All Stars Face Green Bay in 35th All Star Game Flighted Pass Attack
The College All Stars, 16 point underdog, prepare a potent passing attack against Green Bay at Soldier Field. Beban and Landry lead a receiving corps including Moses, Wallace, Homan, McCullouch, and Sanders as Norm Van Brocklin coaches in a bid to dethrone the NFL champions.
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Trio Favored in Western Open by Palmer Weiskopf Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer Tom Weiskopf and Jack Nicklaus head a strong field for the 65th Western Open at Olympia Fields near Chicago. Weiskopf leads the money list with 137,061 and the event features a 130,000 prize pool with a 26,000 winner’s share.
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No-Hitter Isn t For Bob Gibson
In New York Ed Krane pook drove in a run against Bob Gibson as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Mets 7 to 1. Gibson won his 12th straight in eight shutouts, nearing a no hit bid. He noted he does not expect to throw one and fears a high pitch could hurt him.
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Falcons Trade Wade Traynham in NFL shuffle
AP reports the Atlanta Falcons traded Wade Traynham, former Hampton High School and Frederick College kicker, to the Green Bay Packers for rookie guard Steve Dutch of San Diego State. Falcons GM Frank Wall said the Saints rejected a trade for Leo Carroll after talks at San Diego camp.
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Bucs Set To Spoil Reds After Braves Triumph
Pittsburgh extends win streak to six over Atlanta sweeping a doubleheader 5-4 and 8-5 to drop the Braves to third and boost Cincinnati to second. Steve Blass keying a fourth inning rally with a two run double and Manny Mota, Jerry May contributing timely hits as Alou and Clendenon spark scoring.
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Braves Start 1968 Season With 13-Game Losing Streak
The article reports on Atlanta and Pittsburgh baseball games with box score details and notes Maryland football begins 1968 season with a 13 game losing streak. Key names include Francona Alou Mazeroski Clemente and Niekro, with Pittsburgh winning 8 6 in one game and 5 4 in another.
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