Hofheinz Hideaway Awaits President at Astrodome
The Hofheinz suite in the Astrodome rises five stories above the field with air conditioned golf and target shooting. A presidential suite for President Johnson and family features a four room bath with golden fixtures and 200 year old French furniture. It has not been used and Hofheinz hopes Johnson will visit during the convention.
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Racer Jo Schlesser Dies in French Grand Prix Crash
In Rouen France Jo Schlesser died when his brand new Honda spun on a wet Essarts course and burst into flames during the French Grand Prix won by Jackie Ickx. Witnesses reported a long fuel blaze and several injuries among spectators. Ickx led from lap one to victory with Surtees second and Stewart third.
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Segregated Rugby Match Sparks Entrance Rows in Port Elizabeth
In Port Elizabeth a Saturday rugby game featured a nonwhite team and a black team. Due to apartheid rules the two sides entered the field through separate entrances, highlighting racial segregation in sports.
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