Kelly seeks Browns terms amid NFL stat battles in 1968
Leroy Kelly pushes for better 1968 Browns terms as he leads NFL rushing with 262 yards on 44 carries. Mel Farr matches carries for 229 yards. Johnny Unitas sets a 1,021-yard pass yardage mark with six TDs. Charley Taylor tops receivers with 295 yards on 18 catches. Ben Davis and John Gilliam lead in punt and kickoff returns respectively. Ed Meador has four interceptions. Baltimore tops scoring with 117 points. Green Bay allows only 27.
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Napa JC Grid in Paced By Locals
Napa JC football wins 20 6 over Santa Barbara City College aided by local players Chris Burris Potter Valley duo Fred Austin Lew Brown and Bob Jackson developing as standout performers Ukiah and Willits players also key with Liners Leland Schmitz delivering solid line play and tackling effort ahead of league opener versus Yuba.
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Immortal Bard Has Words Describing Boston's Rise
Washington based column humorously blasts through the pennant talk by invoking Shakespeare. Boston Red Sox fans hear lines about greatness and triumph as a playful pregame exchange with the Bard, touching on Yastrzemski, Williams, and the pennant pursuit.
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Ukiah Paint and Pool Offers Olympic Trip Prize
Ukiah residents can enter a drawing at Ukiah Paint and Pool Supply at 509 South State Street for a chance to win a trip to the 1968 Olympics and a Mexico City vacation. Prizes include opening and closing ceremony seats, eight days of Olympic events, 19 days in Mexico for two, a San Francisco to Mexico City flight, and tours of Acapulco Taxco and Aztec ruins with celebrity events. No purchase required.
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Frosh Open League Grid Debut Sets Season Goals
Ukiah Frosh head to Analy High in Sebastopol for the first all Frosh league game against Analy with Lakeport tuneups showing Ukiah strong on defense and improving offense. Coaches Campbell and Aiken push for quicker, sharper execution and tougher tackling.
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Former San Jose State star Billy Wilson Coaches 49ers Receivers
Billy Wilson, a former San Jose State standout and all pro during his playing days, now serves as the receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers.
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Colts Still Mystery to SF after 41-7 loss
Redwood City Calif UPI coach Jack Christiansen discussed why the San Francisco Forty Niners struggle against Baltimore noting confidence shifts after repeated wins and the Colts hot passing from Johnny Unitas. He cited coverage errors and poor blocking while praising Unitas perfect pass for a long TD to Ray Perkins and warned Bay Area clash with the Rams next.
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Ex-SJSU golfer Cerrudo on Walker Cup and Masters runs
Ron Cerrudo of San Rafael, formerly with San Jose State, was a member of the 1967 U S Walker Cup team and has played in the Masters tournament the past two years.
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Golf rule limits five minutes to search for lost ball
In golf a player may take up to five minutes to search for a lost ball before proceeding under penalty rules. This time limit helps keep play moving and authorizes the finder to continue or abandon the search if time runs out.
TV's Series Counterparts By Rick Du Brow Hollywood UPI
World Series opener sparks TV style breakdown with crossovers and puns. Uproarious pairings link Boston and St Louis stars to famous shows and players. Notable bits include Yastrzemski, Cepeda, Gibson, and Stanky amid parodied titles and faux plotlines. Want-ads bring results.
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Kirkman Victor in Short Fight at Portland
Kirkman Victor pounded to victory as Bill Nielsen's manager threw in the towel in round four of a scheduled 10 round heavyweight bout in Portland. The Renton, Washington heavyweight improved to 13-1-1 with his ninth KO, while Nielsen fell to 12 losses in 36 fights. A crowd of 2,597 paid $10,242.
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San Jose State Dominates National Collegiate Judo Title
San Jose State's judo team has won the National Collegiate title six times, extending the Spartans' clear hold on the championship. The event showcases the team's sustained success and consistent top performance across editions.
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