Pro Predictions NFL Week Outlook for 1960s Contenders
NFL and AFL game previews project four unbeaten teams to win. Dallas Cowboys expected to beat St Louis with Don Meredith firing, while Baltimore Chicago and Los Angeles San Francisco battles shape up as close clashes. Giants face Saints as Tarkenton returns, Packers target road win over Atlanta.
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Bill Nelson
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Jack Concannon
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John Brodie
New York
New Orleans
Giants
Redskins
Fran Tarkenton
Homer Jones
Colts Favored Detroit 21 Minnesota 20
NFL recap notes Lions with Bill Munson in control favored against Vikings who faltered after a Bears setback. Also mentions Washington beating Philadelphia 31 27 and AFL Kansas City 31 Buffalo 14.
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Minnesota
Lions
Bill Munson
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Bears
Washington
Philadelphia
Sonny Jurgensen
Eagle
Redskins
Kansas City
Buffalo
Bills
Joe Namath
Howard's Tigers Aim for Grant's Tomb Victory at Georgia Tech
Howard's Tigers travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech in a high money ACC clash with hopes of ending a long road skid. Frank Howard emphasizes minimizing Grant's Tomb distractions and securing the cash guarantee, while Clemson seeks a rare win in Atlanta.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Davidson
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Vanderbilt
N. C
Tech Stadium
Clarke Jayvees Win 12 7 Over Loudoun County
Clarke County Jayvees secure their first victory of the season by edging Loudoun County 12 to 7 at Berryville. Ronnell Page caught a 25 yard TD pass from Steve Hardman after Loudoun led 7 0, and Ray Morton added a 4 yard TD run in the final period. PATs both failed. Clarke improves to 1-2 and travels to North Martinsburg Junior High next Wednesday for a 4 p.m. game.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Jayvees
Loudoun County
Little Eagles
Loudoun
Ronnell Page
Steve Hardman
Clarke
Ray Morton
Joe Weakley
North Martinsburg Junior High
Don's Song Faces Tough Competition at Charles Town
Charles Town West Virginia Special Don's Song trained by G Allen Darlington returns from knee surgery to run in the 61 Furlong Chrysanthemum Purse on the first Saturday card of the fall meeting. Nine rivals include Little Doll Vertabrae Whirlathon and Keith's Colleen. Rod ney Peters to ride with top weight 122 pounds. Post time 7 15 p m for a 10 race program.
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Charles Town
W.va
William B. Casilear
Don Poggio
G. Allen Darlington
Vertabrae
Whirlathon
Keith
Colleen
Keydets Lose Habasevich For Season
Virginia Military Institute halfback Bob Habasevich sustained a torn cartilage in his left knee and will miss the rest of the football season after surgery. The senior, a multiple VMI rushing record holder, was hurt in the first half of the opener against Vanderbilt and had not played since.
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Bob Habasevich
Virginia Military Institute
Footeball
Habasevich
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Vanderbilt
Michigan Cleared by Big Ten in Rules Probe
The Big Ten cleared Michigan of any rules violations alleged in reports by the Michigan Daily during last winter and early spring. The decision centers on investigative coverage by the student newspaper and its study of university activities.
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Chicago
Michigan
Big Ten
Michigan Daily
Eagles Defeat Rams 12 to 6 in Little League Football
Winchester Frederick County Little League reports a 12 to 6 victory by the Eagles over the Rams last night. The win adds to the season’s early standings and showcases key plays by both teams.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Eagles
Rams
Apple Bowl Tussle set at James Wood Stadium
Don Ratliff, a 205 pound former Handley star, will start at left end for Fork Union Military Academy tomorrow night in the first annual Apple Bowl game at James Wood stadium. Ratliff was recently named co captain of the Blue Devils.
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VMI
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Rocky
Don Ratliff
Handley Star
Fork Union Military Academy
James Wood Stadium
Ratliff
Blue Devils
Mary Helen Massie
Haight Dies of Heart Attack in Maryland on Interstate 495
Walter Haight, 69, Washington writer famed for The Washington Post Horses and People column and long racing beat, died after a fishing trip when his car veered across a median on I 495 south of Washington. He staffed Churchill Downs press box and covered Kentucky Derbys longer than any other racing writer. Haight joined The Post in 1924, moved to racing in 1932, and created storytelling columns including a noted tale of a long shot gambler.
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Washington Post
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the Post
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Washington Herald
Nora
Mowlee
Flat Tire
Myers Rides Double Winners at Charles Town
Jockey Larry Myers swept two races on Cherry Barb and Solat hon to complete a $3185.20 twin double at Charles Town. He also rode Wacky Friend to victory earlier, becoming the meeting’s third rider with a triple as Solarhon paid $9.40 and Cherry Barb also paid $9.40 with Besomlady finishing second.
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Larry Myers
Cherry Barb
Solathon
Charles Town Race Course
Wacky Friend
Myers
Larry Hunt
Dallas Hedge
Solarhon
Besomlady
Piedy
Scratches 1-Brush N'Tumble and Related Entries
A list of racing or horse names including Heather, Alma Alta, Deemon Oss and Altas, with entries such as Always Shining and Nancy, Jenna, Play Path, Amber and Peterkin, Donna's Alibi and Little Elm, Daumil Aurora, Bold Surrender and Rollin Rock, Prince Ballad, Warroyal, Shining Satin, Countess Sher if, Sign Of Spring, Cross Country TeVacate, Helio Bird, Liebes Frauelin.
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Ale
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Oss
Trust Nancy
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Peterkin
Donna
Little Elm
Rollin Rocket
Prince Ballad
Shining Satin
Countess Sherif
Apple Bowl set as VMI Frosh meet Fork Union at James Wood Stadium
The first annual Apple Bowl pits VMI Frosh against Fork Union Military Academy tomorrow night at 8 at James Wood Stadium. VMI owns a 0-0-1 start after a 3-3 tie with Richmond, Fork Union also aims for its first win after a tie and a loss. Star players include Fork Union end Don Ratliff, VMI quarterback Jim Monos, and running back Rick Thomas. The game is sponsored by the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival with Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom 1968 and Miss Martinsburg presenting the trophy.
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James Wood Stadium
Virginia Military Institute Frost
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University of Richmond
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Folk Union Band
Winchester
Frederick County
Braine
Pulliam
Jim Monos
Shippensburg
Monos
Richmond
Rick Thomas
Thomaston
Thomas
John Durst
Durst
Panthers Clash With Colonels In Top Conference Showdown
Unbeaten Charles Town meets James Wood in a pivotal clash at 8 p.m. at James Wood Stadium. Charles Town sits 4-0 with a nine game win streak while James Wood has won 12 of 13 and is 3-0 this season.
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Charles Town
James Wood
The
Panthers
VMI Freshman Cupit Boosts Kicking for Richmond Tie
From Lyons Georgia, Don Cupit, 5 11 and 190 pounds, a new VMI kicker, delivers a soccer style boot and a 29 yarder to tie Richmond last week. Fork Union relies on Ratliff passes and Bruce Geltzeiter the 180 pound fullback from Plainfield New Jersey. Greg Godfrey, an Albemarle alum, is a 5 10 200 pound blocker and runner.
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Don Cupit
Cupit
Richmond
Fork Union
Ratliff
Bruce Geltzeiter
Plainfield
N.J
Greg Godfrey
Albemar High
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