Americans Set for Series Opener Versus Tuckahoe in Richmond
The 22nd annual series opens with Nicaragua and Canada facing, at a new $300000 stadium in the U S regionals. Terre Haute led by Stanley Stewart and Miller powered by early-season shutouts seeks deeper run.
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Ray Eliot to speak at Indiana Varsity Club Fish Fry
Ray Eliot former Illinois head coach and longtime associate athletics director will address the Indiana State Varsity Club Fish Fry on September 5. Club president Bernie Carney invites all, including Indiana State and Illinois fans, to attend. Eliot earned numerous honors and coached Illinois to multiple Big Ten titles and two Rose Bowls.
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Los Angeles Times
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Chicago Midwest
American Football Coaches Association
College All Stars
Chicago Tribune
Toros blank Vancouver 2-0 as Sanchez nets two
Ataulso Sanchez posted his ninth shutout of the year and Cerilo Sanchez scored twice in the San Diego Toros 2 0 victory over Vancouver in front of 6322 fans. Baylor opens football season Sept 21 at Indiana, co-champion of the Big.
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Joe Casper Jr. Cards 112-Yard Par Three Ace
Joe Casper Jr. scored the fourth hole-in-one of the season at Mark's Par Three Golf Course on the 112-yard No 1 hole. Witnesses included Rick Cartwright and several others waiting to tee off.
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Cassius Clay Exhibition Bout Sought in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission was asked to permit Cassius Clay to fight either Joe Frazier or Jimmy Ellis in an September exhibition. Civil rights activist Stanley Branche said proceeds would aid ghetto youth. commission chairman Frank Wildman promised a decision in 10 days. Clay awaits approval and has filed the bout application.
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Shrine Bowl South names offense for Indiana tilt
Indiana Shrine Bowl All Star game at Butler Bowl pits a fast North against a strong South. Quarterback may be Larry Riche with Randy McDonald and Leonard Cannon at halfback. Fullback Steve Porter leads a stout line including Jerry Stephenson and Jim King with centers Helmich or Ralston.
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UPI
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Red” Faught
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Evansville
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Washington
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South
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Jim King
Howe
Keith Morran
Bloomington
Mike Bradley
Mitchell Chambers
Bob Durfee
Steve Helmich
Richmond
George Ralston
Terre Haute
Gerstmeyer
McLain Injures Shoulder Halting 30-Win Bid
Denny McLain disclosed a torn shoulder muscle during an off day in New York. The Detroit Tigers ace, aiming for 30 wins and a Cy Young MVP season, plans rest if needed and hopes to return next year while pursuing music projects with Capitol Records after his baseball career.
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Granatelli Plans Return to Indy in 1969 piston car
Andy Granatelli said he will likely race at the Indianapolis 500 in 1969 with a piston engine car after addressing brake and engine issues on turbine powered cars. He noted redesigned brakes for Lotus turbines and explained high brake wear from maintaining power in corners. Granatelli praised turbine performance at Milwaukee but cited stresses on brakes gears and shafts and said the new rules will limit engine annulus and force a non turbine design.
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UPI
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Jets Incompatibility May Lead to Downfall
New York Jets face internal strife amid Namath's dominance and Erbanks Ewbank leadership questions. Namath's record throwing for 4007 yards last season contrasts with potential coaching changes and lineup shifts. Offensive line changes limit running game while top receivers Maynard Sauer and Sammons provide targets. Defensive changes include Elliott replacing Harris and Philbin and Biggs at end positions.
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Lee White
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Don Shula
Colts
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Joe Namath
Packers edged by Bears in exhibition loss
Green Bay, led by new coach Phil Bengtson, fell 10-7 to Chicago as penalties hampered the Bears. Gale Sayers sparked the visitors with a 76 yard TD, while Bart Starr and Boyd Dowler connected for Green Bay’s only sustained drive.
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Laver Top Seed For U S Open
Rod Laver of Australia earned the top seed in the U S Open Tennis Championships at Forest Hills to be played Aug 29 Sept 8. The field includes 95 men with Laver seeded ahead of Tony Roche Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe in a lineup led by Arthur Ashe and others.
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John Newcombe
America
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Tom Okker
Holland
Earl Buchholz
St. Louis
Andres Gimeno
Spain
Wichita Tops Staunton All-Stars 9-5 in NBC Tournament
Wichita seized five runs in the first inning and defeated Staunton 9-5 in the National Baseball Congress tournament in Wichita. Staunton starter Don Sandberg failed to record an out before his removal in the first. Harlan Lautenslager hit a solo homer for Staunton in the fifth.
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San Francisco 49ers face uphill path to division title
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan tackles a culture of loss after taking over the 49ers in 1963. He introduces a multiple offense while evaluating quarterback contenders John Brodie, George Mira, and Steve Spurrier.rookie standouts include Kevin Hardy and Dwight Lee as veterans anchor both lines, but Baltimore and Los Angeles loom large in the Coastal Division.
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