Petitbon Leaves NFL and McCormick Returns in AFL
Richie Petitbon retired to focus on insurance and real estate in New Orleans while John McCormick, 31, announces intent to return to football with Denver after retiring in 1966. The piece also notes Vikings veterans’ retirements, Redskins heat woes, and other player moves including Brezina and Taliaferro seeking new teams.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Richie Petitbon
John McCormick
McCormick
Denver
Broncos
Minnesota
Petitbon
Minnesota Viking
Don Hansen
Paul Faust
Arnold Simkus
Washington Redskins
Carlisle
Jerry Smith
Joe Rutgens
Steve Thurlow
Dennis Crane
Greg Brezina
Atlanta Falcons
Johnson City
Tenn
New York Jet
Mike Taliaferro
Joe Namath
LL Tryouts Set in Aug for 1968 Football Program
The 1968 Little League Football program begins August 5 and 6 with tryouts for all new boys at Rouss Park across from the Armory, starting 4:30 p.m. Each boy must submit a signed application from a parent, available at Young Men's Sports Shop Kern Motor Company or Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Returning players keep their previous teams. uniform draw times will be announced later.
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Rouss Park
Armory
Young Mens Sports Shop
Kern Motor Company
Farmers and Merchants National
Northside shuts out Carroll in baseball tilt
Dennis Singhas tosses a two hit complete game as Northside defeats Carroll Concrete 6 to 0 at Rouss Park. Singhas walks five and fans five while Billy Chafin suffers 12 strikeouts in a five hit effort. Greg Seldon belts a two run double in the Northside second as Nelson Orndoff collects both Carroll hits. Northside improves to 9 5 while Carroll sinks to 4 9 in the standings.
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Dennis Singhas
Carroll Concrete
Rouss Park
Singhas
Billy Chafin
Nelson Orndoff
Greg Seldon
Northside
Carroll
Donnie Jenson
Monte Pope
Twin Double Pays $137 at Charles Town
A strong night for chalk players at Shenandoah Downs launched a streak that peaked at Charles Town last night as four odds on favorites and one even money choice dominated the program. The third race Exacta paid $14.40 and the Twin Double paid $137.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Shenandoah Downs
Round John Heads Field in Shenandoah Downs Purse
Round John and Carolyn Edwards' Secret Engagement lead an eight horse field in the 5 1/2 furlong Advocate Purse at Shenandoah Downs. Round John seeks sprint form with mile attempts recent. Secret Engagement seeks fifth straight and steps up in class. Fleet Markat may set early pace against This Line Bunny's Papoose Up The Road Roseau and Air Charger.
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Dr. E. L
Papa John
George Mihalick
Roseau
Air Charger
Coach Al Oviatt Retires After 15 Denver Seasons
Al Oviatt retires at 55 after 15 seasons guiding Manual High School in Denver. His teams won six city championships, tied for two others, and captured two state titles.
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Denver
al Oviatt
Manual High
Harrisonburg and Crown Win Two in District Fast Pitch Action
Harrisonburg edged Cooper Brothers 3-1 as Jim Wells hurled a four hitter. Crown Cork and Seal capitalized on Shorty’s nine errors to beat Shorty’s Furniture 8-4, with Joe Guess’s infield roller triggering the early scoring.
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Jim Wells
Harrisonburg
Cooper Brothers
Gary Teets
Company of Strasburg
Steve Weaver
Gary Rodeffer
Ivan Stubbs
Robert Stultz
Carroll Litten
Donnie Keller
Fred Blosser
Litten
Wells
Charlie Harris
Keller
Harris
Cooper Bros
Pete Richards
Crown, Cork and
Seal
Shorty
Crown
Joe Guess’ Roller
Gene Strother
Winchester Recreation Park
Mantle A Man and His Image
Yankee star Mickey Mantle discusses his view of press relations and team bonds. He notes reporters shape his fame, values teammates over interviews, and sometimes avoids questions while maintaining respect for colleagues.
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Mantle
Tournament Schedule For Local Showdown
Schedule lists Friday matchups Shenandoah Valley Bank against Phillips seven p m Ward s Plaza against Mountain Dew eight thirty p m Saturday features C S Bank versus Harrisonburg Transmission Service Crown Cork and Seal versus Fridays seven p m winner eight thirty p m Sunday opens with Fridays eight thirty p m winner against Saturdays seven p m winner at one thirty p m and Saturdays eight thirty p m winner versus Sundays one thirty p m winner at three p m
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Shenandoah Valley Bank
Phillips
Ward’s Plaza
Mountain Dew
C &S Bank
Harrisonburg
Crown
Cork
Seal
Yankees Top Senators 4-1 as Clarke, White Rally
Horace Clarke delivered the go ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and Roy White followed with a two run homer to lift the New York Yankees over the Washington Senators 4-1. Stan Bahnsen earned the win with a 1 0 lead and Jim Hannan took the loss. The night also saw the Chicago White Sox win 2-1 over the Baltimore Orioles behind timely hits from Leon Wagner and Pete Ward. The Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 as Earl Wilson improved to 7-7 and Minnesota defeated Boston 7-2.
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NEW York
Horace Clarke
Roy White
New York Yankees
Washington
Bob Humphreys
Jake Gibbs
Charlie Smith
Gibbs
Stan Bahnsen
Clarke
White
Yanks
Bahnsen
Jim Hannan
Mickey Mantle
Joe Pepitone
Senators
Cap Peterson
Frank Howard
Mike Epstein
Chicago
Leon Wagner
Pete Ward
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Luis Aparicio
Tommy Davis
Dave Leonhard
Sox
Jack Fisher
al Lopez
Associated Press
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Minnesota
California
Anaheim
Mayo Smith
Oakland
Earl ~ Wilson
Athletics
Detroit
Cleveland
Baltimore
John Donaldson
Bill Freehan
Lew Krausse
Jim Northrup
Willie Horton
Don Wert
Dick McAuliffe
Mickey Stanley
Northrup
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Liebes Fraulein
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Kiki
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My Gus
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Lee MacPhail
Ralph Houk
Manetle
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MacPhail
Mickeey
Mickey
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Orioles
Frank Robinson
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Don Buford
Mark Belanger
Mike Recht
Ted Uhlaender
Gary Bell
Jose Santiago
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