Football Wins Formula Says Edwards Eyes Strong Tech Season
Stanley Edwards, Texas Tech offensive tackle, argues physical traits are small factors and that team confidence, especially in the quarterback, determines success. He recalls John Scovell and the impact of changes at quarterback plus spring work with Matulich and Sawyer improving defense and overall readiness for Homecoming.
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Cincinnati Reds extend Dave Bristol contract through 1969
The Reds signed manager Dave Bristol to a two year deal through 1969, making him the youngest big league skipper at 34. Bristol took over on July 13 1966 and led a club that has remained in pennant contention since opening day this season. He will reportedly earn about 40000 dollars annually.
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Cubs protest tilt ends Cubs home win streak
Pat Jarvis pitched a four hitter to give the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs in a game played under protest by Cubs manager Leo Durocher. The Cubs' eight game home winning streak ended as the bases were loaded in the sixth with one out when Ernie Banks popped to Denis Menke and Glenn Beckert was ruled out at home by Joe Torre after collision at the plate.
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Odessa Hosts TAAF Meet
Odessa hosts the annual TAAF track meet at Barrett Stadium with West Texas teams including Lubbock. Open events run Saturday following Friday prelims with field events at 9 30 a m and running at 1 p m. Notables include Rob ert Medlock Claudell Morgan Bruce Blankenship and Larry Burnett. Ribbons go to top six in each event. entry fee 50 cents and max five events.
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Texan effort to close rift over Big 33 football
Fred Cervelli, Texas Big 33 director, works to ease tension with the Pennsylvania team over quarterback training plans ahead of the Hershey game. Texas hopes to keep quarterbacks practicing with Bobby Layne in Lubbock while Pennsylvania sent theirs to Maine, with both sides aiming to avoid preseason injuries and ensure readiness.
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South Cagers Aim For All Star Mark in Texas Game
South coach Jesse Martin leads a tall South squad into the August 2 Texas all star game in San Antonio aiming to tie the record with a fifth straight win over the North. Key players include 6-11 Steve Niles and 6-4 Gene Phillips, supported by Bob Hall Nat Salazar and Gene Salmon.
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Jets trim roster ahead of scrimmage at Peekskill
The New York Jets reduced their squad to 70 by cutting rookie kicker Dave Cantrell of Trinity College. A 30-minute scrimmage is planned for Saturday afternoon at Peekskill Military Academy as part of their AFL squad activities.
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