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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1968

Page

18

Pappas Quits as Cincinnati Player Representative

Milt Pappas resigns as Cincinnati player representative after a dispute over whether the Reds would play a game with St. Louis amid delays from the funeral of assassinated Senator Robert Kennedy. He refuses to play with nine players and warns Bristol of his departure effective at the All-Star Game in July. The game proceeds after meetings and a 45 minute delay.

Cincinnati Milt Pappas Reds St. Louis Pappas Dave Bristol U.S Robert Kennedy Bristol

Track records fall in Houston United States Natl Federation Meet

Three new marks emerge at Houston meet led by Hardee McAlhaney Tennessee in the 440 yard dash with 46 seconds flat. Davis Morton Texas posts 45.5 in national standings while Jim Green Kentucky clocks 9.3 in the 100. Linda McCain Tucson Track runs 2:18.0 in the half mile. New marks include Salb Jayhawk 60-7 shot put Bob Narcessian Rhode Island hammer 206-5 Mildrerre Netter Alcorn 24.1 220 and Kay Bruce Iowa Track Club 17-1 long jump plus Julie Haenfler 5-1 high jump.

Houston Tex United States National Federation Hardee McAlhaney Tennessee McAlhaney Don Payne Kansas State Davis Morton Texas Morton Jim Green Kentucky Linda McCain Tucson Green Nate Adams Purdue James Freeman Murray State Robert Revere East Tennnessee Freeman Miss McCain Cherry Pedlon Salb Jayhawk Bob Narcessian Rhode Island University Mildrerre Netter Alcorn Julie

Draft Picks Houser Henke Sign Jets Contracts

New York Jets confirm 1968 draft selections Gary Houser of Oregon State and Karl Henke of Tulsa have signed NFL contracts. The signings were announced Saturday by the team, marking moves to join the Jets this season.

NEW York Gary Houser Oregon State Karl Henke Tulsa New York Jets Satur

Two-Way Spartan Brider Also Excels In Classroom

East Lansing Michigan AP report notes MSU football coach Duffy Daugherty faced early loss of Walt Forman to medical school after his junior year for grades. Daugherty later vows not to recruit similarly smart players as he recalls the lesson learned.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Duffy Daugherty Walt Forman Duffy

Brenner Poised for Big Role at Michigan State

Freshman Al Brenner from Niles Michigan stars as an all around athlete who shifted to football full time at Michigan State. With a 3.8 college GPA he eyes a four year plan, plans to study politics then law, and may play both ways next season as coach Daugherty and end coach Cal Stoll praise his versatility and hands.

al Brenner Niles, Mich Brenner Phyllis Daugherty Illinois Michigan Vince Carillot Niles High Michigan State Allen Brenner Ane

NHL Meetings Open Monday

The four day session in Montreal begins with a Vancouver Canucks expansion bid and the intra league draft on the agenda. NHL president Clarence Campbell notes no expansion beyond the current 12 teams and no team relocations are planned.

Montreal Vancouver B.C Clarence Campbell NHL Vancouver Canucks Western Hockey League Campbell

Former Bearcat Krick Signs with Hawks

Atlanta notes Ron Krick a 6 foot former University of Cincinnati star has been signed by the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA.

Bearcat Hawks Atlanta Ron Krick University of Cincinnati Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association

Fifth Straight Detroit Victory Over Indians

Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich limited Cleveland to seven hits in a 3-1 win that extended the Tigers’ streak to five straight and lifted their lead over Cleveland to 4 1/2 games. Lolich improved to 4-3, fanning 10 after allowing Tony Horton’s solo homer, with Detroit scoring in the first and seventh innings.

Detroit Mickey Lolich Cleveland Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Tigers Lolich Tony Horton Indians Dick McAuliffe Sam McDowell Dick Tracewski McAuliffe Jim Northrup Larry Brown Brown Max Alvis Joe Azcue Bill Freehan Willie Horton Mickey Stanley Jim Price

Ladies Day Tournament Planned at Princeton Elks Club

Members of the Ladies Golf Association of the Princeton Elks Club will meet Tuesday for their annual Ladies Day Tournament. Tee-off starts 9 a.m. with groups led by Loise Keesling Edith Seay Ellen Rae Auer and others including Adleen Scott Ebbie Legg Woody Kendrick Garnet Erb Maude DeHart Betty Joe Dodrill Genevia Fitzgerald and Marie Thompson.

Ladies Golf Association Princeton Elks Club Loise Keesling Edith Seay Ellen Rae Auer Atdleen Scott Ebbie Legg Woody Kendricks

Bonallack Captures British Amateur Title At Troon

Michael Bonallack of England defeated Joe Carr of Ireland 7 and 6 at Troon to win the British Amateur Golf Championship for the third time. Bonallack led 6 up after 18 holes and stretched to 7 up on the 28th hole before clinching the match in brilliant sunshine.

Troon Scotland Michael Bonallack Joe Carr Ireland Bonallack Carr Bob Cochran St. Louis Port Rush Northern Ireland

Rosewall Captures French Title in Open Era Win

Ken Rosewall of Australia defeated Rod Laver 6-3 6-1 2-6 6-2 at Roland Garros to win the French Tennis Title and become king of the open circuit. Laver saved seven match points as crowd cheered the historic final. Nancy Richey advances to face Ann Hayden Jones for the women's singles crown.

Paris Ken Rosewall Australia Rod Laver Roland Garros Rosewall Laver Bournemouth Nancy Richey San Angelo Tex Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Ann Hayden Jones England Miss Richey Mrs. Jones Francoise Durr France Mrs. King Rosemary Casals San Francisco

Final Qualifications Set In Spring Nationals Today

About 25 000 fans watched final qualification runs at Bristol International Dragway as rain interrupted play. John Mulligan of Van Nuys California led the Double A fuel dragster field with a national speed record 226.60 mph set Friday, Jim Mankee of Minneapolis was 218.96 mph in second. Finals for top eliminator titles were scheduled for Sunday.

Bristol, Tenn Thorugh Bristol International Dragway John Mulligan van Nuys Calif Ster Mulligan Jim Mankee Minneapolis

Scheduled Kentucky Race Appeal Hearing Delayed

Franklin Circuit Court Judge Henry Meigs issued a restraining order delaying the Kentucky Racing Commission hearing on Dancer's Image owner Peter Fuller’s appeal. Fuller's attorneys say missing documents and a stewards hearing transcript prevent timely preparation, and a new date will be set no sooner than 30 days after receipt.

Frankfort Kentucky Racing Commission Dancer’s Image Franklin Henry Meigs Peter Fuller Churchill Downs Stewards Fuller Meigs

Bucks Sign Guard Jon McGlocklin From San Diego

The Milwaukee Bucks announced the signing of guard Jon McGlocklin, acquired from San Diego in the expansion draft. The deal strengthens the lineup as the team builds its roster for the season in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Wis Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association Jon McGlocklin San Diego

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