Tigers face high rookies as Nettles blasts Twins to cut lead
Detroit travels to California hopeful for the pennant as Graig Nettles belts four homers in three games, shrinking the Tigers’ lead to seven with 18 left. Norm Cash's early double play underscores a 3-1 loss. Gardner dies after a Gold Cup crash as Schumacher wins.
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Ellis Favored To Defend WBA Heavyweight Title In Sweden
Stockholm Sweden Ellis ranked favorite at 2 1 for the world heavyweight title defense against two time champion Lloyd Patterson. Jimmy Ellis has a three year plus winning streak and has trained intensely for his first title defense. Promoters expect a possible shot at Joe Frazier if Ellis wins and notes Patterson aims to become the first to win the title a third time.
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Unitas Sidelined by Sore Elbow Ahead of Opener
Baltimore Colts quarterback John Unitas reports a worsening sore elbow after injuring it against Dallas. If unable to throw, 64-year-old Mark Morrall would start at San Francisco, with coach Don Shula calling the elbow a chronic condition and noting Unitas will not throw before Wednesday.
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Ashe Recognizes Power Struggle After U S Open Win
Arthur Ashe Jr., the first Black man to win a major tennis title, says he is caught in the black power struggle. He discusses militants and conservatives, pursuing civic work with Urban League, and his goal to reclaim the Davis Cup for the United States.
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Miami Fan Notices Friday Clinic Hoursubah shifts
Miami doctor announces new Friday hours in effect during football season. The ad states the office will close at 4 pm on Fridays, aligning with high school game nights, as reported by the Miami News-Record.
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NYAC Orders Benvenuti to Fight or Face Action
The New York boxing commission gave Nino Benvenuti until Sept 29 to sign for a title defense of his world middleweight crown or risk suspension or loss of recognition. Fullmer has sent a $2,000 forfeit and a challenge. the commission will accept a top three contender as the opponent, with rankings based on Ring Magazine and WBA listings.
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Notre Dame Faces Season With Defensive Question Marks
Notre Dame, minus seven defensive starters from 1967, opens against Oklahoma and Purdue as Ara Parseghian builds a new unit. The Irish hope for strong offense led by Terry Hanratty and Jim Seymour while defense, with untested sophomores and key veterans, must prove sturdy against a demanding early schedule.
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Indians Sell Jose Vidal to Seattle Pilots
The Cleveland Indians announced that outfielder Jose Vidal, 28, was sold to the newly formed Seattle Pilots for an undisclosed sum.
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