Beard and Fleckman Lead PGA Championship at Par
Frank Beard and Marty Fleckman shot 138 to lead the PGA Championship after 36 holes at Pecan Valley. Fleckman, with 66-72, saw a late bogey issue his two hole lead at 18, while Beard posted 37-33-70 despite a back nine bogey stretch. Doug Sanders stood one under after a 67, with several veterans close behind as stars like Trevino Palmer and Pott chased them.
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ED Fite
UPI
San Antonio, Tex
Frank Beard
Marty Fleckman
Pecan Valley
Death Valley
Fleckman
Beard
Lee Trevino
Johnny Pott
Miller Barber
Arnie Palmer
Palmer
Salado Creek
Pott
Barber
Tom Weiskopf
Bob Goalby
Ian Snead
Dave Stockton
San Antonio
Tex
Doug Sanders
George Archer
Lee Trevina
Arnold Palmer
Dan Sikes Jr
Bob Charles
Julius Boros
Don Bies
Gay Brewer Jr
Lou Graham
al Beiberger
Mac Hunter
Gardner Dickinson Jr
Frank Boynton
Nicklaus Pulls Off Left Handed Shot In PGA Opening
Jack Nicklaus stunned onlookers with a left handed seven iron punch that curved through trees to save par at No. 17 in the PGA Championship opening round. He also blasted a 280 yard drive on No. 18 despite sweltering heat and discussed weather woes from recent major events.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Memphis
Big Jack
PGA
Dave Thomas
Dave
Banker backs Fleckman with 6500 loan to turn pro
In San Antonio, Marty Fleckman received a $6,500 loan from his banker with no collateral to turn professional. The pro led the first round of the 50th PGA Championship with a four under par 66, two ahead of Frank Beard who posted 68. Fleckman said he preferred borrowing to avoid staking someone else and aims for the big purses.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Marty Fleckman
Fleckman
Frank Beard
Orioles recall pitcher Mike Adamson from Rochester roster
Baltimore brings up 20 year old right hander Mike Adamson from Rochester to bolster the rotation for the Detroit series. Adamson went 4 1 with the Red Wings this season, starting six games and posting a 2.56 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 13 walks in the International League.
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UPI
Balltimore Orioles
Pookee
Mike Adamson
Chester
Adamson
Red Wings
Orioles
Baltimore
Rochester
University of Southern California
Owens and Hinkle Head to National Club Shoe Matches
The Anderson Horseshoe Club held Thursday night at Fairview Park. Mullins won Class A with 5-0, McClintock swept Class B 5-0, and Garner took Class C 4-1. Owens and Hinkle will compete in the World Championship in Keene New Jersey.
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McClintock
Garner
Anderson Horseshoe Club
Fairview Park
C. Garne
Donald Owens
Lowell Hinkle
Mechanicsburg
Thomason
Downham
C. Garner
H. Cobb
J. Nunemaker
J. Bell
B. Wellens
R. Anderson
Labor Deadlock May Interfere With TV All-Star
AP reports a 73 day IBEW walkout against Illinois Bell Telephone could affect ABC TV coverage of the College All-Star game at Soldier Field on August 2. ABC says installations could be completed by July 31 despite the labor dispute between IBEW and the company. The game features the College All-Stars against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago.
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Chicago
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
IBEW
Soldier Field
Abc-Tv
ABC
Green Bay Packers
Warm Weather Across States Pushes Temperatures Past 100
In a string of hot days, Washington and neighboring states report summer heat with many areas hitting or exceeding 100 degrees. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated and avoid peak sun hours while power grids prepare for increased demand.
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Washington
Piasecki and LaCoste Bow in Broadmoor Invitational
In Colorado Springs Carmén Piasecki and Catherine LaCoste fell in the Broadmoor Invitational semifinal rounds. Nancy Roth Syms and Jane Bastanchury won their matches 2 and 1 to reach Saturday's 36-hole final.
