Northwestern Chooses Agase as Host for Skywriter Tour
Northwestern coach Alex Agase, upbeat after a 6-4 1970 season with a 6-1 Big Ten mark, welcomes the Skywriter writers. He notes 29 returning lettermen led by Maurie Daigneau and Barry Pearson as the Cats brace for a stiff opening schedule starting Sept. 11.
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Illini linebackers look to anchor 1971 defense
Illinois coach Phil Krueger profiles a speed and depth laden linebacking unit led by sophomores Chuck Kogut and Octavus Morgan with veterans Larry Allen Ken Braid and John Wiza. He cites a four linebacker setup aimed at stopping modern formations and short passes as crucial for a season opening slate that includes Michigan Syracuse and Notre Dame.
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May's Hot Bat Leads Reds Past Cubs in Chicago
Lee May batted two homers and five RBIs as Cincinnati routs Chicago 9-4. Despite illness earlier in the week, May played through fever and contributed a three run shot and a two run homer, marking his 35th and 36th long balls of the season.
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Roper and Young Enter Grundy Fair Races With New Engines
Five late model eight cylinder stock car races open the Grundy County Fair Friday. Ray Young and Bob Roper, defending champions, have installed new engines in their cars to challenge Ed Hoffman of Niles. Young runs two red cars with a 302 Cleveland motor after a 427 blown, while Roper swapped to a 454 Chevy in his 1970 Camaro.
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