Bob Mathias shifts from fame to private life after Watergate
The former Stanford football star and two time Olympic decathlon champion Bob Mathias, once seen as presidential timber, describes apathy in the Republican Party after Watergate. He plans to move to Fresno, pursue public relations, and avoid active campaigning while evaluating a district reapportionment. He recalls London 1948 and Helsinki 1952 triumphs, his Marine service, film work, and later life in Falls Church VA.
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Will Grimsley
NEW York
Robert Bruce Mathias
Tulare
Calif
Stanford
Marine Corps
California
Republican Party
Mathias
Nixon
John Krebs
Congress
Jesse Owens
Jim Thorpe
Associated Press
London
Helsinki
Southern California
Illinois
Foreman Frazier Showdown Promises Explosive Nassau Clash
A television hype builds for the June 15 heavyweight bout at Nassau Coliseum between George Foreman and Joe Frazier. The tongue in cheek promotion blends pop culture cameos with talk of a classic, rugged battle as both champions promise an aggressive, end-to-end fight until a winner emerges.
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Will Grisley
New York
Landy
Betsy Ross
Papa
Mama
Junior
Betsy
George Foreman
Joe Frazier
Davy Crockett
Alamo
Nassau Coliseum
Hollywood
Long Island
Sidney Juniors Crush Holyoke 15-3 in Six-Inning Win
Sidney Juniors rout Holyoke Cole Legion 15 to 3 led by Greg Schilreff three hits including a two run homer and Brad Hawks six inning pitching. Jay Schmidt Pat Sierley Scott Hein and others contributed multi hit efforts as Sean Doyle closed out the seventh. Holyoke played short due to basketball camp absences.
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Sidney
Brad Hawks
Holyoke
Cole Legion
Greg Schilreff
Gregg Spieker
Steve Cook
Schilreff
Cook
Spieker
Jay Schmidt
Pat Sierley
Scott Hein
Schmidt
Sean Doyle
Bill Willburn
Nick Swanstrom
Jaye Kieselhorst
Durango
Cola
Sidney Teams Dominate In Local Baseball And Fastball Results
Sidney districts report youth and minor league baseball action with wins by Mike Mason and VEW-Kiwanis. Pony League results. and weekend schedules hosting Holyoke Wray All-Stars, Grant Julesburg, plus softball and track notes. Maryland secures 20th ACC indoor title.
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Sidney
Holyoke-Wray
KSID
Lions
Cabela’s
Sidney Juniors
Holyoke
Colo
Grant, & P.m
Lincoln Lifers beat O'Connell Construction in softball
Jill Thorpe hit a homer and doubled for Lincoln Lifers while Holly Realty won 18. Cindy Goodbrake hit two homers for B and S Fire Equipment with Chevyl Schoonover doubling for the winners. Chicken House 27 Hajek Plum bing 5 not clearly tied to a single outcome.
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Lincoln Lifers
O’connell Construction
Jill Thorpe
Holly Realty
B & S Fire Equipment
Cindy Goodbrake
Chevyl Schoonover
Chicken House
Hajek Plumbing
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Grand Island, Nebraska
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Jackson
7Th and
Miles
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F.O
North Pecos Station
Denver
Betsy Ross Vs
Frazier
Holyoke Crew
Hawks
Julesburg
Cole
Colorado
Schilief
Western Drag
Sidney Nationa
Mike Mason
Vic Lubash
Peetz
Gurley
Pony League Dairy Queen
Mark McElwain
Vew-Kiwanis
Lodgepole
Stickney’s
Sidney Auto Supply
Dinkinge Feed Yard
A&w
Hartzler’s
Gel Shop
Western Market
State Farm
the Mhi
Peetz, Cole
Pizza Hut
Farmers Feed & Seed
State Bank of Lodgepote
Sidney Manufacturing
Nifda
Peetz Elevator
Maryland
Lubash
Lierley
Brauer
Schilrer
Doylep
Hein
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Sidney Holyoke
Spieker Schilreff
Ib Schmidt
Doyle
Whittaker
Boe
Sterling City
PEPSI
Heinz
Dawn
Kellogg’s
Jean
SYM
Wheelers
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