1966 Norwalk Truckers rely on ten lettermen core
Norwalk High School football coach Tony Zuppe confronts a small 1966 roster with only ten returning lettermen. The Truckers aim to ride a quick, hard-hitting defense and a compact 15 to 20 man rotation to contend in the Northern Ohio League. Key backs Keefer Conry Baines Meyer lead a versatile lineup as Gary Draxler battles for quarterback and Dennis Jones Tim Fauber anchor the line.
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Tom Cesa
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Gary Draxler
Norm Blymer
Travis Chapin
Dennis Jones
Tim Fauber
Dave Rollins
Tim Smith
Richard Lowry
Denny Marion
Billy Gross
Jim Missler
Dave Preston
Norwalk High School
Browns Edging Toward another title without Brown
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier predicts the Browns will win the Eastern Division again despite Jim Brown's retirement. He cites a stronger defense and a shift toward a passing attack with Paul Warfield and new depth at running back.
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Detroit Sweeps Two From Tribe
The Detroit Tigers swept a weekend doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians 4-2 and 7-5 in 10 innings. Tom Kelley battles Earl Wilson next for Cleveland as Detroit relievers shut down the Tribe after a five run first inning in game two. Northrup and Stanley drove key runs, with Gates Brown delivering a pinch hit homer to tie and the Tigers winning in the 10th.
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Gladding
Dick Howser
Stanley
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Standings and Friday Results in American League
The American League standings show Detroit leading with seven wins and one loss and Baltimore at .619 in second. Detroit swept Cleveland in a doubleheader and swept Boston, while Baltimore beat Chicago and California defeated Washington. Sunday’s schedule includes matches across the league with several interleague or intra league showdowns listed.
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Army scrimmage rally backs new coach Cahill
Army cheerleaders and cadets will attend an intrasquad scrimmage at a nearby training camp on Saturday. The pre season rally signals support for new head coach Tom Cahill.
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Clemente hits 2000th with game winning homer
Roberto Clemente homered for his 2000th major league hit with two on to drive in two runs in a 7-3 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs. The 12 year veteran also surpassed 100 RBIs for the first time and matched his season high of 23 homers, lifting Pittsburgh one game up on San Francisco.
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Notre Dame Northwestern game sold out at Dyche Stadium
Northwestern officials said the Notre Dame Northwestern clash on October 1 at the 55000 seat Dyche Stadium in Evanston Illinois is sold out. The Pirates scored in the fourth on a Willie Stargell walk and Mazeroski single.
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Beaty Signs Five-Year Hawks NBA Contract
St Louis Hawks center Zelmo Beaty finalized a five season NBA deal on Friday becoming the last Hawks player to reach terms for the upcoming campaign.
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Morton TOSSES TO FOR DALLAS Quite A Relief Pitcher
Morton the No 1 Dallas draft choice and former California standout came off the bench to throw a strike and lift the Cowboys to a 28 24 exhibition win over Minnesota in the Cotton Bowl before 58316. Minnesota finished 3 1 1. Meredith injured his wrist with about five minutes left as Dallas held a 21 17 edge.
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