Jackie Robinson Courageous Trailblazer Remembered
Stamford AP reports the death of Jackie Robinson at 53 after a heart disease battle. President Nixon and baseball leaders praise his courage and civil rights impact, noting his 1947 Dodgers debut as breaking baseballs color barrier and shaping American life beyond sports. He leaves widow Rachel, daughter Sharon, and son David. funeral Friday in New York.
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Collegiate Upset Specialists Can Do Their Thing Again
New York AP notes Missouri and Oregon aim to repeat upsets as Oklahoma State seeks another win. Missouri hosts Colorado after beating Notre Dame, while Oregon faces Southern California after a 15 13 upset of Stanford. Oklahoma State visits Nebraska in a Big Eight race clash with 20 conference wins.
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Bowling Bits By Hazel Liegert Open week bowling leaders and standings
Top bowlers for the week ending Oct 20 include Imogene Droddy Leola Meador each with 213 games and Hazel Guyett with 569 series. Doyen and Troutman lead team and individual marks while several clubs report first and second place records. Deadlines loom for state entries with reservations due Nov 10 and entries due Dec 1.
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Dolores Wiker
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Butkus Named NFL Defensive Player of the Week
Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus earned AP NFL Defensive Player of the Week for the 13 10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He intercepted Fran Tarkenton, called two fake kicks, participated in five tackles and recovered a fumble, helping secure the victory televised nationally.
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Royals Swap for Minor League Star Gene Garber
Kansas City announces trade sending veteran Jim Rooker to the Pirates in exchange for Gene Garber the International League Pitcher of the Year. Garber 24 will join the Royals major league roster after a 14-3 2.26 ERA season with Charleston. Rooker moves from Omaha to Pittsburgh while Garber steps up from Charleston.
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