Bevo's tumble blamed on a shove as Texas aims to rebound
Texas football faced a setback after a 61-22 loss at Texas Tech, but linchpins like Glen Hassell and Darrell Royal stressed regrouping. Halfback Ted Kay twisted knee remains strained though walking without limp. Texas targets Oklahoma State, hoping a stronger showing follows a rough defeat. The AP poll notes rising Boilermakers meanwhile.
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Aggies and Hogs Return to Top 20 in AP Poll Moves
Purdue leads the AP college football rankings with 894 points after routing Notre Dame 37 22. Southern California rises to second followed by Penn State Florida Notre Dame and Ohio State jumps to sixth after a 34 14 win over SMU. Texas A M climbs to 18th, California Michigan State Arkansas also enter the Top 20 as Texas drops out.
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Texas Tech notes praise and CSU preview after 31 22 win
Texas Tech coach Rex King lauds the scouting work of Grant Teaff and the Raiders defense after a 31 22 victory over sixth ranked Texas. He warns fans to support and stay disciplined as they prepare for Colorado State, while praising CSU standouts like Montiel Piggee Swann and Kishman.
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World Series Teams Change Lineups Amid Title Bid
Detroit and St. Louis face a pivotal World Series with lineup tweaks by Jim Norris. Norm Cash moves to cleanup, Dick McAuliffe on leadoff, Kaline and Horton paging power. Cepeda and McCarver seek rebound for Cardinals. Gibson vs Lolich anchors opener as teams chase first Series since years. Marion James, Bethel College student, dies after practice collision.
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Falcons weigh firing coach Hecker as slump hits 10 games
Atlanta officials consider whether Nort Hecker should be dismissed or kept for the season amid a 10 game losing streak. Rumors link Norm Van Brocklin to the Falcons as a potential replacement, with Rankin Smith deciding the coach’s fate this week or later.
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City group backs revival of Lubbock Golden Gloves program
At a noon meeting in Lubbock a city group led by Councilman Morris Turner Watson urged reviving the Golden Glove boxing program under non profit city police supervision. The plan aims to foster police contact with youths, civic pride, self defense for boys 16 and up, and citizen enjoyment. The group plans further talks with a state Golden Gloves official to outline plans.
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Top 20 college football poll by United Press International
The United Press International top 20 college football poll lists Purdue Southern California Penn State UCLA Kansas Nebraska Ohio State Notre Dame LSU Florida Alabama Georgia Arkansas Houston Arizona State California Michigan State Tennessee Mississippi and others receiving votes including Stanford Iowa Michigan Texas Tech Oregon State Air Force.
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Aaron hints at possible retirement after 1969 season
Hank Aaron, Braves star for 15 years, says age is catching up at 35. He may not play after next year but has not decided on retirement. In 1968 he hit 16 homers in 100 games with 86 RBIs and 21 steals, nearing Mel Ott and Eddie Mathews on the career home run list. Aaron plans more family time and a post baseball future, possibly as a TV announcer.
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Yanks Release Rocky Colavito
New York Yankees release veteran outfielder Rocky Colavito after he asked to become a free agent at season end. Colavito appeared in 38 games for the Yankees with five homers and a .220 average, centering a career that included 174 major league homers with Cleveland and Detroit.
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Australian champ Dunlop defeats Roundtree in tight bout
Sydney AP reports Bobby Dunlop the British Empire light heavyweight champion outpointed Levin Roundtree of New York in a 16 round title bout. Dunlop weighed 179 pounds while Roundtree tipped the scales at 161. The night card featured strong exchanges as Dunlop secured victory on points.
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Weather Outlook Bright For World Series Games in St Louis
The St Louis weather bureau forecast strong odds of pleasant weather for the first two World Series games in St Louis. Forecaster Dave Jokerst said outlooks show sunshine and temperatures near 80 during the games, with a slight dip Thursday but still mild and dry. He noted statistics show rain is rare this time of year.
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First Negro QB Briscoe to Start for Broncos Sunday
Denver coach Lou Saban announced Marlin Briscoe would start at quarterback for the Broncos against Cincinnati, marking the AFL’s first Black QB to start. Briscoe had an eight minute appearance last week with a touchdown and spark in the Boston game. Floyd Little was listed as a questionable starter with finger, back and ankle injuries.
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Twins' Ermer fired amid rising season turmoil
The passage notes a second firing after a poor start under Ermer as Twins manager. Minnesota rose to first in August before finishing in the top ranks most of the rest of 1967, then lost to the Boston Red Sox on the final day. Griffith criticizes Ermer for not taking charge and cites player behavior as a breaking factor.
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