SMU Upsets Texas A&M in Southwest Conference opener
SMU edge Texas A&M 20-17 in College Station as Inez Perez, 5'4" subbing for injured Livingston, led a 58-yard drive to win with a final pass to Jerry Leving. Aggies, led by Edd Hargett, had just taken a late 4 point lead on an 83-yard drive and a TD pass to Bob Long. Perez then delivered the decisive play to cap a nationally televised upset.
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Air Force and Oklahoma State Fight to 0-0 Tie in Opener
In Stillwater both Oklahoma State and Air Force lacked offense and tied 0-0. Each side missed multiple field goals from 25 to 56 yards and one drive ended in an interception or a failed fourth down.
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Falcons
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Baxter Freeze Carded Second Ace at Willow Creek
High Point golfer Baxter Freeze aced the 201 yard 11th hole at Willow Creek Golf Course yesterday. Playing with George Marsh Lawrence Metcalfe and Bob Haas he used a three wood to clinch the shot.
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Bonavena Advances to WBA Semifinal in Frankfurt Victory
Oscar Bonavena of Argentina floors Karl Mildenberger four times and wins a 12 round decision 56-47 to reach the WBA elimination semifinal. The 28th win for Bonavena moves him toward a potential title clash with Patterson or Quarry as 18,000 fans watch in Frankfurt.
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Louisville
Houston
Los Angeles
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New York
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Cassius Clay
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America’s Cup Resumes Today
The New York Yacht Club Race Committee planned to resume the America's Cup races in Newport as clearing weather reduced gale winds. Intrepid and Dame Pattie faced a potential fourth race outcome with Intrepid favored to secure a 4-0 sweep, maintaining American dominance in the 16 year contest.
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Isle of Wight
Quakers Open 1967 Season With 35-0 Win Over Washington and Lee
Guilford College opened its football season with a 35-0 victory over Washington and Lee in Greensboro. Larry Funkhouser rushed 122 yards with two touchdowns, Danny Wheeling added 79 yards and a score, and Henry McKay sparked the early scoring with a 75 yard punt return.
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Washington & Lee vs Guilford Football Scoring Summary
Washington and Lee 0 Guilford 35. G McKay 75 yard punt return. Baird extra point. G Funkhouser 15 yard run with Baird kick. G Wheeling 1 yard run with Baird kick. G Funkhouser 5 yard run with Baird kick. G Casey 5 yard run with Baird kick.
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Ex Duke Groat Announces Retirement From Baseball
Dick Groat of the Giants says he will retire from baseball at season end after 13 major league seasons with Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia and San Francisco He previously won the 1960 NL MVP with the Pirates and led them to a World Series title Groat a Duke All American and Swissvale native hints at future Pirates management possibilities
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Sophomore Back Leads Colorado Over Baylor
Sophomore quarterback Bob Anderson starred in his first varsity game scoring three touchdowns and earning a fourth via a pitchout. Kerry Mott forced two Baylor turnovers setting up Anderson's runs and a 27-7 Colorado victory. Baylor late score by Bobby Green on a Flynn pass followed a Bob Harris fumble exposure. Joe Ward from Waco halted early Colorado threats with two fumbles recovered.
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Archer Opens Lead in Philadelphia Golf Classic
Cowboy George Archer shot 70 in the final round to finish 12 under par for a 204 total, building a four stroke lead at Whitemarsh Valley. Dan Sikes moved into second at eight under. Billy Casper fell back to a tie for fourth, with Mason Rudolph at 209.
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Casper
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Tennessee
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