Clemente's Big Day Ends in Reds Victory on Perez Heroics
Roberto Clemente homered three times and drove in all Pirates runs in an 8-7 loss to Cincinnati. Tony Perez sparked the Reds with a go-ahead double in the 10th inning after Lee May tied the game in the ninth. Perez produced the winning hit with two on, while Clemente's torrid day lifted his batting average to .390 and RBI to 24 before the defeat.
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Motions Filed In Clay Case Delay Trial and Access Files
Federal judge to hear motions by Cassius Clay lawyers seeking trial postponement on draft evasion charges and access to Selective Service files. Houston and Jacksonville panels weighed delays as defense cites physical and legal preparation hurdles amid claims of racial bias in draft boards after Clay's 1967 oath refusal and title stripping.
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Muhammad Ali
Some Athletes May Die At Olympics
Yale swimming coach Phil Moriarty warned at Bridgeport traffic forum that the high altitude of Mexico City could cause athletes to pass out or die during the 1968 Olympics. He called the choice a political decision by the Mexican government and urged attention to the dangers for competitors.
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Brandon To Open Series With Orioles
Boston and Baltimore resume their series at Fenway Park after rain postponed the opener. Darrell Brandon will start for Boston, replacing Billy Rohr who lost a roster start. Tom Phoebus will start for Baltimore. The Red Sox sit six games behind Chicago while Baltimore sits near the AL cellar.
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Epstein Heading Home to Decide Baseball or Wrestling
Mike Epstein, 24, heads home amid trade talks as Orioles weigh his major league future. Epstein faces a 1967 salary of about Nine thousand dollars and may be suspended if he refuses to stay. Wrestler promoter Willie Gilzenberg offers Epstein a $25 000 signing and $100 000 yearly later.
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Fights Last Night From Associated Press Roundup
Philadelphia Gypsy Joe Harris won a ten round decision over Ted Wright in Detroit. Marion Conner defeated Levan Round tree in New York by ten rounds. Jimmy Lester stopped Le Ferguson in San Francisco. Billy Daniels scored a first round knockout of Floyd Joyner in Las Vegas. Eduardo Corletti beat Gerry De Bruyn in Manchester by ten rounds.
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Gypsy Joe Harris
Ted Wright
Detroit
Boston
Marion Conner
Levan Roundtree
New York
San Francisco
Jimmy Lester
le Ferguson
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Billy Daniels
Brooklyn
Floyd Joyner
Manchester
England
Eduardo Corletti
Argentina
Gerry de Bruyn
South Africa
Biddeford Gridders Earn All American Club Honors
Two Biddeford High School football players, quarterback Bob Demers and end Mike Landry, were named to the Prep All American Football Team. The honors, published in Coach and Athlete, recognize their outstanding performance guiding the Tigers to the State Class A title and a 49.0 record. Landry’s defense and Demers’ leadership were pivotal in defeating three Class AA teams, including St. Louis.
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Coach and Athlete” Magazine
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St. Louis
Letellier Montembeau Win Roll-A-Way Junior Rolloffs
Rachel Letellier and Ray Montambeau won the Junior Girls and Boys five string handicap rolloffs at Roll-A-Way Lanes posting 552 and 528 totals. Letellier led after strings and benefitted from handicap pins to beat Dianne Perron by 22, while Montambeau edged John Cote by six in a tight five string event.
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Ray Montambeau
Rachel
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P. Paradis
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Queens
Rachel Huot
Charlene Bertrand
Dianne Labelle
Jeanne Paquette
Wildcats
Dianne Lehoux
Jeanine Lemelin
Jo Ann Roy
Jeanne Marie Huot
Lucille Faucher
Richard Huot
Denis Salvas
The
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Don Camire
Richard Goulet
Mike Coombs
Dan Camire
Maurice Huot
Beachcomber Loop Twilight League Opens Thursday
Old Orchard Beach Country Club launches Beachcomber League twilight play Thursday evening. Six teams announce rosters led by Coker, Dodge, Daigneault, Menard, Dodge and Valliere. Week one matchups seat Team 1 vs Team 2, Team 3 vs Team 4, and Team 5 vs Team 6.
