Cardinals form player committee to ease tensions
St Louis football Cardinals established a player committee led by John Roland and including Earnie McMillan Jackie Smith Chuck Walker Larry Wilson with a yet unnamed linebacker rep to address player problems and prevent last season’s dissension. Coach Charley Winner emphasized the goal is unity and winning through group work not politics or religion. Dorm room assignments and roommate selections for trips aim to keep players from clustering by race.
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Charley Winner
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John Roland
Earnie McMillan
Jackie Smith
Chuck Walker
Larry Wilson
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Indians Alvis Placed On Disabled List
Cleveland Indians announce third baseman Max Alvis has been placed on the disabled list due to an internal infection in his left leg.
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Adult dragonflies do not survive the winter
A newspaper note states that adult dragonflies do not survive cold seasons, with implications for their life cycle and population in temperate regions.
Browns Waive Wooten and Fichtner After Racial Incident
Cleveland owner Art Modell announced two Browns veterans have been placed on waivers following a racial incident tied to a July golf tournament in Ashland Ohio. John Wooten and Ross Fichtner, both starters, faced player disputes and public criticism. the waiver deadline is Monday noon.
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Ohio
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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Drysdale Considers Retirement and Trade Amid Dodgers Buzz
Dodgers star Don Drysdale says he may retire after this season and could be traded as the team rebuilds. He hinted at coaching or front office roles, and discussed possible links to the San Diego expansion club and Buzzie Bavasi, noting no formal talks have occurred yet.
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Don Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Bavasi
Rigney Named Giants Manager Possibility Reported
AP reports Los Angeles Times says Bill Rigney of the California Angels may replace Herman Franks as Giants manager after the season. Franks hints at retirement if the Giants fail to win the NL pennant, while Giants owner Horace Stoneham says no plans for a new manager exist. Rigney denies official talks and emphasizes his task with the Angels.
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Walnut Creek
Utah
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Cardinals
Broncos Release Andrus and Cassese in Camp Cuts
The Denver Broncos cut two second-year players Lou Andrus linebacker from Brigham Young and fullback Tom Cassese from West Point. With 57 players in camp near Denver, 23 veterans expected Saturday.
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Cassese
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Tom Cassese
W. Post
Backup Pickup to Race at Courtland Dragway Tonight
A St. Louis driver showcases a 1966 Ford Econoline pickup powered by a 426 Hemi, tilting at 45 degrees to reach 125 mph. The vehicle will perform a six run sprint with a volunteer aboard in the final run at Courtland Dragway, Courtland.
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Moulton
Huntsville golfers sweep Burningtree Ladies Invitational results
Rose Roberts of Colonial CC shot 82 to win the Burningtree Ladies Invitational at Decatur, with Beverly Price of Turtle Point 83 and Peg Anderson of Willow Brook 84. Local entries Morine and Jones from Decatur CC finished high in the field, while banquet honors went to Dr Lloyd Nix, Burningtree president.
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Huntsville
Colonial Country Club
Burningtree Country Club
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Florence
Turtle Point Club
Peg Anderson
Willow Brook Club
Betty Morine
Betty Jones
Decatur Country Club
Mrs. Morine
Lloyd Nix
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Decatur
Frank Campbell
Kay Slayden
Willow Brook
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Lee White Signs Multiyear Deal With Jets
Lee White the No 1 draft pick of the New York Jets signed a multiyear AFL contract. The 6 4 240 pound fullback from Weber State rushed for 1034 yards as a junior and 1378 yards last season, scoring 34 touchdowns in three years.
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N.Y
Lee White
New York Jets
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Utah
Labor Strike Threatens All Star Tilt
A 73 day IBEW strike against Illinois Bell threatens to disrupt ABC TV coverage of the College All Star game at Soldier Field on August 2. ABC warns the stoppage could affect installations and possibly hinder the telecast while IBEW picketing may impede event access. The All Star game pits the college selection against the Green Bay Packers in its 28th renewal.
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Brown and Crabtree Aim to Upset Roden at DIR
Two Tennessee drivers renew a duel at Decatur International Raceway as Tut Brown and Paul Crabtree seek to dethrone dominant Earl Roden in the weekly cadet late models and open events. Gates open 5 p.m. Time trials 7 30 p.m. Racing 8 30 p.m.
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Decatur International Raceway
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Country Boy
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Eight drivers break records in Bristol qualifying
Eight Grand National drivers set new Volunteer 500 marks at Bristol. Leroy Yarbrough of Columbia won the pole with 87.421 mph. Bunky Blackburn led the Bristol 300 sports car race with 85.714 mph. The field for Sundays race was set by Friday qualifiers and remaining positions to be decided by Saturday time trials.
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Fla
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Ind
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Los Angeles
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Tiny Land of
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Tenn
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Bud Moore
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Petitbon Denies Retiring Rumors
Richie Petitbon, defensive safety for the Chicago Bears and New Orleans businessman, denies retirement rumors and says he would quit only if unable to play for the New Orleans Saints. George Halas Jr. states the 10 year veteran is retiring to focus on his insurance and real estate business.
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Chicago
Unspecified League Strike Ends Over Pension Terms
A league strike concluded after owners and players counsel reached agreement on pension terms. The deal settles long standing labor disputes and resumes league operations.
Hill Secures Pole for Brand Hatch Grand Prix
Graham Hill of Britain stormed to pole at Brands Hatch in a Lotus Ford with a 1 28.9 lap, averaging nearly 107 mph. Jackie Oliver was second at 1 29.4, and Chris Among placed third in a Ferrari while Dan Gurney clocked 1 30.0 in seventh.
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Britain
Jackie Oliver
Great Britain
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New Zealand
Dan Gurney
Riverside
Calif
Streator Athlete Captains MSU Basketball and Golf
John Bailey of Streator Illinois captained Michigan State University in both basketball and golf this year and earned three letters in each sport.
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Streator, Ill
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