Unitas Injury Casts Shadow Over Colts Debut
Johnny Unitas suspicions of right elbow soreness raise Colts doubts for Sunday as Earl Morrall replaces him if needed. Morrall, with 118 passing yards in two relief appearances, faces a tough opening slate including Dallas and Chicago while other teams prep for weekend games and returnees from injuries rejoin rosters.
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Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
Colts
San Francisco
Unitas
Earl Morrall
New York
Morrall
Sen
Bears
Lions
Dallas
Philadelphia
Norman Sneed
King Hill
John Huarte
Bob Brown
Dave Manders
Jimmy Orr
Area Sports Schedule Highlights Local Races and High School Games
Tonight features Shenandoah Downs at 7 15 p m and Hagerstown Race Course at 1 30 p m along with a packed high school football slate across James Wood Woodbridge Warren County Luray and more. Saturday offers Harrisonburg at Handley and Musselman at Harpers Ferry while Sunday brings NFL games Washington at Chicago and San Francisco at Baltimore with racing at Hagerstown Raceway.
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Shenandoah Downs
Hagerstown Race Course
James Wood
Woodbridge
Warren County
Luray
Harrisonburg
Handley
Musselman
Harpers Ferry
Bell Vocational
Fort Hill
Bruce
Smithsburg
Frederick
Waynesboro
Beall
Meyersdale
Richmond
Toledo
Hampden-Sydney
Maryville
Winchester Speedway
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Baltimore
Hagerstown Raceway
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Houston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York
Volunteers Favored Over Georgia on National TV
The 1968 college football season opens with a national TV card led by Tennessee over Georgia in a SEC clash moved up a week for the fans. The preview also picks Nebraska over Wyoming, Wake Forest over NC State, Iowa State over Buffalo, Utah State over New Mexico State, Western Michigan over Arkansas State, Houston over Tulane, Colorado State over New Mexico, Xavier over Miami Ohio, and Toledo over Richmond with key players named.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Lafayette
Ind
Los Angeles
Crystal Ballegazer
Tennessee
Georgia
Bulldogs
Houston
Tulane
Astrodome
Dixie Dandies
Vols
Bob Johnson
John Boynton
Dewey Warren
Charley Fulton
Dave Dickey
Knoxville
Nebraska
Wyoming
Huskers
Frank Patrick
Woming
Jerry DePoyster
Cowboys
Lincoln
Wake Forest
North Carolina State
N.C
Bill Tate
Fred Summers
Wake
Wolfpack
Deacons
Iowa State
Buffalo
Johnny Majors
Willie Muldrew
Utah State
New Mexico State
Aggies
Utahs
John Pappas
Phil Olsen
Los Angeles Rams
Merlin
Mick Workman
Western Michigan
Arkansas State
Paul Gipson
Carlos Bell
Cougars
Colorado State University
New Mexico
Terry Stone
Lobos
CSU
Larry
Jackson
Rams
Albuquerque
Xavier
Miami
Ohio
Musketeers
John Shinners
Shinners
Bob Babich
Toledo
Richmond
Rockets
Roland Moss
Punt Pass and Kick booklet offers 1968 contest tips
A special 28 page booklet for boys aged 8 to 13 entering the Punt Pass and Kick competition includes punting passing and place kicking tips. Messages from NFL figures Rozelle and Allen, plus guidance from Bart Starr Billy Lothridge and Jim Bakken, accompany contest rules and actor timing for the Oct. 12 eliminations. Registration runs through Oct. 4 at local Ford dealerships with a parent present.
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National Football League
Pp&e
Bart Starr
Green Bay Packers
Billy Lothridge
Atlanta Falcons
Jim Bakken
St. Louis Cardinals
Ford Dealers of America
NFL
Rich Tri-State Futurity Set to Break WV R racing Records
Charles Town West Virginia Shenandoah Downs hosts the seventh Tri-State Futurity on Sept 21 with a purse expected over 50 000 dollars. More than 100 two year olds are eligible with 8 to 10 starters likely pushing the total to 51 000 dollars. The event ends Shenandoah's 144 night summer meeting closing Sept 28.
