Pitts Faces Big Challenge From Packers Rookie Backs
Veteran Elijah Pitts says the Packers entering camp have a strong rookie group led by Donny Anderson and Jim Grabowski. Pitts predicts trades may reshape the backfield as Lombardi plans a three back offense while veterans stay in top form.
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Bratkowski
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Starr
Smith
Ron
Packers
Tom Moore
Rams
Jerry Kramer
Fred
Fuzzy) Thurston
Four Million Dollar All-Star Talent Faces Packers Tonight
The College All-Star squad, valued at over four million dollars in rookie contracts, visits Green Bay at Soldier Field for the 33rd All-Star game. ABC televises the event with Jim Grabowski and Donny Anderson starring for the All-Stars and Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung leading the Packers in probable high-level offensive show.
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American Football League
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Paul Hornung
Jim Grabowski
Illinois
Donny Anderson
OK Bar stops Schmidty's rally in Tavern League clash
Joe's Jars and Schmidty's dropped a 5-2 decision as Jer ry Dayton and Butch Whitewater homer helped OK Bar hand Schmidty's its first loss of the second round. Glen's Bar extended its streak with an 32-5 win over Tosa Club and 21-11 win for Latch's over Popcorn. Koelbl's and Bud's Bar also posted wins.
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Dick Smith
Tosa
Bob Rossman
Gunther
Gary Hall
Toby Towsen
Terry Priebe
Johnson
Jim Jacobson
Clott
Christeason
Latch
Popcorn
Koelbl’s
Roadhouse
Terrace
Kabat’s
Vikings' rookies face slim openings on young roster
Minnesota, the NFL's youngest team by average age, has few open spots for rookies as coach Norm Van Brocklin plans to stash many on the taxi squad. Standout prospects include Jim Lindsey, Jerry Shay, Don Hansen, and John Hankinson, with several other linemen and backs competing for limited berths and potential Des Moines assignments pending a league arrangement.
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van Brocklin
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Arkansas
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Purdue
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Southern Cal
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Ron Green
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Iowa State
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Des Moines
Professional Football League of America
Bowling Loop Meeting Opens West Wisconsin League
The fall meeting of the West Wisconsin Traveling All-Star Bowling League is set for 6 30 Sunday at the South Lanes. Sponsors and team captains meeting is open to all members and other bowlers. Contact Don Lutz before the meeting if unable to attend.
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South Lanes
Don Lutz
Billy Kidd Breaks Leg In Practice
The United States alpine team opened the World Championships in Portillo Chile with top women racers led by Jean Saubert Penny McCoy Cathy and Wendy Allen. Billy Kidd of Stowe Vermont broke his right leg in two places during practice for the downhill and said he will race again.
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Innsbruck
Austria
Packers Boss Calls Soldier Field A Cow Pasture
Coach Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers inspected Soldier Field where the College All Stars would play his NFL champions. He called the field a cow pasture and warned rain would worsen it, noting the site had hosted a rodeo three weeks earlier.
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1965 State baseball tournament field set at West Bend
Stevens Point Wis The 1965 runner up and three newcomers headline the second annual WIAA State baseball tournament at West Bend. Durand faces West Bend at 6 30 p m and Granville meets Platteville at 8 30 p m Friday with the final Saturday at 1 30 p m Granville was last year runner up losing to New Holstein 2 1 New Holstein fell in regional finals to Chilton which later exited in sectionals against West Bend St Croix Falls and Greenfield also made sectionals Greene field sizes noted with 52 schools in the 1966 tournament program 10 more than a year ago.
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Benefit Pin Tourney for La Crosse Bowling Hall
The La Crosse Bowling Hall of Fame Committee hosts a 3 game singles tourney to raise funds for the Hall of Fame and Bowler of the Year awards. Events set for August 13 and August 20 at South Lanes with contact Don Lutz or Bill Burroughs for details.
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la Crosse
Don Lutz
Bill Burroughs
Sports Car Rally Set by La Crosse Club
The La Crosse Sports Car Club plans an average speed rally this Saturday at 6 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at Wayside Park. The event will be followed by the club’s annual picnic.
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la Crosse Sports Car Club
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Clay Taunts London Before World Heavyweight Fight
Champion Cassius Clay taunted challenger Brian London on the eve of their 15 round world heavyweight title bout. London replied the fight will be tough and he aims for a knockout. The bout will be shown live in the United States on ABCs Wide World of Sports at 5 p.m. EDT.
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Bowling Scores and Standings in Local League
The Hunters led team events with 1596 in three games and 521 in a single game. Individual high scores included Red Andrews with 521 and 184 for a high single. Team No. 2 posted 2053 in series and 709 in a game. In 10 member and ladies divisions, Bob Engelbrecht led with 643 and 236 high single. For Coulee Golf Bow, Dandy Lions topped team series with 1423 and team game 547. Myra Strittmater had the high single 221.
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Wambach
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George Swegel
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