Don Meredith Signs New Pact With Cowboys
Don Meredith, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, signed a new contract though terms were not disclosed. He expressed excitement for the coming season after near-misses in previous title games and hinted at considering retirement after last season's Green Bay defeat. Meredith, from Mount Vernon Texas, has been with the Cowboys since his college days at Southern Methodist University.
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Pacific AAU Track Meet Opens with International Entries
Entries from Mexico and South Dakota plus Northern California teams, including Mexican Olympians Miguel Gonzales and Galindo Flores, Fresno State steeplechaser Dave Corda, and San Jose State stars, arrive for the Pacific AAU men's and women's championships in Hayward. The field features a 3:11.4 mile relay squad from South Dakota and a rival showdown between Lee Evans and Martin McGrady.
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Bowling Results and High Series Report
The Moore's Gin Gin team tied 2 2 with Repair 2 and the Odds Ones 2 while Gideon's Pharmacy and Buikt Rite Box also posted two wins. High series honours went to Cecil Allen 603 Cecil Maxeedot ae Weneee Markley 605 and James Evans 979.
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Hulmes Car Blows In Practice Round At Indy
Adonis Hulme world road racing champion from New Zealand blew an engine in his Eagle-Ford while practicing for his final chance to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 on May 30. His car shed metal across the straightaway as he slowed and hugged the wall to stop. Two rookies, Sammy Sessions and Jerry Titus, crashed earlier but escaped injury. About 10,000 spectators attended morning practice as Lotus turbine records stood out previously.
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McGuire Silent on NBA Coaching Prospects
South Carolina coach Frank McGuire declined to discuss potential NBA interests amid questions about a possible return to the Philadelphia 76ers. In Charlotte he told fans he was unavailable for comment while Wilt Chamberlain suggested he could coach for the 76ers.
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World's Longest Stock Car Race Set for Charlotte
The 10th World 600 in Charlotte will draw about 80,000 fans for NASCAR's longest and second richest race with a $152,000 purse. Donnie Allison and Lee Roy Yarbrough lead the front row after top qualifying speeds, and Ford drivers occupy most of the top positions amid a 50,022-seat main arena and large infield space.
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World 600 Pole Starts Revealed From Charlotte Field
The starting lineup for Sundays World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway includes Lee Roy Yarbrough driving Mercury with 159.208 mph average, followed by Cale Yarborough and Pearson among others. The list shows drivers from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and beyond with a mix of Mercury, Ford, Plymouth, Dodge, and Chevrolet entries and speeds ranging from 159.208 to 139.596 mph.
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Bud) Moore
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Chargers Sign Three Rookies To 1968 contracts
San Diego Chargers announce the signing of three rookies for the 1968 season two place kickers Dennis Partee from SMU and John O'Dell from Parsons College and quarterback Mike Fair from South Carolina Partee scored 102 points in three seasons at SMU Fair totaled 3012 yards of offense and has an strong arm O'Dell kicked a 56 yard field goal at Parsons The National Geographic Society recently used a computer to index its Atlas of the World edition
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Yanksv Mets Charity Game Hopes For Home Win
New York Yankees aim to even the Mayor's Trophy series against the Mets at Shea Stadium in a charity game. The Mets swept the Yankee Stadium set, while Shea hosts have won two of the nontelevised games. The fundraiser benefits sandlot baseball in the area, with over $540000 raised in five games and attendance averaging 43461. Mickey Mantle to receive Gil Hodges foundation award in pregame ceremonies.
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Michigan Wolverines Rally For First Big Ten Win
Ann Arbor Michigan AP Rudy Tomjanovich sophomore sat out the first half with a hand injury from practice but returned to score 30 points in the second period helping Michigan beat Minnesota to snap a six game Big Ten losing streak.
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