Farm Bureau Purse Feature Set At Ruidoso Downs
Two year old throughbreds headline the New Mexico Farm Bureau Purse at six furlongs with an $1800 pot. Leo's Blulady leads an eight horse field with Jim Bannowsky aboard, while Dec Bowman from Jake Cascio chases from post two. Aromaten and other locals like Sweet Serenade and Brazen Winner also race as Sunland Park and LaMesa form the backdrop for a big Labor Day weekend preview. Track officials boast over 20,000 fans and $778,674 wagered in last weekend’s four day run, signaling strong season momentum.
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Call Me Rose
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Saints Strive for Strength at Quarterback With Karl Sweetan
The New Orleans Saints push to bolster their quarterback position in preparation for their second NFL season. Karl Sweetan has been acquired to strengthen the roster as the team builds depth and aims for improved performance.
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Associated Press
New Orleans Saints
Karl Sweetan
Contracts Legal Says Attorneys For Diamonds
LITTLE ROCK AP Head Coach Tom Burke said attorneys advised the Arkansas Diamonds that contracts with three players are legal and valid after Texarkana and the TFL planned fines for jumping contracts. Commissioner Schepps suspended the players, fining each $150, amid trades and signings reshaping teams and futures across the AFL and NFL.
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George Scepps
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May
Dallas Veterans to Start Saturday Against Rams
Dallas defense will be led by Ken Kraiec with coach Tom Landry naming his starting lineup for Saturday night action against the Los Angeles Rams. An all veteran offense is planned with only one rookie in the starting unit as play opens in the Cold. In golf, Art Russell of Freeport and Ladd Larson of Tulsa led the second round of the Heart of America Four-Ball Invitational.
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Ross Fichtner
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Freeport
Ladd Larson
Tulsa
Fort Worth basketball and regional tournament action reported
The Fort Worth region hosts the South Plains Regional Commerce tournament with Fort Worth facing Sikeston in the second round while Fort blanked Corning 5-0. Other results include Grand Prairie scouts Cape Girardeau and Beaumont beating El Paso. In pro and other sports, Jay Bachman joins the Rams from Green Bay, Vada Pinson to Christ Hospital for observation, Joe Brazier hospitalized after injuries, and Catherine LaCoste advances in the Women’s Amateur Golf Championship.
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Giants Bet On Improvement In 1968 Season
Fairfield AP report notes the Giants moved to the Capitol Division and see a tougher ride this year. Sherman emphasizes improved defense and explosive offense while Tarkenton, Jones, and Thomas lead a skilled lineup. Rookies and line upgrades aim to lift a 1967–era squad toward a stronger showing.
Comets prep for season opener with new lineup and scrimmage
Odessa Comets coach Jim Daniel put the team through a Tuesday scrimmage at the Odessa Boys Club with 12 days to go before the 168 season opener against Fl Faso. He praised a front four led by Billy Joe Davis Phil Paris Donnie Polson Billy Pierce and Jim My Harris along with 193 pound running back Richard Keller and 235 pound guard Troy Webb. Williams and Coleman also stood out as prospects as Daniel plans tactics and lineup shifts including moving Gary Crain back to quarterback for El Paso.
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New York
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Thomas
Joe Morrison
Ray
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Steve Wright
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Heil
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Pete Case
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Jimmy Harris
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Ted Dawson
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Charles Coleman
Gene Williams
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Sherman Denison
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Pursley Wins Second Junior Golf Title in Sudden Death
Midland based Alan Pursley captured his fifth West Texas Junior Golf Tour title at Lamesa Country Club after a playoff with Hugh Preston and Mitchell Ramblin. John Connie led 14 15 year olds with 72, while Dee Cromwell won 12 13 year olds after a first hole playoff. Winners advance to the Tournament of Champions at Andrews Country Club next week.
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Lubibock
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Mark Hardgrove
Cromwell
iChampions
Andrews Country Club
Orioles Catcher Injured. Hand Surgery Likely End Season
Baltimore AP reports Orioles catcher Andy Etchebarren will undergo Friday surgery for a broken bone in his right hand and is likely out for the rest of the 1968 season. The 25 year old was hurt in Oakland Monday night when struck by a foul tip in the 10th inning of the game against the Athletics. The break is a fractured metacarpal of the little finger on the back of the hand.
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