East Springfield Post 68 set for state semifinal start today
East Springfield Post 68 begins state semifinal series at Clapp Park this afternoon at 2 facing Pittsfield in a best of series. East Side edged Reading 5 4 last night as Howie Burns club rallied from a 4 run deficit in the seventh. Bedard to start for East Side. Pleau to counter with Scaglitzini or Harrison for Pittsfield.
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Playoff Baseball Notes From Main South Semis
In the seven and two thirds inning relief win for ATTA, Harrison clinched the secd ond Hadley victory as Scagharini won the inaugural playoff game for Main South. O'Donnell earned the save. Pittsfald notched the route for Worcester, while Sleisan Barry and Simonelli lead hitters with strong playoff marks. Lawrence and Lynn advance to the semifinals after eliminating Abington New Bedford and Wellesley Samerville respectively.
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Baseball Field At Springfield On Alden Street
The Springfield College baseball field hosts tomorrow at 2 pm a game between Pittsfield and Fast Spring field Legion teams near the Field House where the Western Massachusetts interscholastic basketball tournament takes place. Directions from Exit 6 via Paige Boulevant Roosevalt Avenue to Alden Street lead to the college.
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AFL Defenses Reach Par With NFL Says Veteran DB
Liberty Missouri AP veteran AFL safety Johnny Robinson of LSU argues AFL defenses have improved to NFL quality. He notes stronger defensive lines and deeper pass coverage, saying the AFL caught up as the league transitioned from offense heavy rosters to prioritize top defensive talent.
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NFL Use Receives OK From Big Ten
The Big Ten approved use of Memorial Stadium by the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 5 and Northwestern's Dyche Stadium by the Chicago Bears on Oct. 12 for NFL games. Approval was contingent on baseball's Twins in the AL playoffs and the Cubs in the World Series. The decision was made during a summer session on Mackinac Island.
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Falcons Beat Mustangs 2-1 in Park Soccer Match
In a Park field game last night Falcons defeated the Mustangs 2-1. Pat West opened scoring for the Mustangs with an assist from Joe Wood and Rob Celta. Jeff Covel tied it with a goal, then Jim Clarke scored the winner in the second period as Al Streeter failed to prevent it.
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Downing Shuts Out A's as Yankees Split Twin Bill
New York Yankee lefty Al Downing pitched his first complete game of the season, a four-hitter in a 5-0 win over Oakland to split the Friday doubleheader. In the nightcap, Larry Wanghe? Whaney's go-ahead double sparked a 5-3 Athletics comeback in 10 innings, snapping New York’s five-game win streak. Downing, making his second 1968 start after arm trouble, retired the first 12 and allowed only three singles rest of game. The opener featured a 10th-inning rally started by Rick Monday and Dick Green, with Haney driving in a run on a double. Frank Fernandez homered off Lindblad in the bottom of the 10th.
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Green Mt. Results Highlight Mac's Lady Armdenioe Victory
Race results show Mac's Lady Armdenioe winning as part of a perfecta paid 95.40. Howard W. placed, attendance reported at 3 591 with handle totaling 712 744 dollars.
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Reading Tops Indians 7-5 On Three Homers
Reading defeated the Waterbury Indians 7-5 as Phils homered three times. Hank McGraw hit a two run shot in the second, Gene Stone connected for a bases empty homer in the fourth, and Ronnie Aken added his 21st with a man aboard in the sixth. Id Renfro relieved Braxton in that inning. Smitty Holland earned the win to improve to 8-5, while Braxton falls to 2-5. The Babe Ruth league schedule for both leagues was released with games set at North Junior High and Deming Field.
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Yellow Coach Loses Slow Pitch Opener in Lakewood Tournament
The second night of the State Slow-Pitch tournament at Lakewood Field saw Pittsfield Yellow Coach lose to Southwick VFW 12 6 while Clam Shell of Peabody blanked Togo's of Leominster 12 0 and Livesey's Memorial of Fairhaven beat Varley's of Lynn 4 2. East ern Mass outfits posted wins as rain delayed games. Danis and Bixby's of Haverhill meet at Lakewood with Yellow Coach facing Lynn at Deming in a packed Saturday slate.
