Season ticket sales hit record for Cardinals 1968 season
The Southern Illinois article notes the St. Louis football Cardinals aim to mirror the baseball team’s sellout success with a record season ticket push. Jay Pollack quoted about 40,000 projected season tickets and early game-ticket orders while referencing the Sept. 16 home opener against Los Angeles. The piece highlights Sam Silas and Jim Hart, SIU connections, and the 1968 kickoff against the Rams as a national TV feature.
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Riessen Wins Third Round at Italian Championship
Marty Riessen of Evanston Illinois defeated Massimo DiDomenico of Rome 6 1 6 2 6 4 to reach the fourth round. The American, seeded sixth, is viewed as a strong challenger as Tok Okker and Ole Richey also reach the third round while Martin Mulligan leads the field for the Italian title. Dean Gilbert of Spain eliminated Ezio DiMatteo in a 6 0 1 6 6 3 result.
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Drug testing planned for Preakness top three finishers
Maryland Racing Commission chair D Eldred Rinehart announced that the first three finishers in the Preakness will undergo drug testing, expanding beyond the usual winner-only policy. The move follows the Kentucky Derby disqualification of Dancer's Image after a positive urine test. State chemists aim to deliver saliva and urine results by this afternoon.
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Yang Leads Salukis As Unbeaten Streak Stretches
Johnny Yang, senior from Manila, Philippines, stars for Southern Minors University Salukis in a long, productive tennis career. He holds 45 wins in 50 matches and rides a 15 match winning streak at number five, with upcoming clashes against Missouri and Oklahoma State in Columbia, Missouri.
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Palmer Charisma Draws Crowds In Puerto Rico Golf Feature
Arnold Palmer dazzles at El Conquistador course in Puerto Rico for Shell Wonderful World of Golf. He plays with Chi Chi Rodriguez and Gay Brower, using Harley carts, finishing strong with a 65 while fans and Winnie Palmer follow in carts and on foot.
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SIGA adopts new golf handicap computer system
Ten SIGA member clubs will participate in a computer handicap plan run through a Dallas based minimax computer. Clubs pay 26 cents monthly per player for score submissions. The system will store the last 20 scores and rate handicaps using home course par standards.
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