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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

8

Hardin and Powell Propel Orioles Past Senators 4 1

Jim Hardin pitched a one hit after the first inning to earn the win as Boog Powell drove in two runs in Baltimore’s 4 1 victory over Washington. The Orioles improved to eight wins in eight against the Senators this year.

Washington Jim Hardin Boog Powell Baltimore Orioles Senators Orioles Hardin Brooks Robinson Mark Belanger Camilo Pascual Frank Powell Curt Blefary Baltimore Curt Morton Frank Robinson Frank Howard Ed Stroud Ken McMullen Mike Epstein Epstein Ron Hansen Belanger Dave Johnson Pascual

Detroit Pays Rookie 256’s Robinson Signs with Tigers

Maury Robinson, Detroit’s top pick from last week’s draft, signed with the Tigers Monday for a bonus reportedly between 25 000 and 50 000. The 18 year old Thomas Dale High School senior in Chesterfield hit .468 this season and played left field.

How to Catch Fish Helps Fresh Water Anglers

A 32 page booklet titled How to Catch Fish in Fresh Water is offered for 25 cents by the FBI Booklet Fisher man Information Bureau at 7435 West Talcott Chicago Illinois 60631. It covers casting spin casting fly fishing and provides tips on gear for different freshwater species.

Chicago FBI Fisherman’s Information Bureau West Talcott Ill

Dee Phiegar to Address Mercer Anglers Club Meeting

Princeton resident Dee Phiegar will speak to the Mercer Anglers Club at the club restaurant in Rich Creek Monroe County. She recently placed third in a state speech contest with an original patriotic speech. A trout dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

Dee Phiegar Princeton Mercer Anglers Club Rich Creek Monroe County Miss Phiegar

College Athletic Budgets Strained Toward Financial Crisis

The NCAA reports college athletic finances near a crisis level driven by inflation and rising facility costs. Marcus Plant of the University of Michigan cites limits on gate income and capacity as well as ticket prices. The 1966 67 budgets total $190 million, up from 1961 62, with facilities valued at $2.05 billion.

Chicago National Collegiate Athletic Association Marcus Plant University of Michigan Ncaa Presi Hubert Humphrey United States Congress Humphrey Plant NCAA

Cassius Clay denied rehearing by U.S. Circuit Court

Former heavyweight champion Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali had a U.S. Fifth Circuit rehearing request denied after his conviction for refusing military induction. The en banc court did not issue an opinion. Clay, convicted in Houston in 1967, remains free on bond and awaits further action.

New Orleans Cassius Clay Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Clay Muhammad Ali Houston Chicago Allah

Huntington Wins State High School Golf Title

Huntington High captures the state golf tournament with 304 over par, 13 strokes ahead of Parkersburg. Medalist Bill McNeer shot 34-70 to lead Huntington East, while Ed Morrison Jim Hawkins Bill Anderson and Dave Mazo contributed to the winning team. Morrison and Weirton’s Tom Murphy tied for second, decided in a playoff.

Parkersburg Huntington High Bill McNeer Huntington East Huntington Beckley Weirton Morgantown Wheeling Charleston Ed Morrison Jim Hawkins Bill Anderson Dave Mazo Morrison Tom Murphy Murphy Harry Hoffer Pony Express

Parnelli Jones Buys Turbine Car at Indy

Andy Granatelli announced the sale of one STP turbine race car to Parnelli Jones of Torrance California. The car had led the current Indy 500 before a part failure with 25 miles left. Joe Leonard will continue driving it. Jones previously drove the turbine prototype in the 1967 Indy 500 where a bearing failed near the end.

Indianapolis Ind Andy Granatelli STP Corp Parnelli Jones Torrance Calif Jones Joe Leonard

Denver Rockets draw average crowd for ABA season

The Denver Rockets averaged 4,128 fans per game over 39 home games in the 1967 68 ABA season in Denver.

Denver Denver Rockets American Basketball Association

Venturi Relies On Rain Pants At Masters

Augusta AP report says former Open champion Ken Venturi split his slacks while surveying a putt at the Masters. He wore rain pants in 80 degree weather until he could reach the clubhouse for a spare pair.

Augusta Ken Venturi Venturi Ken

Young swimmer Bill Heiss sets two Colorado records

Greeley Colorado AP reports 15 year old high school sophomore Bill Heiss stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs nearly 180 pounds. He set winter state records in the 200 yard individual medley and the 100 yard backstroke.

Greeley Colo Bill Heiss

Indians Rout A's 7-2 Behind Williams and Paul

Cleveland Indians explode for three runs in the first and three in the eighth to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2. Stan Williams and Mike Paul secure the win, with Jose Cardenal and Larry Brown keying the early rally and Horton driving in runs late.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Oakland Athletics Stan Williams Mike Paul Jose Cardenal Larry Brown Lew Krausse Tony Horton Lee Maye Duke Sims Indians Cardenal Horton Sal Bando Max Alvis Alvis Sims A’s Williams Bando Reggie Jackson Bert Campaneris Jackson Paul

Pitcher Stu Miller Seeks Return to Majors With Tulsa

In a profile of Stu Miller the veteran pitcher discusses timing and pitch selection as keys to deception. He notes he throws fastball curve and occasional slider from overhand and side arm motions to keep hitters off balance. Miller, age 40, once had 105 major league victories with the Cardinals and Giants and now seeks a comeback with Tulsa in the Pacific Coast League.

