Okker Bounces Gonzales In U S Net Championship
In Forest Hills, Texas millionaire Lamar Hunt eyes top players for lucrative purses at the U S Open. Okker defeats Pancho Gonzales in a dramatic quarterfinal, while Ashe Graebner seek contracts after the Davis Cup win. Rosewall Ralston and Newcombe contend in other matches as King meets Bueno in the women’s semi finals.
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Aspin Ad Paid by Citizens Group in Milwaukee
An advertisement paid for and authorized by Citizens for Aspin lists Marie Post as secretary in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The notice identifies backing for the campaign and confirms the event filing.
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Aspin Urges Treasurer Training in Economics
Les Aspin cites his Yale Yale Oxford MIT credentials and service on Kennedy and McNamara economic councils. He argues the State Treasurer should be trained in economics to ensure tax money is spent effectively.
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Nicklaus Misses World Series Qualifying Run
In Akron Ohio Jack Nicklaus failed to qualify for the seventh annual World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club and will be absent as Julius Boros Bob Goalby Gary Player and Lee Trevino vie for the $50 000 top prize in the 36 hole event.
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Northwestern Faces Rugged 1969 Start With Five Big Tests
Northwestern coach Alex Agase fields a senior‑heavy squad for a brutal early schedule headlined by Miami Florida Southern California Purdue Notre Dame and Ohio State. He notes the team’s depth is thin but cites versatile backs Kurzawski and Olson and a potential freshman quarterback crop as key factors in tackling the tough openers.
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Jack Rudnay
John Cornell
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Whitewater Fights Fairmont State in season opener clash
Fairmont State of West Virginia, defending NAIA champion, travels to Whitewater Wisconsin Saturday to open the 1968 college football season. The Warhawks rely on senior quarterback Bob Dorn and a host of returning stars as they meet resilient Whitewater in a key early conference matchup.
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Big Ten Grid Briefs Highlight NFL–Sized Lineup Shifts
Northwestern lineman Ray Forsthoffer rises to first string while Illinois junior Tom Jones may miss the season with a forearm fracture. Purdue praises three rookies Brumby Paraskovas and Skorupan, Indiana moves Ijams and Morris to the No. 2 unit, Michigan State quarterbacks Feraco and Longmire shine, Michigan's Johnson returns from a thumb injury, and Towns Price plus Sibery suffer knee and ankle injuries.
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Packers Work On Leaky Defense Ahead of Browns Clash
The Green Bay Packers, 2-2 in exhibition play, drill on their weak rushing defense as they prepare for a doubleheader game in Cleveland against the Browns. Bart Starr connected on a 25 yard TD pass to Boyd Dowler during an 80 yard drill.
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Bucks Sell Broadcast Rights for 1968-69 Season
The Milwaukee Bucks announce sale of broadcast rights for the 1968-69 season to WTMJ radio. Eddie Doucette, director of sales, will handle play by play for all 75 games, with prior experience in Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati and East Lansing.
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