American League expands to 12 by 1989 shifts A's to Oakland
The American League votes 7-3 to move the Athletics to Oakland, with Kansas City and Seattle granted expansion slots. Seattle must pass a $40 million domed stadium bond in February. KC faces a $43 million complex set for 1971. A new KC ownership is to be chosen by March 1, 1968 to secure a long term lease for a 1969 season.
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NBA Results and Schedule From Wednesday to Friday
The Associated Press reports NBA results with Cincinnati defeating San Francisco 122 to 118 and Philadelphia beating Los Angeles 103 to 87. Baltimore topped New York 121 to 98. Upcoming games include San Francisco at Chicago and Los Angeles at St Louis. ABA results show Indiana 106 over Anaheim 103 with Denver at Oakland and Houston at New Orleans, plus Denver at Oakland and Indiana at Kentucky on the schedule.
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Kaat Says Twins Face Unfair Criticism Over Mele Vote
Pitcher Jim Kaat defends the Minnesota Twins against claims the Mele money share vote affected their pennant chances. He says the vote was not tied to any split, and most players supported a simple majority decision. Mele had been dismissed by club president Calvin Griffith in June.
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Hendren to Start at Fullback for Razorbacks
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles announced sophomore Mike Hendren will start at fullback, replacing Russell Cody for the Southwest Conference game against Texas in Little Rock. Hendren rushed 80 yards on 20 carries against Baylor last week. The Razorbacks prepared with a strong practice and set a 3:30 p.m. kickoff in Hot Springs ahead of the televised contest.
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Speedy Duncan Shines for Chargers in Big Victory
Duncan scored two touchdowns against Kansas City helping San Diego to a 45-31 win. He set an AFL record with a 100 yard interception return and was named AFL Defensive Player of the Week by The Associated Press. Coach Sid Gilman praised Duncan as a key spark for the team.
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British Ryder Cup hopes hit by Welch Thomas back ailment
British golfers faced a setback in Holston Texas as captain Welch-Mays Dave Thomas withdrew with a back problem. The team's chances to wrest the Ryder Cup from America's multi-million dollar squad were under threat as Thomas's availability waned and other British players prepared for Friday rounds.
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Hockey Night Results Across Cities and Ties
National Hockey results from Wednesday show Montreal and New York tied at 2, Detroit edging Toronto 3 to 2, Boston defeating Chicago 7 to 1, Philadelphia over St. Louis 2 to 1, Minnesota beating California 3 to 2, and Pittsburgh tying Los Angeles 3 to 2. No other games scheduled.
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Chamberlain and Robertson Return to Work in NBA Action
Chamberlain and Robertson resume roles as team leaders in a night of NBA results. The Lakers and Cavaliers split wins as top scorers and pivotal plays shaped the standings, with key performances from Baggett and Lewis leading their teams to notable victories.
Whitney Saves U S From a Shutout
Whitney of Boulder Colorado, a high school teacher, leads the United States at a track and field event, delivering the team’s only solid effort in a tense meet. An Olympic hopeful, she anchors a relay and helps prevent a shutout while competing against top athletes from various universities.
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Magnolia Figures to Beat Hope in Friday Showdown
In a game billed as Game of the Year, undefeated Fort Smith Northside meets Texarkana Friday as top Arkansas Class AAA contenders. Northside relies on heavy backs and Dwight Moore's passing, while Texarkana counters with Mike Saint and Randy Hickerson against Northside's stout defense. Nearby, Conway aims to impress while facing North Little Rock, and Central hosts El Dorado in a key Central Division matchup as statewide scores roll in from AAA and AA contests.
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Fragmented Solunar Tables Fragment Incoherent Snippet
A garbled OCR passage references solunar tables and scattered phrases about days, locations, and names. Readable content is minimal, leaving uncertain details about events, places, or figures.
Yerger Versus Ashdown Football Set For Saturday Night
Yerger High School hosts Ashdown Panthers at Hamm ons Stadium on Saturday night in a bid for victory. Tickets are on sale with advance prices set at 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students. The night also features Miss Yerger High School and her court during halftime as part of a fundraising coronation.
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