Hecker Confident Falcons After ExhibitionTilt
Atlanta coach Nort Hecker vowed the Falcons will not be patsies after a 97 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in the opening exhibition. Dennis Claridge sparked a 7-6 halftime lead with a one yard TD pass to Tom Wilson, while Ron Smith intercepted twice and Sam Baker kicked three field goals for Philadelphia. Smith and Claridge emerged as bright spots as Atlanta prepared for St Louis, while other camps reported holdouts and suspensions across the NFL.
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Captains Named For Alabama All Star Basketball Games
In Tuscaloosa captains were selected for the North and South squads in the Alabama high school All-Star basketball games set Wednesday at Denny Stadium as a lead in to Thursday’s All-Star football game. South 4A-3A captain Carl Shetler and alternates Mike Newell head the list with North co captains Randy Hollingsworth and Travis Butler. 2A-1A South co captains Steve Fore and Johnny Bachus face North captain David Robinson. Alternate captain Lanny Wright rounds out the group. Also on Wednesday the Alabama coaching clinic will be led by athletic director Paul Bryant with speakers Ara Parseghian, C. W. Elliott, Glen Rose and Jim Mackenzie.
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Vaught Tops Coaches List as Bryant Closely Trails
In Birmingham, AP reports Ole Miss coach Johnny Vaught remains No 1 among major college football coaches on the 1965 Top 20 list from the SEC, with Dan Devine second and Bear Bryant third. The ranking uses a 75-win minimum and win percentage, with Alabama’s Bryant among the leaders as 21-year veteran.
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Bear) Bryant
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Pie) Vann
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A.T. Buff
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Sauer Sees Strong All Stars Chance Against Packers
Chicago AP report notes Coach John Sauer believes one or two standout performances can upset the Green Bay Packers Friday night. He praises the College All-Stars depth and backfield, and notes his first head coaching chance after seven years on Otto Graham's staff.
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Heat Increases Strain on 1400 Empire Games Athletes
Kingston reports the 100 degree heat and high humidity affecting 1400 British Empire Games competitors across 36 nations. Kenyans Kiprugut and Keino, Australia’s Clarke, and other stars draw interest for possible world records, while teams adjust training, weights, and even event choices. Packers players and college stars also feature, with Lions and Bears scrimmage notes and backfield strength highlighted. One injury concern is Oklahoma’s Carl McAdams sidelined by a fractured ankle from a curb incident.
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Pickens tops Stockton in Nas sau Bowl first round
John Pickens of Tuscaloosa Alabama defeated Steve Stockton of Garden City New York 6 4, 6 0 to advance in the Nas sau Bowl Tennis Tournament in Glen Cove New York.
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Columbus takes 3-2 win over Mobile in Southern League
Ronnie Kirk delivered the clutch single after three straight strikeouts to pace Columbus to a 3-2 victory over Mobile, shrinking the Mobile Athletics lead to three games in the Class AA South. Asheville edged Evansville 3-2 in 10 innings, Macon beat Montgomery 4-3, and Charlotte won 2-1 at Epexville.
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Hank Gowdy Dies At 76 After Baseball Career
Hank Gowdy longtime National League catcher and World War I volunteer dies at 76 in Columbus Ohio after a two week hospitalization. He starred in the 1914 World Series with 45 for the Miracle Braves including the series lone homer a triple and three doubles and helped Boston rise from eighth to pennant winner before sweeping the A's. Gowdy born Harry Gowdy followed by Horace Gowdy.
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Pop) Gowdy
Fight Set For Sept 21 in New York Rally
Buenos Aires AP report says Oscar Bonavena signed by Teddy Brenner to meet Joe Frazer in Madison Square Garden on Sept 21. Frazer, Olympic champ from Philadelphia, is 11-0 as a heavyweight. Bonavena upset Canada’s George Chuvalo last June and reportedly asked for 20 000 dollars. The winner likely earns a shot at Ernie Terrell for the WBA heavyweight crown.
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Ringo) Bonavena
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