Pele the King of Soccer rises from poverty to fame
A sprawling profile traces Edson Arantes do Nascimento known as Pele from peanut seller in Sao Paulo to world renowned star. It notes his early talent, Santos scout, World Cup setbacks, nickname lore, and status as the highest paid athlete, ending with Colts rookie signings for 1968.
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Edson Aramtes Do Mascimento
Pele
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Pete
Powerfull
Santos
Ned Goalic
Busch Stadium
St.Sweden
Lagis
Bray
St. Louis
Nets
Pele draws record crowd at Yankee Stadium game
Pele, world famous soccer star, leaps for the ball at Yankee Stadium in New York during a game between Santos of Brazil and Napoli of Italy. Santos defeated Napoli 4-2 before a record crowd.
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Pele
Yankee
New York
Santos
Brazil
Napoli
Italy
SIU Tennis Finishes Strong in NCAA despite Losses in San Antonio
Southern Illinois University’s tennis team ended its NCAA tournament run in San Antonio with two doubles teams bowing out after early wins. Sprengelmeyer-Villarete and Gildemeister-Dominguez fell to USC and New Mexico respectively, as SIU finished tied for 15th. The Salukis, 16-2 on the season, had key players Sprengelmeyer, Villarete, Dominguez and Yang returning next year amid hopes for a top finish.
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Southern Wiinais University
San Antonio
Tex
Southern
Mike Sprengelmeyer
Jose Villarete
Fritz Gildemeister
Macky Dominguez
Sprengelmeyer
Villarete Yosta
Steve Avoyer
Tom Leonard
Southern California
USC
Gildemeister-Domingoutz
New Mexico
Tony Bull
van Hill
Siu Man
Dick LeFevre
le Fevre
Gildemeister
Villarete
Sprengelmeyer-Villarete
John Lickens
Rice
Mississippi State
Hugh Thompson
le Pevre
Jost
Stan Smith
Smith
Bob Lutz
Mismi
Fla
Salukis
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City
Instructive League Seeks Young Players Monday Start
The National Geographic Society notes ancient cooling practices while a boys league opens Monday at 1:30 p.m. for seven to eight year olds. Blue shirts report then and green shirts report Wednesday, with open signup for others at the same time. Bob Skinner likened to a golf champion as Phillies new manager appears in AP photo.
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National Geographic Society
Tartz
Southern Minors
Philadelphia Phillie
Bob Skinner
Phillie
SIU and Southwest Missouri to meet in Gateway Classic
Southern Illinois University and Southwest Missouri State will play in the Gateway Classic at Busch Memorial Stadium in St Louis on November 22. Proceeds benefit HELP Inc for the home for the aged and youth programs. Both programs aim to boost attendance for a stronger St Louis draw.
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Southern Timeis University
Southwest Missouri State
St. Louis
Busch Memorial Stadium
SIU
Donald N. Boydston
Dick Towers
Southwest
Aldo A. Sebben
Jim Mentis
Help Inc
HELP
Lincoln University
Tennessee State
Hiram Scott
Carbondale
Springfield
SSU
Stu
Drake
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Baltimore Colts
United States
Buscb Stadium
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Wey
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Bani Prone
Glish Llbog
London
Fipe Gomfany Ltd
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Ios
Uniroyal Tires
Jake's Tire and Recap, Inc
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Keren
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