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Charles Town
W. Va
West Virginia
Shenandoah Downs
Tri-State
Mountain State
Maryeland
Virginia
Shenandoah
Rudolph Killed In Auto Accident
Don Rudolph, 37, former major league pitcher with four teams from 1957 to 1963, died in a traffic accident in Granada Hills California. Police said he lost control of his pickup on a steep grade, was thrown from the vehicle, and the truck rolled onto him.
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Granada Hills
Calif
Don Rudolph
Los Angeles
Rudolph
Shenandoah Downs Fourth Race Entries
Fourth race at Shenandoah Downs lists seven named horses with riders and weights, including Royal Cordova 114 Red Ash 111 First Salvo 114 Regal Decree 111 Gay Rosie 114 Joys Secret 110 Bug Pacer 117 Bold Magic 117, with owners and entry details.
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Royal Cordova
Depalo
Baker
Regal Decree
Gay Rosie
Witmer
Joy’s Secret
Small
Lly
Gordon
Bold Magic
W Walker-H
Prost
C-G
Flautt
G.M
England
Gustines
Margheless Monte
Corn Quest
Combustionaire
Myers
Wilson
Hawker
Vasil
Foxy
Ratcher
Kings Slipper
Starban
Riston
Big Bird
Lizer
Mr. Chincapin
Maynone Reserve
Einar
Helsing
Happy Holligan
Rivera
Tidor
Johnson
Polonius
Hunt
Miss Milt
Thornton
Wise Saul
Vacanti
Pippin
Genii
Sigler
Our Challa
Tenderizer
Buster Dee
Precious Amber
Troyann
Grafton
Beau Carlo
Robison
Bee Bet
With Knowledge
Diavolikis
Shenandoah Downs Results and Major League Standings
Shenandoah Downs results listed with scores and schedules alongside Major League standings. Thursday's Washington 4, Baltimore 1 is noted as the only game. Future and weekend games include Minnesota at Boston and other matchups across leagues. A late item shows a paid total of 112.20 with ticket counts and prices.
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Washington
Baltimore
Open Competition Semi Late Race At Winchester Speedway
The first open semi late model program of the season runs this Saturday at Winchester Speedway. Cars up to 1968 model year compete for a 50 lap feature with a $250 prize and a guaranteed starting berth in the 1969 World Series at Daytona Beach. Local drivers including Chuck Brannon and Doug Bailey compete for the top prize in a broad field.
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Winchester Speedway
Winchester
New Smyrna Daytona Beach Speedway
Florida
Chuck Brannon
Doug Bailey
Sam Nally
Larry Miller
Charlie Johnson
Butch Enos
Danny Collins
Herman Keller
Semilate Models
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Green Bay
Detroit
Cleveland
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Nick Rassas
Clifton McNeil
Elijah Pitts
Jim Grabowski
Steve
Stonebreaker
Roger Anderson
San Francisco EL
Kay McFarland
Elbow
al Nelson
Army
Ron Medved
Lane Howell
Dave Graham
Henry St. Dennis
Clarke Davis
Jerry Partlow
Whit Whitham
Bobby Setzer
Larry Sullivan
Loudoun Valley
Loudoun County
Gar Field
Fauquier
Culpeper
Strasburg
Elkton
John Mosby
MacArthur
Montevideo
Central
Moorefield
Hampshire
Broadway
Stonewall Jackson
Martinsburg
Allegany
Bishop Walsh
Mountaineer
Davis
Frostburg
Hancock
Berkeley Springs
North Hagerstown
Westminister
South Hagerstown
James Buchanan
Dick Couch
Plymouth
Ann
Chrysler
Pine
Lic
Noe Ols
Fushenandoah
Downs
Tubelo
Fitzgerald
Sickem Tiger
Clark
Ines
Robertson
You Quill
Tuckeroo
Sure Front
Strong Vincent
Wiscoruss
Hedge
Long Prince
St. Simon Stock
Crossruff
Bauer
Bella Sir Fella
Caboom
Helenheaven
Yadkin Road
Javelin
S Gal
Peters
Ginger M
Tiny Tiffel
Boston
California
Oakland
Black Sea
Dapple Grey
Cromach Teg
Glory
Liebes Fraulein
Loudoun
Weegee CireGets
San Fran
Longbrook
Philaphia
Royal Household
Nesa
Ridge Flower
Wash’n
Corola
Regal Money
Rusty Fiddle
C. KS. Mooney
Busher’s Beauty
Dollar Moore
Walter Matthau
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