British Open tennis gains US backing for pro am era
London AP reports the All England Club expects Open tennis to endure with US support after USLTA backed changes to legalize Open tournaments. Britain plans to abolish professional amateur distinctions from April 22 amid ILTF suspension risk, with a Paris ILTF meeting slated for late March to seek more supporters. West Germany also endorsed Open tennis.
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United States
Herman David
All- England
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Coronado
Calif
International Lawn Tennis Federation
ILTF
Britain
ITE
Giorzio di Stefani
Italy
ILFT
Paris
Dhavid
West Germany
Christ The King Trojans to face Alamo Catholic in district game
Christ The King's Trojans travel to meet Alamo Catholic in a Texas Catholic district contest. The Trojans are 0-3 in conference and 238 this season, with starters Mike Martin, Arthur Op perman, Brian Jeanchamp, Bob Connors and Bill Cirone. Alamo Catholic pits Justin Demel, Mike Hernandez and Bill Vasquez as probable starters. Amarillo stands 2-1 in district play.
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Christ the King's Trojans
Alamo Catholic
At & P.m
Trojans
Mike Martin
Arthur Opperman
Brian Jeanchamp
Bob Connors
Bill Cirone
Alamo
Justin Demel
Mike Hernandez
Bill Vasquez
Bronte Star Ale McCutchen Picks Texas Tech
Bronte back Ale Cutchen, a top college prospect, commits publicly after a standout regional season and all state honors. Richburg from Cooper also earns votes as a top blocker and linebacker, with both players delaying pre enrollment vouchers until Tuesday. McCutchen cites Teaff and Tech facilities as influential in his decision during a campus visit.
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Doug
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Richburg
Merrill Green
Cooper Cougars
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Green
Texas Tech
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Avalanche-Journal
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Fighters Sign Garden Contract for March 4 Doubleheader
Joe Frazier and Buster Mathis signed for a 15 round world heavyweight title fight with $175,000 and $75,000 purses as part of a $505,000 Madison Square Garden opening championship doubleheader. Emile Griffith defends his world middleweight title against Nino Benvenuti in a second 15 round bout with Griffith at $175,000 and Benvenuti at $80,000.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Joe Frazier
Buster Mathis
Emile Griffith
Nino Benvenuti
Frazier
Mathis
Massachusetts
Griffith
Benvenuti
Nelson Briles Signs Cardinals Contract 1968
Nelson Briles, 24, signed his 1968 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He shifted from reliever to starter last year during Bob Gibson’s injury, posted a 14-5 record, and led Cardinal pitchers with a 2.44 ERA. Briles, alongside Gibson, was the only Cardinal to beat the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.
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S J. Louis Cardinals
Nelson Briles
Briles
Bob Gibson
Briels
Cardinal
Gibson
Boston Red Sox
Bears Name Dooley Offensive Mentor
Chicago Bears owner George Halas announced a coaching staff change with Jim Dooley moved to offensive mentor. Luke Joliet becomes general supervisor of offense and Joe Fortunato is elevated to defensive coach alongside Phil Handler.
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Jim Dooley
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Luke Joliesos
Joe Fortunato
Phil Handler
Ski Jumpers Open First Official Meet In AUTRANS
AUTRANS FRANCE AP John Ballant of Denver led American entries in the first official practice for the Olympic 70 meter hill. He posted 237 and 228 foot jumps, far from his best. Team mates and other nations faced poor conditions as organizers pledged improvements for tomorrow. John Bower of Middlebury Vermont led U S Nordic combined jumpers with 242 251 and 214 feet.
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France
John Ballant
Denver
Ballant
John Bower
Middlebury, VI
Cubs Sign Two Relievers and Rookie Catcher for 1968
The Chicago Cubs added pitcher Ramon Hernandez from the Atlanta Braves and pitcher Rob Gardner from the New York Mets, plus catcher John Dudek, their 1966 No 1 draft pick, up from Quincy in the Midwest League. The moves bring the roster to 29, with nine players still to join.
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Chicago Cubs
Ramon Hernandez
Atlanta Braves
Rob Gardner
New York Mets
John Dudek
Cubs
Quincy
Fitzgerald To Head Braves New Farm Team
The Atlanta Braves will establish a Class A Western Carolina League affiliate in Greenwood Washington DC this season. Lou Fitzgerald will manage the squad, bringing experience from the Orioles Astros Reds organizations. Other Braves farm teams remain in Richmond Shreveport West Palm Beach and Twin Falls.
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Greenwood
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Lou Fitzgerald
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Shreveport
West Palm Beach
Fla
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Idaho
Five Return Signed Contracts To Mets
Clean Jones the Mets probable left fielder and four rookies signed contracts on Monday bringing total signed players to 30. Jones returned to Mobile Alabama after helping Caguas win the Puerto Rican League playoffs. Heise Collins Schmeltz and Glass joined the roster as rookies.
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New York Mets
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Ala
Caguas
Bob Heise
Kevin Collins
al Schmeltz
John Glass
Railway Strike Slows Olympic-Bound Train
A two day railway strike by employees seeking extra pay began in Grenoble France affecting services. Some trains were run by supervisory staff as President Charles de Gaulle was due to visit Grenoble by train later Monday with plans unchanged.
