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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1968

Page

12

Robinson and Bunker Healthy Again for Orioles

Orioles salvage win over Boston as Frank Robinson resumes power with a homer and three RBIs and Wally Bunker overcomes arm trouble. They tie for third behind Detroit while Cleveland, Minnesota and California win or lose elsewhere in a day of late-season action.

Mike Becht Associated Press Frank Robinson Wally Bunker Baltimore Orioles Robby Bunker Orioles Boston Robinson California Oakland Minnesota Chicago White Sox Ray Culp Detroit

How They Stand and Tuesday Results

New York defeated Cincinnati 4 to 0 and San Francisco routed Los Angeles 9 to 0. Philadelphia beat Atlanta 6 to 1, Chicago won over Houston 4 to 2, Pittsburgh topped St. Louis 3 to 2.

New York Cincinnati Atlanta Philadelphia Houston Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis San Fran Los Angeles San Francisco Ww. L. Pet G.B. St. Louis

USAC Officials Reject Ban on Turbine Cars

USAC directors in Indianapolis rejected proposals to ban turbine engines and urged a study of engine formulas. The board advised possible size reductions for 1969 and a ban on turbine competition in 1970 unless a passenger-car type engine is available. Four-wheel drive will be eliminated by 1970.

USAC Indianapolis Ind U.S. Auto Club Granatelli Thomas W. Binford Bine Binford

Vikings Sign Defensive Ace Charlie West

Vikings announce contract signing by defensive back Charlie West from the University of Texas El Paso. At 6 foot 1 and 185 pounds, West led the nation with 11 interceptions in 1966 and will be tried as a cornerback under General Manager Jim Finks. He previously signed with the Cincinnati Reds and played one month in the Florida State League.

ST. Paul - Minneapolis Charlie West Minnesota Vikings Vikings West Cincinnati Reds Reds Tampa University of Texas-El Paso Jim Finks Charlie Finks

Killebrew and Carew Named to All Star Team

Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew have been named to the American League All-Star team. Killebrew, in his sixth straight selection, is batting .216 with 12 homers and 32 RBIs. Carew, back after Marine duty, is hitting .294 and was a two time Rookie of the Year prior to joining the Twins All-Star slate.

Baltimore Harmon Killebrew Rod Carew Killebrew Carew Husky Twins Marines New York Chicago Minnesota Frank Quilici Milwaukee Cal Elmer Quilici Jackie Hernandez Hernandez Nati Cleon Jones Mets Braves Ron Reed Philadelphia Joe Torre Reed Hector Torres Astros Cubs Mike Cuellar

Mankato and Duluth Triumph in Northern League Action

The Northern League saw Duluth and Mankato post shutout wins to stay undefeated while St. Cloud remained unbeaten with help from the weather. Pete Sentine pitched six innings for the Dukes in a 1-0 win over Huron and Lentine struck out 14 as Aberdeen fell 4-0 to Mankato with Ortner driving in the decisive run. St. Cloud’s game at Sioux Falls was rained out.

Associated Press Duluth Superior Mankato St. Cloud Weatherman Pete Sentine Rick Ortner Dukes Huron Lentine Ortner Jackie Holmes Bob Walters Juan Ventidos Aberdeen Sioux Falls

Howard and Robinson Named to All Star Roster

Slugging outfielder Frank Howard of the Washington Senators earned his first AL All Star selection while Brooks Robinson of the Orioles reached the squad for the ninth straight year. The starting AL lineup includes Carl Yastrzemski Bill Freehan Willie Horton Harmon Killebrew Rod Carew Jim Fregosi with Frank Howard highlighted as the league leader in home runs and RBIs.

Tony Oliva al Kaline Detroit Ben Olan NEW York Frank Howard Washington Senators Brooks Robinson Houston Carl Yastrzemski Boston Bill Freehan Willie Horton Harmon Killeb Rico Petrocelli Red Sox Freehan Tigers Yastrzemski Howard Horton Carew Killebrew Boog Powell Baltimore Powell Senators Los Angeles Dodgers Orioles

Wimbledon Weather Strains Veteran Pros at Open

Rainy start slows first round of the Open at Wimbledon. Veterans Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad face restless scheduling as 14 of 64 men’s singles matches await play after two rain-filled days. Billie Jean King and Ann Jones win for the women.

Wimbledon England Mike Gibson Pancho Gonzales Lew Hoad Gonzales Los Angeles Ramanathan Krishnan India Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Uss. Wightman Copper Peaches Bartkowicz Hamtramck Mich Ann Jones Brita Kathy Harter Seal Beach

Baseball scores and matchups from a daily slate

Detroit beat New York 8 to 5 and Cleveland defeated Washington 6 to 1 while Baltimore routed Boston 6 to 0 and California topped Oakland 7 to 6. Minnesota faced Chicago with rain in Detroit New York and several postponed games listed.

Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Baltimore Boston California Oakland Minnesota Chicago W. L. Pet. G Chicago Wash’n

Turbine Powered Car to Race Test at Rocky Mountain 150

Joe Leonard pilots the Parnelli Jones Firestone STP Special in the Rocky Mountain 150 at Continental Divide Raceways Castle Rock Colorado. The 21-car field covers 57 laps on the 2.66 mile course as Leonard previously set Indy 500 pole at 171.599 mph before the stalled machine on lap 191.

Castle Rock Colo Joe Leonard U.S Rocky Mountain Continental Divide Leonard San Jose Calif

Hoeg Records Hole-in-One at Ramsey Course

Belated note reports Chuck Hoeg assistant manager at Tempo Store scored a hole in one on the Ramsey Golf Club third hole a par 3 with an eight iron on June 18. The news reached the Herald after the fact.

Chuck Hoeg Tempo Store Ramsey Golf Club The Herald Hoeg

Bonds Sparks Giants rout Dodgers with grand slam

Bobby Bonds, 22, hit a bases loaded grand slam in his first majors game as the Giants beat the Dodgers 9-0. Ray Sadecki allowed two hits, Maury Wills extended his hitting streak, and other NL results included Mets 4-0 over Cincinnati and Astros 4-2 over the Cubs.

Bobby Bonds San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Bonds Duggleby Philadelphia Nationals Ray Sadecki Dodgers Pittsburgh Maury Wills St. Louis New York Mets Cincinnati John Purdin Sadecki Claude Osteen Willie Davis Wills Pete Rose Gene Alley Bob Veale Cardinals Luke Walker Tim McCarver Ed Spiezio Tom Seaver Cincin

Austin golfers win eighth State Junior golf title in playoff

Jay Jordan of White Bear Lake won the eighth annual State Junior championship at University Golf Course in a three way playoff on the first hole. He posted a 10 foot par to beat John Harris of Roseau and Rick Ehrmanntrout of St. Paul Highland after two days of competition. Ramsey Golf teammates Larry Lenoch led with 74 79 153 while Kevin McDonald 82 82 164 Greg Swater 82 90 172 and Randy Nelson 83 92 75 also played.

Jay Jordan White Bear Lake Jordan Phlaen University Golf Course John Harris Roseau Rick Ehrmanntrout St. Paul Highland Austin Ramsey Larry Lenoch Kevin McDonald Greg Swater Randy Nelson

Legion at Marcusen Park Sparks Lincoln–Attucks Showdown

Austin American Legion hosts St. Paul Attucks Brooks at Marcusen Park on Thursday after a 1–0 win over Edina. Attucks Brooks, defending state champions, arrive strong as Austin seeks to lift its record to 5–2 with rested pitching options including Dan Bjerke Nick Lindgren or Tim Hackenmiller.

Paul Sanders Austin American Legion St. Paul Attucks Brooks Marcusen Park Sanders the Legion Edina St. Paul Attucks Brooks American Legion Austin Owatonna Dan Bjerke Nick Lindgren Albert Lea Red Wing Richfield Bridgeman

American Girls Reject Pro Golf in British Amateur

Walton Heath England AP American girls in the British Amateur field say they would not pursue professional golf. Seven Americans, favored to win, arrived after Curtis Cup victory, with rain delaying qualifying on Walton Heath course as 96 players tee off to cut to 64 for match play.

Walton Heath England Phyllis Preuss Pompano Beach Fla

Fights Last Night Across Several Cities

Boxing results from Houston, Miami Beach, Goulds and San Diego show multiple quick outcomes. Williams stopped Borden, Zyglewicz knocked out Forte, Jones out pointed Blow, and Terry Lee outpointed Ronnie Wilson in San Diego.

Associated Press Houston Cleveland Williams Les Borden Montreal Dave Zyglewicz Levi Forte Miami Beach Fla al Jones Goulds Matt Blow Los Angeles San Diego Terry Lee Concord Calif Ronnie Wilson

Bowling Top Five In Austin Owls League

In the Austin Owls women’s league L Jochumson rolled 502 and G Evenson 485 with P Beeman and B Slagerman at 452 and R Danley also noted. In the men’s league G Buringa led with 592 and M Pugh 583 followed by B Jochumson 579 C Kearns 565 and D Whalen 552.

Austin Bowl Owls L. Jochumson G. Evenson P. Beeman Phas B. Slagerman R. Danley Cowes G. Buringa M. Pugh B. Jochumson C. Kearns D. Whalen H. Berdan

Shriver Trains for Wimbledon Veteran Doubles Debut

Paris AP reports 52 year old U S ambassador to France Sargent Shriver has trained for several days to play in the veteran men's doubles at Wimbledon next week. He teams with Bob Kellehr president of the U S Lawn Tennis Association.

Paris Sargent Shriver U.S France Shriver Bob Kellehr Th U.S. Lawn Tennis Association

Horton Wert Optimistic Medical Reports From Series

Cleveland first baseman Tony Horton healing from a sprained knee with no cartilage damage and likely missing a week. Detroit third baseman Don Wert continues to recover after a helmet blow, progressing satisfactorily.

Cleveland Ohio Tony Horton Detroit Don Wert

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