Bears Subdue Packers in Penalty Filled Exhibition
The Green Bay Packers lost 10-7 to the Chicago Bears as penalties overshadowed the game. Gale Sayers opened with a 76 yard TD run, Bart Starr connected with Boyd Dowler for the Packers’ lone sustained drive, and 14 penalties cost the Bears 120 yards.
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Cowboys Aim to Break Snakebitten Loop in Season Opener
Dallas Cowboys carry a talent edge into the season with Don Meredith restored to health and a strong backfield led by Reeves and Perkins. Coach Tom Landry vows improved pass defense and a tougher grind, aiming to overcome playoff heartbreaks as the team opens Sept. 15 against the Detroit Lions at the Cotton Bowl.
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49ers Seek First Division Title Under Nolan
Dick Nolan inherits a losing tradition with the 49ers as he stabilizes personnel and installs a multiple offense. He notes progress in players like Mira, Brodie, Spurrier, Hardy, Lee, Fuller, and Bana szek while acknowledging the Coastal Division remains tough against Baltimore and Los Angeles.
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HON No 1 Wins Second Half Playoff Title
HON No 1 defeated Thatcher Glass 11 to 2 in the Industrial Softball League second half playoff at Musser Field. Daufeldt allowed four innings, struck out three, and earned the win as Maurath led HON with three hits. Thatcher’s J Reifert fanned six in a losing effort.
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Red Sox Seek Fifth Straight Win at Muscatine
The Muscatine Red Sox face the Indianapolis Clowns at Tom Bruner Field tonight at 7:30. Gary Laake will pitch for Muscatine as the Sox aim to extend a season long eight game win streak. Admission is $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. The Clowns, in their 39th season, boast over 75 percent win rate and many players to major and minor leagues including Hank Aaron.
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Laguna Seeks Title Shot in Madison Square Garden Card
Ismael Laguna aims for a lightweight title crack and big money, targeting $10 000 or more for facing Lloyd Marshall in a three bout card at Madison Square Garden. Laguna hopes a win keeps his title bid alive for late year while Marshall looks to derail him in Newark. In Davis Cup action, Arthur Ashe defeats Manuel Santana 6 3 in the final set to give the United States a 4 1 victory in the Interzone series.
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Wehmeyer Reunion Held at Columbus Junction
The Wehmeyer reunion gathered at Chautauqua park with a noon potluck. Attendees included Harl Eyersmeyer Weber Brains Wilson Scott and many relatives from Muscatine Monmouth Crawfords ville Dubuque Davenport Columbus City and others. Charles Weber was the oldest attendee at eight and Danny Scott the youngest at 242 months.
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Muscatine Electric tops Port City Taxi 6 to 3 in softball
In a Girls Softball League game at Kent Stein Park on Monday evening Muscatine Electric defeated Port City Taxi 6 to 3. Winning pitcher Karlen Schubich and catcher Kathy Zaehringer starred for Muscatine. Losing pitcher Robin Eckhardt and catcher Carol Busch contributed for Port City Taxi. Lions Exchange Detroit Falcons trade Amos Marsh for a 1969 draft choice.
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