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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1968
Page
24
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian and Purdue mentor Jack Mollenkopf fear the other's eleven as Leroy Keyes returns for Purdue. The Irish and Boilermakers clash in a long standing rivalry while both teams boast star players and recent strongs wins.
Anderson College thrashed Franklin 37 to 22 as transfer Mike Leak led the Ravens with a 23:29 four mile clock. Franklin’s Jim Smith finished 19th in the Hoosier Conference meet, with Kirk Bookout and Pat McBee following for Anderson. Next, Anderson runs at Manchester.
Madison Heights beat Greenfield 4 to 3 in a high school varsity match. It was the Pirates sixth win in eight season contests and they face Marion next at Anderson Riley Park on Wednesday.
Clyde King, manager of the Phoenix Giants, is named to manage the Giants next year per the San Francisco Examiner. Franks, in his fourth year, has said he would not return in 1969 if the club failed to win the pennant. With five games left, the Giants trail St. Louis by nine and sit four ahead of the Reds.
An illustrated bowling guide promises tips on precise form with a narrow stance and straight hand release. It promotes a booklet titled Strike and Spare Angles by Don Carter and Marion Ladewig with a 20 cent price plus return envelope to National Newspaper Syndicate in Chicago.
The Anderson Horseshoe Club holds qualification rounds for its annual championship men’s tournament this week. Pitchers may enter one or two 50 shoe qualifying rounds from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, with a second try allowed after the first test if needed. Entry fee is $2 per pitcher. The championship round occurs Sunday Sept 29 at 1 p.m. at Fairview Park courts. Wilkinson’s Ben Shores, defending singles champion, is exempt from qualifying. At least 30 pitchers expected, field split into five or six classes with trophies and cash prizes for winners and runners-up.
In Palm Beach Gardens the PGA ends concessions with touring pros and vows legal action to maintain control of the multi million dollar tournament circuit. President Max Elbin says the players seek more influence while the PGA will offer policy input but not tour management authority.
Elwood Country Club held its annual trophy and dinner dance at the ECC clubhouse Saturday night. James Hervey hosted with Richard Grimme and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Gantz in attendance. trophies were awarded to Tom Austin and other men’s and ladies’ winners. 3-D’s Band provided dancing afterward.
Chicago reports the Bulls exchanged guard Keith Erickson to the Los Angeles Lakers for forward Erwin Mueller in a straight player for player deal plus a modest cash transfer from Los Angeles.
Madison Heights MH reserves defeated Alexandria 32 to 13 in a Monday night high school game. Johnny Youngblood scored on a 30 yard run with a PAT, Gus Smith caught a 65 yard pass for a TD, Mark Safford connected with Smith on a 37 yard TD, and J Youngblood added a 4 yard TD run. Alexandria answered with two passing TDs and a late rush before MH’s 3rd win in four starts and a next game against Muncie Central on Oct 3 at MH field.
Steve Vandal, a 20 year old linksman, defeated King Stephens 1 up to win the 1968 Pendleton Idlewold Men's Club Championship after 36 holes. Vandal finished 5 over par, while Stephens ended seven over par. Pete Higginbotham beat Todd Jones 2 and 1 in the Consolation final. Idlewold Women's Club winners announced by pro Eric Crosley include Billy Bienert over Jame Hiday 1 up in Championship, Enid Martin over Ann Julian in Consolation, Mary Norris over Grace Howell in President's Flight, with President's Consolation incomplete.
A funeral procession of 200 taxis halted traffic in Soweto as Daniel Losaba, a popular township taxi driver, was buried. His fellow drivers donated their taxis to carry mourners to the cemetery after his death in a car accident a week after his marriage.
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