Pro Charts AFL West 5 Chargers Prospectus
Pro Charts AFL West profile of the San Diego Chargers outlines a potent offense led by John Had and a top receiving duo in Lance Alworth and Gary Garrison. The defense shows holes but sideline stability from Sid Gillman and veteran players provides both optimism and risk. Third in the division behind Kansas City and Oakland.
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San Diego Chargers
John
Marty Domres
Lance Alworth
Gillman
Gary Garrison
Jacque McKinnon
Willie Frazier
Dickie Post
Brad Hubbert
Keith Lincoln
Gene Foster
Rain Delays US Open Tennis Promoter Seeks Fair Weather
South Africa promoter Owen Williams argues for moving the U S Open to a better weather window as Labor Day rain and soggy grass courts delay play. Capt. Mike Gibson tolls a jammed schedule with quarter finals and semifinals looming among aging stars and rising contenders.
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New York
UPI
Owen Williams
South Africa
Mike Gibson
Williams
Namath Sells Jets Co Owner Interest in Nightspot
UPI reports Joe Namath has sold his share of Bachelors III the controversial New York venue. Commissioner Pete Rozelle said Namath’s stake was bought by former Jets teammate Ray Aburzzese though a sale date was not disclosed.
One Hit Winners Highlight Open League Slo-Pitch
In Wednesday Open League slo-pitch action two post pitchers threw one hitters. U Save Liquor defeated the Doctors 17-2 with Jerry Hartley earning the win and four players two for three. FCS topped the Duds 6-0 as Frank Romero Sr led with two hits.
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U Save Liquor
Doctors
Jerry Hartley
U Save Nine
Charlie Battle
Roger Kilmer
Tim McGee
Frank Romero
Romero
Liquor
Village
FCI
Rocky Marciano remembered as neighborhood icon and unbeaten legend
NEA Sports columnist Murray Olderman recalls Rocky Marciano not as world champion alone but as a local figure who hustled schemes, shared moments on country roads and at Grossinger’s, and remained undefeated in 49 straight fights. The piece contrasts his image with public idolization and notes his late career, training, and memory in Louisville. The second item reports Tommy Kron leaving the NBA for the ABA Kentucky Colonels in 1969 70 season amid NBA ABA player movement.
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NEA
NEW York
Rocky Marciano
New England
Rocky
Jack Dempsey
Joe Louis
Marciano
Cassius Clay
Grossinger’s
Louisville, Ky
UPI
Tommy Kron
American Basketball Associatio
National Basketball Association
Kron
University of Kentucky
Seattle Supersonics
Kentucky Colonels
ABA
NBA
Billy Cunningham
Philadelphia Warriors
Carolina Cougars
The
Colonels
Reds Name Warren Giles Hall of Fame Day Honor
The Cincinnati Reds announce Warren Giles, NL president, will be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame on Warren Giles Day at Crosley Field on Sept 7. He becomes the first baseball executive honored in the Reds’ hall.
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Cincinnati Reds
Warren Giles
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Reds
Crosley Field
Giles
WAC Favorite Sparks Talk of Four-Peat in 1969 Football
Wyoming coach Lloyd Eaton seeks a fourth straight conference crown as the Cowboys aim to repeat atop the WAC. Air Force, New Mexico State, Arizona, and Arizona State shape a competitive field with Utah considered an outside challenger. Idaho, Colorado State, Brigham Young, and Texas El Paso rebuild as the RMAC debuts with 15 teams. Colorado and Adams State are top RMAC picks. Colorado’s Bob Anderson is a prolific passer and rusher as the Buffaloes eye an unbeaten run in a tough Big Eight race.
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Hal Arnasan
Weber
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Frank Kush
Art Malone
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RMAC
Rocky Mountain Faculty Athletic Conference
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University of Colorado
Eddie Crowder
Buffaloes
Bob Anderson
Anderson
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Suds) Sweeney
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