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Cumberland Fair official entries heats for pace and trot events
The Cumberland Fair presents Tonight’s card with eight races starting at 7 30 featuring 72 entries across pace and trot divisions. Notable entrants include Gray Chuck F Parker Sawyer Pearl s Knight Hurricane Maid Gentile Yankee Dan C Mountain Hawk Shadydale Meter and Castle s Daughter among others.
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B. Nelson
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H. McKenney
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C. Chase
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Castle's
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L. Hannah
M. Beckwith
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Adios Victor
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Egypt
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K. Fritz
Jett Long
H. Richards
W. R. Hope
J. McKenney
V. Baglivo
Shadydale Abby
A. Nason
F. Parker
Jasper
National League Standings and Results Snapshot
National League standings show Cincinnati at 22-10 with a .688 winning percentage, Pittsburgh 16-10, Chicago 16-11, and Atlanta 14-14. Monday results include Chicago 9 San Francisco 3 and Cincinnati 8 Pittsburgh 7 in 10 innings.
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Los Angeles
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Damascus Training In Seclusion For Preakness
Baltimore AP Damascus racing prep mirrors Tom Rolfe plan with Frank Whiteley Jr training at Laurel. The racehorse will train short sessions away from Pimlico as Whiteley aims for Derby-era form, and ownership includes Mrs. Thomas Bancroft with Maryland ties.
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Thomas Bancroft
Sandy Spring
William Woodward
Jockey Club
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Belair
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
Summary of top leaders in American League batting and RBI with Kaline and F. Robinson leading averages and Cruz. Kaline tops hits and runs while Freehan ties for home runs. Pitching leaders include Horlen and Veale with 4-0 records and high strikeout counts from Marichal and Nolan.
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Clemente Drives Pirates In 8 7 Loss With Three Homers
Roberto Clemente of the Pirates produced all eight runs in an 8 to 7 10 inning defeat by Cincinnati with three homers and a double, boosting his NL RBI lead and lifting his average to .390. Tony Pierce blanked California on one hit over 21 3 innings as Kansas City beat the Angels 5 2 in relief of John Odom's first win.
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Tomorrow's NBA Matchups Highlight Early Season Action
Detroit visits Washington while Cleveland plays New York and Baltimore battles Boston. Minnesota faces Chicago and California travels to Kansas City in a packed slate today.
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Riccitelli and McDermott Set for Expo Action This Thursday
Portland boxers Pete Riccitelli and Jimmy McDermott headline an Expo Building card with two eight round bouts. Riccitelli meets Gene Hamilton, while McDermott faces Doug Clay in a showdown backed by six rounds and three preliminaries featuring Hector Ortez Manny Freitas and others.
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TV Coverage of Pro Soccer Called Fake
John Wimbs of the Toronto and District Soccer Association criticized CBS telecasts of a Sunday NPSL game between Pittsburgh and Toronto as phony due to faux stoppages for commercials. He urged halftime only ads or crowd announcements and warned fake coverage could deter potential players and fans in North America.
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United States
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CBS
First Practice Session for West Biddeford Little League
Wet grounds delayed the start of the Independent Grocers West Biddeford Little League practice last night as coaching staff prepared the field for opening drills and fielding work.
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Mixed Couples Lane League Holds Banquet
The Mixed Couples Lane League held its annual banquet at Cascade Saturday night announcing team and individual awards. Top honors went to the Double J's captained by Jerry Giles. second to Lucky Strike. third to the Misfits led by Herve Bouchard. fourth to the Lovebirds. fifth to Power Failures. High averages and top scores were led by Jerry Giles 106.2 in Class A. Jim Owen 100 in Class B. Rita Parsons 322 on high trips. Jane Haas 289 for Class B. and high single marks by Georgia Remillard 142 in Class A and George Grover 140 in Class B.
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Jack Martel
George Grover
Torres Aims to KO Tiger Early in Madison Square Garden Show
In New York, Jose Torres seeks an early knockout against Tiger in a 175 pound title rematch at Madison Square Garden. The bout aims to draw 10,000 spectators with a prize gate and television deal despite a prior loss and Tiger holding the belt.
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