Stu Miller San Francisco Giants Giants Baltimore Orioles Miller Tulsa St. Louis Cardinal

Casper Favored To Win U S Open As Oak Hill Tees Off

At Rochester Oak Hill the 68th U S Open opens with Bill Casper viewed as the man to beat. Trevino backs Casper while Weiskopf calls the rough nightmarish. The field includes Nicklaus, Palmer, de Vincenzo, Player, Delin, Nagle, Sugimoto and many others.

Rochester N.Y Bill Casper Oak Hill Tom Weiskopf Casper Weiskopf Jack Nicklaus Bill Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Prac Columbus Argentina Roberto de Vincenzo Gary Player South Africa Bruce Delin Kel Nagle Australia Hideyo Sugimoto Japan

Maris Tie-Breaking Homer Helps Cardinals Top Braves 4-3

Roger Maris belted a tie-breaking two-run homer in the third inning as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated Atlanta 4-3 Monday night. Larry Jaster allowed three runs with relief from Wayne Granger, preserving the lead after Phil Niekro and Hank Aaron threats. Cepeda, McCarver, and Shannon opened the second with three straight hits for an early Cardinals run.

Atlanta Roger Maris Larry Jaster Wayne Granger St. Louis Cardinals Maris Phil Niekro Cardinals Orlando Cepeda Tim McCarver Mike Shannon McCarver ST. Louis Brock Ifett i Millan Haaron Tolan Torre Cepeda Djohnson McArver Taaron Shannon Francona Javier Tillman Maxvill Martinez Jaster Piekro Granger Britton St.Louis Granger Teeeee P.niekro P.niekrowash

Chisox Rally Tops Yankees 5-2 In Ninth Inning

Luis Aparicio belts a three run ninth inning uprising that lifts the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees. Bill Voss adds a two run single after Berry scores on Aparicio's double as Chicago breaks a 2-2 tie. Charlie Smith had tied the game for New York with a seventh inning single.

NEW York Luis Apar Sox Ken Berry Tom McCraw Icio Chicago York Yankees Dooley Wom Duane Josephson Berry Aparicio Bill Voss Charlie Smith Yanks Smith Mel Stottlemyre Jake Gibbs Gibbs Wilbur Wood Bobby Cox White Sox Tim Cullen Causey Stottlemyre Andy Kosco Bob Priddy

Williams Top Athlete of SC

West Virginia University basketball captain Ron Williams was named Southern Conference Athlete of the Year. Williams averaged 20.5 points per game and helped WVU to 19-8 in the conference, earning a NIT berth in New York. This marks WVU's sixth winner. Terry Donnelly of William and Mary was runner-up.

Richmond, Va West Virginia University Ron Williams Williams Mountaineers New York WVU Rod Handley Jerry West Rod Thorn William and Mary Terry Donnelly Donnelly Davidson Jimmy Poole Furman Clyde Hewell

Baseball scores and schedule for Tuesday across leagues

American League results include Detroit 6 Cleveland 4 and Baltimore 2 Oakland 3. Standings show Minnesota 27 509?, Boston 23, New York 31. Tuesday games feature Detroit Oakland Cleveland, Baltimore Washington, Chicago New York, California Boston with rain delays and twi nights.

Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Oissack Minnesota Boston Oakland New York California Washington IL Chicago Chicago Boswell Chance Sparma Hiller Cain Petteen Los Angeles San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Houston St. Louis Culver Nye

ABC And PGA Sign Two Year Contract

The American Broadcasting Co and the Professional Golfers Association signed a two year deal granting ABC rights to televise 10 top PGA events in 1969 and 10 of 11 tournaments in 1970. No financial terms were disclosed in the joint announcement by Max Elbin and Boone Arledge.

New York American Broadcasting Company Professional Golfers Association Max Elbin PGA Boone Arledge ABC Sports

Canadiens Name Claude Ruel as Coach

Montreal Canadiens appoint Claude Ruel aged 29 as head coach to replace Joe Blake who resigned after guiding the team to an eighth Stanley Cup. Ruel becomes the league’s youngest coach with Pollock stating he was the unanimous choice. Floyd Curry named assistant general manager and Ron Caron to be chief scout after Ruel takes role.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Claude Ruel Ruel Joe Blake Canadiens NHL Sherbrooke Que Sam Pollock Blake Floyd Curry Quebec Aces American Hockey League Pollock National Hockey League Ron Caron del Wilson Western Canada

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