NL Pitching Against AL Power In Astrodome All-Star Classic
In Houston the National League faces the American League in the Astrodome with pitching speed and defense as the core. The NL seeks a sixth straight All-Star win, while the AL lineup features power stars like Carl Yastrzemski and Frank Howard as Dick Williams guides a strong Boston roster. The Dome’s plastic turf adds a new challenge for grounders and liners.
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AL Power
Houston
APD
Dick Williams
Boston Red Sox
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox
Frank Howard
Washington
Willie Horton
Yastrzemski
Howard
Horton
Killebrew
Astrodome
Paradise
Horton Manning
Beacons fall 7 1 to Pele led Santos at Fenway Park
Santos star Pele fueled a 7 1 loss for Boston Beacons at Fenway Park drawing 18 431 fans. Pele scored once and assisted another as Santos showed ballet like precision while Beacons impressed with effort despite the defeat. Pete Tarnawsky saved several shots before injury led to Henriksen in goal.
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Santos
Brazil
Pele
Beacons
New England
Fenway Park
Boston
Walt Tarnawsky
Jorgen Henriksen
Boston Beacons
Lloyd McLean
Toninho
Douglas
Maria
Eliesa
Mengealuio
Twin double wagering returns at Pownal track
Pownal Track reinstates the twin double wagering starting Friday after a 57 race absence from the Spring and Summer meetings. VP/GM Vincent Bartimo says public demand prompted the return, with changes including dropping the fifth race perfecta and continuing the daily double in races one and two. Green Mountain first offered the twin double August 31, 1963, with notable payouts and records since, making Pownal the only green thoroughbred pari mutuel plant within 300 miles to offer it.
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Pownal
Green Mountain
Vincent J. Bartimo
Bartimo
Dorset Pro Dr Donnally Kicks Off Tennis Season
Dorset Field Club welcomed Dr. Mary Jane Donnally a Wimbledon returnee to open the tennis season. She competed in Wimbledon qualifying rounds in singles and doubles as the new season began with local enthusiasm.
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Dr. Donnally
Dorset
Dorset Field Club
Mary Jane Donnally
Donnally
French race tragedy ends Joe Schlesser’s bid in Grand Prix
French driver Joe Schlesser died in a crash during the Grand Prix of France at Rouen Essarts. Jackie Ickx won the race in a Ferrari after Schlesser’s Honda rolled on the second lap in rain. The incident drew a 45,000-strong crowd as Ickx completed 60 laps in 2 hours 25 minutes 40.9 seconds at an average 100 mph.
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Rouen
France
UPI
Joe Schlesser
Jackie Ickx
Belgium
Schlesser
Essarts
Honda
Ickx
Ferrari
Montreal Baseball Stadium Plan Faces Financing Hurdles
Montreal financiers and city officials weigh the cost of a proposed major league stadium as the National League franchise approval for 1969 looms. Spokesman Charles Bronfman denies rumors of backing out, noting a productive meeting with city hall. In Boston, warm trends persist with above normal temperatures and scattered storms forecast through Saturday. highs in the 70s to 80s and lows in the 50s to 60s.
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Montreal
UPI
National League
Charles Bronfman
Consortium
Boston
New England
Weather Bureau
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bees Drive Firemen Busy At Northampton House Fire
A three family house in Northampton Massachusetts suffered extensive attic and second floor damage in a Monday blaze. Firemen faced a swarm of bees in the attic and several were stung during the effort. No injuries were reported.
Impersonator of Tony C. Held on Bond in Milford
Milford man Joseph Feccia Jr., 31, accused of impersonating Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro. He allegedly autographed gloves and balls, signed charge slips, and borrowed money from Orchid Inn Grill staff. Feccia found guilty on two larceny by false pretence counts. two years in state prison. appeal led to $2,000 bond for Worcester Superior Court.
