The Dodger Staubach Heads Cowboys In NFL Opener
Dallas rookie quarterback Roger Staubach dazzled Baltimore with scrambling play as the Cowboys edged the Ravens 23-7 in the preseason. Staubach rushed for 118 yards and 108 passing yards, while teammate Bubba Smith noted the difficulty in containing him. Staubach forecasts becoming a pocket passer despite current agile play.
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NFL teams trim rosters releasing rookies and veterans
Cowboys release two rookies as teams reach 40 man limit on Monday. George Nordgren running back from Houston and Chuck Kyle linebacker from Purdue waived. Colts cut Bob Boyd Don Alley and Larry Conjar with Boyd kept as defensive backfield coach. Rams release Jim Phillips Frank Marchlewski and others. Lions waive John Baker and two rookies and sell Bobby Thompson to New Orleans. Baker, a 12 year veteran, had played last season for Detroit.
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Houston
Chuck Kyle
Purdue
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Don Alley
Larry Conjar Boyd
Los Angeles Rams
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Frank Marchlewski
Jim Nettles
Rick Cash
David Ray
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John Baker
Bobby Thompson
New Orleans
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Detroit
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Saints Trim Two Starters in Surprise Move
The Saints cut two starters center Joe Wendrykowski from the 1967 expansion draft with Los Angeles and cornerback John Douglas a 1967 fifth round pick. Green Bay cut quarterback Zeke Ratkowski who remained on the active list after retiring to become offensive coach.
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John Douglas
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Zeke "Ratkowski
Bowling Honor Roll Sees High Scores Across Lanes
The bowling honor roll lists scores for men and women including M Densmore 214 236 210 660 D Owens 209 224 212 645 G Haney 205 182 244 631 C Weiner 203 204 224 631 B Izor 179 258 184 621 T Foster 198 238 180 616 J Houchins 196 201 211 608 Haley 242 193 189 624 M Melton 159 212 202 573 N Jones 183 190 197 570 D Long 180 188 189 557 J Whitman 158 178 212 0 6 McGee 149 212 184 545 P Frye 169 199 175 543 WM Colvin 178 168 160 506 M Robinson 171 153 178 02 5 Hodge 182 141 178 301
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Haley
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D. Long
J. Whitman
McGee
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M. Robinson
Hodge
Cousy Seeks Return to Play Amid Celtics Auerbach Rift
Cincinnati Royals coach Bob Cousy weighs returning to active play to boost attendance and help develop players. He says Boston GM Arnold Auerbach must release his retired status, but Auerbach is resisting and negotiations continue through Royals manager Joe Axelson.
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Royals Boss Dodges Boston Trade and Draft Concessions
The New Royals manager says he will not trade any players to Boston and shows little willingness to surrender a future draft pick, signaling a firm stance in player negotiations and asset protection.
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Heinsohn Returns as Celtics Coach After Russell Retirement
Tommy Heinsohn signs a one year contract to coach the Boston Celtics succeeding Bill Russell who retired. Auerbach calls Heinsohn a long term possibility if he proves effective. Russell remains under contract for 1969 70. Heinsohn declares the role a challenge with a veteran core.
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Mets rally past Cardinals behind Swoboda homers
BATTING Ron Swoboda hit his eighth and ninth homers of the year driving in all four Mets runs in a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. PITCHING Steve Carlton tied a modern major league strikeout record with 19 in the loss for the Cardinals.
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Titan Debut Spoiled by Madison Sophomores
Madison High sophomores defeated the Freshman High School Titans 40-14 in the season opener. Rick Ward opened scoring with a 43 yard run, Rocky Day added the conversion, Madison built a 14-8 halftime lead, then Day’s nine yard run made it 20-14. Tim Sheets scored three touchdowns for the Mohawks, Dutch Sheets added two, and Greg DeHart one as Madison closed strong with 20 points in the final four minutes.
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Middies Take Fourth in CC Quadrangular Meet
Middletown High cross country placed fourth on Sycamore High’s two mile course with 96 points. Greenhills won with 34, Sycamore 47, Wyoming 67. Cullingham led Middies at 10 19 for 12th. Lawson Halderman Farrar and Cochran scored. Junior Varsity: Sycamore 1st, Middies 4th. White led Middie Jayvees at 12 02. Next meet Thursday vs Jefferson at 4 p.m.
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Hornet Teams Win 2 Games
Monroe's Junior Varsity Hornets shut out Franklin's Jayvees 46 0 on Monroe turf in the opener. Larry Spencer and Steve McIntosh each scored twice, with Bob Neu Dave Sewell and Greg Brown adding touchdowns including Brown's 82 yard kickoff return. The Hornets opened 28 0 vs Clinton Massie sophomores at Clinton Massie as Paul Spencer scored twice and six pointers by Ted Beckowski and Steve Hollon.
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Falcons JV Run Streak To 23 With 12-2 Win
The Fenwick High Junior Varsity football team improved to 23 straight without a loss with a 12-2 season opening victory over Hamilton Badin at home. Greg Hume caught a 22 yard pass from Vince Agoston for the first score and Chris Laber added a two yard TD run. Badin pinned the Falcons with a fourth quarter safety.
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Locals Fall in CYO Football Preview at Joyce Park
The local Parochial grade school CYO team lost 8 to 6 at Joyce Park in Hamilton in a single half preview. St. Peter's edged Middletown after Bidwell put Middletown ahead in the second quarter, but St. Peter's answered with a late touchdown and conversion. Regular season opens Sunday with Middletown facing Queen of Peace at 4 p.m.
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Sayers Knee Survives Left By Sayers Surgery Signals Questions
Gale Sayers knee, mended after surgery, remains a focal point as Jim Dooley, in his second year as Bears coach, faces questions about the defense with Butkus and McRae at outside positions. Replacing Richie Petitbon, traded to the Rams, is contested by Major Hazelton and Tom Greenlee as the team shapes its backfield and secondary.
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Bears retooling line as Mayes leads rookie push
Francisco 49ers facing pressure as Chicago Bears struggle with an injured interior line. Rookie Rufus Mayes at left tackle joins 1968 reserves Doug Kriewald and Randy Johnson to bolster protection for quarterback Jack Concannon while receivers Dick Gordon and Bob Wallace must improve a weak passing attack after 48 catches last season.
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Bears add Piccolo Bull Hull Montgomery at running back
Sayers joined by Brian Piccolo Ronnie Bull Mike Hull and rookie Ross Montgomery from Texas Chinista Texas Christian in the backfield. Butkus leads a defensive charge with Cornish Evey O Bredovich Amsler among the line as the unit aims to dominate the Bears games.
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Pugh Retains Welterweight Title in New Orleans Bout
New Orleans fighter Percy Pugh aged 142 out pointed Miguel Barreto aged 143 of New York City in a 15 round match to retain the U S welterweight championship.
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