Big Eight Football Drills Feature Scrimmage Sessions
Seven Big Eight teams scrimmaged Wednesday in practice with goal line drills at Kansas where defenses held the edge. Kansas State’s performance drew caustic remarks from Vince Gibson as not much hitting occurred. Missouri’s Dan Devine criticized both hitting and execution as five Tigers were sidelined with injuries. Colorado’s 40 minute scrimmage showcased the twin spread offense and gains from Bob Anderson and Steve Engel. Oklahoma State praised by Phil Cutchin with potential promotions after confirming details. Nebraska saw sharp hitting with minor injuries to Kobra, Hormbacher, and Buda.
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Negro Boycott Threat Echoes Through Iowa State Practice
Ames AP report says a boycott by Negro players could emerge this fall as Black Students Organization grievances linger. Fullback Ben King from Central Islip NY notes dissension despite no on field team trouble, and star tackle Willie Muldrew leaves amid weight issues, with coach Majors saying his uniform was collected.
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Murphy Eyes Historic Three-Peat At Hartford Open
WETHERSFIELD Conn AP Bob Murphy confident he can win three straight tourneys tying a record since 1963 at the $100000 Hartford Open Casper of 1968 is among favorites at Wethersfield Country Club Murphys hot putter after wins at Philadelphia Classic and Thunderbird Invitational Casper used an old putter in warmups Rodriguez and Hernandez win at separate boxing cards with brief notes
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Rose powers Reds past Cards as chase for 200 continues
Pete Rose hit his 10th homer of the season and added two singles to lift the Reds 3-0? over the St. Louis Cardinals, snapping a six game skid. He leads the NL with a .348 average and sits 19 away from 200 hits with 25 games left as he pursues the milestone. Don Sutton pitched a three hit shutout for the Dodgers in a 3-0 win over the Phillies, his seventh win and first shutout of the season items highlight a day of National League action.
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Midwest Football Briefs Chicago and surrounding colleges
Illinois sidelined guard Jerry Pillath with a broken hand replacement Bob Bieszerad takes his spot. Indiana moves Gary Brown to fullback to bolster the position. Roger Grove is absent. Purdue rookie Marion Griffin injured with a pulled leg muscle. Ohio State QBs Rex Kern and Ron Maciejowski run drills as Woody Hayes praises rookie Bruce Jankowski. Northwestern five compete for two end spots. Michigan State quarterbacks impressive in scrimmage. Minnesota full scrimmage highlights Hagen passing and ends Trawick and Parson. Iowa and Wisconsin updates note injuries and exclusions. In Chicago, Kessinger and Williams power a doubleheader split with San Francisco. Banks hits a three-run shot in the nightcap as Cubs rally, Mays and Hiatt contribute key hits.
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Tiant and McNally Lead 19th-Hurlers in 20-Game Club Drama
Tiant pitched his 19th win as Cleveland held off California Angels 9-5 with four relievers aiding. McNally earned his 19th by homering in a 6-3 Baltimore win over the Yankees. Yastrzemski shined for Boston with three hits and an 18th homer in a 10-2 win over Minnesota. Horton delivered a late lift for Detroit in a 4-2 win over Oakland. Chicago blanked Washington 3-0 in 14 innings as McCraw drove in a go-ahead run in extra frames.
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Gonzales Rides Fighting Spirit Into Open Quarterfinals
Pancho Gonzales, at 40, weighs fatigue against endurance as he faces Tom Okker in the U S Open quarterfinals. He stunned Tony Roche 8-6 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday to become the sentimental favorite, while Ken Rosewall and other top contenders loom in a crowded men’s draw.
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Minor League Scores From Associated Press
International League Rochester edges Syracuse 4 3 Columbus defeats Richmond 4 3 Louisville dominates Jacksonville 26 12 Pacific Coast League Tacoma tops Seattle 54 32 Tulsa over San Diego 4 2 Spokane defeats Vancouver 5 2 Portland beats Hawaii 9 5 Denver wins against Phoenix 4 1 Oklahoma City at Indianapolis canceled due to wet grounds
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
National League and American League tables show team records with games back and recent results. Wednesday games include Cincinnati over St. Louis and Detroit over Oakland, while Boston routed Minnesota and Chicago swept San Francisco. Today's slate features Chicago Washington and New York Pittsburgh among others.
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Major League Stars Pitcher Don Sutton Shuts Out Phillies
Dodgers ace Don Sutton limited Philadelphia to three hits and fanned 32 for his first shutout of the season as Los Angeles beat the Phillies 3-0. Carl Yastrzemski led Boston with his 18th homer and three singles, lifting the Red Sox to a 10-2 win over Minnesota and raising his average to .291.
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