Nebraska poised to challenge Oklahoma for Big Eight title
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney faces depth worries but returns a strong backfield led by Dennis Claridge with Willie Ross and Kent McCloughan. Iowa State’s Clay Stapleton cites Ted Tuinstra as a promising recruit while KU adds veteran Dick Davis as a taxi squad option. pundits differ on NU’s prospects amid a cautious outlook for the 1968 season.
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Cornhuskers
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Garden City
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Dick Davis
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K.C. Chiefs
Chiefs
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Crimson Satan Ready to Challenge Kelso in Aqueduct Stakes
Crimson Satan arrives from Chicago to contest Kelso in the $100 000 Aqueduct Stakes at Aqueduct. Kelso seeks a third straight year of top honor while Crimson Satan, already a major contender, seeks to unseat him. Other potential starters include Candy Spots, Decidedly, and Chateaugay.
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Kelso
New York
Chicago
Mighty Kelso
Aqueduct
Bohemia
Richard C. duPont
Spy Song
Papila
Crimson King
Peter Salmon Sr
Detroit
Rex C. Ellsworth
George A. Pope Jr
Decidedly
Darby Dan Farm
Chargers trim roster to 40 with five placed on waivers
The San Diego Chargers cut to 40 players by waiving five and placing rookie lineman Ernie Park on injured deferred status. Released were veteran defensive backs Gary Glick and Bob Harrison and rookies Don Breaux Jessie Murdock and Bob Boyd. Park from McMurry is on injured deferred.
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San Diego
Calif
San Diego Chargers
Gary Glick
Colorado State
Bob Harrison
Ohio University
Don Breaux
McNeese State
Jessie Murdock
California Western
Bob Boyd
New Mexico State
Ernie Park
McMurry College
Yesterday's Stars in Baseball Highlights Braves and Yankees
Batting standout Gene Pliver of the Braves hit a grand slam and a two run homer to power Milwaukee to a 9-1 win over Houston. Whitey Ford of the Yankees earned his 19th win, defeating Boston 4-0 on five hits.
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Gene Pliver
Braves
Milwaukee
Houston
Whitey Ford
Yankees
Boston
Speedy Scot Wins The Hambletonian
Speedy Scot won the Hambletonian as expected at Du Quoin Illinois in three heats. Florlis shocked 23000 fans by taking the first mile in a record 1 57 three fifths over Speedy Scot. Speedy Scot then won the final two heats to complete the 47 year old Ralph Baldwin’s first Hambletonian triumph in 13 attempts.
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Harlan Dean
Caleb
Lexington
Speedy Scot
Florris
Harry Pownall
Ralph Baldwin
Castleton Farm
Florlis
Arden Homestead Stable
Gosen
N.Y
Elma
Choir Boy
Buff Hanover
One-Armed Golfer Cards Second Hole-in-One in Four Days
London AP reports Jack Robinson 47 scored his second hole-in-one in four days at Haydock Park Golf Course. The one-armed golfer achieved the feat on the Peyard par four fourth hole, playing the course for only the fourth time.
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London
Jack Robinson
Haydock Park
Robinson
Denver Open opens doors for golf alsorans sans Big Four
The Denver Open began with no Palmer Nicklaus Boros or Gary Player as 147 pros entered. Don Finsterwald won the pro-am at two under par 68 for $500, while Bob Goalby defends his title after finishing last year’s final round at 277. George Bayer Jacky Cupit Jay Hebert Doug Sanders Ken Still shot 69 in the pro-am.
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Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Julius Boros
Gary Players
Don Finsterwald
Bob Goalby
Goalby
George Bayer
Jacky Cupit
Jay Hebert
Doug Sanders
Ken Still
Baseball Leaders Report From A Lopsided Season Stats
The clippings list top players across leagues with names such as Yastrzemski Kaline Stuart and Ward. It cites leaders in runs hits doubles and home runs with cities Boston Detroit Chicago Cleveland and others noted along with pitchers and strikeout leaders.
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Yastracuiski
Boston
Isadlie
Detroi
Gan
Kaline
Detroit
Tresh
New York
Stuart
Hoston
Yastrzemski
Waline
Ward
Chicago
Yastrzewski
Alvis
Cleveland
Causes
Kansas City
Kirkland Wins Connie Mack World Series Title
Kirkland Washington defeated Chicago 6 to 5 to capture the Connie Mack World Series championship in Springfield lrr. The title match concluded at night as both teams had one defeat in the double elimination tournament for players under 39.
