Comparisons Inevitable as Bengtson Steps In at Packers
Phil Bengtson faces inevitable comparisons with Vince Lombardi as he becomes Green Bay's head coach. Lombardi stays in the background focusing on administration while Bengtson handles the field duties and pushes for a continued winning record with a talented, youthful roster. Lombardi stresses missing game time and rapport with players, while Bengtson emphasizes team effort and independence from the shadow of his predecessor.
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John McGraw
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Red Auerbach
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Henry Jordan
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Youth Brigade Eyes Golf Crown at Scioto Club
About six contenders challenge Bruce Fleisher leader by two strokes entering the final round of the 68th U S Amateur Championship at Scioto Country Club in Columbus. John Birmingham is the first to break par, while Mike Bonallack and others stay within reach as the field aims for the gleaming trophy.
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UPI
U.S
Bruce Fleisher
Miami
Fla
Scioto Country Club
John Birmingham
Pittsburgh
Birmingham
Mike Bonallack
Pont expects 1968 Indiana football to top 1967 squad
Indiana coach John Pont says the 1968 Hoosiers look stronger than last season and will mix in position shuffles during pre-season. Changes include Clarence Price moving to defensive end, Jerry Wiseman to linebacker, Bill Wood to guard, and Bob Scharnowske and Bob White shifting to defensive tackle. Gary Brown may win fullback, with Price and Hoehn contesting outside linebacker. Sophomores Pogue and Fleming compete for fullback.
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Bloomington
Ind
UPI
John Pont
Indiana
Letterman Roger Grove
Port Wentworth
Sullivan Halfback Already in Demand
Sullivan and Linton led the Linton Football Jamboree with no first half scores. Sullivan sophomore Paul Vandergriff scored a 3 yard TD for the Arrows and is drawing college interest, while coach Reggie Laconi praised Vandergriff and several defensive standouts. North Knox scored 13 points, ousting North Central. Sullivan and Linton both prep for regular-season openers next Friday.
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Sullivan
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Laconi
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Oliphant
Warriors
Horst
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King
Paul Vandergriff
Dugger
Dick Martin Plans Resignation From Wiley Faculty
Wiley football coaching great Dick Martin will resign from the Wiley High School faculty early this week to enter the insurance field. He has taught industrial arts 22 years and handed coaching duties to Bud Spence after 1966. Principal Cy Proffitt called Martin one of the finest men and praised Wiley and the Vigo County School Corporation for not losing him.
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West Vigo
Jim Sutch
Garfield
Larry Wolf
Honey Creek
Dave Topping
Indianapolis
Indiana
Mishawaka Takes Opener With One Hitter by Rothy
Mishawaka Indiana hosted a 6-0 win over Louisville in the West Central Regional opening round as Sam Rothy pitched a one hitter. Milwaukee defeated Rockford 5-1 in the other opener. Friday matchups included Fort Wayne versus Madison Indianapolis versus Decatur and Lexington versus Milwaukee with Lexington drawing a bye.
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Ind
UPI
Sam Rothy
Louisville
Milwaukee
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Ill
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Madison
Indianapolis
Decatur
Lexington
Feld
Vigo County jamboree showcases balanced teams and standout players
The Vigo County football jamboree drew about 7 000 fans at Memorial Stadium with six teams showing offense and defense. Garfield Garfield Schulte Garfield’s passing Skitt to Zumar signals trouble for opponents while Orangie Smith’s end sweeps energize Garfield. Wiley Tech clash featured a late fumble and 42 yard pass to Booker. West Vigo Honey Creek fumbles and interceptions limit play. defense remains the focus and Vikings show inexperience yet promise.
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Bertie Silcock
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Gerstmeyer
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Schulte
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Honey Creek
Strausburg
Woody Roloff
Black Cats
Robin Skitt
Joe Zumar
Purple Eagles
Mike Minger
Jay Barrett
Orangie Smith
Tech
Mike Box
Gary Crowthers
Doug Sweatt
Tim Booker
Booker
Don Wells
Jim Finley
Bees
Finley
Vikings
Hulme and McLaren to defend Can Am title at Road America
At Road America Wisconsin Hulme and Bruce McLaren defend Can Am titles in a 50 lap 200 mile race. A star-studded field includes Andretti Gurney Hall Bonnier Rodriguez with Lola Chevrolet Donohue and Parson racing for the prize fund and series lead.
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New Zealand
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Road America
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Dan Gurney
Jim Hall
Sweden
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Mexico
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Mark Donohue
U.S
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Andretti
Golfarini Wins Italian Middleweight Championship
In Naples Italy Remo Golfarini defeated Mario Lamania to claim the Italian middleweight title in a Friday fight.
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Italy
Remo Golfarini
Mario Lamagna
Golfarini
South Bend Edges Tucson to Keep World Series Hopes Alive
South Bend Indiana edged Tucson Arizona 4-3 to stay in contention in the American Legion World Series. They trailed 2-2 in the fourth but rallied in the later innings with Terry Frick and Roger Schumann driving in the go ahead runs on a wild pitch from Dave Breuker as Steve Evans captured scoring for Tucson earlier.
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N.H
UPI
South Bend
Ind
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Ariz
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Tenn
Steve Evans
Chris Meyer
Terry Frick
Roger Schumann
Dave Breuker
Frank Robinson to Manage Santurce in Puerto Rican League
Baltimore Oriole outfielder Frank Robinson will manage the Santurce team in the Puerto Rican Winter League, a UPI report said Friday.
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Santurce
Purple Eagles Tip Clinton in Jamboree at Memorial Stadium
Garfield coach Gene Shike praised his program after a smooth jamboree performance and noted many positions remain unsettled as the Purple Eagles prepare for their first official WIC home game against Clinton at Memorial Stadium.
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