Grant Seeks Trade After $250 Curfew Fine
Minnesota pitcher Jim Grant known as Mudcat asks for a trade after being fined $250 for staying out late following a doubleheader with the Yankees in New York. Grant says he notified manager Cal Ermer, who confirms Grant’s trade request, marking a rare sign of club discord since Ermer took over.
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Mudcat) Grant
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Admirals to Stage Pass Derby for Long Beach Boys
The Admirals hold a 2 hour passing accuracy contest this Saturday from 10 am to noon for Long Beach area boys aged 10 to 15 to determine who will serve as honorary water boy for 1967. The event, in Wind Barker Bros Furniture parking lot at Los Altos Shopping Center Stearns and Bellflower, will feature Continental League players and coaches signing autographs. All contestants must be accompanied by an adult. prizes awarded.
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Dodger Batboy Contest Opens for Local Boys
Boys ages 10 to 15 may submit an entry of 108 words or less explaining why they deserve to be the Dodger Batboy. Do not include photos. The winner sits in the dugout with the Dodgers during the Atlanta Braves game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday August 19 at 1 pm. Prizes include a uniform, four family box seats, and keepsake. Entries must be mailed to Bat Boy Contest Long Beach Independent Press Telegram Sports Dept 604 Pine Ave Long Beach 90801 and arrive by 10 pm Tuesday.
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Expect Marks to Dissolve in L A Swim Meet
With many U S swimmers at the Pan American Games in Canada, Los Angeles Championships open featuring 300 top swimmers from the U S and abroad. Former Olympians Gary Inman Wayne Anderson Mike Wall Sharon Finneran Lance Larson and Sandy Nitta headline a strong field. international rivals include Peter Jonker Toos Beamer Nicolas Juba and Pano Caperonis. Event slate includes 400 and 200 meter races plus relays as officials anticipate faster times despite missing stars.
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Sandy Nitta
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Peter Jonker
Toos Beamer
Netherlands
Nicolas Juba
Great Britain
Pano Caperonis
Switzerland
Gary Adair
Southern Pacific Aau
Winnipeg
AFL and NFL clash as Lombardi sparks race for top play
The AFL clubs push to close the gap with the NFL after Vince Lombardi questioned Kansas City’s talent. Houston Astros manager Grady Hatton wins new one year contract amid injuries blamed for team decline. European champion Karl Mildenberger vows to vacate title if he defeats Oscar Bonavena in Frankfurt on Aug 16.
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Oscar” Bonavena
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Laver Opens Title Defense With Win
Rod Laver opened his Masters pro title defense with a 6-0 12-16 victory over Butch Buchholz in Binghamton New York. Fred Stolle beat Luis Ayala 6-3 6-1, while Andre Gimeno defeated Mal Anderson 7-5 6-1 in first day action.
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Fred Stolle
Australia
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Chile
Andre Gimino
Spain
Mal Anderson
Collegians Beaten By Last Second Bears FG
In Rensselaer Indiana the Chicago Bears defeated the 1967 College All-Stars 24-22 on a last play 30 yard field goal by Bruce Alford. The All-Stars led by Spurrier Griese and Burris showed offense with 23 of 35 passes for 245 yards and two Williams touchdowns.
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Let’s Go Fishing
Fishing notes list various species and counts from a day on the water. Albacore, bass, perch, and mackerel are mentioned with numbers and references to boats, passengers, and a trip diary style. The fragment hints at a local fishing community and activity.
Bears Stars, Packers in televised preseason clash
Notes from Akron and pre season efforts describe Gale Sayers and Jack Concannon scoring for the Bears in a 4 yard run and 1 yard plunge. Denver Broncos and Miami Marlins start AFL pre season at Rubber Bowl. First AFL game on Ohio soil marks 1987 season kickoff with rookies and inter-squad tilts.
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Mira Reports to 4 Percent Training Camp
Moraga Calif Gi George Mira the No 2 quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers arrived at their summer training camp Thursday in good condition and ready to scrimmage. He had been excused because of illness in Miami of his younger sister.
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McDonald Faces Herculean Challenge for Flanker Spot
NFL veteran McDonald, 33, the league’s fourth leading pass catcher, predicts a strenuous season as he vies for the Rams flanker role. He targets six of 13 receivers in camp, contends rookie Willis Ellison’s fumbles were tied to sight issues, and cites a strong receiving corps led by Bucky Pope Bernie Casey Wendell Tucker and John Erisman to push him.
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Frank Clarke
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Nitehawks Eye Title Bid In Tonight’s Softball Clash
Nitehawks aim to tighten title chances against the Anaheim Bobcats at Park Ave Field tonight at 8 15. A 3 0 loss to Oxnard left the Bobcats at 9 15 with four games remaining while the Nitehawks, led by Cleo Goyette and pitcher Don Lame, push toward a pennant with six games left and a key addition in infielder Stan Hubert from the Downsy Impalas.
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