Despair to desire key Willard homecoming for Truckers
Truckers coach Bill Mrukowski emphasizes belief and improved line blocking as the team seeks a Willard victory at Whitney Field for Homecoming. After a last second loss to Galion they face penalties and fumbles that have stifled offense, with Chuck Barrison noted as a dangerous Willard playmaker.
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Browns Chaplain Spends 21 Years With Team On Road
Rev. R J Connelly serves as Browns chaplain driving 200 miles weekly to Cleveland games and traveling with the team on away trips. A World War II veteran with five battle stars he jokes about pay while offering spiritual counsel to players.
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Norwalk Harriers Eye Improvement in Young Cross Country Squad
The Norwalk High harriers aim to strengthen after a slow start under coach Howard Hershey. He notes the program is in its second year and should reach a full 10 meet schedule, with nine juniors set to lead next season. The team uses Elks Country Club as home grounds and competes in the Sandusky District Meet at Mills Creek after fielding four foes this season.
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Arden Rakosky
Richard Dreyer
Harry Gordon
Steve Hall
Dave Hughes
Rod Sehle
Terry Leslie
Mike Maunus
Ray Sizemore
Bill Terry
John Flickinger
Steve Hughes
Dave Kreig
Paul Monnes
Mike Redard
Dave Snyder
Mike Flickinger
Browns Brace for Bears Star Gale Savers
The Browns prepare for the Chicago Bears at Municipal Stadium with Gale Savers aiming to extend NFL rushing records. Coach Blanton Collier plans no major defensive changes as Ernie Kellerman returns from injury to bolster the unit. Frank Ryan resumes workouts as the team tests its passing arm early in the week.
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Frank Ryan
Dallas
American League Approves Oakland Move and 12th Team Expansion
American League owners approved transferring the Kansas City Athletics to Oakland and expanding the league to 12 teams by 1971. The session considered bids for Oakland Kansas City Seattle and Dallas Fort Worth amid moves called by Kansas City owner Charles O Finley. The action follows the league’s earlier stance to expand and remove the National League option.
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Charles O. Finley
William Eckert
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