Braves Promote Six Farm Hands to Major League Roster
The Atlanta Braves added six farm hands to the major league roster, raising the total to 38 players. Pitches Gary Hill Don Spain Stan Bell Tom House Robert Wiswell and catcher Bob Didier promote to protect them from the winter minor league draft. Didier batted .243 last season at Greenwood South Carolina and is viewed as a promising Braves prospect. Hill is 1-0 at Richmond and UNC alum. Spain is 9-10 at Shreveport and a former American Legion star. Bell 9-1 at Greenwood serving six months in the Army. House 5-7 at Richmond and USC alum. Wiswell 5-2 at Greenwood and UCLA alum.
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Aztecs Decline Postseason Bowl bid
San Diego State athletic director Al Olsen announced the Aztecs will not play in any postseason bowls this year citing expected ineligibility rulings that could sideline 14 to 18 players. He also disclosed six 1968 scheduling contracts with Fresno State San Jose State Texas Arlington West Texas State North Texas State and New Mexico State. SDSU is ranked No 1 among small colleges this season and previously in 1966 and 1967.
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CFL Names Two Players Of The Week
Skip Struill of Indianapolis and Jose Payton of Seattle were named Players of the Week by the Continental Football League. Struill, a linebacker, made a crucial interception and helped defend as Indianapolis defeated Norfolk 33 to 20 Sunday.
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Baltimore Tops Phoenix 134 122 in lone NBA game
The lone NBA matchup ends with the Baltimore team defeating Phoenix 134 to 122. Key players and team names highlight a high scoring contest under the league banner. The result refocuses standings amid a light schedule.
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Hayes seeks protection for college quarterbacks after Kern hits
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes urged new legislation to shield passers after Rex Kern endured repeated hard tackles. He cited a recent hit against Northwestern and warned of more injuries if penalties are not tightened. Hayes called for penalties to eject violators and even suspend the coach. Kern, an all Ohio prospect, had 500 passing yards and four TDs with 260 rushing yards in four games, and Northwestern praised his yardage after the game.
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Upsets Sweep College Football As Favorites Fall
Coaches and forecasters note a wave of upsets across the college scene with teams like Oklahoma State and Princeton toppling favorites. Bear Bryant and Ara Parseghian cite deep recruiting pools while improving offenses and defenses reshapes the game.
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Lolich to Sing Here With AFL-CIO AGVA
Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich joins the American Guild of Variety Artists and plans an off season entertainment career. The star notes thousands of dollars in appearances awaiting his signature, including a Las Vegas stint where Denny McLain is playing.
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Bohemia Stable to Race at Hialeah This Winter
Mrs Richard C du Ponts Bohemia Stable will race again at Hialeah this winter. The last Hialeah appearance was 1963 when Kelso won the Seminole and finished second in the Widener.
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Bikila Finishes Olympic Marathon in Pain Then Drops Out
Abebe Bikila bedridden by early 1960s-style injury at Mexico City Games. Doctors report a possible fibula fracture and periostitis after he collapses at the 17 kilometer mark, unable to continue as Wolde wins the race.
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Ethiopian Olympic runner drops out after injury at race
Bikula recalls reaching the 15 kilometer mark before collapsing. doctors say Abebe will be out for at least four to five months. Ethiopian Olympic delegation head Y Tessema and Dr Tedla discuss injury impact and recovery, with a plan to reassess after treatment.
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USC Wins 14 7 Over Washington On 99 Yard Drive
USC coach John McKay praised a 99 yard drive in the victory that kept the No 1 Trojans undefeated. He noted 11 perfect plays to set up OJ Simpson’s nine yard TD run and warned about the pressures on a top ranked team. UCLA and Stanford notes followed with injury concerns and next opponents.
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300 Anglers In Fish Derby At Lorenzi Park
About 300 young anglers took part in the Lorenzi Park fishing derby on a Saturday. Prizes included fishing reels for largest fish and transistor radios for most fish, with winners listed by age group and address.
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Miami-Hialeah Park Sets Florida Record in 1968 Season
A New Florida Record Miami Hialeah Park's successful 1968 season produced fifteen $2 million betting days setting a new Florida record for total wagering and attracting peak activity at the track.
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Beliveau Reaches 500 Goals As Canadiens Beat Red Wings
Jean Beliveau scored his 500th and 501st goals to become the third NHL player with 500 career goals. Montreal defeated Detroit 4 2 as he moved to 433 regular season and 68 playoff goals, trailing Howe and Richard in points. Boston off, Chicago, Oakland results noted along with Rangers 7 Kings 0.
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Gold Cup on Today Action Resumes In Las Vegas
The Desert Inn hosts the second elimination for the 1969 Desert Inn International Gold Cup as District No. 5 clubs from St. Louis Kansas City Topeka and Lincoln compete in twosome best ball play. About 150 golfers enter from 20 districts over nine months for a June finals winner.
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