Lee Taylor eyes 600 mph Hustler in water speed bid
Downey California racer Lee Taylor set a goal to build a stronger jet powered boat to push the water speed record beyond 600 mph after his Hustler reached 285.2127 mph on Lake Guntersville Alabama. He recalls the 1964 crash that nearly killed him and Campbell’s death while noting his cautious approach to unlimited racing.
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Bruce Helps Richmond Braves Close Gap In IL Race
Former major leaguer Bob Bruce returned to Richmond in mid July and sparked the Braves in their drive to overtake the Rochester Redwings. Since July 29 he has four wins in relief and two complete games, including a shutout, while Buffalo’s Dom Zanni and Ernie Broglio also won for the Bisons and Syracuse defeated Columbus to tighten the standings.
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Ernie Broglio
Buffalo Bisons
Jacksonville Suns
Syracuse Chiefs
Columbus Jets
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U S Team Seizes Seventh Wightman Cup Title
In Cleveland UPI, the United States retained the Wightman Cup for the seventh straight year. Nancy Rickey defeated Virginia Wade 36 86 62 to clinch the trophy, Billie Jean King beat Ann Haydon Jones 6 1 6 2, and Carol Graebner with Mary Ann Eisel won doubles 8 6 and 12 10. Britain's lone point came from Christine Truman over Rosemary Casals 3 6 7 5 6 11.
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San Angelo
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England
Virginia
Wade
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
Ann Haydon Jones
King
Carol Graebner
Mary Ann Eisel
St. Louis
Downing Winnie Shaw
Joyce Williams
Britain
Christine Truman
Rosemary Casals
Miss Richey
Mrs. King
Babe McCarthy Seeks Wins With New Orleans Team
Babe McCarthy, 44, returns to coaching in New Orleans with optimism about building a top ABA team. He recalls success at Mississippi State and Baldwyn High, praises Bailey Howell, and vows to reinvigorate interest in basketball in a city of a million as he leads the new squad.
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NEW Orleans
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Mississippi State
Memphis Air Force
Air Force
Bailey Howell
George Washington University
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Pro Charts Chiefs poised but vulnerable after Packers loss
Talent-laden Chiefs show strong offense guided by Beathard and Dawson with McClinton and Garrett in rushing credits. Otis Taylor and Burford highlight receiving while Stenerud leads kicking. Defense features Mays Buchanan Bell with Headrick and Lanier posing threats. Stram keeps secondary stable though occasional gaps appear. Prediction places them second in the West behind the Packers.
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Pete Beathard
Lenny Dawson
Aaron Brown
Curtis McClinton
Mike Garrett
Bert Coan
Otis Taylor
Lance Alworth
Chris Burford
Raymond Berry
Fred Arbanas
Wayne Frazier
Jon Gilliam
Green Bay
Jim Tyrer
Ed Budde
Curt Merz
Dave Hill
Jan Stenerud
Mike Mercer
Jerrell Wilson
Chuck Hurston
Jerry Mays
Buck Buchanan
Packers
Buck
Earl Lothamer
Andy Rice
Gene Trosch
Sherill Headrick
Jim Lynch
Willie Lanier
Smokey Stover
E. J. Holug
Bobby Bell
Hank Stram
Fred Williamson
O.K
Willie Mitchell
Johnny Robinson
Bobby Hunt
Chiefs
Hay fever season reminds victims of seasonal allergy impact
A report highlights the impact of hay fever on sufferers, noting nasal symptoms and reduced comfort during peak pollen periods. Medical experts advise protection and treatment options to ease daily challenges.
Pineville Junior High Football Tryouts Scheduled Today
Pineville Jr High coach Darrell McKinney calls all boys who want to play junior high football this season to report at Pineville High School gym today at 5 p m. No equipment is required to come out.
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Pineville
Pineville II Reds Win Round Robin With 25 1 Mark
Don Martin homered and Steve Acord pitched a two hitter as the Reds beat the Giants 120 to claim the Round Robin Tournament in Wyoming Central Little League Pineville. Reds finish 25 and 1, their best in years, with Jim Warner managing and coaches J B Growe Jr and Ed Johnson cited for his impact.
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Ed Johnson
Warner
Yanks
Yankee
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Lions Praise rookies Farr and Eddy after exhibition win
Detroit coach Joe Schmidt lauds first win as a coach as rookies Mel Farr and Nick Eddy spark a 19-17 victory over Buffalo. Farr runs, catches, and Eddy returns a 75 yard punt for the opening score, with Paul Costa and Garon Ye premian contributing for the Bills.
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Eddy
Lions
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UCLA
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Denver Broncos
Green Bay Packers
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Buffalo
Tom ‘Flores
Garon Yepremian
Bills
Flores
Art Powell
Booth Luster
UMWA Dominates Route 41 Little League Clash
UMWA crushed Webb-Neal 15 to 6 Monday at Stamford in Route 41 play. Webb-Neal led 2-0 but UMWA rallied with seven in the bottom of the second. A six-run burst in the bottom of the fifth sealed the lopsided win for UMWA. Top hitters include Hannah and Kelly for UMWA with Greer on the mound.
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Hylton
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Hindsley Cc
E. Buchannon
D. Lewis
Catus
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Richardson
J. Lewis
Farrish
Wright
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Jordan
Rappold
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Buchannon
Don Wright
UMWA
Webb-Neal
Stamford
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Kelly
Greer
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Mullens District Midget Football Registration Dates
The Mullens District Midget Football League schedules registration today and Wednesday at the Mullens Taxi Stand. Boys aged 9 to 12 weighing 65 to 115 pounds in Wrco Itmann Maben Pier Pont Stephenson and Tralee may enroll. Coaching inquiries go to Dr. Muscari of Mallens.
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