Nicklaus Skips World Series of Golf Play
Arnold Palmer joins ABC as broadcaster while Jack Nicklaus fails to qualify for the seventh World Series event at Firestone Country Club. Julius Boros Bob Goalby Gary Player and Lee Trevino headline a field led by players not including Nicklaus.
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Ohio
Julius Boros
Bob Goalby
Gary Player
Lee Trevino
Firestone Country Club
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
ABC
PGA Agrees to Golf Board Amid Tour Dispute
In Houston AP reports the PGA signals agreement to a control board with equal say for sponsor, player, and PGA as talks continue over the tour dispute. Max Elbin, PGA president, says a united front could push 1969 tour plans and keep players under the PGA banner, while a new players group claims 161 pros signed on and vows no board representation.
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Houston
Professional Golf Association
PGA
Max Elbin
Tour
Elbin
Eys
Sam Gates
New York
New Players Association
Gates
Tigers and Cards Vying for Flags Tonight
Tigers host the Minnesota Twins with Denny McLain aiming for his 28th win while the Orioles chase a pivotal outcome. Cardinals at home vs the San Francisco Giants with a seven-game magic number to clinch the NL flag. Large slate of interleague and league games accompany the pennant chase.
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Hal Bock
Associated ‘Press
Datroit
St. Louis
Tigers
Minnesota Twins
Cardinals
Mgers
Baltimore
Detroit
Tiger Victoris
Oriole
San Francisco
Chicago Ice Sox
Washington
The
Denny McLain
Twins
Jim Kaat
New York
Jim Hannan
Senators
Mel Stottlemyre
Cleveland
Oakland
Stan Williams
John “Blue Moon
Odom
Chicago
Joe Horlen
Orioles
Jim Hardin
Jim Lonborg
Boston
California
Dennis Bennett
Andy Messersmith
Bob Gibson
Steve Carlton
Ready Arferscoy
Juan Maris
SOA
Bob Bolin
Giants
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Tony Cloninger
Gerry Arrigo
Bill Singer
Joe Moeller
Green Bay Choice for the Title
New York AP reports Phil Bengtson earned a bonus after directing Green Bay’s top-ranked defense for nine NFL seasons and Vince Lombardi’s high-powered offense. Bengtson seeks a fourth straight championship, while Jim Dooley’s Bears aim for runner-up in the Central. Rams and Colts expected to dispute the Coastal crown.
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NEW York
Phil Bengtson
Green Bay
Vince Lombardi
Packers
Bengtson
Lombardi
Jim Dooley
Chicago
Papa Bear George Halas
Los Angeles Rams
Baltimore Colts
Rams
Solunar Periods Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar periods listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES mark major times in bold and minor periods in regular type. Plan days to fish or hunt during these hours using Central Daylight Saving Time.
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Richard Alden Knight
Bobcat openers and league leaders fill thin schedule
The Hope Ark paper outlines the Bobcat squad opening the season with game results across major leagues. It lists standings like Detroit leading the American League with 69 wins and Baltimore at 81 with 60 losses, and highlights batting and pitching leaders including Rose, McCovey, and Gibson. Also notes Thursday through Sunday results in the majors and minor leagues with several city matchups and scores.
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Hope (Ark) Star
Vanettwat
Bobcat
Ieee National
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsbugh
Philaphia
Houston
New York
Talay
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
St. Ona
Twienight
Los Angeles
L. Pet
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Baltimore
Boston
Cleveland
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Minnesota
California
Washington
Rose
Cin
M. Alou
Pitt
Beckett
Brock
St.l
McCovey
S.F
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Chic
F. Alou
Atl
Bench
St. L
Clemente
R. Allen
Phil
Banks
Wills
Hope Bobcats Host Ashdown In Season Opener
Ashdown and Hope clash at Hammons Stadium tonight in the 1968 opener. Hope aims to capitalize on a motivated roster led by coach Ronnie Higgins, while Ashdown backs a pass oriented attack under Dick Hays. Probable starters include Bill Perry at QB for Ashdown and Gary Wheelington for Hope, with both teams hoping for a strong debut.
