Allen's Comeback Bid Sparks Phillies Hopeful Tale
Richie Allen survived a severe hand injury from an August accident in 1967 and endured months of surgery and recovery. The Wampum Pa. slugger, once hailed as a NL star prospect, battles doubts about his power and throws as he returns to swing a bat in spring training. He recalls pushing a failing car, then facing a long road back to pro baseball.
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Gators and Dogs Reach a Decision on Gator Bowl
Georgia and Florida agreed to continue the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville for at least five more years under a four year contract effective after 1968. Florida will exchange sideline seats with Georgia to balance attendance and Georgia will supply the game program every other year.
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Eaves
Hawks End Lakers Streak In Western Division Title Push
Zelmo Beaty and Don Ohl scored 25 points each as the Hawks beat the Lakers 112 96, snapping a seven game run and cutting the West finish line to two games. Elgin Baylor led L A with 20 as Denver and Minnesota won their late games.
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Boxing results and ads from Las Vegas and Tokyo cards
Report lists winners and opponents with weights from page snippets including Denny and Moyer beating Coffey, Ushiwakamaru defeating Rico, and notes Want Ads Get Results as a filler line. The fragment shows international bouts and city attributions with unclear placements and punctuation.
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Japan
Tom Rico
Philippines
Tennessee Vols fall in overtime as Auburn closes arena
The Vols missed a late overtime shot after a 20 second clock and juice Deace attempt as Auburn players Howell and reserve Bob Miller played final game for Auburn. The Tigers may have played the last game in Auburn Sports Arena before the Memorial Coliseum opens in December with 13,500 seats replacing the wartime facility that housed 2,500 since 1947.
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Memorial Coliseum
Union Springs Dogs Ready for National Championship Finals
Union Springs Alabama hosts the National Shooting Dog Championships finals with eight braces of dogs across Sedge Field Plantation. Defending champion Cannonade appears in later heats. Smokepole Blakemore Ed Farrior and Cav alcade are among contenders guided by handlers Herb Holmes Bill Hembree Hoyt Henley and others. Final judging set for Friday around noon.
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Springfield
Ill
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Cranbury
N.J
Smart
Strawberry Fly
Fandazer
Hoyt Henley
Montgomery
Sentry
John O’neal
Concord
Tenn
Ashurita
H. A. Shorr
Fayetteville
Nancy Richey tops Lor Dahl in Barranquilla round three
Nancy Richey of San Angelo Texas defeated Ingri Lor dahl of Sweden 6-2 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the Barranquilla international tennis tournament. Mark Cox of England beat Gardner Mulloy of Miami 6-3 6-3 in the men's singles.
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Colombia
Nancy Richey
San Angelo
Tex
Ingri Lordahl
Sweden
Mark Cox
England
Gardner Mulloy
Miami
Have Courage Message At Umpire School Graduation
National League Secretary Fred Fleig urged courage and steadiness as he addressed graduates at Al Somers Umpire School on a Wednesday commencement. The message emphasized standing ground and integrity in the profession.
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National League
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al Somers
Army Wins Tourney In Tight Interservice Classic
Army All-Star edged Air Force 86 to 85 at Maxwell Air Force Base to take the lead in the Interservice Basketball Tournament.
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Montgomery
Ala
Army
Faloney Retires After CFL Career
Hamilton Ontario AP reports quarterback Bernie Faloney, 36, announced his retirement Wednesday after a CFL career with three teams. The veteran passer leaves professional football following years of standout play and league-wide recognition.
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