Baseball Standings and Results From The Associated Press
The American League shows Detroit leading with 3 wins and 16 losses, Cleveland and Minnesota at 25 20 and 24 20 with strong showings, while Boston and New York trail in alleys of the standings. In the National League San Francisco leads with 26 wins and 25 losses, Philadelphia and St. Louis press close, and Chicago and Los Angeles post solid marks as week results roll in. Saturday's matchups included New York at Detroit and California at Oakland, with several divisional battles and weather permitting play.
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1st Hawks Tourney Set Saturday
The first annual Baytown Hawks Invitational Fast Pitch Tournament begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with Baytown hosting Port Arthur Apaches on the new field near Gulf Coast Hospital. First round pairings include Bay-Lin Mustangs versus Gallardos Drive Inn, Guadalupe Cardinals versus Lone Star Beer No. 2, and Rice Hotel against El Patio.
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Bobby Unser wins Indy 500 in turbine controversy
Bobby Unser of Albuquerque New Mexico wins the Indy 500 in a turbo powered Offy at 152 mph to become the 52nd winner. Joe Leonard leads before his turbine car falters on the main straightaway. Graham Hill and Art Pollard suffer early issues while Mario Andretti and Larry Dickson exit with engine trouble. Unser speaks after the race about Leonard's drive. The Granatelli team faces post race intrigue as turbines are placed behind closed doors.
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Goose Creek Member-Guest Set Saturday
Goose Creek Country Club hosts the seventh annual Member-Guest tournament with 71 teams teeing off at 9 am and 1 30 pm Saturday. Prizes total about 400 dollars, with a 1968 Buick awarded for a hole-in-one, plus trophies and merchandise for top teams. Bobby Brooks announced players may join both golf and outside activities Friday.
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Oilers Visit Baytown Sat Fans Meet Players At Kmart
Houston Oilers Eastern Division champions head to Baytown Saturday from 9 30 to noon at Kmart where players sign pictures and answer questions about professional play. George Webster Bobby Maples Kenny Houston Charlie Fraser Ode Burrell and Bob Da Two more promote pre season games with Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in Houston Monday.
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Astros open 11 game home stand vs Cubs in Helmet Night
Houston faces Chicago in Astrodome opener with Dierker scheduled to start and Niekro or Holtzman possible. Friday marks Cubs first 1968 visit. Helmet Night offers free batting helmets to under 16. Series continues with Wilson vs Jenkins and Giusti vs Hands in subsequent games.
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