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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1968
Page
6
Miller Barber wins in Dallas as he continues to play at peak form while his competitor posts eagles and birdies, chipping away at the lead. The tight contest underscores Barber’s consistency in a demanding round.
Pete Ward belted a ninth inning homer for the Chicago White Sox in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Ward's fourth of the season followed Luis Aparicio's leadoff single as Chicago halted a skid. Stanky, ejected earlier, continued his postgame fitness routine as the Sox won.
Eastern track meet results show Penn edging Drake 9-7 with three ties across 19 college events. Villanova dominates relays but Drake and Kansas set records in hurdles and triple jump, while Penn and Drake produce host performances and standout marks.
Chicago Cubs surge past Houston 8-4 and 5-2 in a doubleheader, powered by 22 hits including four doubles and five triples. Phil Regan set up two wins in relief after being traded from the Dodgers, while Don Kessinger and Rick Williams led a strong batting day as Chicago improves to 8-8 and five of six. Willie McCovey and Gaylord Perry sparked other NL results, with the Cardinals, Giants, Mets, and Phillies posting notable victories.
Pro basketball finals recap with scattered scores and series status. Los Angeles leads Boston 2 2 in the best of seven after a tied kür series and New Orleans and Pittsburgh results noted as part of the weekend actions.
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