Titans Top Raiders in AFL Debut by Grosscup Heroics
Norman Miller reports Lee Grosscup shines in first Titan game, tossing three TDs including an 88-yard strike to Art Powell to spark a 28-17 upset of the Oakland Raiders. Houston Oilers beat Bills 28-23 as Dallas Texans crush Patriots 42-28.
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Brown Displaces Lane As No. 1 Signal Caller
Ea Brown starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers against Detroit in the NFL opener after guiding a 20 9 exhibition win over Baltimore. He connected with rookies Bob Ferguson and John Burrell for TDs and completed 11 of 33 passes for 202 yards while Layne sat.
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Weightlifters Represent US In World Championship Team
A seven man United States weightlifting team leaves New York for the Budapest world championship September 16 to 22. Team captain Tommy Kono misses one lift in tryouts but joins as alternates with coach Bob Hoffman and manager John Terpak. The squad includes Norbert Schemansky Gary Gubner Tony Garey Joe Puleo Gary Cleveland Jim George and Bul March.
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Former WVU Fullback Traded To Bears
Former West Virginia University fullback Joe Marconi is traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Chicago Bears. Rams GM Elroy Hirsch says Marconi, 6 foot 2 inches and 225 pounds, is exchanged for a very high draft choice. Marconi ranks sixth in Ram rushing with 1 769 yards over six seasons.
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Weekend Sports Summary
Candy Spots won Arlington Futurity at $357,250 as the world’s richest race. Nicklaus topped Palmer and Player for $50,000 in the World Series of Golf. Goalby won the Denver Open with 277 for 72 holes. Darlene Hard and Margaret Smith reached U S women’s final. Laver and Emerson advanced to men’s final. Passes: Hitchcock rehired with Orioles for 1963. Never Bend’s Manny Yeaza suspended 60 days for false foul claim. World’s Playground Stakes went to Atlantic City track. International Olympic Committee will allow some compensation for lost wages of competing athletes. Willie Pastrano defeated Rodolfo Diaz in a 10 round split decision.
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IL Playoffs Open With Suns Red Wings Maple Leafs Crackers
The International League opens the playoffs with Jacksonville hosting Rochester and Toronto welcoming Atlanta. Winners advance to face the American Association champion in the Junior World Series. Regular-season finish had Jacksonville ahead of Toronto by 24 games. Final games Sunday saw Jacksonville beat Richmond 5 2 and Syracuse beat Rochester 6 4. Buffalo Toronto rainout canceled.
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Davidson Faces Pass Receiver Shortage In 1962 Grid
Davidson aims for a first winning season in four years as coach Bill Dole searches for trustworthy receivers. Earl Cole, among the Southern Conference’s top passers, needs targets after the graduation of end starters Booker Clark and Jerry Sheffield. Michie Slaughter returns as a lone letterman end, while Alex Gibbs leads the ground game with 4.48 yards per carry followed by Barry Billington Bob Cordle and Dave Lopp.
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Pitt Panthers Open Camp With Scrimmage Victory
Pitt coach Jim Michelosen began shaping the Panther squad for the season opener against the Miami Hurricanes. In a two hour scrimmage the Blues edged the Whites 14 to 13. Sophomore QB Fred Mazurek starred with a 53 yard end sweep for a TD and a 14 yard pass, while Paul Martha and Ed Clark scored for the Whites.
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York White Roses Tie Season With 1 0 Win
The York White Roses blanked the Williamsport Grays 1 0 to reach 70 70 on the season and sit in third. Williamsport has clinched the pennant. Elmira Pioneers beat Charleston Indians 2 1, Binghamton Triplets defeated Springfield Giants 33.
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Wizards MTB tie for first in mixed league Bow-Wick’s Wednesday
In a two way tie for first the Wizards and MTB split wins as PB’s and Pinheads lost three games each. Bull Klein led the Wizards with a 199 high game and 490 series while Jerry Williams led women with 178 and 487. Cliff Blackburn and Sam Thomson starred for MTB with Blackburn 203 and Thomson 557 as they swept Pinheads.
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Regional minor league scores and standings snapshot
The text lists several baseball results from the International and American Associations, including Syracuse 6 Rochester 4 and Columbus 5 Atlanta 4 with rainout Buffalo at Toronto cancelled. It also shows standings like Indianapolis 89 58 .605 and Omaha 79 68 337, plus Eastern League items such as Williamsport 6 Elmira 5 and Charleston 63 79.
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Yanks Drop 2 Giants Edge Cubs Twins Fall To Tigers
Speed star Maury Wills powers the Dodgers with three stolen bases and three hits as Los Angeles defeats Pittsburgh 5 3 to retain a half game lead. Wills nears Ty Cobb with season mileposts and shows why he dominates base paths.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Weekend Play
In the National League Los Angeles leads with 93 wins while San Francisco 92 and Cincinnati 87. Sunday results include St Louis over Cincinnati and Los Angeles over Pittsburgh. Yankees stumble with losses to Boston as Minnesota and Los Angeles also suffer setbacks.
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Texas Chooses Southwest Conference Prospects Preview
In a Dallas dispatch UPI outlines Texas as the pre season favorite in the Southwest Conference with strong depth and a stout defense. Key departures include James Saxton and Mike Cotten, but coach Darrell Royal fields 26 lettermen and versatile backs Johnny Genung Duke Carlisle Jerry Cook and Tommy Ford. The defense features Scott Apderson Pat Celpepper and Treadwell, aiming for a tougher line and balanced attack as Texas eyes a top national finish.
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Beckley and Huntington to clash in top high school game
Beckley travels to meet Huntington in the week’s marquee high school football matchup. Huntington dominated Milton 48 to 0 and Nitro 60 to 12, while Beckley won its first two games including 25 to 7 over Mount Hope. Week schedule also features Williamstown, Winfield, and other regional clashes.
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Pastrano to Tour Sweden with Johansson in Talked Fights
Willie Pastrano’s manager Angelo Dundee says a Swedish tour with heavyweight Ingemar Johansson is being planned after Pastrano decisioned Adolfo Diaz in Miami Beach. Dundee hints at a possible title bout with light heavyweight champion Harold Johnson, though no word yet. Pastrano of 57 wins in 74 fights improves to 57 of 74. Diaz drops to 6 losses in 23 fights.
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Pro Charts RMAN- TANCISTO RUNNING
Note on J D Smith partner choice and San Francisco 49ers personnel shifts. Bill Kilmer issues threats while C R Roberts and Kieth Luhnow shown as potential contributors. Smith remains a top yardage producer as Bodie recovers. Johnson and McFarland join a versatile offense with tight end Stickles and Thomas contesting for spread. Defensive line changes feature Clark and Nomellini with Colchico at end and new relief from Miller and Winter. Secondary mix includes Baker callup and Ridion at safety as McClellan and Woodson vie for roles. Potential for surprise shotgun plays but defense faces issues.
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