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21, 1967, in his book of memories. i Viking coach looks for better year Editor's note: This is another in a series of preseason pro football sizeups. Today: Tha Minnesota Vikings. By ROBERT PENICK MANKATO. Minn.

Bud Grant says his Minnesota Vikings were better than last YEAR'S RECORD IN year's 3-8-3 record indicated and either Joe Kapp or Gary Cuozzo, former understudy to look for improvement this year. Kapp, former Canadian star, joined the Vikings last season. In addition, the club traded for Cuzzo. former understudy to John Unitas. Aside from the attack, which Grant called the Vikings were close to being a good team last year.

The running offense should again be solid, although Grant other developments, the said it would be to one minutP and under listivt 1 Bul Tuesda Darragh was Ntw ork ets recalled Jim forecast that Dave Osborn rculd one minute and under the listed; even more than he was Harris from he waiver list and; match last year's output of UT2 on that fall day when coach Joe -iu shift him back to defensive i yards, second in the league. Collier of the Buffalo BiUs i tackle, the Cleveland Browns, "Osboni named the youngster to start at quarterback Friday night I against the Cleveland Browns in I an exhibition game. The naming of Darragh as quarterback came in the wake of injuries to starting quarterback Jack Kemp, who will be sidelined for the season with a knee injury, and reserve i quarterback Tom Flores. The pros continued to pare their rosters Tuesday with the Bills lopping six players from the team. Those cut were Dolphins meet the Baltimore veteran defensive tackle Dick Colts in the Orange Bowl Hudson, halfback Charley Bi- Saturday night.

vins. rookie defensive backs Jerry Lawson and Tommy Luke, offensive tackle Bob Kelly and halfback Wayne Patrick. TW i The New York Giants sliced That date will forever live of William Mary th sc uad 8 ay the alS aml 4: 4 5 alumni as the most eventful S' in the 400-meter freestyle, the schooVs football nislory guard Doug Van Horn, defen- land Darragh was a major part also entered of it. On that day last fall 100-meter freestyle Tuesday but'William Mary beat Navy a failed to make the final, which! 17 or the first time since 1942 Jonn arQ Sunday. Miss Meyer sive back Bob Post, rookie guard Lou Thompson, defensive back Ken Parker and center Thompson was was the fastest overall race inland quarterback Darragh was 1QC7 the event in history.

The first; the star of "-four finishers all clocked under the Giants' top draft choice in the Tuesday game. Darragh In American record of 59.8 se conds. Previously only four women had ever swum the race under one minute. The winner was Susan Peder sen. a 14-year-old high school sophomore from Sacramento.

She was timed at 59 seconds, only one-tenth of a second slower than the world record of, 58.9 seconds set by Dawn Fraser of Australia on Feb. 29, 1964. The 5-foot, 9-inch Miss Pcder- sen narrowly edged Jan Henne, 20, Redwood City, who was clocked at 59.1. Linda Gustavson, 18, Santa Cruz, was third at 59.5 and Jane Barkman, holder of the American record of 59.8 prior to Tuesday, bettered that mark with a time of 59.6 but it was only good enough for fourth place. Miss Pedersen, who cried after her victory even though she has been in swim competition for nine of her 14 years, said.

"I want to try to get the world record next time. It's been striding too long." She said. "This is the biggest victory I have ever had. It's the first time I have ever broken could gain less traded running back Larry.yardage. Clinton Jones could Conjar to the Philadelphia; gain more, each would be Eagles for an undisclosed draft I valuable to us and the halfback choice and the Boston Patriots position would be more produc- announced that fullback Bob jtive than last year." Cappadona had been claimed on Biu Brown-still unsigned-is waivers by 1 Bengals.

the Cincinnati Jning. blocking or receiving. The Miami Dolphins went veterans Jim Lindsey, Earl through rough Tuesday, and Wilson announced that injured fullback Larry Csonka should be scrimmage Den ny and rookie Oscar Reed coach George are reserve backs There should be no problem 1U forming a good set of receivers ready for action when the lfrom among veterans washing- ton. Paul Flatley, Billy Martin. John Beasley, Bucky Pope and Tom Hall; former AFL star Art Powell; and eight-year Canadian veteran Willie Fleming; The offensive line hinges on center Mick Tingelhoff, tackle Grady Alderman and guard Milt Sunde, all former Pro Bowl squad members.

