Powder Puff Derby Race At DIR Oval
The Powder Puff Derby for cadet drivers headlines a Friday card at Decatur International Raceway. Eight women are signed with expectations for at least 10, amid an nine-event program including modified, late model and cadet races. Paul Crabtree seeks a three-peat, facing Tut Brown in a new skeeter as Toni Michael and Paul Burchell debut new cars. gates open 5:30 p.m., time trials at 7:30, races 8:30.
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Archer and Nichols tie for Western Open lead with 66s
George Archer eagled the 18th and Bobby Nichols holed a 65-foot putt and a 60-foot chip for 66s to reach 136 six under at Olympia Fields. They share the halfway lead as the field narrows to about 80 for the weekend with a $26,000 first prize, while Nicklaus drops to 72 after a first-round co-lead.
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Parilli To QB In Squad Game
Jets trade acquisition Babe Parilli will quarterback the intrasquad game at Hofstra University to benefit the Hofstra Scholarship Fund. He will direct the reserves in the first half and the varsity in the second half while Joe Namath leads the first string. Sam Walton earns No.1 spot on the line. Don Maynard and Carl Adams sit out with minor injuries.
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Air Force hosts spring game after Cotton Bowl tie with TCU
Players from the Air Force football team that battled Texas Christian to a scoreless Cotton Bowl tie attended the Academy's spring football game.
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Goldsmith grabs pole for Atlanta Grand Touring race
Paul Goldsmith of Munster Indiana wins pole for Atlanta International Raceway Grand Touring 250 with a 148.895 mph 1968 Camaro. Donnie Allison starts outside pole with a 145.098 mph 1968 Mustang. Rain shortened Friday qualifying leaves 17 more spots open for Sunday 500 miler field.
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Pro Grid Roundup Bengals Debut In AFL Exbition
The Associated Press reports Bengals coach Paul Brown returns to the sidelines for the first time since 1962 in Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs. Also highlights Bears Cowboys Hall of Fame game in Canton with seven inductees and Colts Raiders and 49ers Chargers matchups. Browns replaces veteran staff as Jim Dooley debuts with Chicago, Dick Nolan with the 49ers, and Stofa Sherman Smiley Banks Robinson headline Bengals lineup.
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FWAA elects Campbell president as Crisler honored
Dave Campbell of the Waco News Tribune is chosen FWAA president for 1968 69 while H O Fritz Crisler receives the major coaching award for football. J O Christian wins the small college coaching honor at the annual meeting.
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Virus Hits Broncs Strike Denver Practice
The Denver Broncos canceled morning practice after Coach Lou Saban an assistant coach the trainer and about 15 players were stricken by an undetermined short term illness. The illness with vomiting and diarrhea first hit Wallace Dickey and Charlie Greer.
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Discrimination Threat Targets NFL Browns and Cardinals
Harry Edwards leader of the Negro Olympic boycott warned action against the Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Cardinals over racial tensions. He cited Wooten’s release and alleged exclusions, threatening outside protest and picket lines if issues are not resolved, and noted contact with players across both teams.
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Senators and White Sox swap infielders in unusual deal
In a rare swap, the Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators exchanged Tim Cullen for Ron Hansen after a Feb 13 deal. Hansen, who recorded the first unassisted triple play in 41 years, returns to Chicago to fill third base, while Cullen shifts to Washington.
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Art Powell Placed on Trading Block by Bills
Art Powell, once a top AFL pass receiver, was put on the trading list by the Buffalo Bills on Friday. He was asked to leave training camp. Coach Joe Collier said the move included several players and staff names. The Broncos cut Bill Johnson, a free agent punter and split end from Livingston State.
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