Grant Says Packers Beatable Despite Favorites
Vikings coach Bud Grant, unfazed by inflation and Packers, argues Green Bay is not unbeatable and emphasizes running, ball control, and pass opportunities as the key to success. Oddsmakers favor Green Bay by eight. Grant doubts the outcome will swing Minnesota’s way.
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Saratoga Race Meet Leads NY Pari Mutual Take
Albany reports Saratoga track 24 day meeting collected 3,202,022 in pari mutual revenues. Attendance reached 453,360 with a total handle of 32,357,467, showing gains over 1967 in both attendance and wagering.
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Washburn Throws No-Hitter as Cards Top Giants
Ray Washburn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a 2-0 no hitter at Candlestick Park, the second in 24 hours after Gaylord Perry’s gem for the Giants. Willie Mays praised Washburn’s curve as five no-hitters moved the season toward historic status.
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Healthy Truckers Set To Tangle With Shelby Whippets
Norwalk coach Leonard Hardman and Shelby coach Bill Wilkins prep for a Northern Ohio League showdown. Hardman says every player must deliver their best game to upset Shelby while Wilkins plans a new defensive unit and expands use of fullback to relieve the backs.
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Shelby Norwalk Preview Sparks League Talk On Route 61
A Shelby Norwalk clash looms as Route 61 routes fans to Plymouth. Coaching praise from Wilkins notes a better organized Truckers and defense against Shelby dating to 1948. Shipments list Budziszewski and Smith at ends with Keefer Hipp on tackles and Fresch center.
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Red Sox Pennant Loss Sparks Individual Title Talks
Boston fans see Dick Ellsworth join the club as a strong candidate for comeback of the year after a 14th win in a 4-0 victory over Baltimore. Carl Yastrzemski edges toward a second straight AL batting title while Ken Harrelson leads with 107 RBIs as offseason plans loom. A DiMaggio led hospital tour follows with Ron Taylor and Ron Kline joining the effort.
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Browns Complete Roster For 1968 Season
Browns owner Art Modell static to keep all players under contract as Paul Warfield Charley Harraway signed this week. Warfield enters fifth season Harraway third. Leroy Kelly re-signed a four year deal exceeding 70 000 annually. Ernie Green’s status unclear while Gary Collins recovers from elbow injury.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Evening Games
American League results show Baltimore defeating Boston 7 0 in seven innings with Ellsworth the winning pitcher. California swept a doubleheader with Minnesota 4 4 0 and 4 8 3, while Wright and Pattin won for Minnesota. National League pennant races include St Louis and San Francisco leading, with many night games listed and pitchers Pappas Giusti Briles Marichal Culver Foster scheduled.
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