Ashe the new titan of world tennis at US Open
Arthur Ashe Jr. conquers the field to win the U S Open men s singles title with a 14 12 5 7 6 3 3 6 6 3 victory over Tom Okker The 25 year old army lieutenant from Richmond Va vows to win back the Davis Cup for the United States and to advance in the ongoing fight against racial inequality while earning world No 1 status and leading a rising generation of players including Graebner and Gimeno The article notes Ashe s praise for doubles teams and his need to balance his historic achievement with his broader goals in sport and civil rights
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Stan Smith
Bobby Lutz
Pasadena
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Charlie Pasarell
Spain
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Northside Still Rated State's Best in AP Football Poll
The Northside Grizzlies opened the season 1-0 with a 20-0 lead over Van Buren as the Associated Press Arkansas poll kept Northside on top with all 11 first place votes. Hall, North Little Rock, Springdale, and Central followed in order, with Conway rising in Class AA and Parkin leading Class B. Taylor announced his NFL retirement after 10 seasons with the Saints, acknowledging his past glory while confirming he will leave.
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Coaches and Team Look to Prescott
Hope B team defeated Camden reserves B 6 in Camden as Garry Hollis returned a fumble 25 yards for the only TD. The Lizards forced five Camden fumbles and built an 8-0 halftime lead behind strong defense and a second quarter safety. Danny Pate man led rushers with 10 carries for 55 yards. Ronnie Maglianelli directed several long drives. Next Monday the Lizards host the Magnolia jayvees at Hammons Stadium while Hope prep continues for Friday at Prescott.
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Jim Jordan
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Jim Taylor Quits Pro Football
New Orleans AP reports Jim Taylor plans to retire from professional football. The longtime No. 34 star will end his playing career with a news conference scheduled to announce his retirement and his immediate future plans.
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Jim Taylor
Associated Press
News
Crossett Youth Qualifies for Olympics
Karl Salb of Crossett, a KU sophomore, was among seven shot putters who exceeded 58 feet to qualify for the Olympic trials final round in South Lake Tahoe.
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Calif
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Crossett
University of
Dodgers Wallop Cardinals in 14th inning rout
Dodgers explode for eight runs in the second, Parkes leads with multiple hits as they hammer St Louis 14 to 1. Don Sutton in control, Jaster scuffles, while Upshaw and Stone shine for Braves and Giants battles drag on. Dalrymple keys Pirates late rally, but Short finishes double extra in Cincinnati scene.
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Dick Dietz
Jos Torre
Atlanta
Willie Mays
Dalrymple
Bruce Dal Canton
Chris Cannizzaro
Chris Short
Maury Wills
Roberto Clemente
Twoerun Sinegle
Foster Says He'll Fight Anyone for Paydays
Washington AP report states light heavyweight champion Bobby Foster will fight anyone who pays to enter the ring. Foster stopped his rival by technical knockout at 2:34 of the fifth round in a nontitle bout Monday, extending his string of exhibition wins to three in six weeks as he seeks a $100,000 purse for a future bout.
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Roger Rouse
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Oiler Player Breaks Ankie In Offday Night Tilt
Houston flare of misreads and tangled plays as the Oilers suffer a late setback. Ankie breaks through with key plays, while Kinéas and Sofie push offense in a tense late sequence.
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Kineas Tay
Vil Hoviston
Geal Sofie
Tiant Hurls Twins to Victory in Shutout Effort
Tiant struck out 16 as Cleveland crushed Minnesota 4-0. Nettles homered for Minnesota, while Harrelson, Horton, and others hit for the AL leaders in a day of big offenses across leagues. Lolich twinned Detroit past California 6-0 as pennant magic dwindled.
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bin Sudakis
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Benvenuti to Meet Don Fulmer in Title Talk
Toronto AP reports Nino Benvenuti's manager plans to travel to New York to arrange a title bout with Don Fullmer. NYSAC ordered Benvenuti to sign for a defense by Sept 9 or face suspension or loss of crown. Fullmer, from West Jordan, Utah, had sent a $2,000 forfeit as a challenge.
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Open Weekend Shapes 4A 11 District Action
District 11 action opened with two sectional games as Fall River’s defending 4A East titleholder Magnolia, Camden, Crossett and other teams posted wins. Notable results include Magnolia beating Texarkana 27 0 and Mage nda defeating Warren 13 0. Six quarterbacks scored TDs and Fairview’s defense allowed 58 total yards while Magnolia conceded 51. Standings show Magnolia and Crosset in early leads in their respective 4A divisions.
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Joe Gordon Joins Royals to Study Scouting Ahead of Draft
Joe Gordon begins his tenure as Kansas City Royals manager with intensive study of scouting reports for the October 15 expansion draft. About 70 players are under contract across Corning New York Dubuque Iowa and High Point Thomasville North Carolina as Gordon plans to rely on prior scouting work and reports from Cedric Tallis Charley Metro and Lou Gorman. The process echoes Fred Haney’s quick assembling of an expansion club in 1960.
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Associated Press
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Kansas City Royals
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Iowa
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California Angels
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The
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Lou Goreman
Golfer Makalena Remains in Coma After Beach Accident
Honolulu AP reports golfer Ted Makalena, 34, remained in a deep coma early Tuesday, over 29 hours after a near drowning off Waikiki. It is unclear if he struck his head diving near Kinto Beach or suffered a seizure. Makalena won the Hawaiian Open in 1966.
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Ted Makalena
Kinto Beach
Waikiki
Mikalena
Altitude Little Effect on US Trials Running Victory
Tracy Smith, 23, Army private, won the 10,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials at Echo Summit near South Lake Tahoe, despite high altitude. Van Nelson and Tom Laris earned berths, while Billy Mills missed the team. Gerry Lindgren aimed for a 5,000-meter berth after finishing fifth. Smith trained at 8,400–9,200 feet in Southern California and finished in 30:00.4.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
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Tracy Smith
Billy Mills
Smith
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van Nelson
Tom Laris
Mills
Gerry Lindgren
Echo Summit
California
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Mexico
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