West Virginia Eyes Tough Richmond Matchup and Tech Rivalry
West Virginia coaches praised Richmond after a spring game, noting a well coached team and a rising athletics director in Frank Jones. The report also covers Villanova hiring Jack Gregory and Virginia Tech under Jerry Claiborne, highlighting their strong records and upcoming games against WVU and changes in schedules.
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Mountaineer
Dick Inman
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Namath Faces Injury Doubt in Knee Comeback
Jets quarterback Joe Namath, seated in a Tuscaloosa gym, speaks on his battered knee. Doctors repaired torn muscles twice. he reports progress lifting numbers and sprinting though the knee remains uncertain. He cites prior left knee trouble from 1965 and aims for 60 to 65 pounds soon.
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UPI
New York Jets
Joe Namath
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Crimson Tide
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Jets
Boros Zarley share Buick Open lead as rain delays end round
Julius Boros and Kermit Zarley surged to the top with three-round totals of 214 at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Michigan. Both shot 70 and 71 despite long delays from heavy rain and hail, one stroke ahead of R H Sikes and Bruce Crampton who stand at 215.
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UPI
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Kermit Zarley
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Mid Pines
N.C
Zarley
Seattle
Wash
R.H. Sikes
Bruce Crampton
Bob Goalby
Palm Springs
Calif
Tommy Aaron
Calloway Gardens
Phil Rodgers
Sikes
Cleveland
Bob Verney
Crampton
Goalby
Aaron
Warwick Hills Country Club
Verney
Bobby Nichols
al Geiberger
Hugh Royer
Terry Dill
Jacky Cupit
Alan Henning
Rex Baxter
Jerry Steelsmith
George Archer
Fred Morti
Gene Littler
Fred Hoos
Don Massengalo
Hank Aaron Hit 44 Home Runs In Three Different Years
Hank Aaron of Atlanta hit 44 home runs across three separate seasons 1966 1963 and 1957 marking a remarkable power stretch with the Braves.
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Atlanta
Hank Aaron
Elorde to Defend World Title on Thursday in Tokyo
World junior lightweight champion Gabriel Elorde of the Philippines defends his crown for the 11th time next Thursday against Yoshiaki Numata in Tokyo. Elorde calls the bout the second most important of his career and both fighters pledge to give their best. Numata’s manager predicts knockout or decision, while Elorde’s manager expects a sixth round KO.
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UPI
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Flash) Elorde
Philippines
Yoshiaki Numata
Elorde
Harold Gomes
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Manila
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Numata
Iwao Kodaka
Lupe Sarreal
Steelers Trade Daniel to Rams for Draft Pick
Steelers trade veteran defensive back Willie Daniel to the Los Angeles Rams for a draft choice. Daniel joined the Steelers in 1961 after a coaching background and a stint in college football. Rams coach George Allen cited experience as a key reason for the pickup.
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Papup) Lewis
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Paul Martha
Marv Woodson
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George Allen
Pan Am Trials Slated Today in Holyoke
Top long distance runners gather in Holyoke Massachusetts for the 43rd AAU marathon to earn a Pan American team spot in Winnipeg. California's Normal Higgins defends the title against about 500 runners with Tom Laris Jeff Reneau and Louis Castagno among the leading Americans.
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Winnipeg
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California
Higgins
Dartmouth
Tom Laris
Army
Jeff Reneau
Louis Castagola
Washington, D.C
No Change Planned In System For Npsl Standings
New York reports the National Professional Soccer League will keep its weighted standings format for the rest of the season. Commissioner Ken Macker says no changes are planned and the system may prove its value in the second half, despite questions about higher scoring and fewer ties.
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UPI
National Professional Soccer League
Ken Macker
Furl Sail Captures Mother Goose Stakes at Aqueduct
Mrs Edwin K Thomas Furl Sail led from the start in the 97 800 added Mother Goose Stakes at Aqueduct defeating rivals by three lengths. The 3 year old daughter of Revoked finished 11 8 miles in 1 493 5 and now eyes the Coaching Club American Oaks on June 24 as part of a New York filly triple crown pursuit.
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UPI
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Aqueduct
Coaching Club
Eastern All Stars Revealed for All America Game
The East squad for the coaches All-America game at Atlanta Stadium July features stars from Notre Dame Michigan State Alabama and Georgia. Quarterbacks Steve Spurrier and Bob Griese lead an offense with Gene Washington Craig Baynham and Dave Dunaway. Linemen Dowdy Hyland and Little anchor a strong line while Lynch Naumoff Rowe Hughes and Charles pace the defense. Tom Cahill of Army is head coach with Dooley and Claiborne as assistants.
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Craig Baynham
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Duke
Floyd Little
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Nick Eddy
Devil Dowdy
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Jim Lynch
Paul Naumoff
Tennessee
Bob Rowe
Western Michigan
Lynn Hughes
J. C. Charles
Tom Cahill
Army
Vince Dooley
Jerry Claiborne
Virginia Tech
Harrick Honored With Testimonial Dinner in Montgomery
Veteran coach Steve Harrick, 70, was feted in Montgomery for a 14 year WVTC tenure and 44 years of coaching at WVU. He served as athletic director and coach of multiple sports, including football and baseball, at New River State College. A similar tribute occurred earlier in Morgantown on May 12.
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Richmond
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Jim Ragland
West Virginia National Guard
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Kingwood
Ragland
Morgantown
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Stewart St
Robert M. Lloyd
Astor Ave
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Montgomery
W. Va
UPI
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West Virginia Tech
Harrick
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Packers Ace Says He'll Join Saints
Green Bay fullback Jim Taylor said he plans to sign with the New Orleans Saints next season. The LSU graduate, 33, denied already signing a Saints contract and hinted at an announcement soon. If true, he would reunite with Paul Hornung, whom the Saints acquired from Green Bay.
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