Jets and Patriots meet in Richmond pre season clash
The Jets travel to City Stadium in Richmond to face the Patriots in a 8:15 p.m. kickoff. Babe Parilli and Mike Taliaferro renew their trade-linked reunion as Namath nurses a knee and the teams seek their first win after opening losses.
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Murphy Leader at Westchester in PGA Westchester Classic
Bob Murphy, 25, a rookie pro and former amateur, opened with an eight under par 64 to hold a one stroke lead midway through the Westchester Classic at Westchester Country Club. Dan Sikes shot 65 for second, Art Wall Jr. and Jack Nicklaus posted 36 and 67 respectively as leaders chased Murphy.
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Phillips 66 Defeats Crown Cork in City League Action
Phillips 66 triumphed 11-2 behind strong hitting from Lloyd Heflin Jackson and Singhas as Crown Cork tumbled to 4-19. North Frederick Mountaineers beat Grace Bible 11-5 with Geraldine Boone on six hits and Robin Pitcock homering. Jim Stefanich claimed ABC bowling titles.
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Bulldogs Trot Strong With Dave Rogers Top Prospect
Reports from Martinsburg name Dave Rogers of the Bulldogs as the area’s leading quarterback prospect for 1968. The 6-3, 185-pound junior heads a squad of about 80 under Coach Clyde Wilson as returning lettermen sharpen for the season. Rogers, a gifted passer, completed 76 passes for 996 yards last year as the Bulldogs posted a 3-7 record.
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Jurgy to Return Monday in Carlisle After Elbow Review
Sonny Jurgensen resumes work Monday in Carlisle after a medical check in Washington found no new complications from his elbow operation. He and Jim Ward will be sidelined tonight as the Colts meet the Redskins at D.C. Stadium before a full crowd.
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Babe Ruth Remembered On Anniversary Of His Death
A personal reminiscence recalls Babe Ruth dying 20 years ago, celebrating his legacy as Mr. Baseball. The writer recounts a memorable visit to a Washington game with family and a tearful memorial, praising Ruth’s rags to riches life from Baltimore orphanage to baseball immortality.
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Coaching Vacancies Hover Over Loudoun Football
A cloud hangs over Loudoun County football as two of three schools report assistant coaching vacancies. Loudoun Valley keeps a full staff led by Bootsie Leonard with Deegan back for backfield work and Mohler as line coach and trainer. Stup departs for the Loudoun Recreation Department. Joe Duncan will replace him. Dale Boyd takes over Loudoun County as Vance shifts to AD at LCHS. Broad Run begins a junior varsity football schedule with Ronnie Pyles returning as head coach and Joe Breinig named boys basketball coach.
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Stephens City Hosts Rappahannock in Sunday Baseball Clash
The Stephens City entry in the Apple Valley Baseball League will host Rappahannock Sunday at 2 p.m. The game was postponed from last week due to poor playing conditions.
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Star League May Increase To 12 Teams
The Evening Star bowling league at Health Center Lanes reports nine teams present with space for three more to reach a 12 team roster. Interested women may contact Virginia Larrick or Eugene Estep, managers. Opening night is Friday Sept 6 at 8 p.m.
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Cross Country Meeting at Handley Monday
A meeting for all boys interested in running cross country will be held at Handley Gym on Monday at 6 p.m.
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Denver hockey player Wiste returns with bandaged nose
University of Denver hockey forward Jim Wiste arrived at a sports award dinner with a bandaged nose after being struck by a softball during a friendly game.
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Pro Football Exhibitions Schedule Highlights Rivalry Flows
Pro Football Expositions outline a numbered slate with NFL games Friday through Monday. Key matches include Baltimore at Washington and Dallas at Los Angeles, plus AFL clashes such as Boston at New York and Buffalo at Cincinnati. Interleague play features Minnesota at Denver and Pittsburgh at San Diego, with Cleveland visiting San Francisco and Chicago facing Green Bay in Milwaukee. High-visibility autumn football action across multiple cities.
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Scratches Shenandoah Downs For Tonight
Racing card at Shenandoah Downs lists scratches for races one through ten including 1 La Platita 2 Be Quick Top Down Miss S P Italian Lady 4 Ragtime Lady 5 Real Ame Sure Front You Quill Me Pistol 6 Camp Star 7 Daring Star Rangy Realtor 10 Truhan 2nd Running Mad.
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Alou and Rose Battle For NL Batting Lead
Left fielder Matty Alou and slugger Pete Rose remain close atop the National League batting race as St Louis pulls away. Alou hits to raise his average to .330 while Rose leads at .333. San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston losses shape the pennant chase with notable performances from Briles and Shannon.
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