Middletown Middies use automatic plays in win over Courter Tech
Coach Jack Gordon praises quarterback Tom Coleman for calling most Middies plays or substituting at the line. Four automatics included three sneaks and a fourth quarter TD pass to Johnny Holland. The system, tested against Courter Tech and Garfield, boosts discipline and confidence despite sideline calls.
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Walker Frustrated After Rainout Doubles Split
Houston Astros manager Harry Walker expressed anger as Monday's Cincinnati doubleheader was washed out. The games were rescheduled as twilight doubleheaders today and Wednesday after a 45 minute start delay and a two hour 16 minute wait. Rusy Staub Doug Radar and John Bateman drove in runs in the opener, while Larry Dierker allowed three Cincinnati hits in three innings. Reds manager Dave Bristol planned Gerry Arrigo and Mel Queen for tonight.
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Lima Dayton act to avert trouble at home football games
Lima and Dayton high schools moved to prevent crowd trouble after riots at Lima Senior High. Police detained 34 juveniles in Lima after vandalism following a game, while a Dayton Roth Dayton Dunbar game left Lawrence Jackson injured. New ticket rules limit sales to adults and curfews were set for under 18s. Dayton boards shortened doubleheaders and adjusted start times for weekend games.
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McHales Have 2 Sports Going
New York AP reports John McHale aide to baseball commissioner Eckert will monitor football as his son John 18 joins Notre Dame varsity defense this fall while Kevin 17 goes out for Army Plebe team at West Point. Both ex-Marist Prep Atlanta graduates.
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Colorado Buffalo Mascot Ralph Weighs 600 Pounds
The University of Colorado football mascot is Ralph a 600 pound buffalo cow. Five husky students are needed to manage her.
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Results solidify opposing views on PAT experiment
The Pressure Point experiment shows it is easier to convert from two yards by pass or run than to kick. In 23 exhibitions, 97 attempts yielded 55 successes and 42 failures, with passes accounting for 62 tries and 35 successes and runs 35 tries with 20 successes. Regular season resumes under current rules.
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Jim Taylor Retires After 10-Year Hallmark NFL Run
New Orleans AP reports Jim Taylor plans to retire from pro football at age 32 33 in 10 days. A 10 a.m. CDT news conference is set at the Saints offices where Taylor will announce his decision. Taylor comments he remains as quick as in 1960s seasons while notes his 10 seasons of 1 000 yard rushing and NFL records behind him.
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Oilers Stunned by Steneud as Chiefs Win Opener
Kansas City defeats Houston 26 21 in AFL play despite a late Oilers rally led by Pete Beathard who connected on two TD passes. Jan Stenerud kicked 33 26 and 32 yard field goals in the fourth quarter to seal the Chiefs’ victory. Beathard threw for 412 yards on 23 completions.
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Former Colorado guard Wil siam leads Denver restaurant firm
Denver based operator of three large area restaurants announces that Tm Wil siam, longtime Colorado football guard in 1959 and 1960, now heads the firm.
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National League Daily Schedule and Standings Update
Scheduling notes for NL games include New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, with N Houston at Cincinnati and Los Angeles at St Louis. Standings show New York 83 62 .572 and Boston 78 67 .538, with Oakland 74 72 .507. Monday results: Detroit 6 California 0, Washington 6 Baltimore 2, Cleveland 6 Minnesota 1, Boston 6 Oakland 4. PACIFIC COAST and International Leagues report no scheduled games.
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Gordon starts Royals task with scouting study ahead of expansion draft
Joe Gordon begins his tenure as Kansas City Royals manager by deeply reviewing scouting reports for the October 15 expansion draft. The club already lists about 70 under contract across three states with plans to select 30 players from the AL 40-man rosters at $175,000 each. Gordon seeks a one year deal to prove his value and will pick 3 to 4 coaches later.
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Braves top Giants 2 1 as Upshaw saves Stone in ninth
In Busch Stadium the Dodgers crushed the Cardinals 10-1 and Jaster’s string of five straight scoreless appearances ended. Upshaw relieved Stone to earn a Braves 2-1 win over the Giants while Dalrymple powered Pittsburgh past Philadelphia 8-7 in 15 innings. Houston rainout at Cincinnati halted the only other action.
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Tiant Quietly Dominates Twins For 20th Victory
Cleveland ace Tiant struck out 16 Twins and earned his 20th win as Cleveland beat Minnesota 6-1. Graig Nettles homered for Minnesota, joining Frank Howard Ken Harrelson and Willie Horton with big blasts as Detroit and Washington also won. Tiant added three perfect innings with strikeouts three times, tying for top AL strikeout feats.
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Tiant Dominates Twins For 20th Victory In 6 1 Win
Luis Tiant held Minnesota to five hits and fanned 16 as the Indians beat the Twins 6-1 for Tiant's 20th win of the season.
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