Coach Rauch Resigns as Bills Head Coach
Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson named Harvey Johnson to replace Rauch after he resigned following criticism of two former Bills players. Rauch posted a 1-9-1 record for part of the 1968 season. Meanwhile players across the league held out over contracts and other moves as teams shuffled rosters and prize talent. Dennis Riggs defeated Roscoe Bell in Jacksonville in a 161-pound bout.
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Sports Stars Turned Show Biz Naturals for Kids
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports, in New York, sports superstars like Joe Namath and Johnny Bench excel on television as endorsers of social messages to children. Producer Doug Schustek notes their stage presence, lack of nerves, and potential for expanding MVP series to football and auto racing while featuring players such as Willis Reed. Bench and Namath are highlighted as poised, media-savvy figures who captivate young audiences and drive public interest in sports and social issues.
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Braves 3-1 Victory Over Padres In Hank Aaron's Late Homer
Hank Aaron broke a scoreless tie with a ninth inning two run homer off Dave Roberts to lift Atlanta over San Diego 3-1. Aaron's 618th career homer came after a night of high tension on the mound as Roberts and Reed matched zeroes until the decisive shot.
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Trevino Aims For Westchester Classic Glory With Alarm Clocks
Lee Trevino returns as co favorite at the Westchester Classic alongside Jack Nicklaus in a 72 hole event at Westchester Country Club. Heavy rains delay rounds, Palmer arrives today, Casper Player Jacklin absent, and new pros Melnyk and Wadkins play their first event as pros.
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Keeneland Sale Peak Reached By Forrest Bidder
Trainer Henry Forrest closed his Keeneland Summer Sale debut with six yearlings sold for 97380, boosting his total to 10 0000 and marking a high entry in Keeneland history. Forrest, linked to 1966 Derby winner Kauai King, paid 200000 for a filly from Hierbager bred by Mrs. George Proshauser.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Days For Best Sport Times
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide daily activity. Plan fishing in 800d territory or hunting in good cover to maximize success as the schedule indicates peak periods.
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Cuellar hit hard as Royals top Orioles 7 1
Baltimore ace Mike Cuellar struggled early and exited after three innings as Kansas City cruised to a 7 1 victory. Cookie Rojas had four hits for KC and Dick Drago earned his 11th win with a five hitter. In other scores, Angels beat the Tigers 20, A’s over Indians 6 3, Yankees over Twins 6 5, Senators over Brewers 5 1, and Red Sox over White Sox 5 4.
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All-America Pony Girls Attract SMU Attention Campaign
SMU launches a sales campaign featuring 14 All-America Pony Girls to promote football attendance. The recruits, ages 19 to 25, wear red white and blue gaucho hats and hot pants with a racing Mustang emblem. They will visit about 1,500 Dallas firms in a four to five week effort costing roughly $12,000 to boost Mustang football gate receipts.
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Frazier to Cash In on Ali Fight
World heavyweight champion Joe Frazier revealed he will receive a percentage of television receipts from the upcoming Ali vs Ellis fight in Houston. In Philadelphia he promoted the bout, saying his promoters would benefit from closed circuit broadcasts as well. He said he favors Ellis to win and denied shilling for promoters.
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