Fleming Opens Path as Packers Tight End Star
Former Utah standout Marv Fleming aims to fill the tight end role after Ron Kramer left for Detroit. Fleming says he will fill his own shoes and impressed with six receptions in a 44 7 exhibition win over the Giants. He emphasizes blocking, staying healthy, and readiness since Kramer’s departure changes his status and responsibilities.
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Brown Debuts at Packers Practice Amid Injuries
Green Bay rookie Allen Brown of Mississippi appears in first practice but will miss at least a month after shoulder surgery. Fellow rookie Bill Symons hobbles with a pulled leg but aims to play in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Chicago Bears. Don Chandler kicks two 47 yarders as the team simulates Bears-style plays.
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Schroeder Named Head Coach at McFarland High
Dale Schroeder former Platteville State basketball standout was named Tuesday as head basketball coach and athletic director at McFarland High School. He coached the last two years at Lena Winslow in Illinois.
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Sharockman and Flatley to Start for Vikings
Ed Sharockman and Paul Flatley were named to start for the Minnesota Vikings against the Philadelphia Eagles in the home exhibition opener at Metropolitan Stadium. Coach Norm Van Brocklin confirmed Flatley at left end replacing Jerry Reichow and Sharockman replacing Karl Kassulke. Ron VanderKelen was the starting quarterback. More than 41,000 advance tickets had been sold for the Friday night game, likely drawing 45,000.
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Major League Leaders Summary of 1966 Season
American League leaders include Carl Yastrzemski and Tony Oliva in batting with high at bats and hits, and Don Wert Horton leading in home runs. pitching leaders include Jim Lonborg and Jim Perry with strong win totals and Sandy Koufax dominating strikeouts in the National League alongside Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in key categories.
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Entertaining AL pennant chase persists with four-way second
The American League features a crowded chase for second as Detroit tops Minnesota 7-4 to seize sole second place. Wilie Horton drives Detroit with two homers and four RBIs while Carl Yastrzemski and Brooks Robinson trade batting title pace. The White Sox, Orioles, and Indians also gain ground in a day of high scoring baseball.
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Casals Eliminates Friedlander At U S Girls Tennis
Rosemary Casals of San Francisco defeated Ellen Friedlander of Milwaukee 6-2 6-0 to advance in the U S Girls Tennis Championships held in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
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Tigers Belts Four Homers To Rout Twins 7 4
Detroit explodes for four homers including Willie Horton twin blast leads to a 7 4 win over Minnesota. Horton hs two homers, Kaline adds 250th, Wert contributes. Merritt loses, Aguirre wins as Tigers seize early lead and top Twins in Detroit.
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Dodgers Slam Singles Keep National Lead
The Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to stay a half game ahead of the Milwaukee Braves in the National League race. Key hits came in the seventh inning with Jim Gilliam and Jim Lefebvre driving in runs, and Wes Parker scoring in the eighth. Los Angeles had 10 singles and few extra-base hits as they extended their lead while other NL games saw Giants, Reds, and Pirates win. In Illinois, Larry Donner won the Breeder's Trotting Filly Stakes at the State Fair with two heats in 2:03 4-5.
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Elimination Games Set In Tavern Loop
Four Tavern League tourna ment elimination games have been scheduled Wednesday night with the regular tournament starting Thursday night. Games Wednesday 6:30 Buds vs 400 Club Houska Park 6:30 Monitor vs Bohemian Hall Copeland Park 7:30 Winner Game 1 vs Whiteys Powell Park 8:30 Winner Game 2 vs 13 Powell Park
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Braves Edge Cardinals 4-1 in NL race shift
Milwaukee moved into first before slip to second as Braves beat the St Louis Cardinals 4 1. Henry Aaron hit his 27th home run and Felipe Alou collected four hits behind Denny Lemaster who threw a three hitter over seven innings.
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Cport La Crosse Crile Wednesday Report
The item notes a delivery on August 19 following an August 18 report in Cports La Crosse Crile. No further details on the event, people, or precise place are provided.
Major League standings update
Los Angeles visits New York and Minnesota faces Detroit while Boston plays Baltimore in a light schedule with no other games on the slate.
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Monroe County Open Golf Tourney Set at Hiawatha Course
The Monroe County Open Golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday August 22 at Hiawatha Golf Course in Tomah Wisconsin. Registration runs 8 to 10 30 a m with eighteen holes for flights A B and C and twenty seven holes in the championship flight. The course will close to other play about 4 p m and the event is open to all golfers.
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