Graebner Leads American Hope in Forest Hills Tennis
Clark Graebner the sole American left in the National Tennis Championship quarter finals, faces Fred Stolle in a Friday duel after a two hour win over Graham Stilwell. Dennis Ralston, Marty Riessen, and Chuck McKinley also fell to Australian and Spanish rivals as Graebner and two American women pursue titles.
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Town Creek Bears Look Ready for Big Season Opener
Town Creek Bears coach Gwin Holland reports a small but eager squad as 21 players dress for the opener against T. M. Rogers. Junior QB Jackie Williams directs the attack with strong runners Merle Crompton Frank Yarrough and David Brumley supported by a deep line and solid end game from Charles Simmons Stephen Bunnell and Danny Smith. Schedule lists games through November with several Thursday matches noted.
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US Golf and Harness Winners Dominate Day of Sports News
Deane Beman of Bethesda and five others named to the U S World Cup team for the Eisenhower Trophy in Mexico City October 27 to 30. Alternate picks include Don Allen Jim Wiechers and Bill Campbell with Jess Sweetser as non playing captain. In harness racing Bob Farrington of Richwood tops 200 wins for the fifth time in six years, surpassing the 200 mark again in 1964.
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Mobile Athletes Clinch Southern League Title in 1966 Finale
In the season ender Mobile Athletics defeated Montgomery 7-4 as the Southern League wrapped up. Asheville topped Charlotte 6-2 while Columbus beat Macon 8-1, and Knoxville finished last with Evansville ending on Monday. Roberts and Quezada tied for wins with 14 each as Asheville’s lefty joined the leaders.
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Hatton Hornets Eye Strong Season After Big 1965
Hatton High School’s 1966 Hornets, led by coach Bobby Morris, return 13 lettermen from a 6-? season and are projected to rebound. James Scoggins anchors at quarterback with support from backfield mates Gaddis, Beasley, and pace. Strong tackles Johnson and Owens, guards Latham and Boyd, and center Potter highlight an experienced lineup.
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Noble Victory Tops Hilltop Trot Field at Yonkers
Yonkers AP Noble Victory the 3-5 favorite to win the $100,000 Hilltop Trot from post seven at Yonkers Raceway. The victorious young trotter, son of Victory Son Emilys Pride, set a 1:53.5 world trotting mark at Du Quoin in the Hambletonian Maturity, trimming three-fifths of a second. Perfect Freight and Short Stop follow as top rivals.
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Decatur Riders Postpone Game Move to Monday in Russellville
The Decatur Roughriders Rus sellville Rebels clash, originally set for Saturday, is rescheduled for Monday night at Lakeside Stadium in Russellville to avoid the County Fair. The Roughriders host Butler on Sept 17 at home.
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