Olympic Cage Camp Draws Prospects From Across Nation
A large group of college players from Creighton, Oregon State, Washington, North Carolina and others gathered for a national Olympic cage camp. Coaches Pierre Gudger and Wilmore named several forwards guards and centers, with prospects from Amherst, Hawaii and Indiana aiming for the U S team to tour Europe and compete in the 1969 games. The camp runs through August with a slate of two warmups and an eight game schedule planned in Europe.
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ATH Force Academy
Cyril Baptiste
Southern California
Lewisropean
Nelson
Washington Univers
Jin Gudger
Art Wilmore
Summmer
Jin Browh Oly
Calif Dartmouth
John Toupe
Colonabla
Hue
Annapolis
Aveid Nen
Tom Mestien
North Carolina
Poland
University of Hawaii
Joy
Wright
Indiana
Juliusl
Russia
Cubs Romp Over Atlanta Led by Williams and Santo
Cubs exploded for five hits and four runs as Ken Santo drove in four, including a homer. Holtzman faded late, Foltzman held Atlanta to six hits, while 9,897 fans watched the rout on Ladies Day in Chicago.
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UPI
Billy Wilw
Ken Santo
Cubs
Holtzman
Ken
Foltzman
Orlando Cepeda
Clete Hoyers
Tony Gonzales
Chicago Cubs
Lanta Hraves
U S Track Team Narrowly Edges Russians in Leningrad
The United States beat the Soviet men 122 114 in a close meet as Frank Shorter and others posted strong showings. USA wins included Stann in the 400 hurdles Willie Turner in the 200 meters James Moore in the long jump and the 1 600 meter relay with Cure Mills Fred Newhouse Wayne Colfelt and John Smith.
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Stann
Willie Turner
Oregon State
James Moore
Oregon
Russia
Igor Ter
Vanesyan
Big Skinner
University of Tennessee
Reynaldo Brown
Los Angeles
Wonten
Mavis Laing
Phoenix
Ariz
Cheryl Toissant
Brooklyn
N.Y
Patty Johnson
Renton
Wash
U.S
Cureuss Mills
Fred Newhouss
Wayne Colfelt
John Smith
Hawk Harrelson Aims for Return to Indians
Ken Harrelson of the Cleveland Indians broke his right toe on March 19 while sliding into second base in an exhibition against Oaks Sand. He has been recovering and will return when healed, with manager Alvin Dark unsure of a timetable. Harrelson says he hopes to play this year and is taking a cautious, ear flexible approach.
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John H. Skinner
Associated Press
Wester
Cleveland, Ohio
Ken Harrelson
Hawk
Cleveland Indians
Harrelson
Oaks
Heck
Scooter
Harrlson
Cleveland
Oly
Alvin Dark
Naval
Randy Io
Thurst
Lonborg predicts return in a month after injury
Cy Young winner Lonborg, sidelined by shoulder injury, says the arm is healthy and he needs consistent work. He was optioned to the farm by the Red Sox and replaced on the roster by Chuck Hartenstein after a 41 record and 2.18 ERA. Lonborg discussed his condition in a Fenway Park news conference.
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Paul Robins
Hoston
Slim Jimanborg
Cy. Young
Wodby
Iday
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Heston Red Sox
Ellisville
Fenway Park
Boston
Chuck Hartenstein
Stamford
Corlisone
Red Sox
Jim Lonharg
Basax
Louisville
UPI
Mets Edge Dodgers in a Close, Winds Up With Steal
Article recounts a dramatic baseball moment with Agee stealing home and Dodgers edged by the Mets. Mentions Lonborg’s Cy Young year and knee injury, plus Beaton sending down veterans like Clavet and Hargan, and Jose Santiago’s elbow trouble impacting the pennant drive.
Long-Range Look In NFL Ends Player Bonus Era
Wilmington Ohio report notes NFL dispute may end player bonuses with per diem training camp pay set at 12 dollars. Brown claims clubs will raise salaries, shifting value from bonuses to base pay as rookies and veterans face tighter rosters.
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Wilmington
Ohio
Cincinnati Boreala
Pau
Brown
NFL
Brown le Eeree Benesius
Mets Triumph in 16th Inning Tilt Over Dodgers
Tommie Agee stole home with two fouls and the bases loaded in the 16th inning, driving in the decisive run as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 24. Agee’s second steal of home this season followed a fielders choice by Bob Bailey and a sequence of wild pitches. Jerry Koosman earned the win, while Jim Brewer took the loss after relief work. The Dodgers built a lead on Willie Davis’s RBI single and Ted Sizemore’s hit, but the Mets tied it in the sixth when Cleon Jones doubled to center and Agee scored on a sacrifice.
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NEW York
UPI
Tommie Aigee
Jim Brewer
New York Mets
Los Angeles
Agee
Tig McGraw
al Weis
McGraw
Wallis
Deon Clendenon
Ken Singleton
Goles
Jerry Koosman
Brewer
Bill Singer
Dodgers
Singer
Willie Davis
Ted Sizémore
Mets
Alogi
Cleon Jones
Singleton
Walle
Summerville Wins Feature At Sun Valley Speedway
Summerville claimed the feature victory at Sun Valley Speedway Friday night. Dave Byler of Howe finished second as Larry Comes and other riders competed in the See Valley event in Kentucky.
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Summerville
Sun- Valley
Fyne Scimmérville
Louis
Kentucky
See Valley Speedway
Dave Byler
Howe
F Tishe
Larry
Coca Cola Bears Tie In Commercial A Softball Action
Coca Cola clinched a tie for the Commercial A softball league on Wednesday night aiding Coke and Bea’s efforts. John Jackson led Beas and Coke with a two run homer a double and a single in the fourth inning and Randy Norris delivered a seventh inning homer with a man aboard. Mild notes mention other players like Rich Chiltenson Roger Denny and Anderson, with Emge and Priest contributing for the Mer chants.
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Coca Cola
Ite Gammerical
Bea
Rich Chiltenson
Roger Denny
John Jackson
Tke
Dallas
Albey Plum
Anderson Mi Merchants
Wer
Chel
Tne Mings
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Stev
Jens
Inescores
Tee
Clear
Anderson
Giott
Jackson
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