Spangler Slugs Cubs Past Braves 12-6 in Big Night
In Atlanta, Spangler hit two two run homers powering the Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win over the Braves. Spangler's two run shots gave Chicago a 2-0 lead in the second and a seventh inning blast extended the margin. Ernie Banks doubled in two runs in the third while Ron Santo's two run homer highlighted a five run ninth.
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Pirates Edge Astros 4-3 on Carl Taylor ninth inning hit
Pittsburgh Pirates rally in the ninth as Carl Taylor singled home Manny Sanguillen from third with two outs to beat the Houston Astros 4 3. Jim Bunning earned the win despite nine hits allowed. Clemente tied it in the sixth with his eighth homer after Alou walked.
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Flyers Acquire Gendron From Canadiens in NHL Trade
The Philadelphia Flyers purchased forward Jean-Guy Gendron from the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in a National Hockey League deal.
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Packers Draft Picks Shine Among Top Linemen
Purdue remains in talks with the Philadelphia Eagles as Ohio State showcases star linemen Rufus Mayes and Dave Foley along with Bill Stanfill of Georgia the Outland Trophy winner. Other strong linemen include 263-pound Joe Greene of North Texas State headed to the Steelers Villanova’s 285-pound Moore and 6-foot-6 Fred Dryer of San Diego State. In last year’s All-Star game the Packers beat Norm Van Brocklin’s collegians 34 to 17.
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Senators Triumph Over Athletics 4-1 In Season Opener Start
Washington pitcher Jim Shellenback went seven innings allowing one run off three hits as the Senators defeated Oakland 4-1 Thurs day night. Hank Allen homered, Del Unser scored twice, and Ed Brinkman and Casanova drove in runs. Oakland starter Lauzerique was knocked out in the fourth after a string of Senators hits.
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Cubs Share Endorsed Profits In Team Fund
Chicago Cubs vote to pool endorsement earnings from player name use on merch and mugs. Estimated end-year share per player about 2 000 to 3 000 dollars, with around 20 000 already in the common fund.
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Graebner Beats Drysdale In West of England Open Tennis
Graebner's booming serve overwhelmed Cliff Drysdale 6-1 6-4 to reach the West of England Open semifinals in Bristol. Arthur Ashe fell to Ken Rosewall 6-3 4-6 6-4 as Americans dominate the quarterfinals alongside Barthes and Emerson advancing. The women's final pits Billie Jean King against Margaret Court after King defeated Virginia Wade.
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Ex-Chattanooga Manager Joe Engel Dies at 76
Joe Engel, longtime Chattanooga Lookouts president and former pitcher for Washington Cincinnati and Cleveland, died Thursday at 76 in Chattanooga. His career spanned over five decades in baseball from a Washington tavern start to scouting and managing minor league teams. He led the Lookouts for 35 years after early ties to the Washington Senators.
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Pirates promote Jeter to fill Davis spot
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Thursday that outfielder John Jeter will be called up from Columbus to replace Ron Davis who leaves for summer army reserve duty.
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Golf legends streaks and Open histories noted in 1960s event
The text recalls Sam’s likely 26th or 27th Open appearance since 1947, Snead’s 58 career wins dating to 1937, Arnold Palmer’s 51 wins since 1955, Billy Casper’s 39 since 1955, and Jack Nicklaus 24 since 1962. Doug Sanders missed Open qualification. Nicklaus shot 65 in the 1968 Houston Champions International first round, Palmer birdied holes 12 to 15 noted as among the toughest on Cypress Creek layout.
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May Plates Run In The Tenth Frame
In Cincinnati, Lee May hit a bases loaded single after an intentional walk to win 4-3 for the Reds over the Cardinals in the 10th. Pete Rose opened the frame with a single, Tim McCarver misplayed a bunt error, then May delivered Briles a 14th hit to drive in the decisive run.
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Keyser Earns Berth In State Finals
Keyser coasted to a 9-2 victory over Monongah to reach the State High School Baseball final against East Bank in Parkersburg. William Coleman pitched a two hit game as Monongah’s Tom Holderman, who had a no hitter last week, lasted into the second inning. Keyser benefited from six Monongah errors and plated four in the second inning.
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Baseball Matchups Across American League and Nl Schedule
Evening games list multiple innings matchups including Detroit versus Kansas City with Lolich facing Drago, Cleveland at Minnesota, Baltimore at Chicago with Palmer opposing Peters, California at Washington, Seattle at New York with Brabender facing Stottlemyre, and Oakland at Boston led by Dobson and Lonborg.
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National League Friday Games Preview
Matchups set across the NL with Koosman Foster Shaw Marichal Pappas Veale Lemaster Jenkins Wise slated to start for their clubs. Foster and Washburn carry losing records into night games as teams chase wins.
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Hawkins Of Pipers May Sign With Suns Of NBA
Connie Hawkins top ABA star and defendant in a $6 million NBA suit may join the Phoenix Suns after a coin flip gave the team league negotiating rights. Suns coach Johnny Kerr denied knowledge while WNEW cited the move as near completion. Hawkins, 28, Brooklyn born, starred for Minnesota Pipers and sued the NBA for monopoly.
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Budd Lepman Leads Gulfstream Park Trainers in 1969 Meet
Budd Lepman directed Gulfstream Park trainers achieving 22 victories during the 1969 meeting, shaping the meet's results and standings.
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