Confusion Reigns in SWC Camp
The Southwest Conference gridiron season sees Arkansas ranked No. 9 with a 3-0 start but coach Frank Broyles reports widespread confusion during midweek practice against Baylor’s expected passing attack. Baylor’s Lawrence Elkins misses practice with a cold. Texas players are doubtful for Dallas against Oklahoma. Texas A&M at full strength for Southern California. Rice Owls head to California for the weekend.
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Speed Record Effort Stalled by Flat Tire at Bonneville
Art Arfons, 38, aiming to top his 434.02 mph world land speed record with the Green Monster at Bonneville Salt Flats, had a right rear tire blow out on a near 500 mph run. He suffered no injuries and will take the car back to Akron for repairs after the mishap on the salt flats.
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College football notes from SMU TCU and Tech near
SMU shows Danny Thomas in good form as Larry Mullins steps in as backup quarterback while Mike O Grady may miss Saturday against Stanford. TCU may start Kent Nix at quarterback replacing Randy Howard while Texas Tech reports improvement with Donny Anderson, James Henkel praised but Donnie Pack out, and injuries leave others doubtful.
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Turning Point Tie Sparks Cardinals Win in World Series Opener
In St Louis, Whitey Ford and Ray Sadecki pitched well as the Cardinals defeated the Yankees 9 5. Lou Brock Dick Groat and Mike Shannon led the offense with two run homers and a key sixth inning tied the game at 4 4.
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Shannon and Flood Sparked World Series Opener Triumph
In St Louis the Cardinals beat the Yankees 9 to 2 as Shannon hit a pivotal two run homer off Ford and Flood added a sixth inning triple. Pitching by Sadecki, Howard, and Schultz fueled the Cardinals’ rally while New York’s Tresh and Boyer produced brief moments of offense. Remaining schedule set with games in St Louis and New York through October if needed.
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Box score details include Sadecki and Warwick events in the 6th and 8th innings with runs and advances credited to Downing Blanchard and others. Notable hits include Treshi McCarver Blanchard Brock and Flood with runs, RBIs, and stolen bases by McCarver and others. Pitchers Sadecki Schultz Sheldon and McCarver appear in the lineups with K Boyer and Downing noted for strikeouts and bases.
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Love Experience Shatters Youth Escape Plan
Cincinnati report describes 14-year-old William Bluner smashing a plate glass window in a downtown drugstore while fleeing his 13-year-old girlfriend. He triggered a burglar alarm and told police he was trying to escape an awkward kiss. The incident highlights a misguided attempt at romance gone awry.
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Television and Radio Show Breaks Routine On Wednesday
NBC aired the World Series game from opening pitch to final dash. ABC’s Shindig featured the Beatles and odd ballads taped in England, while CBS Reports aired Gideon’s Trumpet recounting Clarence Earl Gideon and the right to legal counsel in a Supreme Court ruling.
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Jap Minister to Attend Tokyo Olympics Opening
Japanese Prime Minister Ikeda is expected to attend the Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremonies despite a throat condition. Government reports say he will be able to witness the opening events.
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Man Convicted in Bar Heist Faces Higher Court Review
A man jailed for stealing wine beer and money from a bar lacked counsel and funds. He pursued repeated appeals, reaching the highest court which agreed to hear the case and appoint an eminent Washington attorney, reversing the conviction and setting new precedent. NBC’s See How They Run TV movie drew mixed pacing but offered a stronger tale despite slow international suspense.
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