Strangest Colts season tied with Packers for title
Don Shula recalls a chaotic year when Johnny Unitas and Gary Cuozzo were injured. Tom Matte and Ed Brown shared quarterback duties as the Colts beat the Rams and faced a 10 10 tie with Green Bay before a sudden death loss. Matte proved a versatile playmaker despite ulcers.
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Cubs Defeat Cardinals in Farm League Thriller
The Cubs beat the Cardinals 17 to 12 in a minor league game, extending their streak to seven wins. Patterson Sherritt and Brown had safeties for the Cubs while J Hamilton Dennis Seasmans and Payne produced hits for the Cards. Ridgley Sherritt earned the win and Hal Barley took the loss.
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Terrell and Jones Skip Workouts Ahead of Title Bout
World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell and challenger Doug Jones skipped workouts after sparring before large crowds. Terrell's trainer Sam Solomon said the 6 foot 6 contender is nearing peak form for the June 28 title clash.
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Palmer Casper Reach Open Playoff For Crown
Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper tied at 278 after a dramatic final round at Olympic Club in San Francisco. The 18 hole playoff for the U S Open title starts today with Palmer seeking a fourth Open crown and Casper aiming for his first major win.
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John Miller
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Stargell’s 11th inning homer lifts Pirates past Braves
Willie Stargell hit a leadoff homer in the 11th to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves and pull within 1 1/2 games of the NL lead. Bob Veale earned the win for Pittsburgh, while Hank Aaron tied the game for the Giants with his 23rd homer earlier. The Dodgers, Cardinals, Reds, Mets, Cubs, and Giants also posted wins or key performances in a full NL roundup.
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Pete Rose
John Stephenson
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Glenn Beckett
Lee Thomas
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Randy Hundley
Campaneris sparks A's split with Angels in twin 1 0 wins
Bert Campaneris delivered the lone run in the opener and then scored the tying and deciding runs in the nightcap as the Oakland Athletics swept the California Angels 1-0 and 3-2. He played all over the field previously, showcasing his versatility. Orioles, Red Sox and others posted scores as Baltimore topped Boston and Washington, Detroit and Minnesota won their games. Jockey Bill Hartack won the Delaware Valley Handicap at Garden State Park aboard Geegee, King Hairan and Intentionally.
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Braves Beat Pirates in Low-Scoring MLB Tilt
Atlanta edge Pittsburgh 2 1 behind a homer by Aaron and Stargell two run shot for Pittsburgh. Pagliaroni and Mays Alou linked two doubles in a tight game with Veale holding Atlanta until late. Johnson and Abernathy pitched in relief as Pittsburgh falls short 2 to 1.
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Tuscaloosan Is Double Winner in Tennis Tourney
Charles Owens of Tuscaloosa won the 16 and under singles crown in a 57 61 61 victory over Steve Krulevitz. He then teamed with Steve Olen to defeat Nelson and Borders 6 2 6 0 in the doubles final. Jockey Walter Blum captured three straight Colonial Handicap races at Garden State Park.
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Coggins Named New Basketball Coach At Limestone Co High
Elkmont High School announces Bobby Coggins former Athens College star as head basketball coach and football assistant. He will assume duties with the 1950s school year, replacing Jerry Gregg who resigned to Florida. Coggins also played baseball with Athens semi pro club and earned All Tennessee Valley Conference honors.
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Florida
Ronnie Thomas
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Fort Payne
Hagan Aces No. 3 at Indian Hills Golf Club
Hagan of Decatur scored a hole in one on the No. 3 hole at Indian Hills Golf Club Sunday afternoon while playing with Richard Bartlett, Clay Callahan and Doug Burleson.
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Doug Burleson
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Glenn Cunningham Aids 8000 Youths From Kansas Ranch
Hall of fame distance runner Glenn Cunningham estimates he has rehabilitated about 8000 wayward youths since World War II by taking them to his Kansas ranch and assigning them to animal care duties.
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