UNC Stadium may set attendance record for state clash
Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, after a facelift adding temporary and second deck seating, could break the UNC home attendance mark in the October 19 State game. The 42,012 permanent seats plus temporaries may yield a sellout crowd as UNC and NC State enter with 2-1 and 3-0 records respectively.
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Koufax Wins Big Year With Sports Car Gift
New York AP report says Sandy Koufax, star pitcher of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was honored at a luncheon for his World Series hero status. He received a new sports car and spoke of aiming to win more games than anyone else. He trails Hall of Famer Cy Young’s 511 wins but leads compared to 42-year-old Warren Spahn’s pace, with 93 victories by age 27 after a 25-5 season. He notes the Dodgers’ overall excellence in sweeping the Yankees and reflects on luck and the team’s effort.
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Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
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Yankees
Optimism to pessimism Coach's attitude shifts near game day
A college football roundup shows William and Mary turning from guarded optimism after beating Furman to lead the Southern Conference toward caution as coach Milt Drewer and others pivot to focus on upcoming opponents. Drewer warns of unseen games while WVU previews speed and defense, and Richmond, Furman, VMI, and The Citadel also tune drills for Saturday games.
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Virginia Tech
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Jim Johnson
Sonny Utz
Phil Cary
Jerry Claiborne
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Eddie Teague
Nick DiLorette
Joe Messar
Citadel
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Southern Mississippi
Ed Merrick
Spiders
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Paladins
Wofford
Bob King
Speed Record At Charlotte Faces Fast Qualifying
Charlotte Motor Speedway began qualifying for the National 400 late model race with the standing one lap record of 141.250 mph in jeopardy. Robert Junior Johnson led practice among 18 cars, with several drivers surpassing the record and others aiming to challenge for the pole as qualifying continued through Saturday.
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Junior) Johnson
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Jim Paschal
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Pascahal
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Joe Weatherly
Norfolk
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Cross
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A J Foyt Suspended By USAC
A J Foyt the USAC national driving champion is suspended for misconduct after allegedly slugging driver Johnny White following a heat at Williams Grove Pennsylvania. Henry Banks USAC director of competition ordered the suspension pending review by the executive committee within a week to 10 days which could include probation fines or further suspension.
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Stasavich In Satisfactory Condition After Heart Attack
Clarence Stasavich East Carolina College head football coach and athletic director was reported in satisfactory condition at Pitt Memorial Hospital after a heart attack on Monday. Doctors expect about three weeks in hospital followed by three weeks or more at home for rest.
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Rossi Leads In Passing And Total Offense In ACC
North Carolina State quarterback Jim Rossi tops the ACC in passing and total offense with 30 completions in 49 attempts for 369 yards and four touchdowns plus 408 yards in 1968 plays. He leads a slate of open offensives as NC State sits 3-0 in conference play while ACC rivals prepare for Saturday games against South Carolina Maryland Virginia Clemson Wake Forest Duke and others noting quarterback changes and injury statuses as teams seek a balance between passing and ground.
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Jim Rogers
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Dick Shiner
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Tom Nugent
Mike Funk
Shiner
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Cavaliers
Henry Massie
John Hepler
Tom Krebs
John Pincavage
Bill Elias
Tom Hodges
Hodges
VMI
Richmond
Bob Swift
Jimmy Howard
Clemson
Frank Howard
Lou Fogle
Johnny Case
Charlie Meadowcroft
Tigers
Oklahoma
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Larry Rakestraw
Wake Forest
Billy
Hildebrand
Wayne Welborn
Ralph Brandewiede
Brian Piccolo
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Florida State
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Dodgers win World Series on secret scouting report
Los Angeles Dodgers swept the New York Yankees in four games thanks to a 19 page loose leaf scouting report prepared by Al Campanis and aides. The guide detailed Yankee strengths and weaknesses, guiding Koufax Pedre s and Drysdale to limit the Yankees to four runs. Campanis and Bavasi highlighted how knowledge of batters and pitches shaped the series strategy.
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Dick) Traeski
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Keane Named NL Manager of the Year for 1963
Johnny Keane of the St. Louis Cardinals won the National League Manager of the Year honor in AP voting. He led a surprising second place finish with 53 of 71 votes, ahead of Walter Alston and Bobby Bragan. The Cardinals rallied late, aided by pitching from Ernie Broglio and Bob Gibson and timely hitting from Dick Groat, Bill White, Ken Boyer, and Curt Flood. Stan Musial contributed key hits in his final season.
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