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Tech Hogs Shine Amid Haggard's 28 in Saturday Tilt
Paul leads the scoring clash as Haggard nets a season high 28 points in a tight contest. The event moves to a 11:30 start and will be broadcast on JKEYO.
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Haggard
JKEYO
Ski Trademark Dispute Roils Olympic Eve
On the eve of the 10th Winter Olympics a heated argument erupted over ski trademarks. Jean de Beaumont, president of the French Olympic Committee, urged an immediate emergency measure as tensions rose among national delegations.
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Wy ‘Sion
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CaTi
Brundage
International Ski Federation
Winter Olympic Trademarkrow Casts Shadow Over Grenoble
Olympians face food related stomach upsets and the Alpine dispute over ski trademarks dominates Grenoble proceedings. IOC chief Avery Brundage pressures FIS as Alain Calmat lights the opening flame amid rain and wind with De Gaulle expected to declare the games open.
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IOC
Brundage
Chamrousse
Alain Calmat
Charles de Gaulle
Grenoble
Paris
de Gaulle
TOC
Hodler
Snow Delays English Cup Match Between Middlesbrough and Wall City
Snow halted Monday night's third round English Cup game between Middlesbrough and Wall City. The postponement shifts the match to Wednesday with both sides ready to play.
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England
Middlesbrough
Wall City
Free Agent Sal Olivas Signs with Dallas Cowboys
Sal Olivas announced he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. The New Mexico State quarterback led the nation in total offense last season but was not selected in the recent NFL draft.
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Nom Capo
Dallas Cowboys
Mesxien State University
Sal Olivas
Olivas
Scores from a City Basketball League Night
A dense recap shows multiple scores across many games including Globetrotters 14 City Independents and Hancock Mfg of Arminir 71 against Commistador. Other notable results include Texas Colleges Southwest Texas 1 McMapes 74 and Hardin-Simmons 7 versus Tap American 84 with many additional college and local teams listed in a rapid-fire scoreboard style.
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Colts
Ontimist Boye Cinh Roadrunners
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Hancock Mfg
Arminir
Commistador
Methodist Gield
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First Methodist Blue
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Hardin-Simmons
Tap American
Carpushyrist
Austin
Lil Rass
Howard Payne
Sam Tousten
Miminchie
North Texas
H St. Rawards
Dallas Northwood
Soviet Official Condemns U S Aggression At Vietnam
In Grenoble on June 6 196? a Soviet Olympic official blasted American aggression linked to Vietnam. Aleksei Mashin head of the Central Committee of Soviet Sports Federation urged reporters to cover the Winter Games with peace and friendship, decrying deaths tied to political conflict and stressing sport as a unifier.
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Marc Hoedler
Switzerland
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TOC
France
Garey
Viet- Nate
Yard Mashin
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St Louis Linebacker Koman Retires From Pro Football
St Louis Cardinals veteran linebacker Ball IKeman Koman, 33, announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons. He spent nine years with the Cardinals after joining in 1959 and had missed only one game since then. Koman earned Pro Bowl honors in 1963 and 1965.
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Cardinals
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Kurgan
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Carl Snavely
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Oakland Athletics Sign Six To Pacts In 1968
The Oakland Athletics announced the signing of six pitchers to 1968 contracts led by right hander Chuck Dobson who received a substantial raise. The group includes John Odom Ken Sanders Mike Olivo Idon Buschorn and Rick Johns, with all reporting February 20 to spring training camp in Bradenton Florida.
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Calif
Oakland Athletics
Chuck Dobson
John Odom
Ken Sanders
Mike Olivo
Idon Buschorn
Rick John- Sot
Bradenton
Fla
West German Misses 1968 Olympics Over Eligibility Rules
The article discusses Olympic eligibility restrictions as West Germany appears unable to field certain athletes due to nationality and training rules. It cites French official Maurice Merted noting that Poland trained with the East German team and that Pohland could switch country representation only under specific conditions.
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Radtohy
Coordie Saaew
Voest
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Daet Giernth
Wallet Beadlawerd
West Germany
International Ski Federation
Olympic
Miaurice Merted
Pohland
Piast
Pre
East Germany
Germany
Lena Stephens Field Funded by LCHS Boosters
Lena Stephens gave 2500 to the Lubbock Christian College Athletic Booster Club to furnish lights fencing and irrigation for the new football field to be named Lena Stephens Field. Booster leaders include Coleman Lemmons Joe Cope Dick Moslex Tais Harms and Dan Conder with work by booster members at the west of the LOWS building.
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Lubbock Christian College
AD Lchs
Coleman Lemmons
Joe Cope
Dick Moslex
Tais Harms
Dan Conder
LOWS
West Gath
Booster Chih
LCC Faces Frank Phillips In Regional Clash
The article notes LCC and Frank Phillips clash in a key conference matchup. It highlights likely starters Net, Phar, and Deon as probable players, with discussion of team form and potential outcomes.
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Seth Chararrats
Arin
Peers Peage
Pepe Sega
Frank Phalyys
Seofiomore
Popate
Ates
Deon
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