Cook Learns Bengals’ Offense Needs Time After Exhibition Loss
Cincinnati lost 21 13 to Boston as Greg Cook overthrew a key pass that John Outlaw intercepted at the goal line. Boston’s Mike Taliferro connected twice for scoring passes while Cincinnati rallied late but fell short. Coach Paul Brown credited progress despite the defeat.
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Boston
Outlaw
Cincinnati
OJ Simpson Joins Bills Amid Exhibition Upset Wins
The Buffalo Bills stunned the Washington Redskins 21 17 on Friday night then signed O J Simpson the 1968 college star. Jets lost to the St Louis Cardinals 13 6 in exhibition action with Namath erratic.
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Major League Leaders in 1968 Baseball Highlights
Summary of top American League and National League leaders in batting pitching and fielding with players such as Carew Blair Oliva Bonds McCovey and McNally among the season leaders. Notes Jacinto Vasquez led New York jockeys with 19 wins out of 39 rides for a 49 percent success rate.
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Oakland
F. Robinson
Baltimore
Powell
Killebrew
Minnesota
Blair
Oliva
F. Howard
Washington
Harper
Seattle
Campaneris
McNally
Palmer
McDowell
Cleveland
Lolich
Detroit
C. Jones
New York
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Bonds
San Francisco
Kessinger
Chicago
Santo
McCovey
Jacinto Vasquez
Longest Ever Thanksgiving Finish Planned at MTC Tennis
The Middletown Mixed Doubles Tournament at the Middletown Tennis Club will end indoors during Thanksgiving holidays after delays. The event, originally Aug 3-9, shifts due to vacations and players returning to school, with remaining matches scheduled on the indoor courts.
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Middletown
John Rascoe
MTC
Britain Faces Do-or-Die Wightman Cup Final Day
Britain's hope hinges on a final day rally as the 41st Wightman Cup teeters with the United States leading 3-1 after the opening four matches. Key players include Judy Heldman and Nancy Richey for the US and Winnie Shaw and Virginia Wade for Britain, with the deciding doubles to come.
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Winnie Shaw
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Truman-Jones
Wimbledon
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Miss Richey
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O J Simpson Joins Bills As High Priced Rookie
Buffalo coach John Rauch learns in a phone call that O J Simpson, the Heisman winner, has signed a four year contract with the Bills. Simpson is expected to start from scratch in camp and may play in a preseason game against Detroit as he adapts to NFL football.
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Bills
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San Diego
O. J. Simpson
Ralph Wilson
Simpson
Wilson
Detroit
Orioles no hit bid spoiled by Cesar Tovar in ninth
Mike Cuellar pitched eight innings of no hit ball before Cesar Tovar ended the bid with a one hitter in Minnesota 2 0 defeat. Jose Pagan homered in both games and added a key triple as Pittsburgh beat San Diego 7 5 and 8 6.
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Orioles
Cesar Tovar
Minnesota
Jose Pagan
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Hagge Claims Springfield Open in Rain-Shortened Win
Marlene Hagge won the LPGA Springfield Open by four strokes after 36 holes due to rain. The Sarasota player finished 14 under par with rounds of 71 and 72 for a total of 214, while Carol Mann was runner up at 218 and hit the first hole in one of her career. Hagge earned $3,000, moved to 18th on the money list with $9,062 for the year, and extended her career wins to 24.
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Miss Hagge
Carol Mann
Sarasota, Fla
Trump
Miss Mann
LPGA
Sandra Spuzich
Marilyn Smith
Betsy Cullen
Sharon Miller
Marle Lindstrom Breer
Father Son Best Ball ties at Brown's Run golf event
Five teams tied for low gross with 73 at Brown's Run in the Father-Son Best Ball tourney. Notable pairings included Dr. Jack Bauer and John Bauer and Norris Downing with Jim Downing. The Downings also posted the low net 60, while Kramer and Worrell pairs tied for second with 64. Weekend handicap leader was Jack Donnelly at 64. First Flight saw Jim Snyder lead with 72 gross, John Bauer Jr. 73, and Derry Derivan 67 net. Second Flight top gross 84 by E D Levey. Third Flight low gross 94 by C D Deem, low net 71 by Worrell.
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Worrell
K. Patchen
Bob Davidson
Wes Keenan shoots Lakeside ace on second hole
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia AP reports Wes Keenan manager of the Greenbrier scored the first hole in one ever on Lakeside course second hole this spring. In a group with E Howard Harvey and John Landis he used a No 3 wood for a 179 yard ace. It was his first ace in 25 years of golfing.
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Wes) Kennan
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No More Rags Lee Roy Winner
Lee Roy Yarbrough won the Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway, advancing his stock car earnings toward a $200,000 season. The win gave him $140,870 from the 500-mile race as Ford teammates filled the top five places, with Petty third and Donohue winning at Watkins Glen. Don White topped a 150-mile stock car event in Milwaukee.
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Media
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Iowa
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Latonia Race Course Entrants by Race
Entries list for Latonia Race Course with ten races. Each race names pace or trot horses including notable entrants such as Miracle Honor and High Deano among others.
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el Sueno
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Moot Queen
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Honey Way
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Marty's
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Darn Far
Milford Demon
Virgne’s
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Mr. Soqmeesy
Chester Riddell
Pat'sal
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Mostest Mite
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Robin
Gee Gee
Timely Gold
June
Julie Marcellus
White Clipper
Little Gaystone
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Hobbs wins double at Continental Grand Prix Brai nerd Minn
English driver David Hobbs powered a Surtees TS5 Chevrolet to victory in both heats of the Continental Grand Prix event held in Brai nerd Minnesota. He dominated the races, securing a strong lead and showcasing consistent performance.
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England
Surtees
Brainerd
Minn
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