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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1968
Page
20
A fragmentary verse note mocks maidens who complain of nothing to wear and plan a public street display. The cheeky line suggests indifferent attitudes amid a fashion moment.
Southern California leads a 50 man All-Star squad selected by Norm Van Brocklin to face the Green Bay Packers in the 35th All-Star game at Soldier Field on August 2. The team includes six Trojans, Notre Dame stars, UCLA Heisman winner Gary Beban, and 18 first round draft choices across 35 colleges.
The piece stacks humorous quips and wry maxims from various voices. It features a sheriff candidate debating a preacher’s question about drinking, plus reflections on gender, experts, judgment, jet age travel, and everyday foibles.
Dave McNally pitched six plus innings allowing six hits to earn the win for Baltimore. Curt Blefary, Boog Powell and Dave Johnson each homered as the Orioles built an 8-1 victory over Oakland Saturday night in Baltimore. Powell drove in runs with a homer and single, Blefary added a fourth homer, and Johnson capped an eighth inning rally with his fifth homer.
In Cincinnati, Nelson Briles earned the win as St. Louis beat the Reds 7-2. Mike Shannon and Julian Javier sparked two Cardinals rallies, including a four-run fourth inning, with Shannon driving in the tying run and Javier adding a run-scoring hit.
St Louis at Cincinnati James Carlton 7-1 Washburn 3-3 at Cincinnati Arrigo 4-3 Culver 4-? at Atlanta Reed 6-2 Johnson 33 at Chicago Jenkins 5-6 Hands 6-2 Pittsburgh at Houston McBean 5-5 Dierker 5-8 New York Koosman 9-2 Cardwell 1-6 at San Francisco McCormick 4-7 Perry 6-3 Philadelphia Fryman 8-4 at Los Angeles Singer 5-5
St Louis AP reports Cardinal pitcher Dick Hughes was returned to St Louis on Saturday for treatment of a troublesome right shoulder.
Mike Hill shot six under 66 to take the third round lead at the Speedway Open, posting 10 under 206. Sam Snead, Billy Casper, and Dutch Harrison followed closely at 209–210 totals as Hill drew large galleries and tied the tournament record with his 66.
Falls Mills Fishing Club officials reported better fishing than last season and year to date at the annual meeting in Tazewell. Carl C. Gillespie was elected president succeeding the late Walter Sanders. Officers re elected include Dr. J. E Blaydes Sr. secretary treasurer and club manager Guy Law head vice president and several board members. Bruce Walk is assistant secretary and W. A. Bennett is club caretaker.
Retired star Sam Snead, age 56, advocates sidesaddle putting to reduce nerves and improve control. The White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia native says sideways strokes roll the ball toward the hole and may help anxious, aging players continue on the course rather than quit.
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