim Stokes
Larry Turner
Jeff Hansen
Leonard Lindsay
Steve Robay
Steve Harmmit
Newell Reche
Allan Tucker
Gary Vandevanter
Bob Wagoner
Glen Nunnery
Hes Titys
Oneal Young
Willley
Werner In Fremont Drag Win
Fremont drag racing saw Pat Werner in a Plymouth take 2GHR honors with 17.9. San Leandro driver Dick Ibbeson clocked 18.07 in 4-ESA. Ornellas Brothers from Hayward drove a Honda to 11.18 in CFB class. Del Rio Carlson Chevy hit 140.98 mph in A-G. Cooper Motors Plymouth ran 12.75 in 2E-SA. Racing resumes Saturday with jet cars Scorpion and Green Mamba.
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Plymouth
Dick ‘Ibbeson
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Hayward
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del Rio & Carlson
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Fremmonts
Donohue Wins US Auto Racing Title at Mid-Ohio
Mark Donohue of Media Pennsylvania clinches the 1968 United States Auto Racing championship at Mid-Ohio after breaking two course records. He posts a 90.77 mph average over 180 laps and records a 93.71 mph fastest lap in his McLaren Chevrolet, passing Lothar Motschenbacker early and keeping the lead to win by one lap over Motschenbacker.
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Packers Bears In TV Game
The weekend ends with a nationally televised matchup in Milwaukee as the Green Bay Packers meet the Chicago Bears. Gale Sayers and Bart Starr headline the duel, with Dooley and Bengston coaches guiding the rivals in a high stakes exhibi tion.
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Don McCall
Charlie Durkee
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Ken Houston
John Witterthorn
Browns Aerials Triumph Over 49ers 31 17 in Upset
The Browns weathered defensive mixups as Traves watched film before identifying fixes. Kermit had a rough day with a punt fumbled by a San Francisco returner and George Mira threw two late first half interceptions. Injuries hit both squads with Barnes dislocated and Lindsey out for weeks. Gary Cuozzo left shoulder injury and Timmy Brown returned to the Colts to play this season.
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San Francisco
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Gary Cuozzo
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Bill i Nelsen
Frank Ryan
Browns
John Brodie
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Maria Bueno Essex Victor Wins Essex Invitation Title Again
Maria Bueno of Brazil defeated Australia's Margaret Court 7-5 3-6 6-3 to win the Essex Tennis Invitation singles final in Manchester Mass. This marks her second title in three years. The report also notes NFL plays involving Browns and 49ers with key interceptions and touchdowns shaping the game.
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Maria Bueno
Brazil
Wotel
Margaret Smith
Bears at Packers Monday TV Log Game
Pro Football matchup Bears versus Packers listed for Monday at 6 30 pm on the television schedule. Teams record 5 8 1012 referenced in listing.
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Bears
Packers
Ex Raider Sligh Faces Costly Clothes and Big Pressure
Richard Sligh, unemployed 12 inch neck and 44 waist, weighs 30 pounds more than a typical lineman. He faces pro clothes expenses with a suit costing 300 to 400 dollars as he seeks to join a team. Sligh hopes to prove himself, saying he can play as well as any. Coaches note his size and potential, while he copes with the demands of dressing and training.
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Mr. Brown
Bengalball League
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Bengals
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Sligh
Souared
Brown
Richard Sligh
Hej
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Ladd
Iself
Oakland inks Kampf with bonus
The Oakland Athletics signed 21 year old right handed pitcher Fred Kampf to a contract with a substantial bonus. Kampf a University of Miami junior and Shore Regional High School alum was a high school All American with a perfect game and six no hitters. He is expected to serve as batting practice pitcher this season.
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Kampf
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Coral Gables
Fla
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N. J
Shore
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Ats
Kathy Whitworth Wins Holiday Inn Ladies Golf Tournament
Kathy Whitworth roared from six strokes back to win the Holiday Inn Ladies Golf Tournament by six, shooting a seven-under-par 62 to surge to the title.
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UPI
Kathy Whitworth
Holiday Inn
Tigi ‘Whitworth
Coral Mann
Judy Kimball
Shirley” Englehar
Allttord Ann Creat
Syndra Ayia
Clippers Win Via Saccone Hat Trick
With 11 local Clipper fans in the Rose Bowl, Saccone scored from five yards to open, the goal tally swung with missed shots and saves. Los Angeles led 2 1 at the 36th minute as Hija Mitie hit his 13th from 23 yards, the Clippers rallied to a 2 2 score in the early second half. Upcoming games list Kansas City Spurs at Municipal Stadium, Wolves at home, then Pele’s Santos FC on Aug 30 in a major showcase.
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Dave Davidovic
Los Angeles
Joe Deane
Clipper
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Gold
Wolves
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Brazil
Pele
Oakland
Saccoone
Veall
Milite
TO HONOR MARCIANO TO HONOR MARCIANO SAN LEANDRO
Former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano will be honored by the Buon Tempo Club on Tuesday August 27 at 6 30 p m at the Alta Mira Club The ex champion has been declared the greatest heavyweight fighter of all time in a recent IBM computer elimination tournament The final bout saw Marciano defeat Jack Dempsey to be named Fighter of the Century Also attending will be former trainer Aldo Croumbs and New England Middleweight champion Mike Pusateri who is in the Bay Area for a bout with Charley Shipes on Wednesday August 28.
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Aldo Croumbs
New England
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Bay Area
Charley Shipes
Atlantic Race Tight in NASL Title Chase
The NASL race tightens as Washington and New York draw 2 2 keeping both on 150 points and tied for first with Atlanta. New York sits third at 144 with four games left while Atlanta also has six. Oakland beat Los Angeles 4 2 and Baltimore defeated Boston 3 2.
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New York
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Baltimore
Boston
Kerr's Catering Beats Oakland Eagles 10-5 in Semi-Pro Tilt
Archie Hinajaga and Dennis Praske combined on the mound for Kerr's Catering in a 10-6 win over the Oakland Eagles at Arroyo Ligh. Hinajaga struck out eight over seven innings, Praske fanned four in two innings, while Art Johnson had three singles and two RBIs. Lloyd Perry and Dennis Freeze added two hits and two RBIs each for Kerr's, in a game with scattered scoring and multiple contributors.
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Dennis Praske
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Praske
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Lloyd Perry
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Coleman
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Giants Rally Ends in Allen White's Ninth Inning Shot
The Giants rallied to tie the game in the seventh on Bobby Bonds two out single, then Allen White belted a fastball from Bill Monbouquette for a climactic homer. Earlier Dick Dietz and others produced key hits as Philadelphia led briefly in the sixth.
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Cookie Rojas
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Frank Johnson
Bill Monbouquette
White
Joe Gibbon
Lindy McDaniel
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New York
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Joe Keough
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Keough
Reggi Jackson
Barber
Athletics Take On Senators
Reliefer Lindy McDaniel improves to 2-0 as A's face Senators. Monday endures another two strikeouts and hitless day while Kennedy laments fatigue as Oakland battles back with Green and Lewis scoring, Kasper homers, and a late A’s rally.
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