Long Quits Coaching Job After Nine-Year Run
Ex Muskie guard George Long, a 1964 Muscatine High School state title team member, resigns from coaching to become assistant principal at Urbandale High School Des Moines. He compiled a 107-59 record over nine seasons at Granger Dallas Center and will commute 15 miles daily.
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Orioles aim to revive 1966 hurlers in spring training
Baltimore pitchers spark memories of 1966, erase 1967 nightmares as they extend spring shutout streak to 23 innings. Tom Phoebus and teammates beat Chicago 2 1, with Belanger driving in the decisive run on a seventh inning sacrifice fly.
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Injuries and trades ripple as Horton injures shoulder
Detroit pennant hopes take a hit when Willie Horton bruises a shoulder tendon in a 51 loss to Atlanta. Horton, likely out a week after tumbling in left field, has missed about 50 games previously due to injuries.
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Archer Wins Pensacola Open In Comeback Finish
George Archer, the 6 foot 6 Californian, overcame illness to win the Pensacola Open with a 12 under par total of 268, beating Dave Marr and Tony Jacklin by one stroke. He earned 16 000 dollars and said he would like fewer golf trips but hates to miss tour money. Jacklin’s best showing outside Britain tied Marr for second at 269 as Marr shot 65 and Jacklin 64.
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Little League Registration Set For Saturday In Muscatine
Registration for the 1968 Muscatine Little League will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys east of Iowa Avenue register at Lincoln School, those west at St. Mary’s. Eligible players range from ages 9 to 15 by August 1, with 9-year-olds in Minor, 10 to 12 in Major, and 13 to 15 in Senior divisions. enrollments, birth certificates, and $1 insurance are required. Growth expected to exceed 500 participants.
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Olympic Fund Inquiry Sought Over $72000 Missing
The U S Olympic Committee asked Dallas county to probe the disappearance of about $72,000 raised for the Olympic fund denying a nationwide scandal. Dallas grand jury reportedly heard five embezzlement charges tied to local fund handling. Arthur Leatz, USOC exec director, said authorities were alerted by anonymous tips two weeks earlier.
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Hayes Declines Olympics to Pursue Pro Career and Money
Houston star Elgin Hayes says he will not compete for the Olympic basketball team. He cites the need for money and to improve his game to reach the NBA, requesting $300,000 over three years. Teams including the San Diego Rockets and Houston Mavericks pursue his professional rights.
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Ashe weighs boycott choice amid civil rights talk
New York AP Arthur Ashe says he sympathizes with boycotting the Olympics over South Africa but warns his Army duties limit actions. He considers a Davis Cup boycott if South Africans compete, noting his voice might lack impact without broad support from others. He debuted at Madison Square Garden with a win over Boro Jovanovic 6-4 6-2.
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Hockey Scores From National League Monday Results
The Associated Press reports Monday NHL results with no games scheduled. Listed matchups include Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Montreal at Toronto Philadelphia at St. Louis Pittsburgh at Oakland Minnesota at Los Angeles.
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