Swimmers Eye Encore After 1964 Olympic Sweep
William A. Lippman Jr. predicts United States swimmers can match or surpass the 1964 Olympic haul at the 1968 Games. He credits age-group programs for a decade head start over rivals as the AAU National Outdoor championships set records in Lincoln.
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Wilson Keeps Tigers Rolling with Sixth Straight Win
Detroit pitcher Earl Wilson credited improved control and a fresh incentive after a midseason trade, earning six straight wins as the Tigers beat Baltimore 9-4. Manager Frank Skaff noted Baltimore injuries and pitching woes, while Moe Drabowsky and others on the Orioles battled injuries and fatigue.
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Whitey Ford to Enter Hospital for Hand Checkup
New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford, on the disabled list again this season, will travel to Houston on Tuesday for examination of a recurring circulatory ailment in his fingers. Ford, who has 234 career wins, said he hopes to pitch again next year and may undergo surgery if advised.
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British Driver Sets Track Mark at Modena Track
British racer Mike Parkes set a Modena track record driving a Ferrari 3000-cc 12-cylinder with extra leg room. He completed the 2,366-meter course in 53.7 seconds at an average speed of 158.062 mph, marking the fastest Formula One car time on the Modena track.
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Clemente criticizes Latin players' treatment in baseball
Roberto Clemente, Pirates star, voices concern over second class status of Spanish speaking players in the United States. He cites lack of winter recognition for Latin stars and asks why top talents like Versalles, Marichal, and Oliva miss dinners and events. He emphasizes pride in play over batting titles.
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Vikings Hold Full Scale Contact Drills In Camp
MANKATO Minn AP Vikings coach Norm Van Brocklin held full scale contact drills Monday with about 20 minutes of one on one work. He said cuts would be announced Tuesday to reach the NFL 49 player limit as the club prepares for a Friday exhibition game in Cleveland against the Washington Redskins in the first game of a doubleheader.
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Boog Powell Powers Through Slugging Week
Boog Powell boosted his season totals with five homers nine RBIs and a .412 average last week lifting his stats to 32 homers 97 RBIs and a .297. The Baltimore first baseman leads the American League in RBI and ranks second in homers behind Frank Robinson while Frank sits second in batting. Powell also suffered a finger hip injury but is expected back soon.
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Boog) Powell
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From Cut to Cornerback Star Scarpati Makes Pro Mark
Joe Scarpati, a last minute decision to keep, became a regular defensive halfback with the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Joe Kuharich credits patience after a knee injury and a late 1960s rebuild, noting Scarpati's 23 straight starts, strong tackling, and instinctive play as a compact star rising from near scrapped to key defender.
Kilgore Youth Collapses During Scrimmage
Kilgore Texas AP reports 16 year old Gary Randolph Graham collapsed during a Kilgore High School football scrimmage and was in critical condition Monday at a Tyler hospital. Doctors cited brain stem hemorrhage but cautioned conditioning may not be the sole cause. Graham had sat out three games last season after headaches and dizziness and returned with medical clearance to play fullback and linebacker.
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