Wildcats Clash With Vikings In League Opener
Humboldt State hosts Napa College at Bailey Field as Potter Valley’s 5-9 slasher Fred Austin anchors a strong defense. Sacramento’s Hughes Stadium hosts a Far West vines opener with Joe Stender powering the Vikings on the ground and Joe Stymack passing, testing the Wildcats’ defense amid fumbles and penalties.
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Trojans Welcome New Gridiron Prospects From East Coast
Los Angeles scouts report Southern California gains as Harrisburg PA quarterback Harrisburg Haris high school product Jones joins USC alongside fresh recruits Briner Briner from Anaheim and John Grant from Idaho. The class includes fullback Tom from Anaheim and halfback Jorgett from San Francisco as USC expands roster in a strong freshman intake.
Public hearings on California fish and game regulations set
Sacramento announces hearings on proposed 1969 fish and game rules including lowering trout limits, Lower Hat Creek emergency closure, and an antlerless deer hunt in Modoc County. Hearings begin in Red Bluff November and December in Los Angeles. final adoption expected December 6. Stakeholders include private landowners, U S Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management.
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Hoosiers and Stanford Lead offense in weekly stats
UPI reports Stanford and Indiana post the nation's best offenses with 531 total yards per game in two games. Alabama shows the top defense at 137.5 yards allowed per game, while Penn State ranks second in total defense at 151.5 yards. Southern Methodist leads in passing offense and Oregon State in rushing.
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Warriors Win Overtime Game
In San Jose California’s preseason NBA clash the Warriors defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 119 to 106 after overtime. Bob Lewis and Ron Williams scored six points apiece in OT while Bill Turner forced the late regulation knot. Nate Thurmond and Clyde Lee rested. Bob Rule led Seattle with 30 points as Jeff Mullins posted 24 for San Francisco.
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Punt Pass Kick contest opens in Ukiah Ford showroom
Registrations for the annual Ford Motor Car Punt Pass Kick for youngsters up to 13 must be completed by 5 p.m. Saturday October 5 at Underwood Mercury in Ukiah. Six age groups 8 to 13 compete in punting passing and place kicking with trophies for first to third. Winners advance to district and national finals with trophies and certificates awarded at each level.
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Injuries Mount for Raiders Ahead of Boston Clash
SANTA ROSA Calif APPD Injuries pile up for the AFL leading Oakland Raiders. Larry Todd played little versus Houston yet broke two wrist bones and will miss four weeks leaving only Pete Banaszak rookie Charlie Smith and fullback Hewritt Dixon. Linebacker Bill Laskey and DT Tom Keating out all season while DE Ike Lassiter suffered a hip injury but is expected to play Sunday against Boston at the Coliseum.
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Van Brocklin named Falcons coach in surprise move
Atlanta oilman Rankin Smith replaced Norb Hecker with Norm Van Brocklin as head coach. The Dutchman warned limited early changes as the winless Falcons prepare to host the Green Bay Packers. Tarkenton, now with the Giants, starred in a prior feud that helped prompt the shakeup. Cuba is known as the Pearl of the Antilles.
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Raiders Star Daniels Returns Before Big Game
The Oakland Raiders welcomed star Dan iels back just before the matchup after a strong week of practice. Nolan indicated Kevin Hardy could be activated soon while discussing yardage gains and potential line changes. The team aims for a solid performance against Atlanta as Gat and Yabkings push for significant plays.
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