Packer Camp Delays Await Progress In Talks
Green Bay Packers will not open training camp Wednesday without progress in NFL owners and players negotiations. General Manager Vince Lombardi said no progress was made in Chicago and warned the College All-Star and Packer game in Chicago on August 2 could be delayed or canceled.
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San Diego Vets Poll On AFL NFL Strike Position
A poll of 17 San Diego Charger veterans shows mixed views on a potential NFL players strike over pension funds. Eight would support a strike, four oppose, and five are undecided. AFL representatives were to meet in San Diego to consider AFL support.
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Red Raiders Golf Tour Heads to Amarillo for Final Week
The Red Raider Club golf tour shifts to Amarillo for its last week of the summer swing. Executive vice president Leete Jackson says at least 35 from the club will travel, the largest group of the year, with head coaches J. T. King and Gene Gibson among those attending. The tour will then go to Big Spring on Wednesday and Tahoka on Thursday.
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Modell warns of long pro football strike and calls owners meeting
Art Modell says pro football faces a long strike amid a pension dispute and urges an all owners meeting in Chicago to map plans for the 1968 season. Talks with the NFL Players Association broke down with no comment possible from negotiators.
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Cardinals Star Lou Brock and Scoreboard Operator Share Birthday
In St Louis Busch Stadium Lou Brock the famed base stealer and scoreboard operator Lou Adamie both celebrated birthdays on the same day. Brock age 29 passed Adamie as fans heard a playful exchange with Brock replying to Adams quip about his speed.
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All Stars set as Mays leads NL defense at Astrodome
San Francisco icon Willie Mays will lead off in center for the National League in the All Star Game at the Houston Astrodome. Don Drysdale starts for the NL, aiming for a fifth All Star start to tie a record held by Robin Roberts and Lefty Gomez.
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Cincinnati star out. Rose injured in 1965 classic
In a Tuesday July 9 1908 sports item the 1965 classic moved into the starting lineup after Pete Rose broke his right thumb. Billy Williams of the Cubs filled Rose–s spot. Curt Flood was slated for center field but shifted due to the injury.
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Cardinals manager and Drysdale set scoreless innings record
Drysdale posted a 10-5 record with a 1.37 ERA and a 582 1 3 consecutive scoreless innings mark this season. He is the NL staff’s rested pitcher after last appearing Friday night as Mays, a four time All-Star leadoff in previous games, is set to start.
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