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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
9
Portage edged Olympics 6 5 in extra innings as Witney struck out eight in a nine hit effort. Bloomington toppled South Bend 8 0 behind solid pitching and timely hitting led by Alvarado and Behaman to open the tournament slate at Memorial Field with Portage advancing.
In Cincinnati the Buckeye tournament drew 43 women pros including Marilynn Smith who faced a two stroke penalty for slow play, boosting Carol Mann to tournament winner. Susie Maxwell Benning Patsy Berg Jene Hagge and Althea Gibson Holtzman are among entrants in a $20,000 purse. San Francisco slugger Ken Voltzman backed by Rai Santo pitched as part of a broader major league lineup.
The Cardinals beat the Phillies 4-1 to finish a three game sweep, with Hood driving in the go ahead run after bases loaded. Washburn improved to six wins as St Louis opened an 18-41 record in July and moved 1 2 games clear in the National League.
INDIANAPOLIS UPD Andy Granatelli challenged USAC after a board vote to cut turbine and turbocharged engine sizes. He called the measures capricious and said the policy stifles innovation, warning it could deter future Indianapolis 500 efforts and noting the lack of comparable engines in the field.
A noisy digest notes artificial worms favored for large bass nationwide. Styles vary with weed guards and multiple hooks. Anglers report sinking tactics and bottom retrieves, pausing to let bass swallow, then a steady reel and lift to set the hook.
Carloy Ortiz, who just lost the lightweight title to Teo Cruz in a stunning upset, weighs retirement or a possible return. The former champion, nearly 32, says he may take weeks to decide, noting weight challenges and confidence he could regain the title with proper preparation. Ortiz’s manager Daly says a comeback is possible but not certain, while Cruz eyes defense in September as rivals circle.
Mike Lum hit a bases loaded triple with no outs in the 10th, driving in the go ahead run and scoring on Bob Johnson's single as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 2-1, snapping a five game skid. The Mets had taken a 1-1 tie in the top of the 10th on Red Barrels scoring infield hit before Lum cleared the bases.
Mrs Armington is named state representative as Indiana Women’s Golf Association selects officers at Fort Wayne. Werneka of Terre Haute becomes president with Kokomo’s Mrs Jerry Neal as vice president and Indianapolis’ Mrs Calvin Howard as secretary treasurer. Incoming and outgoing leaders announced, and a state tournament is planned for next year at the Indianapolis Country Club.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati game halted by rain with Pirates leading 4-0 after first inning before delay. UPI reports two runs came in the second on Rob Mouse and Maury Wills plays, with Gary Nolan on the mound for Cincinnati. The game will be replayed during the Reds next visit to Pittsburgh in late September.
Rich Robertson pitched five hits and nine strikeouts to lead the Phoenix Gials to a 3-1 win over the Indianapolis Indians. The Giants took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a sequence ending with Jose Pena’s balk and a later McKnight RBI. Indianapolis rallied to load the bases in the seventh, but Robertson induced a double play to end the threat. The Indians scored in the second on Cal Emery’s walk and Schaffer’s RBI single.
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