Rookie Ron Yary of USC last year's Outland trophy winner, is a potential starter. The defensive line of Page and either Paul Dickson or Gary Larsen at tackle and Carl minute. I've done a minute flatl Jhe-openmij reimd of the 72.hole Giles serves notice he's ready to win golf title COLUMBUS. Ohio (UPI )-I He had four birdies and the Marvin "Vinnie" Giles, last eagle against a bogey on the year's runner-up served notice last nine. However, he needed Tuesday that if putting is the i the 30 to finish even, after name of the game, he is five-over 40 on the! for the 68th U.S.

Amateur Golf front nine. tournament which opens Tnd strong. Veteran linebackers A field of 150 golfers tee off inj sa id he felt a 290 would win thej is twice but this is the first time under it." Lillian "Pokey" Watson, 18. Santa Clara, proved her nickname was a misnomer when she won the 200-meter backstroke final. She turned in a 2:24.3 performance, good for an American citizen's record and one-hundredth of a second below the listed world record held by Elaine Tanner of Canada.

The time was slower, however, than the pending world and American record of 2:23.7 set last month by Karen Muir of South Africa. But Miss Muir cannot compete at the Olympics in Mexico City because her country was barred. Pokey, like Catie Bell, anoth er U. S. swimming star, was a victim of mononucleosis last winter and spent from December to mid February in bed recuperating.

However, she thought the rest might have helped her. Miss Watson is one of only two repeaters from the 1964 U.S. women's swim team that swept 15 medals in eight events at the Tokyo Olympia. This year the number of events has been increased to 14, promising the United States an even richer harvest of medals. The other over the par 70 layout at beautiful Scioto Country club.

Giles played the last nine holes in the final practice round Tuesday as if he owned the course, taking only nine putts on the last nine holes. He ended with a five-under-par 30 on the back nine, capping it by cannin; his second shot from 170 yards out for an eagle on the 450-yard, par four 18th. Mte- lLonnie Warwick, Roy Winston Meanwhile. Canadian Gary I and John Kirby all return. Cowan, who won the tour-'though there are no veteran Inament in 1966.

vowed to prove backup men. his win was no fluke. Paul Krause. twice an All-Prq He won the title in a playoff: at Washington, and rookie with Deane Beman. Some Charley West and Bob Bryant observers felt that Beman the best chances to break the tournament instead of; into last year's defensive Cowan winning it because the j' backfield of Karl Kassulke, repeater from Tokyo is Claudia Kolb, who has set two world records during the trials.

Pokey said that making the Olympic team "means a lot more to me this time. In '64 I was so young. I wanted it then because everybody told me how great it was. Now it's something I really want." Susie Atwood of Lakewood, placed second behind Pokey with a time of 2:25 and Kaye Hall, 17, Tacoma. who won the 100-meter backstroke Monday, came in third at 2:25.8.

Tuesday was the first day at the trials that world records have not tumbled before the teen-age swim phenoms. During the first three days, six world marks were broken in nine events. two-iime champion double-bogeyed the 72nd hole when he appeared to have won the title. "No one loses a tournament" Cowan said crisply when the subject was brought up Tuesday. "I feel I have a real good chance of winning this one." Women's ball teams to play at Sylvan Earsell Mackbee, Dale Hackbart and Ed Sharockman.

The Vikings are in the NFL's Central Division with Green Bay, Detroit and Chicago. Grant's evaluation: "The toughest defensive division in football." Torch on its way GENOA, Italy (UPD The Olympic torch was on its way to Barcelona, Spain, today after arriving in this port city home of Christopher Columbus Tues- The Yucaipa Chicks will meet day. the Redlands Teen Post in the Recreation department sponsored Women's Softball League playoffs tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Park Softball field. Both teams sport 7-2 season records and will meet to decide the league championship, according to Virginia McAvoy, parks and playgrounds director.

The torch was handed over to Italians who will carry it over Columbus' route to the new world and Mexico City for the Summer Olympic Games in October. TREASURE HOUSE Your unused furniture or appliances will find a ready market through Classified Ads. SHORT RIBS By FRANK O'NEAL FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS By MERRILL BLOSSER.