Reds And Whites To Meet At 7PM
Decatur Red Raider coach Wes Thompson fields the Reds against the Whites in a Monday night intra-squad game at Decatur Stadium. He notes last week’s weak practice, praises some second-stringers, and lists rosters and co captains for both squads with admission at $1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
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Ashley Holland
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Bob Darnell
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Stovall Eyes Falcons as Competitive Rookie Team
Former LSU All American Jerry Stovall, in town with Missouri Portland Cement, says the Atlanta Falcons have a strong rookie class and potential to be competitive. He notes key personnel injuries last season delayed success and explains NFL specialization, bonus salaries, and veteran reactions.
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Jerry Stovall
LSU
St. Louis
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Chuvalo to Clash with Clay in Toronto Fight
Cassius Clay clashes with George Chuvalo in a controversial Toronto bout on Tuesday night. Clay proclaims himself world heavyweight champion amid WBA title recognition of Ernie Terrell, the original opponent who backed out.
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Chicago
Frankie Carbo
New York Commission
Felix
Milwaukee Phil) Alderisio
FBI
Clay-Terrell
Illinois State Athletic Commission
Sanders Opens Jacksonville Open Lead With 66
Doug Sanders dazzled in red on a sunlit Selva Marina course, firing a six-under 66 for a 202 total to hold a two stroke edge over Gay Brewer Jr and Tommy Bolt in the Jacksonville Open. Gary Player surged to fourth at 207 as Snead faltered to 209. Sanders seeks $13,500 payday with 18 holes to go.
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Terrell Cassius Clay bout bid triggers grand jury probe
In Chicago AP report the aborted Terrell versus Clay heavyweight title bid prompts a federal grand jury investigation. Subpoenas issued to eight persons as prosecutors seek motive behind gangland pressure to move the fight to New York amid alleged threats and possible fixing.
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Ernie Terrell
World Boxing Association
Organized Crime Unit
New York
Clay Terrell
Bernard Glickman
Terrell
White Sox’s one hitter caps weekend exhibition win
The Chicago White Sox pitchers combined for a one hit shutout of the New York Mets 1-0 as Ron Swoboda’s pinch single spoiled the bid in the ninth. Philadelphia blanked Cincinnati 5-0 while Washington beat St. Louis 3-1 and Houston edged Kansas City 5-4.
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New York Mets
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Locker
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Bruce Howard
Sox
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Bill Voss
John Romano
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Chicago and Beyond
In exhibition play Chicago defeated New York 3 to 1 while Philadelphia blanked Cincinnati 5–0. Washington edged St Louis 3–1. Houston topped Kansas City 5–4. Detroit beat New York A 3–2. Chicago N next lost to New York A 1–3. California and Minnesota posted 0 and 3 runs respectively while Boston won 1–? against an unspecified foe.
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Cazzie Russell Sparks East in 126-99 All-Star Win
Cazzie Russell led the East past the West 126-99 in the College All-Star game at Kentucky Memorial Coliseum. He scored 24 with 17 in the second half, as Dave Schellhase and Bill Melchionni added 17 and 16 points respectively, while Lonnie Wright and Jim Barnett top scored for the West with 19 and 16. The East set a four game series high with 126 points, tying the series at 2-2.
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St. John’s
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Jerry Chambers
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Colorado State
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Sestak Signs 1966 Bills Contract First Among Veterans
Buffalo Bills tackle Tom Sestak, a 272 pound Texan from Gonzales, became the first veteran to sign his 1966 AFL contract. Sestak has made the AFL All-Star team the last three seasons and helped lead Buffalo as champions.
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Associated Press
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Europe North America track meet set for Montreal
The International Amateur Athletics Federation council announced the long planned cross continental meet will take place in Montreal on August 8 and 9, 1967. The event pits European athletes against North American competitors in a two day program.
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Germany
Council of the
International Amateur Athletics Federation
Europe
North America
Montreal
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