Rams Open Preseason Against Cowboys in Memorial Coliseum
Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel aims for five touchdown passes as Los Angeles faces Dallas in a preseason test. The Rams seek a third straight warmup win dating to 1966, while Dallas, coached by Tom Landry, adds Raymond Berry to enhance receiving options. Kickoff is at 8 05 p m PDT with Deacon Jones and others slated to start on defense.
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Bob Hayes
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Indiana State to Reserve South Grandstand for 1968 Football
Indiana State Athletic Office announced season and single game ticket sales for 1968 home football. All seats in the South Grandstand will be reserved this year with tickets allocated by application date and season-ticket requests receive seating preference. Memorial Stadium capacity rises to 13,500 with 2,800 more seats in the North Bleacher and an 800-seat East end bleacher added.
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Jim Dooley
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Boston
Stefanich Shines In ABC Tourney Averaging 234
Pro Jim Stefanich dominated recent ABC tournament singles, averaging 234 over the last five years, highlighting his consistent high-level performance in national exposure.
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Staunton Mound Staff In Good Condition
Staunton All Stars, unbeaten in the National Semi Professional Baseball Championships, face Wichita Bobcats Sunday at 8 p.m. after schedule changes. Manager Max Shaffer notes strong pitching from Bob Ash and Don Sandburg and plans Ash to start against Wichita with Sandburg set for the following game.
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Nieves Stops Lamarca In Fight At 13414
New York report by UPI says Jose Nieves 135 from Puerto Rico halted Gabe Lamarca 13414 of Summerville Massachusetts in a youthful bout.
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Wiley High football rebuild hinges on depth after 104 tryouts
With 104 boys out for football, Wiley High School faces a rebuilding year as depth issues loom. The returning lettermen include Tim Booker Dani Hodler Clark Zoll Tim Fuller Dan Hester Mark Zoll Bill Fairrow Gordon Hayworth Steven England Dave Shelton Bob Goodrich John Vilechuck Steve Ratcliffe Doug Sweatt and others while many non letter winners strive to break into backfield and defense roles.
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Gomez to manage San Diego next year in NL
UPI reports Preston Gomez, then with the Los Angeles Dodgers, will become manager of the San Diego Padres in the National League next season. The article also notes Hank Bauer's signing by Kansas City and discusses various baseball and sports items from the era.
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Southall Shines But Colts Backup Job Remains Uncertain
Terry Southall led a late 66 yard drive to set up Lou Michaels’s field goal in a 15 13 Colts win over the Redskins. The Baylor product impressed but Don Shula kept his options open about backing up Johnny Unitas. Southall saw second half action after Bob Ward’s injury.
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Tech's Scot Daffer Heads All-WIC Baseball Team
Scot Daffer of Gerstmeyer tops the All Western Indiana Conference baseball selections with 45 votes to lead the first team. Gerstmeyer places six on the squad, Clinton three, Garfield and Greencastle two each, with Wiley West Vigo and Brazil not voting. Second and honorable mentions include George Ralston and others from Clinton Gerstmeyer Garfield Greencastle and Honey Creek.
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McDaniel Emerges as Yankee Relief Ace with Save Against A’s
Lindy McDaniel, once derided as the Giants' give up pitcher, solidified his Yankee role by earning his sixth save. He shut out the Oakland Athletics for 2 2-3 innings, preserving New York's 2 1 victory Friday night.
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Rose Poly Unveils 1968 Football and Basketball Schedules
Rose Poly announced its 1968 football slate opening September 21 at Lakeland and a home basketball opener November 20 versus Berea. The schedules include key dates with Principia, Indiana Central, Earlham, Wabash, Hanover, Illinois College, and several tournaments.
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49ers and Browns meet in exhibition tilt at Kezar Stadium
San Francisco and Cleveland seek their first pre season win as George Mira starts at quarterback with John Brodie and Steve Spurrier possible for the 49ers in Kezar Stadium. The Browns also aim to break into the win column after ongoing losses.
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Tigers Shut Out Red Sox Behind McLain Seventh Straight Win
Denny McLain allowed seven hits and earned his seventh consecutive victory and the 25th win of the season as Detroit defeated Boston 4-0. Joel Torre hit a three run homer in the Braves 5-1 win over St. Louis, breaking a 1-1 tie.
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