Maris Faces Major Challenge With Cardinals Move
Roger Maris, Fargo native and former Yankee star who broke Ruth’s record, faces a renewed test with the St. Louis Cardinals. After back injuries and poor mobility limited him, the 32 year old may sign for about 45000 dollars as he seeks a prime years comeback and leadership for a Cardinals lineup seeking stability.
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Predictions continued from page eight sports notes
A sequence of dated results and plans spans July to December including Rozelle's show bowl idea, a spitting incident by an American tourist in Moscow and a potential Gino Marchetti comeback. Other items include Teamsters campaigning with Astros admission, NBC telecast caution, Stanky fining a player, Dodgers and Orioles pennant race notes, and Wilt Chamberlain’s 1000 percent shooting after 30 games.
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Ring recovered for Robinson from 1961 Reds title
Frank Robinson, then AL MVP, will receive a 1961 National League champions ring once owned by him and last seen in a Chicago hotel in 1964. A Pontiac man found the ring on South Sanford Street and contacted The Pontiac Press to return it. Robinson, now with Baltimore, valued it highly beyond its $250 potential price.
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New 5 Year Pact For Hank Stram
Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt announced a new five year contract for Hank Stram of the Chiefs at a send off luncheon as the team prepares to face the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo for the AFL championship. The terms remain undisclosed. Michigan Wins over Wisconsin 98-88 in Los Angeles Basketball Classic consolation round with Craig Dill scoring 24 for Michigan and Mike Carlin 22 for Wisconsin.
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Pistons' Barking Pivot Star Strawder Emerges
Detroit Pistons acquired center Joe Strawder from Camden via a two-step deal with Boston, after Reggie Harding was suspended. Strawder, a 6 foot 10 inch 230 pound forward, improved from a rough rookie season to become a key part of Detroit’s success with rising scoring and rebounding. He credits self belief and teammates for his improved form, aided by off season surgeries. Sandy Koufax signs with NBC-TV for baseball game commentary with terms undisclosed.
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Sandy Koufax
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Kemp Faces More Complex Defenses in Title Game
Buffalo quarterback Jack Kemp said AFL defenses have grown more sophisticated over seven years, complicating reads even against Kansas City. He noted KC’s huge front four, with Mays Hurston Buchanan and Brown, creating pass rush and run-stopping challenges that push him to stay in the pocket and rely on percentage football.
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Buck Buchanan
Aron Brown
Bob Ward Named Maryland Coach
Washington AP reports Bob Ward a former All America guard at Maryland has been chosen head football coach at his alma mater. The university screened and decided Ward, a defensive line coach at the U S Military Academy, would fill the vacancy after Lou Saban resigned for the AFL Denver Broncos. Ward awaited official confirmation as university officials prepared Friday or Saturday statements.
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N.Y
Wilson H. Elkins
Maryland
Lou Saban
Denver Broncos
Testimonial Dinner for Retiring Colts Executive Kellett
Baltimore AP Don Kellett will retire as general manager of the Baltimore Colts after 14 years with the NFL team. A testimonial dinner is set for Jan 23, with Kellett remaining as a consultant after moving to Ft Lauderdale. Joe Campanella, a former Colt, will replace him. Kellett was a three sport Penn standout and also coached and broadcast sports. He joined the Colts when they rejoined the NFL in 1953.
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Clive Toye Named Balto Soccer Head
Clive Toye a 34 year old soccer writer was named general manager of the Baltimore team in the new National Professional Soccer League of America. Baltimore will play at Memorial Stadium. Toye previously wrote for the Daily Express and spoke to newsmen as he left for South America to scout players.
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Big Play Men Dominate Cotton Bowl Rosters
Georgia and Southern Methodist bring standout playmakers to the Cotton Bowl led by Jerry Levins the Mustang split end and George Edward Patton a 215 pound Georgia tackle and All America. Patton has multiple interceptions fumbles and tackles this season, drawing NFL interest and heading into Saturday's game with a string of key plays against Alabama Mississippi State South Carolina and Florida among others.
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