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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

5

Rams Gabriel connects on 12-yard pass in exhibition at Anaheim

Roman Gabriel throws a 12-yard pass to full back Les Josephson as New Orleans defenders are held off. The play occurred during an NFL exhibition game in Anaheim, California on Thursday night.

RAMS Roman Gabriel Les Josephson New Orleans Anaheim Calif

Packers Rule 3 TD Victory Over College All Stars

Ex college stars take on NFL champions Green Bay in the 35th All-Star Game at Soldier Field. Norm Van Brocklin guides the 50 man Collegians as underdogs to face a Packers defense led by Bart Starr with runners Grabowski Pitts and Donny Anderson. Beban Landry loom as passing threats for the collegiate squad expected to field NFL and AFL hopefuls.

Jerry Liska Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Norm van Brocklin Gary Beban Ucla Greg Landry Massachusetts Beban Fran Tarkenton Viking Packers Willie Davis Green Bay Landry Dennis Homan Alabama Haven Moses San Diego State Bob Wallace Texas-El Paso Earl Moe Cullouch Californa Charles Sanders Minnesota Jim Cox Miami Fla Bart Starr Jim Grabowski Elijah Pitts Donny Anderson

Motorcycles Race Weekend at Selman Field

The Twin City Ramblers host two races at Selman Field this weekend. Saturday features a quarter-mile short track with practice at 5 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m., including an eight lap brake-less short-tracker. Sunday offers Scramble races starting 1:30 p.m. with about 60 entrants from five states. Monroe riders Richard Fox David Martin George Robertson Harold Bax... Danny Jackson Burl Wheeler Scott Jordan John Jordan compete. Explorer Scouts help at ticket sales. concessions, trackside parking, and grandstand seating are available. Admission is $1. under 12 free with a parent.

Twin City David Martin George Robertson Harold Broadnax Danny Jackson Burl Wheeler Scott Jordan John Jordan Explorer Scouts

West Monroe Softball and School Games Schedule Highlights

West Monroe hosts several games with Beebe facing Orkin at Aus tin Field and Turner meeting Fair Park at Austin Field. Bethel plays Ridge Avenue at South Bth Field while New Chapel Hill meets Edgewood at South 8th Field. First Baptist beats Bryan Sausage 8-3 to reach Ladies League finals against Hadana after a 7-6 Tuesday win. Zengler earned the win and Coleman hit a homer.

Bethel Ridge Avenue New Chapel Hill Edgewood First Baptist Bryan Hadana Zengler Coleman

Insurance In Sights Promotes Protection Against Losses

A healthful discussion extols insurance as a guard against natural and man made perils. It highlights risk reduction for business ventures and the peace of mind insurance provides. The feature notes the Humphries Roy Agency offers policy options and advertises contact details.

Humphries-Roy Agency, Inc P. O Wood St Adv

Marichal Wins 20th as Giants Blank Dodgers 2-0

Juan Marichal pitched a three hitter to give the San Francisco Giants a 2-0 win over Los Angeles. He earned his 20th victory becoming the NL's first 20 game winner and extended his streak of complete games to 16 in a row against Don Drysdale.

Hal Bock Associated Press Juan Marichal Marichal San Francisco Los Geles Dodger Don Drysdale Atlanta New York Chicago Houston St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Dodgers Drysdale Dizzy Dean Dean Detroit Denny McLain Jim Davenport Dick Dietz Dietz Cardinals Steve Carlton Roger Maris Cardinal Maris Lou Brock Curt Flood Orlando Cepeda Johnny Callison Phillies Willie Stargell Pirates Stargell Jim Maloney Matty Alou Tommy Helms Johnny Bench Vada Pinson Maloney Phil Regan Don Kessinger Cubs Kessinger Ron Santo Santo Jim Hickman Regan Joe Niekro Randy Hundley Cecil Upshaw Braves Mets Felipe Alou Jim Britton Upshaw

Mann Aims for Fourth Straight Victory in Danbury

Carol Mann opened a three day fifteen thousand dollar women’s pro tourney at Ridgewood Country Club Danbury Connecticut. Mann’s three male partners praised her consistent pars and potential birdies while she downplayed her score. Sandra Spuzich won the pro‑am with $150, Mann and Jane Woodworth earned $112.50 each.

Danbury, Conn Carol Mann Ridgewood Country Club Carol Sandra Spuzich Indianapolis Miss Mann Towson Jane Woodworth Hollywood Fila Kathy Whitworth Miss Whitworth Kathy

Saints fall to Rams in exhibition thriller

In Anaheim Saints lose 21 17 as Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel throws two TD passes and a rushing score. Saints Kilmer drives two TDs including a 30 yard strike to Abramowicz, but a late whistle halted a potential game winning run by Gene Howard. Attendance 29,505.

Los Angeles Rams Tom Mack Saints Dave Rowe Mike Tilleman Gabriel Gene Howard Jon Kilgore Howard Gabe Bill Kilmer Kilmer Danny Abramowicz Deacon Jones George Allen New Orleans Gossett Abramowicz Durkee Stickles Kolmer Mingo La—Truax La—Casey

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