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the Walting
Hope Bobcats
Ashdown Panthers
Bobcats
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Hammons Stadium
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Dillon
Gary Wheelington
Howard Stroud
Gary
Dilton Wheelington
Dick Hays
Alabama
Bill Perry
Perry
Billy Bob Pounds
Earl Black
Ashdown
Panthers
Hammons
Ricky Ward
Andy Trowler
al Reynolds
Camden Panthers Rebuild Under Burke After Slow Start
George Burk e s first year as Camden head coach yielded a 1 7 2 record 1 6 1 in conference. Eight starters return but only a few are standout. Strong guard and tackle depth, solid center in Randy Crowder, and backfield led by Tommy Watts and Jesse Dorris give Camden a chance to improve and contend in 4 A A Eastern Division.
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Lewisville
Millwood Stead
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Angel
Fighting Tigers
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Robert Sammie Austin
Rober Baker
David Benton
Hog
David Block
Carl Bostic
Tommy Bostic
Riche
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Estell Hendrix
Isiah
Hendrix
Chris Hindman
Jesse Henry
Arkansas
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Larry Jackson
Broyles
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Thomas Homore
Bill Burnett
Lloyd
Jerry Johnson
David
Robert Scott
Nicky
Richard Stuart
Jerry Dossey
Calvin Shaw
Lewis Sharp
Timothy Turner
el Meré
Watkin
Rick Kersey
Conway
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Tigers
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Dic
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Robert Key
Scott
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Bill Montombery
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Gordon Norwood
John Eichler
Ralph Bouton
George Burke
Camden
Panthers
Burke
Ronny Jones
Tommy McCord
Randy Garner
Bill Epperson
Randy Crowder
Tommy Watts
Watts
Jesse Dorris
Mike Bailey
James Nance
Clarence Williams
L. E. Lindsey
Camden Panthers
Magnolia
Crossett
Cincinnati to Find Out the Truth
Cincinnati faces a pair of preseason tests with real meaning as the Bengals open the AFL season at San Diego, underdog status, after two upset wins. NBC airs the 8:30 p.m. opener as franchise hopes ride on early results while other exhibition games unfold across Friday and Saturday.
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Associated Press
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National Football League
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Hunt pursues top tennis pros amid U S Open bidding
Texas millionaire Lamar Hunt circles the U S Open field as he negotiates big-money deals for Tom Okker, Arthur Ashe, and Clark Graebner. Okker may sign after the Pacific Southwest Open in Los Angeles with a reported 45000 dollar yearly guarantee. Ashe and Graebner could join the paid ranks after the United States Davis Cup triumph in Adelaide. Meanwhile amateurs push into the Open era, pleasing fans but irking professionals amid the first U S Open.
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Los Angeles
Ashe
Graebner
United States
Adelaide
Australia
Crossett Eagles Face Rebuilding With 12 Returning Letters
After two 4-AA titles, the Crossett Eagles enter 1967 with 12 returning lettermen and a lean roster. Coach John Pierce must replace end losses, build a new quarterback from Mark Pierce or Steve Knisely, and rely on a small line of experienced linemen Julian Walker and Roger Kelly to anchor a restructured offense and defense.
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Crossett Eagles
Magnolia
Eagles
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Jerry Mae Barnett
Fox Scales
Barnett
Pierce
Gale Toney
Mark Pierce
Steve Knisely
Steve Walters
Curtis Doss
Craig Reed
Jim Donaldson
David Mills
Tommy Nix
El Paso Sun Kings Top Arkansas Travelers in Game Three
Ken Tatum struck out 14 over 8 1 3 innings as El Paso beat Arkansas 2 0 in game three of the Texas League playoffs to take a 2 1 lead in the best of five. Dennis Paepke homered for the Sun Kings while Lenny Boyer drove in Arkansas only run.
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Associated Press
Gerry Mc
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Leron Lee
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Andy Martin
Tyars
Vera Geishert
Parker
Newton
Cosman
Ruberig
Roshlert
Kealey
Paepke
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