Linebacker Core Drives NLU Defense Strong
Northeast Louisiana University linebackers led by Lorio Hickman and Richardson anchor a young defense. Lorio scored a 25 yard interception return and topped the unit with 82 tackles and 4 fumble recoveries. Hickman totaled 76 tackles with 28 assists and started earning a top defender role. Richardson, a Mesquite native, backs up the middle guard spot and made the Dallas Metro all star team. Additional linebackers include Spiers Colly Fleming Flynn Hathorn and Payne, with Lorio and Hickman emerging as stil midterm standouts.
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Keith Hickman
Steve Lorio
Glen Richardson
Northeast Louisiana University
Lorio
Hickman
Tribe
Hahnville
McNeese
Northwestern
Nicholls State
Marine Corps
Richardson
Mesquite
NLU
Dallas
Drake
Steve Spiers
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Kimball Colly
Northeast
Indians
Concannon Earns First Start Preview For Cowboys Saints
Dallas coach Landry will have Concannon start a quarter in the Cowboys preseason game against New Orleans while Staubach and Morton share time. Landry aims to decide the No. 1 QB by the season start. The Dolphins, Browns, Broncos, Patriots and Bengals also shuffle rosters and lineups in early exhibitions.
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Associated Press
Jack Concannon
Dallas Cowboys
Roger Staubach
Craig Morton
Cowboy
Concannon
National Football League
New Orleans Saints
Dallas
Tom Landry
Staubach
Morton
Landry
Chicago Bears
Doug Crusan
Norm Evans
Dolphins
Larry Csonka
Cleveland Browns
Los Angeles
Walter Johnson
Frank Pitts
Tech Staff Busy as Bulldogs Prep for 1969 Season
Coach Maxie Lambright leads daily prep work as Louisiana Tech football readies for August 24 reporting and a September 15 opener at Eastern Michigan. Staff meetings review rosters, freshmen, and system tweaks while recruiting travels and season ticket sales help build momentum for the Bulldogs 14 game winning streak.
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News - Star Sports Service
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Maxie Lambright
Glisstall
Tech
Eastern Michigan
Bulldogs
Slim Chance Of Approval Is Seen For Inter-League Play
The inter league play plan dominated summer league meetings but faced strong opposition. NL President Chub Feeney signaled a likely unanimous vote would be required and expressed opposition. AL leaders express support as talks continue with a four member committee debating options.
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Milwaukee
National League
Chub Feeney
Feeney
National
Bud Selig
Milwaukee Brewers
Selig
Cincinnati Reds
Bob Howsam
American League
Joe Cronin
Musso Scores Twice as Lions Beat Eskimos 30 11
Johnny Musso former Alabama star rushes for two touchdowns guiding the British Columbia Lions to a 30-11 CFL victory over the Edmonton Eskimos. Lou Harris adds a first quarter TD, Musso adds a late 25 yard TD, Monroe Eley 30 yard score, Gerela 36 yard field goal. Edmonton lone TD comes on Tyrone Walls five yard pass late fourth.
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Vancouver
University of Alabama
Johnny Musso
British Columbia Lions
Edmonton Eskimos
Lions
B.C
Edmonton
Lou Harris
Musso
Monroe Eley
Ted Gerela
Tyrone Walls
Prab
Bruce Lemmerman
Dave Cutler Plefe
Edmonton Scorinth
Jena Jaycee Jayne tournament won by J. C. Smith
J. C. Smith Sales Company of Monroe captured first place in the Jena Jaycee Jayne ladies softball tourney with 3-2 and 18-2 finals over W. O. W. of Montgomery. Linda Brooks Cathy Gebhardt and Lola Wheeler were selected from J. C. Smith.
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J. C. Smith Sales Company
Monroe
Montgomery
Bernice States Women’s Meet Softball Tournament Dates
Bernice will host a women’s slow pitch softball tournament at the Little League park from August 20 to 25 with a $20 entry fee and a double elimination format. Deadline to enter is August 17. Entries should be mailed to Janet Welch, Box 325, Bernice.
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Bernice
Little League Park
Janet Welch
Promoters Announce Licata-Vinales Bout in Boston Garden
Promoters Sam Silverman and Rip Valenti say undefeated middleweight Tony Licata of New Orleans will face Puerto Rico’s Luis Vinales in Boston Garden on September 10. The matchup adds a high profile contest to an expected card in Boston.
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Boston
Sam Silverman
Rip Valenti
Tony Licata
New Orleans
Luis Vinales
Puerto Rico
Boston Garden
Pierot equal par to finish fifth in tourney
Billy Pierot of West Monroe Louisiana shot an even par 72 to tie for fifth at the National Insurance Youth Classic in Westfield Center Ohio. He totaled 147 over 36 holes and played with pro Allen Miller who finished 141. Curtis McMaster won with 144 while Rod Funseth led pro am with 133.
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Westfield Center
Ohio
Billy Pierot
West Monroe
Pierot
Twin Cities
Allen Miller
Curt McMaster
San Jose
Calif
Rod Funseth
Tiger Day at Monroe Rotary features LSU coach McClendon
Monroe Rotary Club hosts Tiger Day at noon Thursday at Ramada Inn with LSU coach Charles McClendon as speaker. Kent Anderson chairs the program and will introduce him. Non members may attend as guests. McClendon will show a 20 minute color film on LSU's 1972 football year. He begins his 12th season as Tigers coach, with an 88-29-5 record and two straight SEC Coach of the Year awards.
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Monroe Rotary Club
Ramada Inn
Charles McClendon
Louisiana State University
Kent Anderson
McClendon
Monroe
LSU
Ole Miss
Lewisville
Ark
Tiger
Texas
Darrell Royal
Stargell Hits Pirates First Home Run at Shea Stadium
Willie Stargell slugger for the Pittsburgh Pirates belted the first home run in Shea Stadium during opening day ceremonies marking the ball park's official debut in 1964. The moment capped the new venue's premiere as New York hosted the event.
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Shea Stadium
New York
UPI
Willie ‘Stargell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Stargell
Ball Park
LSU Front Four Faces Harsh Test For 1972 Season
LSU coaches face a rush to build experience on the defensive line as John Wood’s loss tightens duty at end. Seniors Binks Micotto and Ron Daily compete for starting roles while sophomores David Lee Steve Whitfill Kenny Bordelon Steve Cassidy Rock Randorf Marty Phillips Steve Ferrer Randy Fletcher and Chip Miller fill the depth. The unit, though short on proven talent, shows latent potential as McClendon’s teams are known for tough defenses.
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LSU
Tigers
John Wood
Binks Miciotto
Ron Daily
David Lee
Steve Whitfill
Kenny Bordelon
Letterman
Steve Cassidy
Letterman Rock
Kenny
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Opelousas
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San Francisco Giants
Phil Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Bill Bartholomay
Atlanta Braves
San Diego Padres
Washington
Lions Bay Eskimos
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News - Star Sports. Service
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Crawford Feed & Seed
Tallulah, la
Texaco
Monroe Area
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