Packers Set for Full-Scale Drill and All-Star Game
Green Bay Packers cleared to resume full practice after NFL pension dispute settlement. General manager Vince Lombardi heads to New York owner-player talks as coach Phil Bengtson confirms training opens today with rookies and veterans assembling for sessions.
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Chandler Retires From Pro Football After Pack Era
Tulsa born kicker Don Chandler, 33, announces retirement from professional football. He spent three title years with Green Bay, set a team field goal record with 19 in a season, and kicked four field goals in the 1968 Super Bowl victory over Oakland. He plans to enter real estate and will not report to training camp.
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Yarbrough Captures Northern 300 Race
Lee Roy Yarbrough won the Northern 300 mile Grand National at Trenton Speedway in a Ford Torino with a 3 22 04 time. The South Carolina driver finished first at an average 89.079 mph after two early lead changes, with David Pearson and Bobby Allison finishing second and third.
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Bucks Sign John Egan In Expansion Draft Deal
Milwaukee announced the signing of 29 year old John Egan, a seven season NBA veteran acquired from Baltimore in the expansion draft. The move adds a 17th player for the upcoming season.
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Sparta Tourney Finals Cancelled By Rain
Rain forced the non pro baseball finals in Sparta Wis to be moved to tonight with Bangor vs West Salem for third and Alaska against Tomah for the championship. Winners earn a championship trophy and cash, with state tournament berth and a $1,000 top prize.
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Lombardi and Rauch Named Coaches of the Year
Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers and Johnny Rauch of the Oakland Raiders were chosen as coaches of the year by the Professional Football Writers Association. Lombardi will receive the John T. Riddell Award during the August 2 halftime ceremony at the College All-Star game in Chicago, while Rauch will receive his AFL honor later this year.
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Owners Agree to $3 Million Pension Plan in NFL Bargain
NFL club owners and the NFL Players Association reach a pension agreement amid a 21-point bargaining dispute. Owners will contribute $3 million for 1968 and 1969 plus administrative costs and a joint pension study, with retroactive benefits for some veterans and a new committee to oversee the plan.
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Women golfers lead in June Medal and Maple Grove results
Fern Ruad and Bev Christie tied for first in the 18 hole June Medal. Mabel Marsh won the nine hole Maple Grove event with Izabel Bacon second and Ruth Miller third. Betty Meyer placed third in 18 hole play. Elsie Swennes led the invitational meet. The women’s club schedules its monthly meeting Tuesday at 8 15 a.m. followed by golf.
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Stockton Wins Milwaukee Open in Four Stroke Victory
Dave Stockton on a windy Milwaukee course edged Sam Snead by four strokes to win the Greater Milwaukee Open. An unidentified woman spectator and Donald O Burn of Milwaukee aided Stockton with lucky plays on Nos. 3 and 16 as he posted a 13 under par 275 to claim the title and a $40,000 prize.
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Northern League Wins To Leaders
The top three Northern League teams won Sunday to keep Sioux Falls half a game ahead of Mankato and one and a half games ahead of St. Cloud. Sioux Falls beat the Dukes 4-2 on three solo homers by Dick Hooper Bob Lemley and Glenn Bisbing. Mankato edged Huron 2-1 as four Mankato pitchers fanned 14. St. Cloud defeated Aberdeen 6-2 with a four-run fourth inning to break a 1-1 tie. The Rox loaded the bases on a walk single and hit batsman with a wild pitch scoring the first run.
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Michigan Woman Wins Yacht Regatta at White Bear Lake
Mrs. Kay Consort Larkin, 29, of Torch Lake Michigan, won the Inland Lakes Yacht Association Class E regatta at White Bear Lake Minnesota. Her boat Phanton finished with 20 points after three races. the final race was canceled due to choppy water. Jim Rosenheimer’s Belmo from Cedar Lake Yacht Club in Wisconsin placed second with 26 points.
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Interstate Horse Show Crowned Largest In History
The La Crosse Interstate Fair 4-H horse show set a record for size this year. Blue ribbon winners span across pony divisions, English and Western disciplines, horsemanship, and open classes with youths from La Crosse Mindoro Stoddard and nearby towns earning top honors.
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Lopez Back In Manager Role Spurs White Sox Double Win
Al Lopez returns as Chicago White Sox manager and leads a doubleheader sweep 7-2 and 6-5 in 10 innings. The results boost the pennant race as Washington and Baltimore win in other action. Detroit loses to California.
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Eau Claire Driver Wins Fair Gymkhana
Tom Wheaton of Eau Claire driven Camaro in Class A nearly matched the La Crosse Interstate Fair track record with a 90.9 second run. Clark Everest of Wausau placed second in a Corvette and Harlan Rosin of La Crosse third in a Mustang as 16 entries contested Class A.
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