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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1968

Page

11

Cowboys Meet Los Angeles Mustangs Tonight at Cashman Field

Las Vegas Cowboys host the rugged Los Angeles Mustangs in a Western Football League exhibition game at Cashman Field. Coach Jim Morris aims for a six point win after a 65 0 debut over Palm Springs Thunderbirds. Newcomers include Steve Grady Dave Motten Bernie Rivers and Steve Hanrahan.

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Nevada Delegates and Strip Buzz Highlight Political and Casino News

George Abbott, Nevada GOP chair, becomes one of twelve Nevada delegates and seconded Nelson Rockefeller in Miami. The column covers casino deal talks, Stardust hopes, a Circus Circus October opening, Dunes pacing the state, and political chatter around the convention bond issue, with notes on Ed Torres, Jerry Zarowitz, and Nate Jacobson’s Agnew ties.

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West Virginia Amateur Takes One-Stroke Lead in American Golf Classic

Huntington amateur Bill Campbell shot a three-under 67 to grab a one-stroke edge after two rounds at Firestone. Campbell sits 137, ahead of George Knudson and Lee Elder at 138, with Nicklaus and Palmer close behind at 139 as pros chase the late-September Akron event.

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Toronto Seeks 1976 Olympics Bid With Mini Games

Toronto submitted its bid proposals to attract the 1976 Summer Games. Metropolitan Toronto showcased plans for a circular Olympic Stadium seating 80 000 to 100 000 spectators, a swimming pool and an Olympic village.

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Mustangs Face Cowboys in Western Football League Exhibition

Las Vegas Cowboys prepare for a Cashman Field exhibition against the Los Angeles Mustangs noted for seven back speed under 9.8 seconds and fullback Walt Buncom at 6-2, 230 pounds. Mustangs have Cal State LA ties and Pomona as top threats. Ron McCall, 6-1, 228, joins Cowboys with No. 61 after Shrine game MVP honor.

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Game Moved To Philly By Mexico City Cancellation

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Detroit Lions in an exhibition at Franklin Field on Sunday at 3 p.m. instead of Mexico City's Aztec Stadium where 106000 spectators were expected. Authorities cited circumstances beyond control or a government order over student and paratrooper clashes in Mexico City.

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NSU Ducats On Sale For 1968-69 Home Games

Nevada Southern University announces season tickets for football and basketball. Football reserved seats are $20 for seven home games with 3,800 of 12,086 Cashman Field seats held for season ticket holders. Basketball tickets cost $35 with 1,100 Convention Center seats reserved. First football game is Sept 14 against St Mary's of California. The 1968-69 schedule shows 18 home basketball games including December Holiday Classic.

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Baseball standings and late night games across leagues

Eye a 9a STANDINGS show St. Louis Allenta Cincinnati Chicago Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Los Anosies with New York at San Francisco late West Coast and Saturday pitchers listed for St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh Houston New York and San Francisco games Sunday lines Minnesota California Washington in American League duties reported.

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Clay Sues For Cool Two Million Over Radio Defeat Portrayal

Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, once Cassius Clay, sues a Florida company in U S District Court for 2 million dollars. The suit targets radio programs that depicted Ali as defeated by another boxer. An unofficial move toward a Clay Frazier bout is noted in Arizona officials’ discussions.

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