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Springfield
Lrr
Kirkland
Wash
Chicago
Executions Stayed and Pesticide Wildlife Report Summary
A federal judge stayed execution of a 1.06 million Tibet judgment for Wally Butts awaiting motions for a new trial and Curtis Publishing Co. Biologists warn pesticides harm wildlife with high residue in birds and mammals, urging more research and noting potential control methods like chemosterilants and attractants.
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Tibet
Wally Butts
Curtis Publishing Co
Washington
Ish and Wildlife Service
Department of Interior
United States
Canada
Great Slave Lake
National Academy of Sciences
Interior Department
John Ed. George
George
Corn price support for 1963 corn crop in Douglas County
Douglas County will offer price support loans of 1.07 per bushel for the 1963 corn crop plus an 18 cent per bushel special payment, totaling 1.25 per bushel. The program, announced by David V. Noe, requires participation in the 1963 feed grain program and applies to loans varying by grade and moisture.
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Douglas County
David V. Noe
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Noe
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Births in Midwest
Mary Davidson of Chicago visited Linwood and Onur Browning family this week. Roy Olson vacations in California. LaVerne Reed and Dinan traveled to Minneapolis to visit Wayne Townsend family and plan a Colorado holiday. Earl Hatlenbeck and family leave for Ozarks Sunday for a few days. John Sievers of Everett Washington announces birth of Jennifer Lynn on August 10. Judy Frederick formerly Mrs Sievers, Clyde Fitch and Bob Craft weekend at Grand Lake Oklahoma. Elaine Allen Brand wins blue ribbon in Easton 4 H Style Show.
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Mary Davidson
Chicago
Onur Browning
Roy Olson
California
LaVerne Reed
Dinan
Wayne Townsend
Minneapolis
Colorado
Earl Hatlenbeck
Ozarks
John Sievers
Everett
Wash
Jennifer Lynn
Sievers
Judy Frederick
Clyde Fitch
Bob Craft
Grand Lake
Oklahoma
Easton
Elaine Allenbrand
Woodstock community notices and family gatherings
Mary Petrie visited Topeka with sister Mrs. James Sovith and family. Rob ert Davison’s home hosted Mrs. Keith Zachariah and Mrs. Frank Bhick. Neighborhood Circle Aug 15 included TE members. visitors Mary Petrie and Mrs. Donna Peine. C spoons of social events included Maxine Voelker, Leona Bell and Mildred Petrie at Came wine ners. Florence Hollingsworth to entertain in September. John Long and Donald Long hosted birthday celebration for Donald and Jerry. Double wedding of Cheryl Jean and Sheila Ann Thornton to Arnold Pearson and Richard H. Smith at Kirst Christian Church in Lawrence on Aug 18. Louise Voelker of Kansas City weekend with parents. Oska looosa hosts fish fry at McLouth farm. attendees from Atchison, Winchester, Perry, Topeka, and nearby towns.
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Mary Petrie
Topeka
James KE. Sovith
Robert Davison
Keith Zachariah
Frank Bhick
Ruey Champion
Donna Peine
Wineners
Maxine Voelker
Leona Bell
Mildred Petrie
Florence Hollingsworth
John Long
Donald Long
Tonganesie
Donald
Jerry
Floyd Petrie
Cheryl Jean
Sheila Ann Thornton
Raybert Thornton
Arnold Pearson
Richard H. Smith
Kirst’ Christan
Lawrence
Lee Wiley
Oskaloos
McLouth
Charles Flieback
Bernard Miller
Atchison
John Gleback
Koons
Winchester
Leo Hieback
Frances
Oskaloosa
Eupene Helback
Steven and
Bradley
Tra Ross
Tommy
Perry
Arthur Voelker
Boy survives fall from speeding train near Sarajevo
An eight year old boy fell from a speeding express train near Sarajevo but escaped with bruises after passengers notified the crew. Vanca Skubev opened the wrong door while seeking the washroom and the district newspaper Po tlika reported the incident.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Sarajevo
Potlika
Vanca Skubev
Rex Reason's Divorce Suit Filed in Los Angeles
Actor Rex Reason faces a divorce filing in Los Angeles after about a year of marriage to Samaita Lang Reason. The complaint cites cruelty but provides few specifics.
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Los Angeles
Rex Reason
Samaita Lang Reason
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