Beban Impresses as West Tops East 34-20 in All-America Game
UCLA star Gary Beban threw 15 of 20 for 222 yards and two TDs to lead the West over the East 34-20 in Atlanta. Ken Dyer's 44-yard scoring catch and a 77-yard punt return sparked the opener, as John Williams recovered a fumble for a West TD and Billy Stevens sealed with a late one-yard run. East MVP Larry Csonka rushed 26 times for 88 yards and 2 TDs, and QB Greg Landry passed for 160 yards.
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Chicago
Washington Redskins
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Ken Dyer
Tulsa
Rick Eber
Jimmy Smith
Oregon
Minnesota
John Williams
Billy Stevens
Texas el Paso
Larry Csonka
Syracuse
Greg Landry
Massachusetts
Csonka
Landry
Pirates Bunning Pitches Pirates Past Phillies in Philly
The Pirates beat the Phillies 10 1 as Jim Bunning won his first 0 since May 6 in his first meeting with former teammates. The win improves Pittsburgh’s mood in a season shaded by trades and pitching woes.
Hot Putter Moves Archer in Cleveland Open Lead
George Archer shoots a six under par 65 to take a one stroke lead at 36 holes in the Cleveland Open. Tommy Aaron, Roberto Devicenzo, and Stockton trail within two shots as Jim Trevino and Palmer struggle to regain form.
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Cleveland
George Archer
Tommy Aaron
Lakewood Country Club
Aaron
Roberto Devicenzo
California
Stockton
Head Hill Climb At Pike's Peak Likely Record Pace
Brothers Bobby and Al Unser will spearhead the Pike's Peak hill climb in Colorado Springs as they seek fast times against the clock on Sunday.
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Meet Red Wing Today
Albert Lea defeats Austin Legion 3 2 at Marcusen Park as Drommerhausen hits a home run and Schumacher scores the decisive run. Bjerke works six solid innings for Albert Lea while Brandt allows six walks for Austin in a high tempo game.
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Paul Sanders
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Harold Schumacker
Jerry Wacholtz
Scott Peterson
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Ron Erickson
Jay Gustafson
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Drummerhausen
Dick Humphrey
Larry
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Rol Brackey
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Drommerhausan
Senee Wacholtz
Esceeeeera
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Delaney
Notre Dame Purdue Game Sold Out in South Bend
South Bend ticket manager Bob Cahill announced that Notre Dame and Purdue’s September 28 game is sold out. The contest will be televised on an enlarged regional basis under the NCAA television package.
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Notre Dame
Purde
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Former Bear Coach Driscoll Dies at 73
CHICAGO AP Paddy Driscoll former coach of the Chicago Bears and a Pro Football Hall of Fame member died late Friday night in Illinois Masonic Hospital He entered the hospital June 20 for a leg ailment and was expected to be released soon
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John
Paddy” Driscoll
Chicago Bears
Illinois Masonic Hospital
Driscoll
Sawyer Becomes Scout for Kansas City Royals
Eddie Sawyer, former Phillies manager, was signed Friday as a scout by the Kansas City Royals, elevating the AL team's scouting staff.
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Eddie Sawyer
Philadelphia Phillies
Friday
Kansas City Royals
U S Olympic Trials Set Two Day Showdown in Los Angeles
The 1968 two day U S Olympic Trials in track and field will be held at Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles with finals and qualifying rounds across events. Notables include world record pace contenders Jim Hines Charlie Greene and Mel Pender with Gerry Lindgren Gerry Youngers Randy Matson and Tommie Smith among leaders.
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LOS Angeles
Mexico City
U.S
Memorial Coliseum
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Calif
Payton Jordan
Stanford
Lake Tahoe
Jim Ryan
Richmond Flowers
Willie Davenport
Charlie Greene
Jim Hines
Ronnie Ray Smith
Mel Pender
Kurt Trayton
Oliver Ford
Gerry Lindgren
Washington State University
Randy Matson
Jay Silvester
Tommie Smith
Earl McCullouch
George Young
19 Golfers Compete Here for State Amateur Berths
Southern Minnesota amateur golfers compete in a State Amateur Sectional at Austin Country Club to win 12 spots in the Minnesota Amateur Championship to be held July 17 18 and 19 at Mendakota Country Club St Paul Qualifiers start at 1 pm with groups from Mankato Austin Rochester Faribault and others led by Tony Wiggins noting efforts to keep the course in good condition after heavy rain
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Austin Country Club
George Cliff
Mankato
Ken
Twins Win and Hold 2nd Place
The Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 to win their tenth of twelve and move within eight games of Detroit. Harmon Killebrew snapped a 16 game homer drought with his 13th blast, while Jim Kaat earned the win with ninth inning relief from Al Worthington. The victory came despite early trouble on defense and a rough stretch for Detroit.
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Detroit
Minnesota
Cal Elmer
Tigers
Harmon Killebrew
Homer
Gene Brabender
Tom Phoebus
Mark Belanger
Jim Kaat
al Worthington
British Women’s Amateur Golf Braces for Delayed Rounds
Heavy rain flooded Walton Heath and made the 6242 yard par 75 course unplayable. Round of 16 and quarterfinals were postponed to today with two rounds of 18 holes each. Semifinal and final set for Sunday as American contenders eyed the title.
