Three Middies On All District Gordon Honored
Ohio Southwestern District names Middletown coach Jack Gordon coach of the year after guiding a presumed weak squad to a 9 1 season. AP sports writers select all district players led by Tony Lewis Dayton Wilbur Wright and Kent Thompson. includes Middletown and Cincinnati Taft players among backs ends and linemen with Joe Hudson and Jim Ousley noted among backfield stars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jack Gordon
Middletown
Ohio Southwestern
Associated Press
Lockland
Dan Sullivan
Tony
the Pony) Lewis
Dayton
Wilbur Wright
Kent Thompson
John Flory
Covington
New Betting Record Set At Tropical Park
Tropical Park opened Florida's longest racing calendar with a record betting day as 17 482 fans attended amid drizzle. The crowd wagered 1 065 445 dollars, a track high, with Pollux winning the Hurricane Handicap first division at 27 80 after Similar paid 5 80 in the opening race. Bazaar won the second half at 14 40, with Tarante and Sun following.
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Fla
Tropical Park
Florida
Pollux
Doug Dodson
Ray Phantom
Communique
Beauty
Jorge Velasquez
Cheshire
Hobeau Farm
Bazaar
Jack Leonard
Tarante
Sun
Fencing with Fists: Curvis Stops MacSpadden in Cardiff Card
In Cardiff Wales Brian Curvis halted Sam MacSpadden after 1442 rounds. The Associated Press notes Curvis dominated the Welsh card with a decisive stoppage. In Hollywood Joey Orbillo outpointed Billy Stephan in California, adding to the match lineup.
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Associated Press
Cardiff
Wales
Brian Curvis
Sammy MacSpadden
Scotland
Los Angeles
Joey Orbillo
Wilmington
Calif
Billy Stephan
Hollywood
Ed Kranepool Leads Mets Hitting in 1968 Season
First baseman Ed Kranepool led the New York Mets in hitting last season with a .253 average. He topped the club in hits and provided steady offense for the struggling team as it navigated a long season.
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Ed Kranepool
New York Mets
Locals Bowl In Portsmouth
The Sports Bowl Tourna ment team travels to Sunset Bowl in Portsmouth for a 2 30 p m exhibition Sunday. Virg Aker owner of the lanes gathers an all star squad to bowl locals. The six Sports Bowl players average 200 plus include Junie Schuster Don Rice Don Dennis Davey Davidson Darrell Yocum and Jack Frisbie.
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Portsmouth
Virg Aker
Lanes
Junie Schuster
Don Rice
Don Dennis
Davey Davidson
Darrell Yocum
Jack Frisbie
Rangers And Manager Fined In Garden Bald Brawl
NHL President Clarence Campbell fined New York Ranger General Manager Emile Francis 250 dollars and 12 Rangers 150 dollars each plus five players 100 dollars apiece after a brawl at Madison Square Garden. The melee followed a dispute over a Detroit goal and involved an unidentified fan joining the altercation as Francis and referee Arthur Reichert argued.
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Montreal
New York Ranger
Emile Francis
National Hockey League
Clarance Campbell
Madison Square Garden
Campbell
Francis
Rangers
Detroit
Arthur Reichert
Reichert
Ranger
Ladies Day recounts a third round knockdown remark
The quote recalls a moment when a speaker asks to reread a line about a contender being counted out in the third round during a ladies day event. It reflects a stylistic shout associated with boxing chatter of the era.
Wolverines Face Tough Big Ten Title Test This Season
AP reports Michigan, led by Cazzie Russell, expected to repeat as Big Ten champs but faces strong challengers. Minnesota, Iowa with key returners, and others like Kansas and Bradley are tipped as top rivals. Ohio University and Miami of Ohio vie for MAC, while Creighton and independents such as Loyola and Detroit are prominent.
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UCLA
Wolverines
Cazzie
Russell
Minnesota
Iowa
Michigan
Northway
Chris Pervall
George Peeples
Kansas
Walt Wesley
Kansas State
Nick Pino
Oklahoma State
Bradley
Joe Allen
Wichita
Wheatshockers
Louisville
Creighton
Neil Johnson
Oklahoma City
Xavier
Ohio
Dayton
Chicago
Loyola
Detroit
DePaul
Notre Dame
Two Blond Giants Share Cajun Classic Spotlight
In Lafayette AP report two top golfers at the Cajun Classic share the spotlight in round one. Jack Nicklaus, a Masters champ, posts a 69 amid strong crowd. Paul Bondeson, a 25 year old ex paratrooper seeking his first tour win, cards 66 to lead by two over a pack including John Josephson Frank Beard and Bert Weaver. Bondeson overcomes a late bogey to hold the lead with an eagle and strong consistency. Nicklaus electrifies fans with a 400 yard drive and a near eagle on a par 5 as Bondeson also makes an eagle on another par 5.
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Lafayette
Jack Nicklaus
Paul Bondeson
Atitude
Bondeson
Jead
John Josephson
New Jersey
Nicklaus
Golden Bear
Columbus, Ohio
Bruins Move Up from NHL Basement in Big Win
Boston Bruins, long stuck in last place, tied for fifth after a 62 victory over New York while Chicago beat Detroit 3 1. The win gave Boston 10 points equal to Detroit as the Red Wings, defending champions, slipped to a four game skid and Chicago tied Montreal for first.
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Boston Bruins
Boston
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Bruins
Red Wings
Hawks
Montreal
Grudge Match Is A Sellout Alabama vs Auburn at Legion Field
Alabama and Auburn face off in the annual grudge clash at Legion Field in Birmingham. All 70 000 tickets sold last spring as both teams chase the SEC title. Alabama seeks to defend its reigning national championship, while Auburn entered as a longshot after three nonconference losses.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Auburn
Legion Field
Crimson Tide
Roman Brother Wins 1965 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Aqueduct
In the 1965 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Aqueduct the gelding Roman Brother earned $71,500 for owner Lou Wolfson, boosting his career earnings to $922,203. The victory showcased the racing circuit's top horse in a marquee race.
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Roman Brother
Lou Wolfson
Aqueduct
Windy winds ease for women titleholders golf leaders
Augusta Georgia AP report notes light winds and favorable back nine scoring in the second round of the Women’s Titleholders Golf Tournament. Sandra Haynie of Fort Worth and Kathy Whitworth of San Antonio share the early lead with 71s, both finishing strong on the back nine. Beth Stone sits third after a 72.
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Augusta Country Club
Sandra Haynie
Fort Worth
Tex
Miss Haynie
Kathy Whitworth
San Antonio
Miss Whitworth
Beth Stone
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