Mexico High Bulldogs Scrimmage Sets Early Season Tone
Mexico High School football held a soap scrimmage where starters and backups showcased talent. Notable performances came from Larry Cooper and Vic Arnall at back and Everett Trabuc at quarterback, with several freshmen debuting under coach Bob Gooch. Captains Vic Arnall and Fred Sutton were announced as the season opens next Friday at Fulton at 8:00 PM.
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Patriots Could Surprise League in 1970 season
Boston reporting on the Patriots prospects for 1970 highlights quarterback Mike Taliaferro and receivers Ron Sellers and Carla Jarrett, with Weeb Ewbank aide Rush stressing realism. Injuries impede youth Phil Olsen, while Dennis Wirgowski earns a starting end role as defenses adjust under coach Clive Rush.
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Clay to Fight in October in Atlanta
Former world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay, who now goes by Muhammad Ali, is set to fight on October 26 in Atlanta. Negotiations target a 90 percent completion for a contract, with possible opponents Jerry Quanry or Oscar Bonavena. The clash with Joe Frazier was delayed due to Yank Durham’s prior commitments.
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Baseball In Brief Weekday Standings and Results
Standings show Baltimore leading the American League East with 88 wins and 49 losses. New York stands 77 60, Detroit 72 65, Boston 70 66, Cleveland 64 72, and Washington 64 72. West division leader Minnesota 79 55, California 76 40, and Oakland 74 62. Saturday results include Baltimore 8 Boston 6, New York 3 Cleveland 2, Detroit 6 Washington 3, Milwaukee 3 Chicago 2, Oakland 5 Kansas City 4, Minnesota 4 California 0. Sunday schedules feature Kansas City at Oakland, Minnesota at California, Chicago at Milwaukee, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at New York, Baltimore at Boston.
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Baseball scores and standings update with Montreal, Chicago and more
National League standings show Cincinnati 88 61 633, Los Angeles 74 61 548, San Francisco 70 65 .519, Houston 64 72 .471, San Diego 53 83 .300. Friday results include Montreal 9 St. Louis 7 in 18 innings, Chicago 7 New York 4, and San Diego 15 Cincinnati 2. Also notes on suspended/combined games, upcoming doubleheaders, and daily stars: Brooks Robinson four RBIs with two homers for Baltimore, Catfish Hunter six shutout innings for Oakland.
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Kuhn Calls On McLain Controversy Continues
New York AP Denny McLain Detroit star pitcher again faces Commissioner Bowie Kuhn after a Tigers suspension for dousing two writers. His probationary status will be reviewed at a New York hearing Wednesday, linked to his March 31 to July 1 suspension for 1967 bookmaking activities.
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LSU May Unleash Superstar Casanova For 1970 Tigers
LSU's Charlie McClendon seeks a high powered offense with sophomore star Tommy Casanova moved to offense. Key backs include Buddy Lee and quarterback candidate Bert Jones. The line must deliver, as expectations rise for a standout season amid roster changes and a defense led by Mike Anderson and John Sage.
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Jand
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Jock Jaubert
Randy Tomes
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Buddy Lee
Bert Jones
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Tulane
Cleveland Browns
Dub Jones
Chiefs Return To Hunt's Hometown
The Kansas City Chiefs visit Dallas as Len Dawson returns from injury to face the Cowboys in the Cotton Bowl. Craig Morton starts for Dallas while Tom Landry plans to use most regulars. A crowd of about 65,000 is expected for the 7:07 p.m. CDT kickoff with national TV coverage.
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Tom Landry
Wehrli Shines as Cardinals Cornerback Loosens Hart
In St Louis the Cardinals practice star is cornerback Roger Wehrli, whose speed and anticipation frustrate Jim Hart and receivers. Coach Charley Winner praises Wehrli's disruptive play while Hart notes Wehrli sharpens the offense in games. The 22 year old from King City Mo highlights a defense shaping 1969 expectations.
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Lombardi Homeward as New York Honors Coach
The body of Vince Lombardi is returned to New York for repose before a 11 a.m. Monday requiem at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Pallbearers include Bart Starr and Willie Wood among Packers icons, Redskins figures, and long-time friends. Lombardi, born in Brooklyn, rose from Fordham to glory with Green Bay, later serving Washington as coach and executive.
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Chiefs Put Lee On Waivers Intra team notes and moves
Van-Far and Kansas City details show coach Owens listing players on waivers after a game at Van City High School. Lee and Gray were released or placed on waivers while Clyde Werner and Goldie Sellers moved to injured waivers. Bobcats visit Bowling also noted. Randy Saladin and Don Stone return to coach junior high.
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Politics at Youth Games Shadow Turin Track Meet
In Turin Italy AP reports politics intruding on the sixth University Gates games as Arab Israel and Portugal athletes face social frictions. The United States leads track and field hopes with 19 golds so far while the Soviet Union dominates in other events and faces a strong U S challenge in basketball after a decisive win over Italy.
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Quarterback Lee Faces Cut As Chiefs Trim Roster
The roster drops to 51 players with a 44 man limit by Monday. Lee has 10 pro seasons with 480 completions of 838 attempts for a 57.3 percent rate. He began with Houston Oilers in 1960, spent time in Denver, returned to Houston, then joined Kansas City in 1967 via a trade for Ernie Ladd and Pete Beathard. Last season he took over when Len Dawson was injured, but broke an ankle and missed the remainder.
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Judge Acquits Ted Green In NHL Exhibition Fight
Ottawa AP report says Provincial Court Judge Fitzpatrick ruled defenseman Ted Green of the Boston Bruins innocent of common assault from a Sept 21 1969 NHL exhibition game fight with Wayne Maki of the St Louis Blues. The judge noted hockey speed and instinct make many on ice actions hard to prosecute as assaults.
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