Gurley Secures Two Net Titles in Fall Invitational
Ralph Gurley won both senior men and men’s crowns at the Fall Invitational Tennis Tournament by defeating Bob Bodle Sr. 6 2 6 2 in the senior final and Don Weed 6 1 6 2 for the men’s title. Betsy Utley defeated Jan Moffitt 6 4 6 0 for the women’s singles crown. Bodle Sr. and Jim Rawleigh won the men’s doubles, while Sylvia Lee and Margaret Randall won the women’s doubles.
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High Point Tennis Association
Betsy Utley
Jan Moffitt
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Bob Bodle Sr
Don Weed
Jim Rawleigh
Sylvia Lee
Margaret Randal
Davidson Wildcats win but coach cites flaws after Trinity game
Davidson College coach Homer Smith expressed mixed satisfaction after a 17 16 victory over Trinity despite missing plays and three interceptions. He warned of tougher tests ahead including a clash with Richmond while praising a stingy defensive showing and Gordon Slade’s late winning pass and Ed Terry field goal.
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Associated Press
Davidson College
Wildcats
San Antonio
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Trinity
Homer Smith
Richmond
Cats
Gordon Slade
Ed Terry
Slade
Smith
Virginia Tech
Pearson Edges Petty In High Pace Race For Win
In front of 13,500 fans, Pearson outdrives Petty after a late pit stop. He averages 93.429 mph and earns $5,750 as the lead changes six times among four drivers with three cautions totaling 23 laps.
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Orioles Edge Twins in Marathon Series Duel
Martin over Sandy Koufax in 1966 series at age 20 sparked the East Division Kings after arm trouble. Earl Weaver praised Palmer as the best percentage pitcher while dodging Mets starters. Boog Powell delivered a late run as McNally outdueled Dave Boswell in a tense 11th inning finish.
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Tony Oliva
Bob Allison
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Dave Johnson
Mark Belanger
Martin
Boswell
Elrod Hendricks
Ron Perranoski
College Scores Roundup Highlights Broad Football Results
A compilation of college football scores shows a wide range of outcomes including Lenoir Rhyne 42 over Newberry 7, Appalachian 26 over Elon 20, and Texas A&M 20 over Army 13. Notable margins include Grambling State 58 over Prairie View 25 and California 31 over Rice 21 with numerous other matchups listed.
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Newberry
Appalachian
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Catawba
Emory and Henry
Johnson C. Smith
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Guilford
Gardner-Webb
Fayetteville State
Shaw
Elizabeth City State
Winston-Salem State
N. C. Central
Morgan State
Wofford
Presbyterian
Western Carolina
Jacksonville State
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Cornell
Temple
Wayne St. Mich
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Army
Tufts
Colby College
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Santa Clara
Waynesburg
Calif. St. Pa
Wilkes Col
Marshall U
Pittsburgh
Duke
Richmond
Va. Tech
Tennessee
Memphis
Virginia
Wm. & Mary
W. Virginia
VMI
Southwest Arkansas
Tex. Christian
Lamar Tech
New Mex. St
Hexas
Navy
Tex. Col. A&i
Angelo St
Troy
Sam Houston
Utah
Texas
el Paso
Far West
Ariz
Colo
New Mex
Wyoming
Colo. St. U
Braves fall to Mets as errors open late rally
Hank Aaron lamented a failed sweep as Atlanta made costly fielding mistakes. Orlando Cepeda misplayed a grounder and Aaron also erred, helping New York build a nine one lead that New York held to win. Art Shamsky Tommie Agee Cleon Jones and Ken Boswell homered in a 3 hour 10 minute tilt.
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Aaron
Orlando Cepeda
Cepeda
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Sam Harris
Harris
Art Shamsky
Tommie Agee
Cleon Jones
Ken Boswell
Alabama And Mississippi Set Offensive Records
Alabama and Mississippi combined to set multiple offensive records after a 33-32 Alabama win. Archie Manning passed for 436 yards for Ole Miss and Scott Hunter for Alabama with 300 yards, as both teams carried a wave of record performances across national and SEC marks.
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Charlie Richards
Jerry Mauro
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Gobblers
Citadel
Tony Passander
Red Parker
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East Carolina
Furman
Carson Newman
William and Mary Bow
Virginia
VMI
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Jimmye Laycock
W&m
Gary Hellman
Associated Press
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Rindt Wins U S Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Jochen Rindt of Austria won the 20th Grand Prix of the United States at Watkins Glen beating Jackie Stewart after 35 laps. Stewart retired with engine trouble, while Piers Courage finished second with John Surtees third and other notable finishers from England Australia Mexico Switzerland France. The victory earned Rindt the season crown and a $50,000 prize.
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Australia
Pedro Rodriguez
Mexico
Silvio Moser
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Johnny Servoz-Gavin
France
Hepatitis Threatens Holy Cross Football Team
Worcester Massachusetts AP reports infectious hepatitis endangers Holy Cross Crusaders with nineteen players in the infirmary including seven starters. Head coach Bill Whitton says play is not possible under these conditions as tests are awaited and results may affect remaining games.
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Dartmouth
Vincent J. Dougherty
Eastern Collegiate Athletic Association
ECAC
YMCA Starts 1969 Volleyball League at Central YMCA
The Central YMCA opens its 1969 volleyball season with six teams and games each Monday at 7 30 p m. Individuals are invited to join. The High Point Barbell Club will hold a special meeting on Tuesday Oct 7 at the YMCA to discuss future plans and projects.
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Giants win on Tarkenton pass after Mac Percival field goal
Mac Percival’s 25 yard field goal led the Giants but the comeback came with 59 seconds left as Fran Tarkenton connected with Joe Morrison on a 26 yard touchdown pass.
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Giants
Fran Tarkenton
Joe Morrison
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Willis Crenshaw
Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
John Mackey
Jim Duncan
Washington
San Francisco
Sonny Jurgensen
Jerry Smith
Sonny Jur
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Jerry” Zimmerman
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