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Colo
Carmén Piasecki
South Bend
Ind
Catherine LaCoste
Paris
Broadmoor
Nancy Roth Syms
Miss Piasecki
Jane Bastanchury
Whittier
Calif
Miss LaCoste
Sportsmen Eye Busy Weekend Schedule
The Anderson Sportsmen face a busy weekend with two games today and tonight and a Sunday doubleheader. They host Camp Atterbury in Riverside 2 and Fortville in the Stan Musial League at 8 pm, then meet Tipton in a Memorial Field twin bill at 5 pm. Charlie Arrendale starts Saturday afternoon, Larry Reveal the night game, and players depart for Indianapolis at 12 30 pm. The club leads two leagues, sits third in another, with a 20 8 overall record.
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Anderson Sportsmen
Sportsmen
Stan Musial
Memorial Field
Indianapolis
Repoz-Homer Sparks Angels 2-0 Victory Over Sox
Roger Repoz hit his first homer since May 14 with Jim Fregosi aboard in the sixth to lift the California Angels to a 2-0 win against the Chicago White Sox. Pitcher George Brunet earned the shutout.
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Chicago
UPI
Roger Repoz
Jim Fregosi
California Angels
George Brunet
Chicago White Sox
CAB investigates widening family fare discounts proposal
The Civil Aeronautics Board ordered an investigation into Allegheny Airlines plan to extend 25 percent family fare discounts beyond immediate family. The discount would apply to parents and parents in law of fare paying travelers, starting July 21, with the CAB suspending the policy until October 18 pending review.
Homer Helps Oakland Edge Twins In Friday Night Win
Reggie Jackson belted a three runoff in the first inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. John Odom notched his eighth win of the season as Oakland increased its lead in the pennant chase.
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UPI
Reggie Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Minnesota Twins
John Odom
Pinson Perez Spark Reds in 9-2 Victory Over Phillies
Vada Pinson hit a three run homer and Tony Perez added a two run shot to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 9 2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night. Pinson's homer capped a four run eighth inning and Lee May and Johnny Bench added key doubles. Bench opened the two run second inning with a double and Perez followed with his 10th homer. May doubled and scored in the seventh as Cincinnati built a 5 2 lead. Phillies starter George Culver gave up both runs early before leaving the game.
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Vada Pinson
Tony Perez
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
Pinson
Richie Allen
Lee May
Johnny Bench
Bench
Reds
Perez
Allen
John Sullivan
May
Philadelphia
George Culver
Man
Madison County 4-H Horse Show Judging Winners Named
Twenty six Madison County 4-H members took part in the Horse and Pony Judging Contest at the home of Dr. A. W. Fisher in Alexandria. Roughouts 4-H Horse and Pony Club won high point team honors with top ten individuals led by Peggy Widmeyer and Gary Reichart. Other clubs included Mane and Tail, Boots and Saddle, Hoofbeats, and Diamond Horse Shoes with judges from Bit and Bridle and Crossed Spurs. Horses were supplied by several local residents and judges included Gerald Lee and Bill Dietzen.
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Madison County
A. W. Fisher
Alexandria
Horse and Pony Club
Peggy Widmeyer
Gary Reichart
Blaine Coomer
Dick Widmeyer
Kent Slocum
Chris
Susie Maddy
Sue Moser
Pat Dillon
Bootsland Saddle Club
Tom Reppert
James Conkin
Robert McCune
Vickie Belt
Sue Moss
Lolita Seal
Chris Maddy
Sheela Whitten
Beth Paugh
Diamond Horse
Joe West
Jim Judd
Bob Hiatt
Lawrence Graham
Dave Cox
Gerald Lee
Bill Dietzen
Gib Bridwell
Dr. Fisher
Kratzert Becomes Indiana Amateur's Youngest Champion
Sixteen year old Bill Kratzert of Fort Wayne defeated Bill Schumaker 8 and 6 at Otter Creek to win the Indiana Amateur, setting a record as the state’s youngest champion. Kratzert shot a 69 in the morning and led 6 up at midpoint, then closed with a steady afternoon to seal the title.
