Brundage Wins Third Term As Olympic President
Avery Brundage was elected to a third term as president of the International Olympic Committee amid heated exchanges before the XVII Olympiad opening. Tempers flared as officials and delegates clashed over policy and leadership.
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International Olympic Committee
Marquess of Exeter
Four starters back balls grid team is weaker this year
The report notes a weakened lineup with only four starters returning. It discusses high temperatures and disrupted schedules for women swimmers and track events, mentions Soviet and Italian tensions at the Olympic Village, and lists several players and positions amid a broader sports roundup.
Ralls Rabbits Seek District Title Under New Coach
Ralls High School opens fall football under first year head coach Chastain with nine returning lettermen including Ronnie Morgan and Jerry Smith. The team features a mix of experienced rivals and new transfers while facing Idalou and Idalou for the district crown. Morgan Johnson and Donnie Henexson stand out among non-lettermen as prospects.
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Burley Gray
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Bobby Smithee
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Rady Esparza Chastain
Ronnie Morgan
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Alabama
Danny McDuff
Jerry Johnson
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Doc Mize
Pirates Rally Past Cubs 8-3 in nondescript game
Chicago trailed as Pittsburgh Pirates push across three seventh inning runs aided by a wild pitch and five Cub pitchers. Bob Will drove in four runs, Clemente and Hoak contributed key hits, while Dick Ellsworth started for Chicago and faded after eight. Cubs fall as Pirates tally three in the ninth for final 8-3 victory.
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Gene Baker
Dick Groat
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Roberto Clemente
Dick Stuart
Mark Freeman
Moe Drbowsky
Bucs
Gino
Texans And LA Unbeaten AFL Preseason Teams
Dallas and Los Angeles lead the American Football League exhibition campaign as the remaining unbeaten clubs. They prepare for upcoming games with Dallas visiting Little Rock to face winless Denver while Houston and Oakland chase wins in late preseason action.
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Oilers Ship Two, Three On Waivers
The Houston Oilers sent two halfbacks to the New York Titans and placed three linemen on waivers to reach a 4-player roster limit before the AFL deadline. Bill Mathis of Clemson and Bob Crandall of New Mexico were shipped to New York, with draft rights exchanged for an undisclosed player. Center Fred Broussard of Texas A&M, tackle Jim Nelson of Cincinnati, and linebacker Al Sabal of Notre Dame were waived. The team has one week to trim to 38, then by September 6 to reach 33.
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Italy's Leading Horse Entered At Laurel
Malhon Italy's leading horse entered for the ninth Washington DC International at Laurel on November 11. Bally Ache and Ireland's Cha mour are also listed for the grass mile and a half race. Malhon, five, owned by Razza Darmello Olgiata of Novara near Milan, is the first Italian entry since 1952.
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Wrigley Skeptical On Martin Suit Against Brewers
Chicago Cubs owner P K Wrigley questioned a 1 080 000 lawsuit against Billy Martin after a June 4 he punched Brewer at Wrigley Field The suit seeks punitive and actual damages and may jeopardize Brewer s major league career Wrigley noted the claim is built on accountants figures and will go to trial Taft to act as Martin s attorney and Robert Taft Sr s son will not comment until meeting with Taft in Cincinnati next week
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Boys Club Sets Tilts in Pee Wee and Junior Baseball
The A. B. C. Boys' Club completed regular league play with the Dodgers winning both Pee Wee and Junior games against the Yankees. Dale Singleton pitched and knocked in runs as the Pee Wees won 8-5 while the Junior Dodgers shut out the Yankees 5-0. All-Star games begin today and run through Friday with Pee Wee and Junior schedule times noted.
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Larry Galey
Randy Sayles
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Danny Strawn
Rex Turner
Max Tannery
Keith Dennison
Richard Iman
Red
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Pirates
Jimmy Little
Gerrell Myers
Dennis Carter
Nathan Lindley
Greg Catt
Pro Am Slated At Hereford Course
Hereford hosts a pro am at John Pinay Municipal Golf Course with Bud Posey as host. Amateurs pay 3 dollars and pros pay 5 dollars entry fees. The event pits low ball against a traditional stroke play format and aims to attract local players.
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Bud Posey
Lubbock Rangers Headed to NBC Tourney in Wichita
Lubbock's Rangers depart Thursday by car for the National Baseball Congress Tournament in Wichita Kansas. They face Woodsville New Hampshire winner Friday at 6 p.m. The 15 man squad includes I B Palmer Mel Earsley Oree Matthews FE C Leslie Ken Castle Johnny Follis Sandy Price Marty Projomski Bruce Boyd and pitchers George McDuff Ken Smith Art Whitaker Glenn Webb Mike Farley and Dick Walker. Tournament entries not as strong as last year but better balance expected.
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Sandy Price
Marty Projomski
Bruce Boyd
San Angelo to Host West Texas Pro Am Golf Event
The West Texas Chapter of the Texas PGA Pro Am will hold its annual tournament in San Angelo from October 21 to 30 with host pro Dick Turner. A low ball west Texas Pro Am is set for October 27, followed by the St hole medal play tourney starting October 28. Players will compete 18 holes daily in pro and amateur divisions, with amateurs grouped into flights B C D and a women’s division. Elwyn Stohairth of Amarillo CC defends in the pros, while Roland Adams of Lubbock claimed amateur A last year. Amateurs will be placed into months by handicaps.
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Elwyn Stohairth
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Phillies Fall to Cardinals on Sadecki Error and McDaniel Relief
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 as Ray Sadecki faltered late after a fielding error by Ken Walters and Lindy McDaniel’s relief work. McDaniel allowed a run but closed out the win, while Musial and Moryn led the Cardinals with key hits and Smith drove in runs for St. Louis.
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Tribe Triumphs 3-2 Over Red Sox In 10 Innings
Cleveland edges Boston 3-2 in 10 innings as Mike de la Hoya Har drives in the winning run with a wall double. Billy Muffett and Frank Sullivan stifle Indians until the 10th when De la Hoz ties the game. Wertz belts his 16th homer as Muffett starts strong for Boston.
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SPOCA To Hold Meeting Sunday
The annual South Plains Officials and Coaches meeting will be held Sunday in the Caprock Hotel at 9 am. Fd Maley will preside with George Philbrick recording. Topics include coaches and football officials gathering, football rules discussion, and a rules examination.
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Chinese Kwi Kwi Not Enough To Win
Rome AP reports Don Odle of Muncie Indiana says the key word kwit must be spoken twice and quickly to motivate a basketball team. The English translation of kwi-kwi is bustle and Odle claims he coached Nationalist China's basket ball squad. Despite the kwikwi chant the Chinese team was eliminated in pre os.
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Don Oulle
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Ind
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Wehen
Odle
China
Louisiana champions win Reson Four American Legion title
New Orleans beats Nacogdoches 54 to 9 to claim the Reson Four American Legion crown. Reniger sparked the comeback with a two run homer after tying the game, while Staub added a solo shot to widen the gap. Keith Prince earned sportsmanship honors amid a rough tournament in Newport.
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