Hines Sets World Record as Matson Captures Shot Put Gold
Olympic track notes show Jimmy Hines clocking 9.9 seconds in the 100 meters amid tailwind doubt while Randy Matson wins the shot put with 67 feet 4 inches. The U.S. faces strong showings from Wyomin Tyus and Jay Silcester in sprint and discus events as grapples with international competition.
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Trojans and Buckeyes Hold No 1 2 In Ratings List
Southern California reclaimed the top spot in the United Press International college football poll aided by a 27-24 win over Stanford. Ohio State rose to second after Purdue loss, with Penn State and Kansas rounding out the top four as UCLA, Notre Dame and others won their games. O. J. Simpson scored three touchdowns to lift the Trojans.
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College football rankings top 20 with first place votes
United Press International lists its top 20 college teams with first place votes and records as of the fourth week, led by California and Ohio State both 4-0. The poll includes Penn State Kansas Notre Dame Florida Tennessee Georgia Miami Stanford Syracuse Nebraska Texas Tech Michigan Missouri and others with varied records and votes.
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All American Karate Championship Set for Sunday
The 1968 All American Karate Championship and World Karate Tournament will be held Sunday at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Contestants from the United States Canada Mexico Japan and Europe will participate.
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Knicks face Bulls in season opener at Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks host Chicago Bulls in the NBA season opener as Dick Motta debuts as Bulls coach. Chicago adds rookie center Dave Newmark and Tom Boerwinkle, while the Knicks rely on Willis Reed, Walt Bellamy, Cazzie Russell, Phil Jackson, and Walt Frazier to contend.
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Punt Pass Kick Contest Set For Anton Stadium
The Underwood Ford Mercury Sceat announces a Punt Pass Kick event for boys aged 8 to 13 at Anton Stadium. The postponed contest will start at 4 p.m. on Wednesday with 18 local trophies across six age groups. Boys may register before the start time. Mary Queen of Scots is noted in a separate line.
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Expos and Padres Draft Big Money In NL Expansion
Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres each spent 6 million in the NL expansion draft aiming for immediate results and long term plans. Expos tabbed veteran outfielders and a pitching staff while Padres drafted Ollie Brown and several pitchers including Giusti and Selma amid a mix of veterans and prospects.
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First NPSL Player Marries in United States
The Oakland Clippers star Bill Quiros from Costa Rica became the first National Professional Soccer League player to marry in America.
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Judge clears way for new golf group
UPI reports Judge Caleb M. Wright in Wilmington Delaware lifted a prior restraining order and refused a PGA injunction to block the American Professional Golfers APG from operating. APG has begun a 1969 tour quest with roughly 20 of 39 Coral Gables Miami class enrollees qualifying. The order bars APG from using PGA documents taken by former administrator William Booe, while allowing Booe Tuthill and Carmichael to work on tournament golf related matters.
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Professional Golfers Association
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World rainfall average stands at 28.5 inches annually
The global average annual rainfall is 28.5 inches. This figure reflects typical precipitation levels across regions, indicating a moderate global rainfall pattern rather than extreme dryness or excess.
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Stars Learn Barry Top Gunner Shows Why He Shines
Rick Barry scored 43 points to rally the Oakland Oaks past the Los Angeles Stars 138 to 120 in ABA preseason action. Barry erased a 70-67 halftime deficit and handed Los Angeles their second straight defeat in two nights before 989 fans at Santa Barbara.
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