No Preventive Changes Slated For A Boycott
MOSCOW AP The Rus threaten to pull out along with about 40 nations but Avery Brundage says no change in plans for the Olympic Games Everything is still as is Brundage said in Chicago after the Russians demanded South Africa be omitted from the Games In Mexico City lodging officer Ramon Alatorre said none of the nations that announced boycotts have canceled their room reservations The Soviet request warned the IOC to convene an emergency session or risk reconsidering Soviet participation in the 1968 Summer Olympics Forty African countries have announced a boycott over South Africa Readmission and apartheid policy The action followed a similar stance by the Soviet Sports Federation earlier in the week
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Finkle sets scoring mark but Rockets fall to Lakers 119-102
Finkle scored 41 points for the San Diego Rockets as they lost 119-102 to the Los Angeles Lakers. The defeat tied an NBA futility record for home losses at 29, while Finkel posted a Knicks-style single game record for his club. Elgin Baylor led LA with 35 points and Archie Clark 28. Wilt Chamberlain added 38 points and 28 rebounds for Philadelphia in a separate game.
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Army Service Cage Champion
Army wins the 1968 Interservice Basketball Tournament in Montgomery Alabama with an 83 77 victory over Navy and an undefeated 3 0 run The Marines beat Air Force 97 82 in the other Thursday night game An interservice all star team will be selected from the four squads for the event.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Thursday and Friday
The Associated Press reports results from exhibition games across Florida and Arizona. New York AL defeated Washington 1 to 0. Cincinnati met Philadelphia in Clearwater, Houston faced Pittsburgh in Fort Myers, Chicago NL played San Francisco in Scottsdale, Boston met Chicago AL in Sarasota, and Oakland challenged Detroit in Bradenton.
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Final 6 Dogs To Run Today In Dog Trials
The final six dogs compete in the National Shooting Dog Championship heats in Union Springs Alabama. Notable dogs include Warhoop Dapper Jack with eight finds and Strawberry Fly with five finds. Former champions Smokepole and Blake more's Ed Farrior join today’s braces as judges prepare to name the 1968 champion runner-up and best dog.
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Chilean-born jockey Fernando Toro wins three at Gulfstream Park
Miami AP reports Fernando Toro, a jockey born in Chile, rode three winners at Gulfstream Park on Thursday, highlighted by his strong showing in the day’s racing program.
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Loyola Ramblers Set To Upset Houston In NCAA Opener
Loyola Ramblers, 16-8, challenge 28-0 Houston Cougars in Salt Lake City in a bid for a first-round NCAA upset. Coach George Ireland emphasizes full court pressure and outside shooting to counter Houston rebound edge.
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Athens seeks replacement opener for 1968 football schedule
Athens High School Golden Eagles look for a new opponent to replace Moulton on the 1968 schedule after a request to drop Moulton from Lawrence County High. Coach Larry McCoy hopes to schedule a Sept. 6 game or precede the Decatur opener, risking an open date Sept. 27.
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NIT Pairings Set With Chiefs Facing ACC Runner-Up
The 31st annual NIT draw places the Oklahoma City Chiefs against the ACC runner-up in the second half of the opening night doubleheader. Also in action are North Carolina vs. Duke as title favorites, with Temple facing Kansas and Dayton meeting Bradley in a packed first round.
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Falcons Punter Billy Lothridge Tops NFL Punting
New York AP reports Atlanta Falcons punter Billy Lothridge led the NFL with 87 punts for a 43.7 yard average. Green Bay Packers ranked 15th at 36.5 yards per boot from 66 punts, Donny Anderson and Don Chandler contributing weak numbers. Giants were last with 36 yard average on 55 attempts.
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Denmark boxer Tom Boys tops Roosevelt Ware in Portland bout
In Portland Maine Tom Boys from Denmark outpointed Roosevelt Ware from New York 10 rounds while Victoria do Renal from Pittsfield Mass beat Bob Huntley in another 10 round decision.
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