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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1968

Page

8

Davalillo Sparks Tribe Past Red Sox in Cleveland Win

Vic Davalillo boosted Cleveland with four RBIs including a homer and a triple aided by two stolen bases as the Indians topped Boston 7-4. Ron Hansen also drove in four for Washington in an 8-1 win over Oakland, while Harmon Killebrew delivered a two run triple in Minnesota’s 4-3 victory over the Yankees.

Vic Davalillo Cleveland Boston Ron Hansen Washington Senators Oakland Harmon Killebrew Minnesota New York Yankees Bill Freehan Detroit Chicago White Sox California Baltimore Orioles Davalillo Pompeyo Hansen Frank Howard Bill Bryan Dennis Higgins Killebrew Tony Oliva Bob Allison Yankees Dean Chance al Worthington Freehan White Sox Mickey Lolich Buddy Bradford Tommy Davis Roger Repez Angels Baliso Balame

Sports Scores and Tuesday Schedule

In results, Meio BTEC Chicago 7 beat St. Louis 6 and New York 4 defeated Houston 0. Pittsburgh won 3 to 0 vs Los Angeles, while San Francisco posted 13.3 over Philadelphia 2 4 Cincinnati. Schedule shows Cincinnati at Chicago, St. Louis at Atlanta, New York at Houston, Pittsburgh at Los Angeles with Tuesday games Cincinnati at Chicago and St. Louis at Atlanta.

Vian Philadelphia Phillies Giants Pittsburgh Phils Mays Hart San Francisco Chris Short Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs St. Louis Los Angeles Jim Bunning New York Mets Houston Nolan Ryan Danny Frisella Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago New York Philadelphia Minnesota Detroit Louis Baltimore San Francis Boston California Chile Cleveland Newark Washington Tae York Oakland San Fancisco Clevelan

Twenty four injured as stick car crashes into Cleveland Speedway stand

At Cloverleaf Speedway in Cleveland a stick car driven by Bill Goodnight of Redlake went out of control, tore through a 12 foot high fence, and slammed into the grandstands. Twenty four people were treated for minor injuries including two women pinned under the auto, with three ambulances taking victims to Marymount Hospital. Police noted fans had time to flee the path of the car. One fan possibly suffered a broken leg.

Cleveland Cloverleaf Speedway Sandra Bedrick Bill Goodnight Redlake Valley View Marymount Hospital Garfield Heights

National League drafts rules for expansion and franchise bids

The National League will set ground rules for expansion at a Chicago meeting. An expansion committee will present guidelines to six cities seeking franchises and discuss player allocation. Montreal Dallas-Fort Worth Buffalo Milwaukee and San Diego have applied but must meet conditions to be eligible.

National League Chicago Warren Giles Giles League Montreal Dallas-Fort Worth Buffalo Milwaukee San Diego

Goalby Wins Masters After De Vicenzo Card Error

At Augusta, Bob Goalby claimed the Masters title after Roberto De Vicenzo signed an incorrect scorecard, giving Goalby an 11 under par 277 total. De Vicenzo, 277 tied him at 11 under. the rules committee ruled De Vicenzo's score as 66, not enough for the playoff, making Goalby the champion.

de Vicenzo Goalby Hord Hardin U.S. Golf Association Bob Goalby

No Lineup Changes Planned By Duval

Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol says he will not panic or overhaul the lineup despite a three game losing streak and clutch hitting troubles. Don Pavletich struggles at the plate as Cincinnati misses scoring chances, while rain postpones the Braves game and the Reds prepare to face the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cincinnati Dave Bristol Bristol Reds Atlanta Braves Milt Pappas Alex Johnson Tommy Helms Wrigley Field Cubs

Brother's Suggestion Aided Vic Davalillo in 7-4 Win

Cleveland outfielder Vic Davalillo crowded the plate on his brother Pompeyo's advice and belted a bases loaded triple and a solo homer as Cleveland beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4. Davalillo drove in four runs after his plate-pressing approach helped turn the tide in the fifth inning. Sonny Siebert earned the win with support from knuckleballer Eddie Fisher in the seventh.

Cleveland Pompeyo Davalillo Pompeyo Vic Davalilo Boston Red Sox Vic Davailillo Borhter Caracas Red Sox Elston Howard Indians Max Alvis Sonny Siebert Duke Sims Vern Fuller Mike Andrews Jerry Stephenson Tony Horton Fuller Davalillo Siebert Eddie Fisher Fisher Dalton Jones George Scott Joe Lahoud

Pro Cage NBA Saturday Results and series notes

Western Division Los Angeles 106 San Francisco 100 as Los Angeles leads best of seven. Eastern Division Philadelphia 110 Boston 105 with Philadelphia up 3-1 in the series. Pittsburgh 117 Minnesota 108 gives Pittsburgh a lead in the Gonads series at 31. New Orleans 108 Dallas 107 as New Orleans claims a best of seven series at 1-0. Eastern Division Pittsburgh Minnesota 105 Pittsburgh wins best of series 4-1. No games scheduled Saturday.

Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Minnesota New Orleans Dallas

Celtics Face Elimination In Playoffs Tonight

The Philadelphia 76ers can seal the East title with a win over the Boston Celtics in Philadelphia after a 110-105 victory in Boston. The 76ers hold a 3-1 series lead as the NBA division finals proceed amid multiple playoff outcomes including the Lakers clinching the Western title with a 166-100 win over the Warriors. The ABA crown went to the Pittsburg Pipers 114-105 over Minnesota as New Orleans awaits the championship series kickoff.

Associated Press Philadelphia 76Ers Los Angeles NBA San Francisco Warriors Lakers 76Ers Philadelphia Boston Celtics Celtics Boston Pittsburgh Pipers Minnesota Pipers Muskies Pittsburgh New Orleans Dallas Bucs

Illinois Team Ties For 9th In ABC Meet

A Chicago Heights IL quintet tied for ninth in the Regular Team Division of the American Bowling Congress tournament in Cincinnati. Three Star Publications led by Jerry Caplan’s 672 series totaled 2,970 to share ninth with Pabst Blue Ribbon of Detroit. Chicago Heights posted 993 1003 974 in the three games, 73 pins behind Washtenaw Lanes of Ann Arbor MI, which led with 3,043.

Cincinnati Chicago Heights American Bowling Congress Three Star Publications Jerry Caplan Pabst Blue Ribbon Detroit Washtenaw Lanes Ann Arbor Mich

Fastest 100 Yard Dash Set At Mansfield Relays

MANSFIELD Ohio AP 17 year old Herb Washington of Flint Michigan ran 9.4 seconds for the 100 yard dash to set a new Ohio schoolboy record at the Mansfield Relays. He also joined Willie Wallace of Flint Northern in 21.0 in the 220 yard dash as 2,485 athletes from 281 schools attended the 37th annual meet. Cleveland Kennedy tied for top team honors with Central, while subsequent placers included Cleveland Adam Flint Central Glenville Flint Northern Cleveland St Joseph Sandusky Ecorse Dearborn.

Mansfield Ohio Jesse Owens Herb Washington Flint Mich Owens Berlin Washington Willie Wallace Flint Northern Cleveland East Tech Canada Pontiac Central Cleveland Kennedy Michigan School Cleveland Adam Flint Central Cleveland Glenville Cleveland St. Joseph Sandusky Ecorse Dearborn

Misplays Mark Orioles Loss to Angels in 1967 Setback

Baltimore Orioles fell 6-2 to the California Angels, with miscues tying the game to fielding errors and aggressive plays. Dave Johnson misplayed a ball at short on Paul Schaal, George Brunet supported his win with a run scoring single, Jimmie Hall advanced on a Bob Blair bobble and scored, and Roger Repez exploited a bunt and wild pitch sequence to spark the Angels’ offense. Umpires in Athens plan a Monday meeting at Grover Center. Weekend boxing listings follow.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles California Angels Orioles Dave Johnson Paul Schaal George Brunet Bobby Knoop Jimmie Hall Chuck Hinton Paul Blair Hinton Roger Repez Gene Brabender

Rules Clash as De Vicenzo Masters Debate Grows

In Augusta the De Vicenzo Masters controversy sparks calls for golf rule revisions. Roberto De Vicenzo’s 277 score was ruled 271 after a misrecorded 4 on hole 17 by partner Tommy Aaron, costing him the title. Debate centers on Rule 38 and the burden on players to verify scores while discussions of scorers and age-appropriate rule changes gain traction.

Augusta Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina de Vicenzo Roberto Fred Corcoran International Golf Association PGA Hard Hardin U.S. Golf Association Joe Dey USGA Joe Black Bob Goalby Tommy Aaron Aaron de Vicenze Corcoran Day

Games Scheduled For Cat Diamondmen

The Ohio University Bobcats baseball team will play two non conference home games this week then a MAC series at Toledo. Dayton visits at 3 15 p m today followed by Morehead State 3 15 p m Wednesday in a second home contest.

Ohio University Toledo Bobcats Dayton Morehead

Western Michigan coach on All-America selection panel

Western Michigan University head swimming coach Ed Gabel has been named to the College Swimming Coaches of America All-America team selection committee.

Lamazoo, Mich Western Michigan University Ed Gabel College Swimming Coaches of America

Deadline Tonight for 500 Turbine Entries

Indianapolis field stands at 55 entries with six STP turbine cars still unentered as midnight nears. Veterans Ronnie Duman and Bud Tingelstad are listed to drive two of the turbine machines, one entry remains unassigned, and the Turbine debate follows a 1967 rule dispute with USAC actions aimed at parity with piston engines.

Indianapolis Ind Ronnie Duman Bud Tingelstad Ken Breen Warren N. J USAC

Mrs Rohr Dies At 85 Mother Of OU's AD

Mrs George Rohr aged 85 and mother of Ohio University athletic director Bill Rohr died Sunday in Massillon after two months of ill health. Her husband died in 1951. Services are planned for Tuesday in Massillon.

George Rohr Ohio University Bill Rohr Massillon

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