Raiders Fall to Patriots in Wild Defensive Showdown
Key rookie Rage Bird and Cambridge receiver featured as Oakland defense stifled ensuing drives. Huarte and Green engineered multiple drives, Mercer kicked a 21 yard field goal, but Boston rallied with Patule and Nance pivotal plays to seize a 21 10 lead late. Felts sealed interception return.
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From the Rim and Border Nights at Baja Stadium
The narrator recounts a chaotic border football night near Tijuana and Balboa Stadium, describing a Raiders game, a needy press pass, and a field-side scramble. He mentions Flores, a linebacker, senoritas, and a long desk conversation with a local newsroom crew, ending with a plan to file a 3A dispatch about Anaheim.
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Green Good But Green Ranch Oakland Debut Beats Patriots
Oakland Raiders beat the Boston Patriots in an exhibition as Charley Green, 22, debuted with six of 13 passes and a costly interception. Raider coach Job Rauch praised Green's mobility but blamed inexperience for too many mistakes. Hewritt Dixon shone in running and receiving as Dirk Felts returned the clinching 48 yard pick six by Felts.
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Hawks Open 1966 With 38-0 Win Over Oroville Beavers
The Hayward Hawks semi pro football team opened the season with a 38-0 victory over the Oroville Beavers in Chico. Sam McGilberry scored two touchdowns including the opener on a 2 yard run.
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Yankees Beat All Stars In Bay Cities Race Night
In Vallejo at the Rave crowd of 3,288 watched Gil Richardson, son of Pleasant Hill, lead the nine hit attack as the Yankees toppled the American All Stars 14 to 12. Jim Ashcroft belted a double in the 16th lap rally for the victory.
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Vallejo
Ken Ward
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Gil Richard
Pleasant Hill
Yankees
Jim Ashcroft
Leandro Recreation
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Bay Cities
Allon
New York Submerges Dolphins in Exhibition Loss
In Jacksonville the New York vets without injured Joel Namath defeated the Miami Dolphins 31 to 14. Highlights include a Ram-like drive and a turnover miscue chain that benefited New York in the AFL exhibition game.
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Meredith Passes Bout Green Bay
Dallas Cowboys defeat Green Bay Packers 21 to 3 as Don Meredith throws two touchdown passes to Bob Hayes and the defense shines in front of 75,504 at the stadium. Hayes catches both scoring passes while Meredith also contributes a kickoff return.
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Browns crush Falcons 42-3 in Atlanta rout
Cleveland dominated the NFL debut of the new Atlanta franchise. Frank Ryan passed effectively and Leroy Kelly produced key runs as the Browns built a commanding 42-3 victory over the Falcons. The loss left Atlanta with an 0-4 record in the season opener at home.
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Tarkenton Leads Vikes By Rams In Rain Delayed Exhibition
Fran Tarkenton threw three touchdown passes as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24 to 10 in a rain soaked NFL exhibition. The game featured halted rushing games and late scoring drives amid slick field conditions.
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SCSC Sets New Relay Standard at National AAU Meet
The Santa Clara Swim Club anchored by Pokey Watson set a world record 8 55.4 in the 400 meter freestyle relay at the National AAU outdoor swimming and diving championship in Lincoln. The previous record was 9 00.1 by City of Commerce Club Los Angeles at the 1965 nationals.
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Los Angeles
Jones Wins Top Fuel Eliminator At Fremont Drags
Gerald Jones from Seaside claimed the Top Fuel Eliminator at Fremont Drags turning a 9.85 in AA class with his Tuet Chevy in the quarter mile. His run reached about 177 mph as the top qualifying time for the evening went to Elmer Snyder in an AA gas Chevy with a 107.1 quarter mile.
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Ellis Wall Tie For Lead In Insurance City Open
Wes Ellis Jr and Art Wall Jr fired 64 and 69 at Wethersfield Country Club to tie for the Sampler lead in the Insurance City Open. They hold a four stroke edge over the field entering Sunday's final round at par 71 with several contenders close behind.
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Jar Geibergers
Jack McGowan
Lobby Cole
Jimmy Graves
Schiller and Cosby Win Pleasanton Golf Tourney
Willard Schiller and Ray Cosby partnered to win a Scotch twosome at Castlewood County Club, shooting a combined 62. Ted Clack Realty went to A. J. Petersdorf and Thys Hayward won Alameda titles, while a Slo-Pitch Tournament ended 9-7 with Tunnel-lphen Inn beating Woodlots. Fred Brown and Don Stand also posted 63.
Hayward City Junior Amateur Championship Opens at Hayward
Head pro John Blasquez leads the field at Hayward Golf Course for the 10th annual Hayward City Junior Amateur Championship. Entrants include 17 year old Jim Panelo and 16 year old Doug Peppon among 180 expected players in the 36 hole event chaired by John Joseph. Pro Dick Montgomery assists as the event tees off.
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