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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
8
Robby Unser battles turbine failures and late pit woes as Bob Unser takes the lead and wins the Indianapolis 500. The field struggles with gear issues, pit stops, and a dramatic finish amid turbocharged engines and high speeds.
AP notes Baltimore pitcher Leonhard fired a one hitter into the late innings as the Orioles topped the Chicago White Sox 1-0. Aparicio singled in the fourth, McCraw led off the seventh, and Leonhard improved to 3-2 with five strikeouts. Cincinnati Bengals sign Matlock from Jets in expansion draft.
In Pittsburgh, Koosman earned his eighth win and Selma his fourth straight as the Mets defeated the Pirates 5 in a 3 hit game. Agee and Kranepool drove in runs while the Mets chased Veale and held the Pirates off with timely hitting and solid relief.
Frank Eck outlines a simple spring tuneup for boats with inboard engines. Gather the owners manual, pliers, screwdriver, and a spark plug socket wrench to inspect ignition, fuel system, and compression while preparing your vessel for summer boating.
Ferris State College announces the addition of Jack Hinkle from Flint Central High School and Ab Iyn C Miller from Southern Illinois University to its athletic staff. The appointments come amid adjustments in the college athletics division as officials reshape the program.
Washington defeats New York 6-2 in the second game of a doubleheader as Fred Valentine Ed Stroud and Bernie Allen homer. Mickey Mantle tops the opener with two homers a double and five singles driving in five runs in a 13-4 Yankees win. Camilo Pascual pitched eight innings for the Senators in game two while Stroud and Frank Howard doubled to back a 4-3 win over Fred Talbot. Mantle’s big day in the opener marks his first Saturday since 1956.
Dodgers edge past Pirates as Osteen and Jones share pitching duties Osteen allowed two runs on seven hits in 4 1 3 innings with two Dodger hits and two walks while Williams and Parker aided on offense in Cincinnati M I think this is not good.
North Carolina guard Miller wins the Anthony J. McKetin Award as ACC Athlete of the Year after leading UNC with 22.4 points and 82 rebounds. He receives 58 of 103 votes from ACC sportswriters, with NC State’s Jim Donning named runner up. The award caps a season where Miller joins the Los Angeles Stars and UNC advances to the NCAA playoffs.
Reality Grabs the lead just after a break and dominates the stretch to win the $197,900 Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park by 4 lengths. Advocator takes second, with Full of Fun third as the field finishes amid a 59,495 crowd. Time for the mile is 1:33. Status and odds reflect the favorite Reality.
Rod Sons highlighted the day in Indianapolis as Yukovich and Bettenhausen honored their late fathers in the Memorial Day race. Bill Vukovich Jr finished seventh after a early spin, Gary Bettenhausen placed fourth after a break accident. Both said they would return next year, with Vukovich admitting he eased off and later pressed harder.
Two first round games are on schedule at the Anderson High School sectional tournament after a weather pause. Lager and Frankton meet at Memorial Field while Anderson Highland versus Daleville begins at 3 30 PM. Madison Heights defending champions face Anders in the final first round game on Saturday.
Ernie Weiskopf shot a 68 to lead by one stroke over seven rivals at the Atlanta Classic held at Atlanta Country Club. Nicklaus, January, Agron, Blocker, Floyd, Yancey, and Miles trailed in a tight 3-under 69 group. Weiskopf, chasing $28,000 top prize, discussed draft status and ongoing readiness to play while awaiting classification.
Tony Horton drove in three on a two run homer and a single and Bam McDowell held Minnesota to four hits for his sixth win. Red Carew and Tovar had Minnesota’s only runs as Cleveland moved into third in the American League, one game ahead of the Twins.
Mayor J E B Flanagan will throw the first pitch to launch the 1968 Anderson Babe Ruth season at both Crawford Field and Senath Madison Avenue. Events include numerous contests between local teams, with established hostesses and concession plans for opening day.
Weather worries and last minute changes mark plans for a Saturday dedication at Xilark Park Roll course. David steps in for Tutwiler as Indianapolis figures adapt after regret messages from El Tutwiler and Bill Diddel.
Krausse hurled and batted his way to victory, boosting Oakland with a key GrEran double. The Athletics defeated Boston 6-2 as Krausse, 26, earned his first Coliseum win after four prior losses, while Bando homered and doubled in a 13-hit attack. Boston managed four hits.
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