Sunday Heroes Lift Astros and Cubs in Tight Showdowns
In a Sunday surge the Astros beat St Louis 6-1 as Don Wilson improved to 9-8 and Ken Holtzman won again for the Cubs in a two series sweep. Others around the league saw Pirates, Giants, Dodgers, and Yankees posting wins while weather delayed the KC-Washington game. The piece notes Wilson’s six-hit outing, Holtzman’s 5 1 3 innings win, and the season’s shifting standings amid a long season grind.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
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Cowboys seek dynastic run after hard 1967 season
Dallasites face a tough task to repeat as champions with injuries possible and key gaps in flanker, depth at linebacker and defensive line. Don Meredith remains central to Landry's offense while Lance Rentzel could add needed speed, and Bob Hayes draws intense double teams. Prediction: first in Capitol division.
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Don Meredith
Tom Landry
Bob Hayes
Pete Gent
Lance Rentzel
O.K
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Frank Clarke
Don Perkins
Dan Reeves
Walt Garrison
Les Shy
Ralph Neely
Tony Liscio
Soph John Niland
Jim Boeke
Leon Donohue
Dave Manders
Mac Percival
Donny Villanueva
Cowboys
Redskins
Meredith
Capitol
Bobcats Put on Pads for Rough Work
Bobcats football drills in full pads as 1967 season prep continues. Coach Freddie Glaze notes tentative October games and seeks additional October dates to fill open slots with matchups against Texarkana Spring Hill Fouke Arkadelphia Magnolia and Camden at home or away.
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Hope Bobs Cats
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Spring Hill
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Camden
Bobcat
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Damascus Wins Race by 22 Lengths
Damacus strengthened his claim to the 1 year old title by winning the Travers at Belmont Park by 22 lengths in 2 01 3 5. Handsome Boy is emerging as a threat to Buckpasser for the handicap title and possible Horse of the Year after a 113 000 Washington Park Handicap victory at Arlington Park. Other feature results include Quite an Accent, Carwal, Estreno, Skookum, and Kissin George taking various stakes across Atlantic City, Randall Park, Rockingham Park, and Del Mar.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
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Saratoga
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New York
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Eddie Neloy
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Hobeau Farm
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Quite An Accent
Car Wal
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BaseK Make Fantastic Comeback by Associated Press
The article details Boston's astonishing nine run rally in a doubleheader against California, sparked by Jerry Adair who drove in the tying and winning runs. Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski led Boston’s offense as they overcame a large deficit, narrowing the gap to within 14 games of Minnesota.
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Associated Press
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Pete Ward
al Kaline
Denny McLain
John Hiller
Willie Horton
Tigers
Kathy Whitworth Wins Western Open In Wet Pekin Finish
Kathy Whitworth captured the Women's Western Golf Open at Pekin Country Club with a closing 71 to finish 289 11 under par, setting a Western Open record. Sandra Haynie finished second at 292, Shirley Englehorn third at 298, and the win boosted Whitworth to $21,067 in season earnings. She credited caddy Mike and his yardage notebook for the victory.
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Pekin Country Club
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Nashville
Susie Maxwell
Chicago
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Shirley Englehorn
Car
Mary Mills
Clifford Ann Creed
Marilynn Smith
Kathy
Mike
Falcons Will Toss Even More Passes
Atlanta Falcons coach Norb Hecker outlines a shift to a more pass oriented offense in 1966 as he trims camp to build a solid nucleus. He notes a tougher division schedule, improved offensive line play, and hopes for increased passing with a deeper backfield and several rookie and veteran skill players competing for roles.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
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Terry Nofsinger
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15 Year Old Makes Historic 1500 Free Swim
Debbie Meyer, 15, set a world record in the 1500-meter freestyle with 17:50.2 at the National AAU Championships, surpassing the 18:12.9 mark by Patty Caretto and beating her own prior record of 18:11.1. Claudia Kolb and Calie Ball also broke world marks in medley and breaststroke events, highlighting a record-filled meet.
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Ralph Bernstein
Associated Press
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U.S
Dark Fired as Kansas City Manager
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley dismissed manager Alvin Dark after an open feud with players and an angry clubhouse meeting. Veteran Like Appling named interim replacement as stand by for a two year contract decision.
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Gordon Bran
Associated Press
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Kansas City Athletics
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French Mare Roquepine Wins Roosevelt International Trot
Henri Levesque of France drove Roquepine, the six year old mare, to a 144 mile victory at Roosevelt Raceway. Fresh Yankee of Canada finished second a neck back, Governor Armbro third. Roquepine earned $50,000 on a slow 2 43 4 5 mile, after Levesque replaced Gougeon in the sulky.
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Patriots Edge Bills in Cautious Exhibition Win
The Boston Patriots beat Buffalo 13-10 as Mike Holovak managed clock control with a late 33 yard field goal by Cappelletti breaking a 10-10 tie. Other NFL AFL interleague results included Detroit over San Diego 38-17 and Dallas over San Francisco 30-24. Allentown, Pa., noted as a cement hub per Britannica.
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Associated Press
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