Professional football draft begins today
The NFL and AFL open separate drafts to select 310 top college players led by anticipated No 1 choices Rick Norton and six-figure deal bids. Linemen dominate early targets with stars like Jim Grabowski Bill Yearby Carl McAdams and Tommy Nobis in top rounds while Heisman winner Mike Garrett and Tulsa scorer Howard Twilley face size doubts.
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Charlie Gogolak
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ASU Favored In Annual Arizona Rivalry Seeks Upset
Cloudy night in Tempe as ASU and Arizona facing off in the 38th meeting. ASU holds a 5-4 mark after a midseason revival while UA sits at 3-6. kickoff at 8 p.m. draws about 40 000 fans and a wary forecast.
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Michigan cagers early favorites in Big Ten loop
The article surveys the Big Ten men’s basketball scene with Michigan seen as a favorites blend of veterans and rookies under Coach Dave Strack. It notes potential upsets by Minnesota and Iowa, inexperience at Illinois and Indiana, new coaches at Purdue and Michigan State, and challenges for Notre Dame Loyola and De Paul as nonconference threats.
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Oliver Darden
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Harry Combes
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Lou Watson
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John Benington
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Dave Schellhase
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Larry Glass
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Wisconsin
Mark Zubor
Ken Barnes
Ken Gustafson
Ray Meyer
Terry Flanigan
George Ireland
Johnny Dee
Bucky McGann
Kevin Hardy
Rams Sunday Packers vie for title in NFL Week clash
NFL betting notes show Browns solid favorites to clinch Eastern title with Pittsburgh visit while Packers chase a Western bid by facing the Rams. Packers hold an eight point edge as they try to improve to 9 2 behind a reshaped offense led by Starr and Taylor.
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Baseball, changes loom as Phillies trade rumors swirl
Longstanding star Dick Stuart faces another job shakeup as the Phillies seek a better hitting shortstop and consider trading Stuart to the Angels. Rumors place Bobby Wine or Ruben Amaro on the move, while White Sox and other clubs weigh options. The piece also notes Eckert’s West Point link and previews Orioles GM search and Colts draft focus on linemen.
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William D. Eckert
Abner Doubleday
Lake Havasu hosts six hour outboard world championships
The Lake Havasu City race opens with 125 top drivers for the six hour endurance event. Two hours of the $20 000 race run today with final four hours Sunday at 11. Notable entrants include NOA champions Bill Davis and Milton Freeman and speed record holder Jan Schoonover. Also entered are inboard racer Rudy Ramos and co-driver Mike Wallace.
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Lake Havasu
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Tie) Davis
National Outboard Association
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Milton Freeman
Jan Schoonover
Rudy Ramos
Salton Sea
Mike Wallace
Texans McCoy Foremsky take early PBA National lead
In Detroit Texas lefthanders Jerry McCoy of Fort Worth and Skee Foremsky of El Paso surged to the top of the PBA National Championship standings Friday night. McCoy is 6-2 and Foremsky 7-1 after passing Tommy Tuttle who slipped after four wins in eight games Sunday. McCoy leads with a 52 game total of 11 500 plus points, while Foremsky tops in pin total with 11 331.
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Professional Bowlers Association
Jerry McCoy
Fort Worth
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el Penso
Tommy Tuttle
Rural Hall N.C
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Foremsky
Army Navy Game Sees Navy Top Army In Final Classic
102000 fans packed John F Kennedy Stadium for the annual Army Navy clash. Navy, favored by one touchdown, faced a mixed season 4-4-1 while Army stood at 5-4. both aimed to salvage campaigns. Navy planned field goals and solid backfield play as coach Bill Elias eyed a cautious win.
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Danny Wong
al Woodhouse
John Cartwright
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Phil Bassi
Nicklaus Leads Cajun Classic At Halfway Mark
Nicklaus carried a one stroke edge into the third round of the Cajun Classic in Lafayette. He shot 67 Friday to pair with 72 Thursday for 136 total as Babe Hiskey and Bert Weaver trailed by one. He credited luck and said he scored better than he played despite gusty winds and errant drives.
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