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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1968
Page
13
In the nightcap Moorehead belted a go ahead L run homer in the seventh to break a 4 4 tie and lift the Olympics to a 6 4 win amid late rally drama. Earlier Wentworth pitched a strong game as John Wilson struck out the side in a 20 victory to set up Sunday’s double elimination at South Diamond.
Milwaukee reports on the Indiana Babe Ruth tournament July 24 to 28 at Memorial Field near Jobs. Qualifying golfers and top players from Porters, Campbell and Moody appear. Western Tennis events open with Van Lingen and Pasarell, plus Cola-Cola and Guidelamp scorelines.
Mishawaka High School hosts the Indiana AAU track championships Saturday with medals for top three, ribbons for fourth and fifth, and plaques. Events cover all Olympic categories except the steeplechase, with trials at noon and finals at 2 p.m. Women compete in hurdles, sprints, distance, relays, and field events.
A training note stresses starting the swing with a push away move, not carrying the ball, to avoid throwing with the arm alone. It warns that a forward and downward push away keeps momentum through the delivery and links readers to a booklet by Dan Carter and Marion Laslewig for a fee.
Elwood’s John Keller and New Castle’s Dick Hinshaw won Figure 8 events at Sun Valley Speedway. The program drew about 7,000 fans for a triple header night featuring convertibles and modified hardtops with Keller edging rival Bob Caudill in a near photo finish.
The Associated Press reports the Chamberlain trade to the Los Angeles Lakers from Philadelphia was finalized previously but press conferences were delayed by signing issues. The Lakers faced signing delays for Chamberlain while Archie Clark and Jerry Chambers held out for substantial raises.
Tom Weiskopf moved past the $100,000 mark in golf earnings this week, raising his career total to $137,195 after winning the Buick Open and $25,000. He trails Billy Casper, who has $130,185, while Lee Trevino is third with $92,795 and George Archer is fourth with $87,859.
The event launches this week at Elwood Park with double elimination. July 10 features American All-Stars against American National All-Stars at 5:40 PM, followed by Elwood All-Stars versus the loser of game 1 or the winner of game 2 on July 11. Additional games set through July 14 with gates noted.
UPI reports Atlanta and Houston figures clash as H Aaron belts a pair of home runs, chasing his 500th career homer while aiming to stay calm through the All Star break. Aaron discusses rhythm at the plate and the challenge of reaching a historic mark with teammates and fans watching closely.
Mike Roberts of Anderson Madison Meighs golf team and Trent Stephenson of Madison Heights join Ball State athletics. Roberts, son of Dick and Mrs. Roberts, comes from Mundie University background with strong freshman prospects. Stephenson, son of Curtis Stephenson, is a notable candidate for freshman team. Ball State varsity posted 27 wins and five losses in the regular season and placed high at the NCAA College Division tournament.
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