Pipers Move ABA Champions to Twin Cities Next Season
Pittsburgh Pipers announce relocation to Minneapolis-St Paul for next season. Gabe Rubin says William J. Erickson has bought a large stake. Vern Mikklesen named general manager, joining a market recently vacated by the Minnesota Muskies.
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Irish Purdue football sellout announced for Sept. 28
SOUTH BEND Ind AP Notre Dame's football game with Purdue on September 28 has sold out. Ticket manager Bob Cahill said the game will be televised on an enlarged regional basis as part of the NCAA television package.
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Houston to host 1969 Open at Champions Golf Club
The 1969 U S Open championship will be held at the Champions Golf Club in Houston on June 12 1. This AP report confirms the event venue and dates for the national golf major.
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NFL Owners and Players Meet Near Detroit Aiming to Avert Strike
Secret talks at Pine Lake Country Club outside Keego Harbor involve Lions official John Gordy and NFL club leaders over player pay demands. Players seek a minimum salary akin to baseball, moving from a $10 daily allowance to about $500 per exhibition. Rozelle downplays strike likelihood and says he has not joined negotiations.
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Associated Press
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Bass Fishing Errors and Secrets by Jack Lovett Jr
Jack Lovett Jr outlines why most bass anglers fail to land big bass and shares core factors for success. He emphasizes stealth, calm boat handling, understanding bass locations under different conditions, the dominant role of temperature, proper lure manipulation, tackle choice, and handling large bass. He notes many rely on one method, excuses, and outdated beliefs.
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Mason-Dixon Line
Jax State Pair Named All-Americas Honorable Mention
Jacksonville State University pitcher Jeff McCool and outfielder Gary Ledbetter earned Little All-America honorable mention. McCool, a Birmingham junior, posted a 3-0 record with 62 strikeouts in 46 innings and helped JSU to its best ten year win total. Ledbetter, a Boaz junior, hit .409 and joined the All Alabama Collegiate Conference squad.
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Alabama
Unser Brothers Favored Sunday at Pike’s Peak
Bobby Unser and Al Unser sit 1-2 on the Pike’s Peak hill climb entry list after record qualifying runs. Bobby, Indy 500 winner, clocked 5 11.29 in a Chevrolet, breaking his own record. Al qualified second at 5 13.99.
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Montreal eyes domed stadium as NL adds team
Montreal financiers report progress after closed door talks with city officials on a proposed 55,000 seat domed stadium for the new National League club. Mayor Drapeau's administration weighs use terms while the team plans a news blackout until city talks conclude and a July All Star announcement approaches.
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All-Star Game Tickets Sellout Near Capacity
Standing room tickets for the July 9 Major League All-Star Baseball Game in Houston will go on sale Monday. All reserved and box seats sold within 24 hours after June 3 release. Standing room at $4 available after 10 a.m. at the Astrodome or by mail with 75 cents handling charges.
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Kathy Farrer Wins Championship Flight at Club Tournament
Kathy Farrer defeated Beth Barry to win the Championship Flight while Mrs. Curtis Roberts and other finalists secured consolation titles in multiple flights. Final results show scores and match outcomes across eight flights with several close finishes and additional consolation winners.
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Wanlin Signs with Browns as Free Agent
Phil Wanlin the University of San Francisco quarterback signed Friday as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
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Wimbledon Upsets Highlight Rainy Open Day
Pancho Gonzales falls to 24-year-old Russian Alex Metreveli in a major upset as Lew Hoad loses to Bob Hewitt. Arthur Ashe struggles as Wimbledon’s first open era draws momentum with rain disrupting play and delaying matches into a potential third week.
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Australia
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Tickets On Sale For Florence State University Football
Season tickets for Florence State University 1968 home games are available. Six home games on the slate include Sep 21 vs Arkansas State at Conway and matchups with Henderson State Troy State Samford Louisiana College and UT Martin plus Tennessee at Martin. Season tickets cost 15 for a book of six games, with payment sent to the Treasurer’s Office Florence Alabama.
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Bosox Indians Postponed by Rain in Boston
Rain forced postponement of a scheduled game between the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox in Boston. The game was rescheduled as part of a day night doubleheader Saturday.
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Alexander Ends Roden Reign At Muscle Shoals Speedway
Hoyton Alexander of Memphis defeated Earl Roden in the modified open at Muscle Shoals. Alexander led with a six cylinder car, Gene Chapp was runner up and Roden finished third. Races at DIR tonight feature cadets, limited late models and top names as fans anticipate a Fourth of July knockout event.
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Jacksonville State Season Schedule Sets Alabama Focus
Jacksonville State University announces its 1968-69 basketball schedule with only two out of state games, against Shorter and Berry Colleges in Rome Georgia. The rest of the slate features Alabama colleges including Samford Birmingham Southern and ACC venues in Florence Athens St Bernard Troy Livingston and Alabama College. Coach Roberson notes the travel burden but says games will be near Jacksonville whenever possible. The Gamecocks enter with a 15-11 9-3 record last season and will compete in Sertoma Classic and the ACC Tournament along with a revamped lineup led by Angel Brantley Cornelius Rathbun and others.
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Pro-Am Site Is Switched To Port St. Lucie
The United States Pro Amateur Golf Tour will be held in Port St. Lucie Florida on December 12 to 14, extended to 54 holes with a $30 000 purse. The move comes from Cincinnati due to PGA schedule conflicts.
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