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Ind
UPI
Bill Kratzert
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Kratzert
Bill Schumaker
Otter Creek
Fort Wayne Elmhurst
Sam Carmichael
Martinsville
Schumaker
Fort Wayne North
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Ed Tutwiler
Indianapolis
Schum
Dick McCreary
McCreary
Houston
Tex
Bill
Elks Club
John
Fort Wayne Country Club
Stormvogel Presses To Hold Lead In Trans Atlantic Race
In the Bermuda Travemuende Trans Atlantic Yacht Race Stormvogel leads the field 33 yachts strong over 3,534 nautical miles. Ondine and Germania VI chase close behind while Westerwald aids the fleet. Odine reported 15 miles back and Germania VI 10 miles behind. Stormvogel’s radio contact is down since July 11.
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UPI
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Rage
Canada
Spirit
Doric
Diana
Wilson's Stamps West Side 23 0 Fourth straight win
The Wilson's Boys Club 14 and under softball team beat West Side Community Center 23 to 0 in five innings. Allen Alexander pitched a five hit shutout, Greg Morgan led with four singles, Charles Turner had four hits including the only home run, and Lance Patterson and Ricky Taylor added multiple hits. Taylor had a triple and a double for the winners.
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West Side Community Center
Willie Turner
Allen Alexander
Greg Morgan
Charles Turner
Lance Patterson
Ricky Taylor
Harry Morgan
Nate Burnett
Taylor
Mets Rally Past Cardinals Behind Jones and Jackson
Cleno Jones hit a two run homer in the first inning and Al Jackson added a sacrifice fly in the fourth as the New York Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4 2 on the road.
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UPI
Cleno Jones
al Jackson
Oakland Ath
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Valley View Women Golf Victors Named Across Leagues
Valley View Women golfers were crowned winners in both evening and day leagues at Valley View Golf Club east of Middletown. Marcella Hoppes had the longest drive and Mildred Kimball the low net in the evening. Jo Gustin longest drive and Ruth Hodson low net in the day league.
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Valley View
Mae
Middletown
Marcella Hoppes
Mildred Kimball
Jo Gustin
Ruth Hodson
Evansville Man Appointed to Indiana Highway Commission
Harold O. McCutchan of Evansville was named by Governor Branigin to the Indiana State Highway Commission to fill the unexpired term of Marvin J. Evans who died. The term ends April 15. Branigin also named Wilbert Killion of Brazil as coal miner rep on the Board of Mines and Mining, succeeding Louis Austin of Terre Haute, term to June 10.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Harold O. McCutchan
Evansville
Branigin
Indiana State Highway Commission
McCutchan
Marvin J. Evans
Wilbert Killion
Brazil
Board of Mines and Mining
Louis Austin
Terre ‘Haute
Brown wins Chicago Summer Karate Classic in Brown Belt
Jerry L. Brown of Anderson and Kamakai Karate Academy won first place in the Brown Belt division at the Chicago Summer Karate Classic among 35 contestants. He will compete for Black Belt in the expert division next Thursday night in a local event.
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Jerry L. Brown
W. 37Th St
Anderson
Fof Kamakai Karate Academy
Chicago
Brown
Advanced Karate
Drysdale Considers Last Dodgers Season and Trade
Los Angeles pitcher Don Drysdale, who set a major league record with six straight shutouts, says he is seriously considering retirement at season’s end and may be traded. He hints at coaching or front office roles, possibly with expanding San Diego NL club run by ex-Dodgers GM E J Bavasi.
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LOS Angeles
Don Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
Drysdale
San Diego
Dodgers
E.J. “Buzzie
Bavasi
First National Bank of Madison County condition report 1968
Report of condition for the First National Bank of Madison County Indiana as of June 29 1968 filed with the Comptroller of the Currency. Includes totals for assets liabilities deposits capital accounts and notes. Signatures by cashier Robert H Dunham and directors led by G WM Christensen.
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First National Bank OF
Madison County
Robert H. Dunham
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