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Southbridge
Mass
UPI
Tony Conigliaro
Red Sox
Milford
Conigliaro
Joseph Feccia Jr
Tony C
Coniglilaro
Slugger
Orchid Inn Grill
Sturbridge
J. Arthur Barnes Jr
Fecela
House of Correction
Feccia
Worcester
Cardin
Susan Tukey
Charleton
the Grill
Conignaro
Jaycee Clinic Hosts Golf Exhibitions at Mt Anthony
Two clinics precede the local Jaycee Golf tournament at Mt Anthony Country Club. Wednesday 3 p.m. features amateurs Jay Jerome Alex Mahar and John Wilkinson in a nine hole exhibition with strategy Q&A. Saturday July 20 10 a.m. pro Luke Welch demonstrates chipping and putting and attendance is mandatory for entrants.
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Jaycee
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Jay Jerome
Alex Mahar
John Wilkinson
Mt. Anthony
Luke Welch
Oakerwood
All-Star Game Matchup in Houston Proceeds Despite No Schedule
Tonight features AL All-Stars led by Tiant 14 5 against NL All-Stars powered by Drysdale 10 5 in Houston. No games scheduled today elsewhere in the league. standings reflect an inactive day.
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Don Drysdale
National League Dodgers
Luis Tiant
AL Indians
Houston
Drysdale
Tiant
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Atlanta
Boston
San Fran
Minn
Pitts
Oakland
Phila
Calif
Los Ang
New York
Chicago
Chicago Wash
Grant Signs 1968 Contract with Colts
Bob Grant a 225 pound defensive lineman from W Forest signed his 1968 contract with the Baltimore Colts. He will be tried at a backup position in the Colts defense.
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Baltimore
UPI
Bob Grant
Forest
Baltimore Colts
Grant
Colts
Yawkey Sees Red Sox Have Chance To Overtake Tigers
Boston owner Tom Yawkey expressed confidence the Red Sox can catch Detroit and repeat the pennant run of the Impossible Dream. He noted Detroit could regress or not, while saying nothing is impossible in baseball and citing the team’s 42-38 mark at midseason.
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Boston
UPI
Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Sox
Detroit
Yawkey
Red Sox
Tigers
Plucky Pan Sets Aqueduct Mile Record in Doll Ina Victory
Plucky Pan the Bold Ruler filly clocked 1:33 2-5 for a mile at Aqueduct to break the track mark by 1-5 seconds in the Doll Ina stakes. Apprentice rider Robert Whaley Jr. guided the 4-year-old to a 2 1/2 length win over Gay Matelda with Silver True third as the season adds to her 7th win in 15 starts. In skeet news, plans are under way for Vermont’s state championship at Green Mountain club August 3-4 with eight states expected. Vermont State Skeet Shooters Assn and National Skeet Assn sponsor. Arlington Park also features Bright Object in a $10,000 allowance, while Delaware Park and Monmouth report other stakes results.
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Plucky Pan
Aqueduct
Bold Ruler
Pucker Up
Bald Eagle
Beau Purple
Robert Whaley Jr
Gay Matelda
Silver True
Pownal
Vermont
Green Mountain
North Pownal Rd
Siegfried W. Tolle
Stanley White
Vermont State Skeet Shooters Assn
National Skeet Assn
Arlington Park
Bright Object
Delaware Park
Peach
Pocket Charm
Monmouth Park
Central Vermont Girls Tennis Tourney Opens August
The first annual Central Vermont Girls Tennis Tournament will be held August 1 2 3 at Camp Birchwood for Girls Brandon VI on six all weather courts. Events include 14 16 and 18 year old singles and doubles. Sanctioned by USLTA and NEWLAT. Entries close July 28. Trophies to winner and runner up. Contact Jerry Clayton tournament director at 2732641.
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Central Vermont
Camp Birchwood
Brandon
USLTA
New England Lawn Tennis Association
Jerry Clayton
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Tony Carleton
American Broadcasting Company
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