Mets Extend Lead as Cubs Slump Tightens NL Race
The Mets pull farther from the Cubs after Seaver wins ninth straight to reach 23–7, aided by Ed Kranepool’s RBI single and homer. In the NL, Philadelphia tops Chicago as Leo Durocher vows to fight on, while the Giants, Dodgers, and Braves stay in a tight battle for first. In the AL, Kansas City beats Oakland, Cleveland edges Detroit, and New York down Washington as pennant races tighten.
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Ted Sizemorge
Jim Lefebvre
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Pon Sutton
Clay Kirby
Jose Arcla
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Severth
Nate Colbert
Pistes Pennis Ribant
British Ryder Cup Captain Smells Victory
SOUTHPORT England Britain s Ryder Cup Captain Eric Brown scouts victory over the Americans for the first time in decades. In four ball play he banks on experience to widen a slim lead as the British wound up Thursday s foursomes 414 points to the United States 4. American Captain Sam Snead says he is undisturbed by the deficit but Brown emphasizes experience will count in today s eight matches. The U S side averages 33 years old, has won a million and a half dollars this year and has triumphed in about 130 golf tournaments over the years.
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United States
Sam Snead
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Juniors Rally Past DeQueen Cubs in 27 0 Win
Yerger Juniors, led by halfback David Johnson with 133 rushing yards and three touchdowns, blank DeQueen Cubs 27 0 at DeQueen. Johnson scored twice in the first quarter, Huddleston added a late third quarter TD, and Allen Stanford and Joey Barnhill led DeQueen with solid ground totals in a game dominated by Yerger’s ground attack.
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Buddy Ingram
Huddleston
Brown
Joey Barnhill
Allen Stanford
Jackie Barker
Prescott
Arkadelphia Beavers
Hammons Stadium
Former Cats Produce College Grid Players Across Teams
Former Bobcats Rodney Jones Mickey Allen and Stan Paris join Henderson State Ouachita University squads making debuts and headlines. Jones and Paris shine on defense while Allen occupies multiple roles for Ouachita. State College of Arkansas center John Henley debuts for Alabama State host to Texarkana. NFL moves include Falcons signing Gail Cogdill Cowboys cutting Dick Daniels and Redskins dropping Harry Theofiledes after signing Frank Ryan as backup to Sonny Jurgensen.
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Choctaws Tribe
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Washington Redskins
Harry Theofiledes
Redskins
Frank Ryan
Cleveland
Sonny Jurgensen
Bratkowski to Stay With Green Bay
Zeke Bratkowski will remain with the Green Bay Packers as an assistant coach after retiring as a player. Minnesota claimed him on waivers, blocking his clearance and setting him to sit on the sideline in the season opener against Chicago. Earl Morrall signed with the Baltimore Colts, while Johnny Unitas starts for the Colts and Joe Namath recovers from a battered knee for the Jets.
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Associated Press
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Green Bay
Chicago
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Colts
Johnny Unitas
Los Angeles
Joe Namath
New York Jets
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Baseball Standings and Schedules in Major Leagues
The American and National Leagues show New York and St. Louis leading their divisions with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia close behind. Thursday results include New York beating Montreal 2 0 and Philadelphia downing Chicago 6 3. Tonight’s games feature Pittsburgh at New York and St. Louis at Chicago among others, while major league leaders list Carew and Oliva atop batting, with Palmer and McLain outstanding on the mound.
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Hope Bobcats Poised For Second Win At DeQueen Leopards
Hope Bobcats travel to DeQueen aiming to extend a two game winning streak after beating Prescott. Artis Martin seeks his third straight 100 yard rushing game as quarterback Ronnie Massanelli leads a grounded offense hoping for 200 rushing yards and at least 15 first downs. DeQueen counters with heavier linemen and nine two way starters as Hope relies on a strong set formation and a potent running game to set up a potentially high scoring contest.
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Rosters and scores from football and basketball notes
Multiple players listed with numbers and positions including Randy Davis Glen Tollett Johnny Tollett Gary Bell and Ronnie Pickett. Other lines show team abbreviations and scores for HOPE ASHDOWN PRESCOTT DEQUEEN MENA BROKEN BOW.
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Hope
Central High Is Upset by Catholic High
Little Rock Catholic capitalized on two interceptions and a fumble to topple Little Rock Central 20-14 in a Thursday night game. Rockets fullback Mike Campbell and QB Jimmy Doolittle fueled the victory with two touchdowns including a Doolittle pass to Campbell. The teams ranked fifth and second in the AP high school poll.
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Fastballer Leaves Mark on Twins
In September baseball action, Geishert a 23 year old call up from California Hawaii farm club shined for the Angels earning 5 2 win vs the Twins while Hedlund of Kansas City notched his first complete game 6 1 over the A’s Fosse hit a three run homer for Cleveland in a 6 4 win over Detroit and Ellis a Yankees prospect delivered a two run pinch single in a 4 3 victory over Washington The Mets beat Montreal 2 0 and many other NL results were noted with Cuellar Star for Orioles 23 wins and Romo for Red Sox in a late night roundup.
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Ashe Tense Playing for Davis Cup
Arthur Ashe Jr, America’s top Davis Cup ace, says he feels tense and highly responsible in Davis Cup matches. He contrasts this with his looser stance in individual tournaments. Ashe meets Ilie Nastase in the opening match of the 1969 Davis Cup Challenge Round, a three day, five match series deciding the silver bowl for a year.
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