The betting was only nominal at the Bennetts' card table that night, but the host had to pay up with his life
November 20, 1967
Yesterday/Fun Stakes
Wrong American
Damascus was supposed to win the International at Laurel but he couldn't get past a horse who almost was not invited to race
The San Francisco 49ers began this season, as they have so many others, with high hopes. As usual, they have been unruffled by defeat, and Sunday's loss to Washington may have sealed their doom
And a very good finish for the U.S. as the dreams of Cherif and Mohamed vanish before the certainties of record-breaking Arnold and Jack in the World Cup matches at Mexico City's Club de Golf
The All-Blacks
"We shall stand as children of the sun," the New Zealand national Rugby team song said, and stand the All-Blacks did, but in rain and gloom as they beat Wales before a boisterous crowd
USC Versus UCLA
A national championship, a bowl bid, a conference title, a Heisman Trophy and the sanity of a city are all part of the stakes as archenemies USC and UCLA prepare for their backyard showdown
College Football
North Carolina State loses its unbeaten status, its high national ranking and the sheen on its fine season as Penn State scores quickly and then holds on and on and on in an unexpected display of defense
Football's Week
North Kaibab
Autumn is the hunter's time on the plateau north of the Grand Canyon. The tourists have all gone home, but deer still linger in the high land as if to savor the last leaves of summer
People
Hockey
The most dangerous scorer in hockey's expansion division is Pittsburgh's Andy Bathgate, a 35-year-old retread with disobedient legs but a clear, shrewd head and a high-velocity slap shot that intimidates the enemy's goalies
Horse Show
A suspended rider who fought back made as much news at the Garden as the horses who set new records in a lively and exciting show
Chess
Bobby Fischer played like a champion at the international tournament in Tunisia, but he ended by forfeiting his way out of the competition
Sabol
Ed Sabol has what any football nut would consider the perfect job: filming games and picking the most exciting for weekly TV highlights
For The Record
19th Hole: The Readers Take Over
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