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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1966
Page
6
In Hershey, Tim Brown leads Philadelphia Eagles with a high scoring output. The AP notes the Eagles posted a strong offense last season, tallying 363 points, but their defense was described as flabby compared with the top units.
In this detailed NFL team profile the Minnesota Vikings feature Fran Tarkenton Tommy Mason and a depth chart mix of veterans and rookies. Notes on pass rush ends Karl Eller and Jim Marshall along with linebackers and a reshaped secondary outline potential strengths and weak points. The piece also references the Philadelphia Eagles aiming to revamp defense after trades and a productive offense led by Norm Snead Timmy Brown and Pete Retzlaff with new linemen and backfield depth.
National and American League leaders list top performers in batting runs and RBIs. Notable figures include Alou Cepeda Aaron Stargell and Clemente in the NL and Oliva Robinson Aparicio Yastrzemski in the AL. Pitching leaders include Koufax Bunning and Regan.
In a pitching duel at Chaseburg, Genoa’s Bob Isbell allowed 11 strikeouts while Jerry Henley hit a solo homer in the ninth to lift Genoa over Chaseburg 1-0. Lar ry Gabrielson fanned nine for Chaseburg as Genoa improves to 2-5, Chaseburg drops to 7-2.
The 16th Clair Raith Memorial Trophy will be awarded to a La Crosse Classic League softball player during Friday night ceremonies at Powell Park. The Old Timers Club honors Clair Raith, WWII veteran, for all around play and sportsmanship.
George Shortridge 22, pro at North Oaks in St Paul, captured the Minnesota State Open at Wayzata with a 214 total on 54 holes. He led after the second 18 with a 68, finished with a 74, and earned 600 dollars top prize.
Minnesota Vikings enter 1966 with confidence built after a 7-7 finish and a string of 12 exhibition wins. Coach Norm Van Brocklin and star players emphasize focus, learning from 1965 miscues, as Fran Tarkenton and Tommy Mason address past overconfidence. The opener against Detroit Lions looms in New Orleans.
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