Hope of Star SPORTS Cepeda and Stanley tackle World Series roles
In game one of the World Series, St. Louis first baseman Cepeda battles slump after a .248 season and three RBIs in the Series, while Detroit center fielder Stanley shifts to shortstop for defensive duties as Mayo Smith tests him. Manager hints at lineup changes, with Lolich to start for Detroit and Briles for St. Louis as Cepeda and Stanley prove their Series mettle. Brock notes the team’s run-first style and 62 stolen bases.
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Murray Chass
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Bob Gibson
Denny McLain
Cardinal
Tiger
Orlando Cepeda
Mickey Stanley
Cepeda
Stanley
Detroit
Power
Gibson
McLain
Boston
Mayo Smith
al Kaline
Kaline
Jim Northrup
Mayo
Smith
Ray Oyler
Mickey Lolich
Red Schnendienst
Nelson Briles
Earl Wilson
Ray Washburn
Brock
Fairview Leads 4AA East as Magnolia Tops Crossett
Magnolia and Fairview battle for sectional supremacy after decisive wins. Magnolia’s 26 7 win over Crossett boosts its East title push while Fairview sits atop the West with strong scoring and defense, led by Jimmy Harris and Arkadelphia’s surprises.
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Magnolia
Smackover
Washington
el Dorado
Fairview
Cardinals
Hope
Lincoln
Lafayette
Greenville
Miss
Malvern
Catholic High
Texarkana
Warren
Camden
Arkadelphia
Tex
Prescott
McRae
Gordon
Badgers
Fairview Cardinals
Jimmy Harris
Harris
Brucie Bird
el Do
Howe
Janik Named Defensive Star of Week
Tom Janik of Buffalo earned the AFL Defensive Player of the Week after a 37 35 upset of the New York Jets. He intercepted two Joe Namath passes, returning one 37 yards for a field goal setup and the other 100 yards for a touchdown, tying an AFL record with his sixth interception return for a TD. End Ron McDole pressured the Jets throughout the game.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Tom Janik
Buffalo
AFL
Tor
New York Jets
Janik
Joe Namath
San Diego
Duncan
Ron McDole
Bobcats Fight Back Hope Game Heads to Malvern Friday
Hope Bobcats, after two days of workouts, rally for Malvern clash with key players back from injuries. Mickey Allen and Rodney Jones return as the Leopards 1-2 start and local support builds toward a full house at Hammons Stadium.
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Ralph Bouton
Malvern
Hope Bobcats
Mickey Allen
Mickey
Rodeney Jones
Bobcats
John Spraggins
Sid Waller
Leopards
Little Rock Catholic
Hot Springs
Hammons Stadium
Fairview
Arkadelphia
Magnolia
Panthers
Crossett
Eagles
Hope
DeQueen
Yerger Tigers
Nasheville
Yerger
Nashville
District TA
Bobkittens
Camden Panther Cubs
Arms Is the Talk of First Game in World Series
AP report notes focus on pitchers Gibson McLain as Detroit catcher Bill Freehan warns against letting Lou Brock steal bases. Brock’s baserunning could swing the Series as he did a year ago versus Boston, with Freehan emphasizing containment and response.
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Meerathet
Associated Press
ST. Lou
Arms
Denny Mee Lam
Bob Gibson
Lou Brock
Brock
Boston
Gibson
Jim Lenborg
McLain
Detroit
Bill Freehan
Freehan
Bobkittens face table test after Arkadelphia loss
WOPE Ark notes a tough schedule as Bobkittens seek a win at 7:30 p.m. after a defeat to Arkadelphia. Coaches Solution and Bourns have led two strong workouts in full pads with a short taper planned for today. QB Tommy Frazier is slowly returning from a broken arm as the team stays healthy through three games.
Hogs Lead SWC Scoring and Offense Trends
The Southwest Conference races show SMU star Chuck Hixson piling up records with 37 of 69 for 417 yards and 3 new marks, while SMU leads in total offense at 457.5 yards per game. Arkansas boasts the hottest two game scoring pace at 88 points. Texas A&M tops punting. Texas Tech and Baylor players lead rushing and kickoff return stats.
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Associated Press
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Chuck Hixson
Hixson
Ohto State
Jerry Levins
Buckeyes
SMU
Texas A&m
Mustangs
Longhorns
Arkansas
SWC
Tech
Norman Bulaich
Texas Christian
Steve O'Neal
Larry Alford
Texas Tech
Gordon Atgard
Baylor
Portland Zoo Welcomes Seventh Elephant Born in Six Years
In Portland Oregon a baby elephant girl weighing 200 pounds and measuring 36 inches from shoulder to ground arrived Sunday. The calf’s mother is Oakland Effie and the father Thonglaw, who has sired all the prior calves, is credited with the latest birth.
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Portland, Ore
Portland Zoo
Oakland Effie
Thonglaw
Upset Day Forecast Hits College Football Week
Major Amos B Hoople predicts a dramatic Saturday with four major upsets in 1968 college football. Air Force to beat Stanford 31 28. Syracuse over UCLA 19 16. West Virginia to topple Penn State 34 26. Miami Florida to shock USC 30 28 in Los Angeles. Remaining picks include TCU over Arkansas 24 22 and Mississippi over Alabama 27 19 among others.
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Stanford Indians
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UCLA
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Penn State
California
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Fla
Los Angeles Coliseum
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el Paso
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Peager
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Colgate
Butale
Hubbell May Miss Game With TCU
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said Webb Hubbell may miss the upcoming game with TCU after injuring his left knee against Oklahoma State. Hubbell has not played since that injury and is listed as doubtful. the Razorbacks had a brief workout on Tuesday.
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Webb Hubbell
TCU
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Hubbell
Oklahoma State
Broyles
Razorbacks
Squirrels Migrating North Spur Crops Across Southeast
In Atlanta Georgia a surge of hungry squirrels is moving northward from the southern Appalachians due to food shortages. Georgia Game and Fish Commission biologist Bill Collins notes an unusually large birth last year but severe frost and drought reduced mountain forage. Reports of migrations come from Georgia and nearby mountains in North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee.
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Appalachians
Georgia Game and Fish Commission
Bill Collins
Commission
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
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