Exhibition Season Ends. Packers Browns Undefeated In NFL
United Press International reports the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns finished the NFL preseason undefeated at 6-0 and 5-0 respectively. Packers beat Washington 20-14 in Columbus Ga, and the Browns tied for attendance honors with a doubleheader in Cleveland drawing 77,683. The season totaled 1,070,725 fans over 35 dates, with Lions and 49ers also posting 4-1 records. Other weekend games included Steelers over Colts 20-9 Giants over Eagles 27-10 49ers over Rams 19-3 and Vikings over Cowboys 45-26.
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Football season set to soar in 1962 with high attendance
National and local fans flock to games as the United Football League opens its 43rd season, with 400000 advance tickets sold and an expected four million more spectators. Local teams report strong showings, including Woodrow Wilson near 12000 in attendance and large crowds for Beckley Mullens and Eagles Mount Hope matchups.
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Miss Englehorn Champion of Eugene Open
Shirley Englehorn, 21, Spokane, Wash., won the Eugene Open at Eugene, Ore., tying her course record with 69 on the final day to finish 292 total and take $1,250 first prize. Jackie Pung, Daly City, Calif., finished second at 299 after a 75 in the final round.
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Emerson Laver Set For All-Out US Final Chase
Roy Emerson vows full effort against Rod Laver in the US final as Laver seeks one win to match Don Budge with a grand slam. Emerson, who beat Chuck McKinley, stresses focus despite Laver’s five wins over him this year while Laver advances with a 6-1 6-3 6-4 semifinal win over Rafael Osuna. Meanwhile Margaret Smith battles Maria Bueno and Darlene Hard in the women’s final, as Smith seeks the crown.
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Hutchinson Sees Value in Cardenas For Reds
Cincinnati Reds manager Fred Hutchinson trusts talent recognition and guts to gamble on players. Shortstop Leo Cardenas has proven to be a rising star, batting .292 with 10 home runs and 58 runs, second in the NL to Dick Groat. Cincinnati trails Dodgers and Giants, with upcoming games against St Louis as they chase wins.
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Nicklaus Belongs Atop Golf After Firestone Victory
Jack Nicklaus, 22, upset Arnold Palmer and Gary Player to win $50,000 in the world series of golf at Firestone Country Club. He shot 69 to finish 135 total, beating Palmer by four strokes who carded 74 and Player 70. Palmer earned 12,500, Player 10,000, with second and third place split.
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Denver Open Winner Goalby Taking Vacation
Bob Goalby won the Denver Open at the Denver Country Club with a 277 total, earning 4316. The 31 year old and sixth money winner on the tour plans to return home to play for fun and then head to Belleville for a 3500 purse event, followed by a golfing trip to New Zealand.
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Wildlife watching on a car vacation with tips
Wildlife watching adds value to a road trip says Dr. George Burger. Best viewing occurs early and late in the day along edges of vegetation and near water, with wildlife closer from a car. Use field guides to identify birds and mammals and stay in the car for safety.
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Bills lose two players in season opener loss to Oilers
In Buffalo New York the Bills suffered injuries to Monte Crockett who broke his nose and Carl Tas a hip injury as they bowed to the Houston Oilers 26 to 23 in their American Football League season opener.
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Ironmen Win On Last Second Field Goal
Wheeling Ironmen defeat Cleveland Bulldogs 24 to 21 in a United Football League game. Nick Maravich booted a 28-yard field goal with 41 seconds left to seal the victory after Ed Nemetz and Bill Everdom traded scores, and Ivan Toncic and Bobby Lee Hultz connected for a late touchdown.
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Tickets On Sale For WWHS Huntington Tilt
Woodrow Wilson High hosts Huntington High in a basketball clash. Principal C G Peregoy announces student tickets cost 50 cents if bought in advance and 1.00 at the gate. Adult reserve priced 1.25 and general admission 1.00. Tickets can be bought 9:30 am to 3 pm daily until Friday then 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Game time at Huntington 7:30 pm.
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Van Velsen Breaks European 100 Back Record At Event
Ria Van Velsen of Holland swam the 100 meter backstroke in 1 minute 10.1 seconds Sunday, shaving her own European record for the distance.
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Nicklaus Eyes World Series Slam After Firestone Win
At 22, Jack Nicklaus cruises to a four shot victory at Firestone, eyeing a possible world series slam that would complete wins in the Open and Masters plus the PGA and British Open. He notes endorsements and a swift rise as benefits of early success.
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Baseball Leaders Share Top Batting and Power Feats
A composite MLB recap lists leading hitters in the National and American Leagues, naming Davis of the Dodgers and Robinson of the Reds among top averages. Mays and Aaron pace home runs for Giants and Braves, while Cepeda and Siebern drive in runs for their clubs.
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Jockeys Guild to View Films of Disputed Race
Jockey Manuel Yeaza faces a 10 week suspension after claiming foul in the Arlington-Washington Futurity. The Jockeys Guild will view race films, with possible appeals to lower the penalty. Arlington track steward Ted Atkinson notes the penalty is unusually severe. Candy Spots defeated Never Bend in the $367,000 Futurity. Yeaza alleges action against Big Kim.
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