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England
No One Talks After Secret Meeting by NFL
Detroit AP report on a secret NFL meeting where players and owners discussed grievances and a potential strike. Vince Lombardi and John Gordy declined to comment while Gordy hinted a statement may follow. Players push for a higher pay scale including a $15,000 minimum salary and expanded pensions.
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NFL Players Association
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Association
Sir Ivor Favored in Irish Sweeps Derby at Curragh
The seven mile Irish Sweeps Derby at the Curragh features Sir Ivor as the 1-2 favorite in a $3.5 million stake. Owned by Raymond Guest, Sir Ivor seeks to repeat his English Derby triumph, while prizes total $131,796 for the winner and $120,000 to each of nineteen first prizes across 100 plus countries. Other strong entries include Ribero owned by Charles Engelhard and Meadsville owned by R S Reynolds Jr.
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Ireland
Curragh
Sir Ivor
Secord Place
Raymond Guest
U.S
King George
Giolla Mear
Ribero
Val D’aoste
Charles Engelhard
Newark, N.J
Meadsville
R.S. Reynolds Jr
Richmond, Va
Standings and Friday Baseball Results
Friday results show St. Louis 9 Chicago 5 Houston 7 New York 2 Pittsburgh 10 Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 3 Los Angeles 0 San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 3. Today's games include St. Louis at Chicago Cincinnati at San Francisco New York at Houston Atlanta at Los Angeles Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Sunday schedules Pittsburgh at Philadelphia New York at Houston Atlanta at Los Angeles. Friday also includes Oakland 3 New York 2 Minnesota 5 Baltimore 2 California 4 to 1 Washington 3 0 with a second game 11 innings Detroit 5 Chicago 4 second game postponed rain. Minnesota at Baltimore California at Washington Cleveland at Boston postponed rain Oakland at New York 2 twi night Chicago at Detroit N Chicago at Detroit Minnesota at Baltimore Oakland at New York Cleveland at Boston.
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Philaphia
Standee Tickets On Sale For All-Star Test Game
Standing room tickets for the July 9 Major League All-Star game at the Astrodome go on sale Monday. All reserved and box seats sold within 24 hours of June 3 on sale. Standing room tickets cost $4 and can be bought at the Astrodome after 10 a.m. or by mailing cashier's checks to All-Star Tickets Box 1691 Houston Texas with 73 cents handling.
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Astrodome
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Pipers to Move ABA Championship Team to Minneapolis
Pittsburgh owner Gabe Rubin announced the Pipers will relocate to Minneapolis St Paul for the fall. Fifty percent of the club was sold to William Erickson who will run the team with Rubin and Mikkelsen as general manager. The move follows weak Muskies attendance and attention to Minnesota markets.
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Twin Cities
Mankato Edges Duluth 3 2 In Tight Contest
The Associated Press reports Mankato defeated Duluth 3-2 as Jackie Holmes homered for Mankato. In another game, Aberdeen beat Sioux Falls 7-6 with Don Collins delivering a two run homer. St Cloud stayed unbeaten with a 3-2 win over Huron as Bob Jones hit the winning run.
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Huron
Mike Eppler
Mankato
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Garry Hill
Jackie Holmes
John Gage
Leon Brown
Chris Carnegie
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Don Collins
VFW Junior Golf Tourney Scheduled at Ramsey Club
The 3rd annual VFW Junior Golf tournament will be held Monday at Ramsey Golf Club. Eligible are area boys and girls 18 and under who register before 8 a.m. Tee off is at dawn, 19 holes played with flights after the first nine. Trophies go to top three in each boys and girls flight. entry is $1.25.
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Ramsey Golf Club
Ramsey
Dick Leimbek
VFW Golf Tournament
Russian Ace Metroveli Dumps Gonzales At Wimbledon
Alexander Metroveli, 23, the Soviet Union's No. 1, stunned Pancho Gonzales 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 in the Wimbledon third round. Gonzales, 40, was recalled to Open tennis after a 19 year absence, with Metroveli noting Russia’s rising strength and Gonzales’ once-dominant serve. Rod Laver moved into the last 16 with a win, while Lew Hoad and Alex Olmedo fell to Bob Hewitt and Roy Emerson respectively.
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Alexander Mentreveli
Soviet Union
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Metroveli
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
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Marty Riessen
Evanston
Ill
Lew Hoad
Bob Hewitt
South Africa
Alex Olmedo
Roy Emerson
Olmedo
Police and Fire Team Wins League Test
The Police and Fire De team defeated Local 9 6 to 1 in a Club League baseball game Friday. Doug Walters pitched a three hit shutout with no walks. Chris Todd took the loss allowing seven hits and three walks. Kevin Morrow had three hits for the winners.
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Rigney Abandons Bunt as Angels Sweep Senators
California manager Bill Rigney abandons bunt signs in the 11th inning against the Washington Senators, leading to a 1-0 win and a four game sweep for the Angels who also beat the Senators 4-3 in game one with Jim Fregosi delivering a three run homer. Oakland tops New York 3-2, Minnesota edges Baltimore 5-2, and Detroit defeats Chicago 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. The second game and Cleveland at Boston were rained out.
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Sal Bando
Reggie Jackson
Stan Bahnsen
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Ed Sprague
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