Squeeze bunt sinks Twins in long night for White Sox
In a night heavy with homers, the White Sox win 2-1 over Minnesota on a 14th inning squeeze bunt by Luis Aparicio. Ken Berry nearly sparked a fight. Bob Miller hit Berry, umpire call stands, bases loaded after Alomar sacrifice.
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Unser Receives Winner's Check At Banquet
Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500 with a $177,523 winner's check at the victory banquet in Indianapolis. The total purse was $710,219, with Unser sharing first place money with car owner Bob Wilke. Rookie of the year Bill Vukovich earned seventh place and a trophy.
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Al Souliere Captures Arundel Speedway Flag Start of 1968
Al Souliere of Biddeford won the opening Arundel Speedway flag of the 1968 season. Homer Drew and Dick Wolstenhulme led a strong field as heat and semi finals produced a tight run to the final. Bailey finished strong in the feature with Souliere second and Conkright third as Be gin and Begin also showed well.
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Red Sox Bloom In Home Park Beat Orioles 3-0
Boston earns a 3-0 victory over Baltimore at Fenway Park as Gary Bell pitches a five hit shutout and Ken Harrelson and Carl Yastrzemski homer. Williams hails home cooking after a taxing 10 game road trip and Boston strengthens bullpen with John Wenz arrival.
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Gene Brabender
John Wenz
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Bell Tosses Second Shutout as Red Sox Top Orioles
Gary Bell worked 109 pitches to blank the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 for his second shutout in 10 days and fourth complete game in six 1968 starts. He improved to 4-1, supported by Ken Harrelson and Carl Yastrzemski homers. Howard praised Bell’s curve and fastball mix.
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MIT Names Lee Bristol 1969 Baseball Team Captain
Lee Bristol, a slick fielding shortstop from White River Junction Vermont, was named captain of MITs 1969 baseball team.
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Lee Bristol
White River Junction
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Distaff Bowlers Banquet Honor For 1967-68 Champions
The Ladies Sunday Rollers league will hold its banquet at Wonderbar Steak House tomorrow at 6 30 PM. The Lucky Strikes team will be honored as 1967 68 champions with several trophies for teams and bowlers. Other league teams include Half Pints Sneakers and Belle Hops. Members of the winning team include Mrs.
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Forward Pass Seeks Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes
Forward Pass aims for the Belmont Stakes victory to complete racing’s ninth Triple Crown and first since Citation in 1948. The Calumet Farm colt, Derby and Preakness winner after Dancer’s Image was disqualified, faces nine 3-year-olds at Belmont Park with Dancer’s Image retired. Trainer Max Hirsch, 87, leads two contenders Call Me Prince and Draft Card as post time nears and CBS telecasts the 5:30 p.m. EDT race.
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Local Ladies Named Grace Perron and Ruth Weiss Event
Grace Perron, Mrs. Ruth Weiss, Mrs. Rose Dow, and Mrs. Margaret Binette are listed among participants in a community gathering. The document records their names for attendance and recognition within the event. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Ruth Weiss
Rose Dow
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U Of M Freshmen End Baseball Year
The University of Maine freshman baseball team posted a perfect 13 0 record for the season as a seven man pitching staff posted a 1.08 ERA Rod Choroszy of Saco was a standout with a 0.79 ERA and three wins for the Bear Cubs
Morin Wins Handicap Bowler Battle at 20th Century Lanes
Lee Morin won the fourth weekly handicap rolloff for bowlers under 98 average at 20th Century Lanes, edging Henry Neault 597 to 596. Neault beat previous winner Herve Paul by one pin, with Paul totaling 595 aided by 50 handicap pins. Next Friday at 7 p.m. another rolloff is scheduled, with scores: C. Kim 588, J. Mazeiko 552, R. Lessard 528, L. Kalex 516.
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National League standings and Sunday results summary
NL standings show San Francisco two percent behind pace with 21 wins. Chicago and Cincinnati around .500, Los Angeles ahead by three games. Sunday results include St. Louis 2 New York 0 and Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 4. Upcoming games list multiple matchups across cities.
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Beech Ridge Memorial Classic Highlights Beech Ridge Speedway
Lee Cluff of Kennebunkport and Ray Leach of Arundel led the B class at Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough with Cluff securing the 50-lap feature and Leach dropping to second in the standings. Homer Drew leads the A division while Dale Avery Dick Wolstenhulme and Dave Darveau trail. Local drivers Al Graffam Linwood Parker solidify Novice top 10 as Saco fans expect more action Saturday night at 7:30 with 25 lap premieres for super modified and modified classes and 20 laps for Novice. rain backup Sunday plan noted. Maurice Tweedie faces penalties but aims to return. Pitching note: Don Drysdale fires his fifth straight shutout for the Dodgers as they blank the Giants 3-0.
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Augusta
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Falmouth
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
American League batting leader F Howard of Washington tops with .343 after 100 at bats, while Carl Yastrzemski of Boston follows at .331. Howard also leads in runs batted in with 40 and in hits with 58, and commands 19 home runs. Campaneris of Oakland has 27 runs and 22 stolen bases, with others tracking behind in doubles and triple totals. Pitching leaders show Perranoski and John tied at 1.000 with 4 decisions, while McDowell of Cleveland leads strikeouts with 109, Tiant and McLain close behind at 80.
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Baseball leaders and stats pack for 1969 season
The list highlights top players and stats across positions: Rose leads with .365 batting average over 100 at bats, M Alou hitting .348 for Pittsburgh, Santo and Perez driving in runs with 29 and 28 respectively, Staub and Flood contributing 28 RBIs, Bench and Rose posting 14 doubles, Rommente and Brock among triples, Wills with 12 stolen bases, and pitching leaders Reed 4-0, Carlton 6-1, and Singer and Marichal with 75 strikeouts.
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Blond Cuantos wins mile feature at Green Mountain Park
Pownal Vermont AP reports Blonde Cuantos ridden by Jackie Fortunato Santiago clocks 1 41 2 to win the fast track mile feature at Green Mountain Park.
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Horton Delivers Lone Home Run as Tigers Edge Yankees 1-0
Major League star Willie Horton of the Detroit Tigers hit his th home run of the year to provide the game's only run. Detroit edged New York Yankees 1-0 in a pitching duel.
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Fights Last Night in New York and Puerto Rico
Boxer Ray Cano of Puerto Rico stopped rival Bob Warthem in a dramatic last night bout in New York. The card also featured a 161 pound event in Buffalo, N.Y., where many competitors weighed in and fans saw decisive finishes.
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Ray Cano
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Buffalo
N.Y
Upton Named Captain of Dartmouth 1968 Track Team
Hanover New Hampshire AP Mark Upton of Concord son of Fred Upton who trained in Glenn Cunningham's 4 04 4 mile at Dartmouth College in 1938 was named captain of the 1968 69 Big Green Track team The elder Upton also served as Dartmouth captain in 1939.
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Concord
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Dartmouth College
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Dartmouth
Huskies Among 1617 Dogs Entered At Wellesley Club Show
In Wellesley Massachusetts 1617 dogs were entered for the 51st annual Ladies Dog Club show. The event features breed and obedience trials before the group competition and final best in show selection. Huskies total 98 among the entries.
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Burwell Named Captain of Dartmouth 1969 Tennis Team
Dave Burwell of Woods Hole Massachusetts was named captain of the 1969 Dartmouth College tennis team in Hanover New Hampshire today.
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