Yankees CBS Deal Signals Business Takeover of Baseball
The CBS purchase of 80 percent of the New York Yankees for 11.2 million underscores big business dollars reshaping baseball. Analysts warn show business trends influence club operations, player salaries and pension funding, while ownership increasingly rests with syndicates and corporate groups.
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Clemson scrimmage tunes up for Furman opener
Frank Howard blends first three units in an orange offense as Clemson stages a 50 to 6 scrimmage with Pat Crain Bob Baldwin and Ted Bunton scoring. A white and black team split by halftime while coach Tate calls the session ragged and aimed at Virginia. At Columbia Marvin Bass praises progress but notes more work before Duke opener.
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Wildcats show rough spots in rainy scrimmage
Davidson College coach Bill Dole said the Wildcats displayed rough spots on offense during a rainy Saturday scrimmage session in Davidson, North Carolina.
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Intra Squad Scrimmage Highlights Quarterback Standouts
Scoring on short plunges came from quarterbacks John Breedlove and Ed Brewster with fullbacks Mike Lane and Paul Farren. Pat Green added five extra points and a 22 yard field goal in the session.
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Tar Heel offense powers first scrimmage with 11 ground scores
In Chapel Hill NC North Carolina reserves were overwhelmed 73 0 as Ken Willard led the offense with a 21 yard run and 105 yards in the first half all 11 Tar Heel scores came on the ground and no passes were completed in this heavy scrimmage before the season opener
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Wake Forest Rebounds in Wake Forest News
Wake Forest coverage outlines a basketball update from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem North Carolina focusing on team performance and upcoming games as AP notes.
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Duke Varsity Beats Freshmen in Scrimmage Led by Glacken
Duke quarterback Scotty Glacken teamed with Kent Denton and Todd Orwald to go 12 of 15 in the scrimmage against the freshmen. Glacken went 5 of 6 for 83 yards and two touchdowns, including a 44 yard pass and a 1 yard punt return score. Mor ris added a 75 yard scoring play. The varsity completed all seven first-half passes attempted as their ground defense held firm.
Maryland blanks frosh squad 41 to 0 in preseason tuneup
Maryland's varsity football team finished heavy preparations for next week's season opener against Oklahoma by routing a freshmen and reserves squad 41 to 0. The defense sparked the win with a blocked punt and a recovered fumble as key moments.
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Bears and Packers Vie For NFL Opener In Green Bay Showdown
The Bears open defense of their title against Green Bay in a Sunday clash at Green Bay as NFL action kicks off Week 1. Other Western and Eastern matchups include Baltimore at Minnesota Detroit at San Francisco New York at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington and Los Angeles at Pittsburgh.
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Gastonia Amateur Sets Course Record at Local Open
Walker Cup player Charlie Smith, left out of the sectional trials, carded 32 29 61 at Gaston Country Club. He posted two eagles and seven birdies to set a new course record, surpassing his previous mark by one and 11 under par. Ken Venturi won the 1964 U S Open that afternoon.
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