Nevele Pride Sets World Trotting Record at Indiana State Fair
Nevele Pride driven by Stanley Dancer set the world 3 year old trotting record of 1 56 3 5 in the second heat of the Horseman Futurity at the Indiana State Fair. The Pride Thankful colt also won the first heat in 1 57 2 5. Snow Speed finished second in both heats.
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Paula Petrotta
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Nevele Pride
Stanley Dancer
Springfield
Ill
Speedy Scot
Ayres
Star Spangled Savings Bonds Drive for American Families
The article notes widespread ownership of U S Savings Bonds with about 150 billion sold and 50 billion held as a nest egg. It highlights 100 billion asked in for education retirement or purchases and links bond ownership to national economic strength and support for service members in Vietnam. It urges participation in payroll savings or regular purchases at banks.
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U.S
Uncle Sam
Vietnam
Surprises Mark Second Session of Olympic Trials
In Long Beach prelims of the US Olympic swimming trials clip none of the records. Charles Hickcox led the 400-meter freestyle with 2 12 04 while Greg Buckingham trailed at 2 11 3. Don McKenzie and Mike Burton posted strong breaststroke and freestyle times as surprises emerged in the finals qualifiers.
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Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
Long Beach, Calif
United States
Charles Hickcox
Indiana University
Don McKenzie
Mike Burton
Hickcox
Greg Buckingham
Pete Williams
Michigan State
Buckingham
Santa Carra
Calif
Gary Hall
Long Beach
Hall
McKenzie
Woodland Hills
Belmont Plaza
Brian Job
Santa Clara
Ken Merten
Los Angeles
Chet Jawtremski
Army Medical Corps
Rome
Tokyo
Burton
Satcramento
John Nelson
Pompano Beach
Fla
John Kinsella
Hinsdale
Ill
Nelson
Yale
Don Schollander
Mark Spitz
Oliva Injures Shoulder, Out For Six Weeks in 1968
Minnesota right fielder Tony Oliva dislocated his left shoulder diving for a ball in a game against Chicago and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Oliva, batting champion contender with Carl Yastrzemski, was carted off, had the joint reset, and may not return this year. Harmon Killebrew set to rejoin Twins as manager Cal Ermer plans his activation. Oliva had raised his average to .289 after the injury.
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Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Tony Oliva
Chicago
Oiva
Boston
Carly 'Yastrzemski
Sox
Ken Berry
Oliva
Georg Lentz
Will
Harmon Killerbrew
Twins
Killebrew
Houston
Cal Ermer
Yastrzemski
Jax Mets Set for Seven Doubleheaders in Sweep Week
The Jacksonville Mets, in fourth place five games back of Columbus, endure rainouts and schedule seven doubleheaders in seven days. They host Columbus for two days, then travel to Louisville for three doubleheaders, then face Columbus again in Columbus before a late stretch. The note mentions college football players from Columbia with homes in Connecticut.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Jacksonville Mets
Mets
Columbus
Twin Bills
Louisville
Dooley and Dickey Favor New NCAA Noncontact Practice Rule
Georgia and Tennessee back the NCAA rule requiring three days of noncontact drills before contact work. Dickey notes faster team polish this fall. Dooley says it was needed to avoid early hitting. Both discuss mile time standards and Tennessee turf impact on visiting teams.
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Ron Speer
Associated Press
Athens, Ga
Georgia
Tennessee
Doug Dickey
Vince Dooley
SEC
Dickey
Dooley
FSU Schedules First Scrimmage For Sept 7
Florida State announces its first football scrimmage on September 7 in Tallahassee. Coach Bill Peterson says the squad is in good physical shape as players prepare with heavy gear Tuesday before the season opener September 21 at Maryland.
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Kentucky
Missouri
Phil Greer
al Phaneuf
Chuck Blackburn
Bradshaw
Charlie
Wildcats
SEC
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida State
Seminole
Bill Peterson
Maryland
Astros Rally To Beat Cubs 6-2 Behind Wilson Home Run
Houston pitcher Don Wilson hit his first major league home run in the seventh inning and teamed with late relievers to preserve a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Niekro allowed seven walks as the Astros broke a 1-1 tie with key hits by Menke Wynn and Aspromonte.
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Chicago AP
Don Wilson
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Wilson
Jack Lamabe
Chicago
Astros
Joe Niekro
Den
Menke
Jim Wynn
Bob Aspromonte
Sacriice
Doug Rades
Glenn Beckert
Niekro
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