Joe Paterno recalls street football in Brooklyn days
The future Penn State coach, then 10 and older, recalls improvised games on Brooklyn streets near Marine Park. He describes rough play, limited equipment, and calling plays while imagining himself as legendary players. His brother George adds memories of a fierce, natural leadership.
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Teenage girls set table tennis endurance record
In Eau Claire Wisconsin two teens Linda Hanson age 12 and Patty Jacobson age 14 played for 32 consecutive hours from 10 am Wednesday to 6 pm Thursday. They did not keep score but said the effort surpassed the previous 31 hour mark with constant supervision to prevent fatigue.
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Wilt Chamberlain Endorses Walton as Title Contender Pick
Wilt Chamberlain said a team that signs UCLA center Bill Walton will immediately become a title contender. He compared Walton to Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Artis Gilmore and praised Walton’s potential. Chamberlain, touring with the Big Dippers, noted Dallas Chaparals hold Walton’s ABA draft rights and Walton would be a junior next year.
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Chargers win high cost exhibition over 49ers
San Diego topped San Francisco 17 to 16 in a costly exhibition. Charger Tim Rossovich may miss the season with torn knee ligaments while six teammates were later read for injuries. 49ers lost Ken Willard to a sprained knee and two defensive backs to shoulder separations as X rays would decide readiness for the Sept. 17 opener.
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Hawaii II Wins Western Regional Title for Little League Trip
Pearl City Hawaii will represent the West in the Little League World Series at Williamsport after beating Portland Oregon 13 4 in the Western Regional final. The Hawaiian club broke a 16 10 deficit with nine runs in the top of the seventh to clinch the victory and the trip to Pennsylvania.
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Shaving Strokes Column Advises Yearend Golf Tips
The columnist urges continued golf into fall, noting cooler air shortens ball distance and recommending one more club than in summer. Keeping balls warm helps them travel farther. the writer even carries a ball under their arm to illustrate preparedness.
Prospectus: Club Stumbles With Weak Defense and Unproven Coaching
A club stalls after losing key players Fran Tarkenton and Fred Dryer. The organization faces an underwhelming defense and an unproven coaching staff led by Alex Webster, raising questions about future performance.
Giants 1971 Outlook Mixed With Youth And Veteran Gaps
Offensive ratings assess Randy Johnson and Norm Snead as uncertain signals in New York. Giants face injuries to Ron Johnson and rely on rookies like Eldridge Small and Eddie Richardson, while positions such as receivers and lines show split progress and need for young, physical players.
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Ontario lap sets fastest speed at California 500 practice
Lloyd Ruby of Wichita Falls Texas posted the fastest speed of 176.335 mph in a Lola Offenhauser during the California 500 practice in Ontario California. The session ran on the second day of practice with Ruby topping the speeds as teams prepare for race day.
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