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Orioles Rally Past Twins 6-5 on Ninth Inning Walkoff
Baltimoreoutruns Minnesota with a four-run ninth highlighted by Dave Johnson sac fly. Andy Etchebarren started the rally with a single, Don Buford followed, Paul Blair drew a walk, and Frank Robinson, Boog Powell, and Brooks Robinson contributed key hits. Tony Oliva hit his 15th homer for Minnesota, while Cesar Tovar plated a ninth inning run.
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All American Ted Kwalick signs with 49ers after holdout
All American Ted Kwalick announced he signed with the San Francisco 49ers ending a long holdout. He had been reported seeking 90 000 dollars for three years but did not reveal final terms. He will join the 49ers in Seattle for the game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
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Early Major League baseball schedule with multiple matchups
Associated Press listing shows games across cities including New York Atlanta Montreal Houston Chicago Los Angeles St Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati and American League clashes Oakland New York Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Seattle Washington California Boston Detroit Chicago with pitchers and records. Twilight games noted.
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Sellers agrees to Patriots contract after holdout
Ron Sellers, once the nation's top pass receiver, agreed to terms with the Boston Patriots on a two year deal after a late holdout. He will travel with the team to Bowling Green for an exhibition game against Cincinnati.
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Une De Mai Added To Rooseveldt International Trot Field
Westbury New York AP Une De Mai a French mare earned a spot in the Rooseveldt International Trot starting field for August 16 at Roosevelt Raceway. The race carries a $100,000 purse. Pacer Cardigan Bay retired in 1968 with career earnings of $1,060,837.
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Angels rally past Red Sox for 7-6 win in ninth
Aurelio Rodriguez delivered a two run double in the ninth as the California Angels erased a 6-3 deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6. Boston built a 4-2 advantage with four runs in the fourth, Carl Yastrzemski homered for his 30th, and Reginald Smith and George Scott drove in runs. The Red Sox bullpen faltered late as Angels hitters Fregosi Voss and Egan produced key runs. In York, PA, Lyn Fitzer allowed four hits in a 4-1 Pirates win over Pittsfield with Angel Mangual adding a 22nd homer of the season.
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York Drives Rally As Red Sox Lose Shutout Hope
Eastern League standings describe a 1-1 tie through six innings. Mangual doubled in York’s eighth to drive in the go ahead run, Murtaugh followed with a single to center for the final tally, and Shoemaker added another. Fitz er’s defense started strong with double plays in the first two frames. Fitzer allowed three hits after the second, but Reading scored on an error. Pittsfield returns to Wahconah Park for a single game against Reading, then the teams meet again Sunday.
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Sims Homer Spells Win for Indians in 7-4 Victory
Duke Sims redeemed a dropped foul ball with a three run homer in the first inning to tilt the game in favor of the Cleveland Indians 7-4 over the Kansas City Royals. Harrelson, Snyder and Baker also contributed as the Indians built early and late leads. The divisional note mentions 1968 attendance across the US and Canada.
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Alou Delivers Walk-Off Hit to Split Braves Mets
Felipe Alou's bases loaded single in the 10th gave Atlanta a 1-0 win and a split of the twilight doubleheader with New York. Ron Reed and Gary Gentry each held the other side to four hits through nine. Koosman outpitched until Tillman's 11th homer doomed the Braves in the opener.
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Rhode Island Team Reaches New England Babe Ruth Final
Blackstone Valley of Rhode Island edged Waterbury Connecticut 2 1 to advance to the New England Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament final in Sanford Maine. They will face undefeated Porta Nueva Puerto Rico for a spot in the national Mattoon Pennsylvania tournament. Rhode Island has one loss in the double elimination event.
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