Vikings stop Rams in mud on goal line stand.
In a rain soaked game at Bloomington the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. A fourth quarter goal line stand by Minnesota preserved the win after Kermit Alexander nearly scored on a partially blocked punt return. Gary Cuozzo connected with Bill Brown for a 17 yard touchdown, and David Ray extended the Rams’ field goal streak with a 12 yard kick.
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Pistons extend unbeaten streak with 142 111 win over Sonics
Detroit Pistons shoot 71 percent before halftime and 64 percent overall to beat Seattle 142 111 for an eighth straight victory. Bob Bing leads with 35 points, Dischinger 18, Walker 17 as Seattle falls to 3 3. Royals top Hawks 126 107 behind Johnny Green 30 points.
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Spartans lauded for grid play
San Jose State under new coach Dewey King earned a 48-7 upset of the University of Pacific on the Tigers' home field. Ivan Lippi threw for three touchdowns. Dale Knott ran for four, while Bruce Lecuyer had 12 tackles and recovered a fumble. Stanford's Steven Horowitz earned offensive player of the week with three field goals in a 9-7 win over UCLA.
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Sure handed Pete Onori Wins Kaiser Open Cap
Pete Onori of Ukiah wins a Kaiser Open cap after Ken Still drops the final playoff hat at North Silverado Napa. The event ended with Still claiming about $30,000 as Nicklaus and Casper failed to make the cut. The cap, worn by Still, is claimed by Onori in a dramatic finish witnessed by Hugh Preston Ron Westphali Ernie Banker and others.
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Ex champ Roger Rischer shot in Oakland
Former California heavyweight champion Roger Rischer, 37, was in critical condition with a head wound and four back wounds after a shooting at the California Hotel in Oakland. He was taken to Highland Hospital for surgery as police hunted a hotel resident suspect. Rischer once held the California title from 1964 to 1965 after beating Thad Spencer.
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McInerney and McAllister Win Ukiah Football Contest
Mike McInerney wins the $10 top prize in the Ukiah Merchants co sponsored Football Prediction Contest edging Bud McAllister and Ron Hallman. Hallman nearly wins with a perfect 14 of 15 but misses the tie breaker and the half time score. The contest is at its halfway point with a grand prize to be announced in a few weeks.
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Bomb threat targets Cassius Clay home in Overbrook
An anonymous caller made about ten threatening calls to Cassius Clay’s Overbrook home after his victory over Jerry Quarry in Atlanta. Police search found no bomb. the unlisted number was suspected as obtained recently. Belinda Clay and newborn twins relocated while investigators probe the call source.
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Clay defeats Quarry in three rounds faces Frazier next
Cassius Clay stops Jerry Quarry in three rounds in Atlanta amid talk of a future clash with Joe Frazier around February. Louis weighs in saying only a knife and gun could beat Clay, while Quarry recounts the bout and payout details, including Clay’s looming draft appeal and licenses in Atlanta and New York.
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Bhutan Isolated Mountain Kingdom With Vast Highlands
The 750000 residents of Bhutan inhabit a rugged mountainous realm in Asia, a nation half the size of Indiana, known for its remote valleys and traditional culture amid stark highland geography.
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Americans Lose At 40th World Shooting Championship Meet
Americans unhappy with the Phoenix hosted event as Maj John Foster won the final 300 meter army rifle while Maj Margert Murdock faced jury decisions that cost her overall title. Russia led medal counts with Vital Parkhimovitch and Winter dominant. The U S team earned a silver in prone and trailed in overall standings behind Sweden Switzerland Yugoslavia.
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Safety push after Sacramento race deaths halts event
Race officials postponed a Southern California auto race and will reconvene in Gardena to review car safety gear after three drivers died at the Sacramento track. CRA president Walt James said a meeting would tighten roll bars and equipment, with Ascot Raceway's Saturday race moved to November 21 to allow safety upgrades. The deaths were Simmy Gordon of Sacramento Ernie Purssell of Grass Valley and Wall Reiff of Anaheim in incidents tied to the final events before demolition of the old facility. Gordon died in the main Open championship as flames spread after a wheel lock and crash. Purssell and Reiff perished in earlier crashes while aiding or racing. Jerry Blundy of Illinois won the 100-mile Open championship as the race ended on lap 35.
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