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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1969
Page
22
Averill Park aims for its first 11 man football title as they host arch rival Tamarac in the season’s final week. Standout Steve Valente leads the 6-5 230 pound senior duo with quarterback Fred Voellm while the defense anchors a 5-1 record.
Coach Dick Riendeau lauds RPI defense as cohesive and best of the year after Worcester defeats the Engineers 41 to 26. He highlights 11 players including Dexter Carlisle Tyler Placilla Pandish Baldwin Androski Fairchild Pincott Knapp LaMore and Sabella with notes on Os trowski and Tesmer as potential contributors. The team now heads to St. Lawrence.
Harkness and Notre Dame athletic director Krause denied rumors that the Cornell hockey and lacrosse coach would take the Notre Dame job. Harkness said he was pleased at Cornell and not seeking a move while Krause affirmed Notre Dame’s satisfaction with coach Charlie Smith.
Forty eight young golfers started the PGA player school aiming to reach the 6 million dollar tour. Joe Dey runs the program, with 181 original applicants narrowing to 48 finalists for a 72 hole playoff beginning Wednesday. Notables include Rogelio Gonzalez, John Lister, Brian Barnes, and others from Canada, England, New Zealand.
Washington coach Vince Lombardi commented on Sunday’s high scoring NFL games after a 41-17 loss by the Redskins to Baltimore and noted Dallas 42-10 victory, New Orleans 51-42 over St Louis, and Green Bay 38-34 win over Pittsburgh. He blamed a rough defense and a fumbled play but praised Sonny Jurgensen’s 339 yards and 28 of 38 completions.
The British Boxing Board of Control rejects a Royal College of Physicians study claiming 224 former pros showed brain damage. BBBC officials say the report reflects past conditions, while modern medical care and supervision have reduced risks.
The National Horse Show in New York opens an 11 day run at Madison Square Garden with teams from the United States Canada Mexico and Argentina competing for jumping honors. U S team is led by Bill Steinkraus with riders Frank Chapot Kathy Kusner and Jared Brinsmade among the squad.
Daytona Beach AP reports a 500 mile NASCAR stock car race will close the 1969 season at the new two mile Texas International Speedway in Bryan Texas on December 7.
Luther Lassiter of Elizabeth City N C won his fourth world pocket billiards championship in Johnston City Illinois defeating Joe Russo of Trenton N C 100 to 16 in straight pool and 4 to 3 in one pocket. He earned 800 dollars prize money.
Vancouver Canucks president Cyrus McLean said at least five groups considered buying the WHL team after NHL expansion terms. Medical Investment Corp of Minneapolis has not held talks since last week, as the club seeks a $6 million franchise fee with a Dec. 1 down payment deadline.
The Dallas Cowboys say tight end Pettis Norman will miss Sunday's game with New Orleans due to a fractured bone in his right hand. Norman played in the 42-10 loss to Cleveland with another fracture and another bone break in the same hand. Mike Ditka will replace Norman at tight end.
The late Edmund A. Hop Hickey, a 1930s Troy star who became a Troy police captain, is named among Ithaca College’s top 11 for the 1930-39 football team. Hickey starred in basketball, football, and baseball at Catholic Central High and Ithaca, later playing semi pro basketball.
St Louis University tops the national college soccer rankings with an 8-0-0 record and 70 points. Michigan State follows at 7-1-1, with Southern Illinois Edwardsville 9-0-1, Quincy 6-1-2, Cleveland 6-1-1, MacMurray 7-1-2, Wheaton 6-1-1, Akron 6-4, Wisconsin State Green Bay 9-2-0, and Bowling Green 7-3-0 tied for last.
Bobby Hull is due in Chicago Monday night or Tuesday morning to discuss a possible return to the Black Hawks. He did not attend a weekend conference and has been ranching in Canada. Hull says the team failed to fulfill fringe benefit promises in his four year contract.
The listing details multiple race entries and results across six classes, including Ist-4,000 cl and 1 1-16 mile distances. Notable entries include Venersickle, Gay Acorn, Righteous Defile, Festive Flight, Jody's Pet, Kerry Count, Persian Song, Be Spicy, Hillsbro Errard, Amedeéo's Pride, Regal Scot, and a-Tornetta-Cunningham-Pierce. Final placings and times are interspersed with horse names, jockeys, and entry numbers across divisions.
Weather cloudy track muddy. multiple race results list winners including Lucky Gentleman and Return A Penny with prices, times, and runners. Attendance 7,826. handle $755,308. political ad weather note with entries like Distoria and Dear Aggi.
The day featured multiple races with Jennifer Blue and War Brave among winners. Bets highlighted exacta pays and a daily double, with notable entrants like Tropic Beach and Enchanted Mist Fomm and totals showing attendance around 12,051 and handle near 1.39 million.
NASCAR standings show Leroy Yarbrough at 185 785 for the year while David Pearson leads with 180 175. Pearson has 3 997 points, 364 ahead of Richard Petty, with other top names like James Hylton Neil Castles Elmo Langle Bobby Isaac John Sears Jake Thomas Wendell Scott and E J Trivette listed with their totals.
The 832 mile Mexico race drew 254 starters. 97 finished within 48 hours as foggy, rough terrain and mangled machines plagued drivers. Larry Minor and Rodney Hall won in a Ford Bronco after 20 hours 48 minutes amid fatalities and crashes including Richard and Steve Smith. Steve McQueen competed in Baja Boot but withdrew after getting lost and engine failure.
Floyd Little the AFL leading rusher sprained his right knee in Denver's 13-0 win over San Diego. Bronco officials said Sunday's game at Oakland is doubtful for him.
The list presents a lengthy set of race entries and horse names for Aqueduct signals including American Queen Cuckoo's Song Jw jameyn 2-Carried Interest Prince Bullwinkle Magic Monarch and Aerobatic Never Brush Night Cloud Harem Lady Vent Du Nord Lostale Pass The Drink Fried Eggs Over Poppy Hill Red Reality One For All Misty Run Pashamin Polly Piper Mean Love Perfumado Ten Cuts Garden State Gay Acorn Dash Durn Righteous Step Shamot Endow Lucky One Easter Offering Tequila Breeze Hi He Cherry O Jog To Market Tall Francis Who Dar Isgala Monty Ayr Menace Glassell er Admiral Quadrillion Flying rick Cut Me In Lyinstack In Don's Game Verbatim Spring Double Mr Hig orie Of Freedom Welsh Idyll Twist ime Best bet Verbatim.
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