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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

6

Marichal aims for a 30 win season in modern era

San Francisco star Juan Marichal sits at 14-3 with No. 13 notch on June 19 as he eyes a 30-win season, arguing that a strong defense and solid team play can sustain hurler momentum. The piece contrasts with Dean's 1934 record and notes Detroit's dominant lead in the American League despite key absences.

Dean St. Louis Cardinal San Francisco Juan Marichal Marichal McKechnie Cincy Red Pilot Detroit Tigers al Kaline Earl Wilson

Nuckols Named Mullens High Basketball Coach

Don Nuckols, 29, a former Mullens grade and junior high coach with a 141-9 record, is appointed head basketball mentor at Mullens High School replacing Don Stover who left for Stonewall Jackson in Charleston. Nuckols has a strong local résumé including 83-4 at grade level and multiple county and invitational titles. he is married with two children.

Don Nuckols Mullens Mullens High School Don Stover Stover Stonewall Jackson Charleston Wyoming County George Nelly Nuckols Leonard Valentine Mullens High Glen Rogers High School Glenville State College Morris Harvey West Virginia University Mullens Junior High Little Rebels

A's Survive Jam As Aker Quells Yankees Rally

Oakland held on for a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees after Jack Aker retired the side in the seventh with the bases loaded and again in the ninth. The A's scored twice in the sixth on singles from Donaldson, Monday, Bando and Jackson, and Monday added an insurance run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth.

NEW York Jack Aker Oakland Athletics New York Yankees A’s John Donaldson Rick Monday Sal Bando Reggie Jackson Ian Bahnsen Lew Krausse Dick Howser Horace Clarke Donaldson Roy White Mickey Mantle Paul Lindblad Bill Robinson Aker Andy Kosco Tom Tresh

National League Friday Results Highlight Busy Schedule

Chicago falls 9 to 5 to St. Louis in Friday action while Cincinnati plays San Francisco and New York visits Houston. Pittsburgh travels to Philadelphia and Atlanta heads to Los Angeles with several games set for Saturday night.

T. Louis Chicago Cincinnati San Francisco New York Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Atlanta Los Angeles St. Louis Washburn Criekro Moose Nolan Adecki Kooseman Cuellar K. Johnson Osteen Louis Peeeee Francisco

Killer Homers Ignite Twins Past Orioles 9 2

Harmon Killebrew belted a 420 foot homer in the seventh as the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 5 2 extending their win streak to four and their run to ten in twelve games.

Twins Orioles Baltimore Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Killebrew

Dierker Settles Down as Astros Top Mets 7-2

Houston starter Larry Dierker overcame a shaky opening inning to help the Astros beat the New York Mets 7-2. Dierker improved to 8-10 after escaping a bases loaded jam, while Rusty Staub and Doug Rader drove in key runs and Jim Wynn added a run on a single. The win featured strong Houston offense against Nolan Ryan and Adam Brabender.

Houston Larry Dierker Houston Astros New York Mets Dierker Bud Harrelson Don Bosch Cleon Jones Mets Nolan Ryan Dick Simpson Hector Torres Astro Rusty Staub Jim Wynn Doug Rader Astros Ryan Tovar Blair Ahlaendr Cf Valentine Killebrew Powell Ib Oliva Robnsn Brobinsn Roseboro Hernandz Belanger Phoebus Morton Buford Minnesota Baltimore Belan Sam Dierkre B. Robinson Killébrew Wynn Worthington NEW York Houston Brabender Watt Harrelson Simpson Bosch Cf Torres Balk Staub Wynn Cf Shamsky If Menke Kranpool Rader Collins Watson If Weis Bateman Prisella Rote Charles E—Ryan Shamsky Kranepool Sb—Bateman S Rader H Rerbbso

Soviet Cagers Defeat U.S. 91-80 for Tournament Title

In Moscow the Soviet senior basketball team beat the United States Olympic squad 91 80 to win the four team tournament championship. Mike Barrett of Richwood West Virginia Tech led the Americans with 20 points.

Moscow Mike Barrett West Virginia Tech Richwood W.va

Beban Sparks West to 34-20 Victory in Coaches All-American

UCLA Heisman winner Gary Beban led the West in a 34-20 win over the East scoring two touchdowns and throwing a 44 yard pass to Arizona State's Ken Dyer. Syracuse fullback Larry Csonka earned MVP honors with two one yard TD runs.

Atlanta Gary Beban UCLA Beban Ken Dyer Arizona State Phil Odle Brigham Young Georgia Tech Kim King Billy Stevens Texas el Paso Larry Csonka Syracuse

Angels Sweep Nats In Twin Bill Shutout And Comeback

In Washington the Angels won the nightcap 1-0 on Rick Reichardt s go ahead drop in the 11th inning. The opener saw Jim Fregosi taming the Nationals 4-3 aided by a three run homer from Fregosi and steady work by McGlothlin Pattin. Washington stranded runners and dropped its 13th of 15 as Reichardt capitalized on Knowles in the 11th to deliver the walk off win.

Washington Rick Reichardt California Angels Jim Fregosi Angeles Jim McGlothlin Mary Pattin Senators Darold Knowles Chuck Hinton Don Mincher Reichardt Frank Howard del Unser Hinton McGlothlin Ed Stroud Mike Epstein Ken McMullen Bill Bryan Mincher Fregosi Bobby Knoop Vic Davalillo

Tigers Rally Past White Sox In Rain Cancelled Twin Bill

Detroit defeated Chicago 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader delayed 78 minutes by rain. Mickey Stanley hit a two run homer in the seventh off Wilbur Wood, Norm Cash added a two run shot, and Earl Wilson’s wild pitch helped Chicago. The second game was washed out by rain. Lasher earned the win.

Detroit Mickey Stanley Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Stanley Wilbur Wood Pete Ward Chicago Norm Cash Tigers Joe Horten Ken Berry Earl Wilson Wild Fred Lasher

Yankees Purchase Thad Tillotson From Syracuse Farm Club

The New York Yankees have bought pitcher Thad Tillotson from their Syracuse farm team. The move strengthens the major league pitching staff as Tillotson joins the active roster.

NEW York New York Yankees Thad Tillotson Syracuse

Chance complains after spit rule spoils shutout bid

Dean Chance blasts the spit tip rule after automatic balls costly a near 18 inning shutout against Mickey Mantle and the Yankees. Umpires defend the rule while Chance laments its impact on concentration and performance. Mantle breaks the string with a single as Chance fends off three runs in the ninth.

Milton Gross New York Nana Dean Chance Willy Twins Yankees Mickey Mantle Dean Mantle Ron Perranoski Allen Worthington

Broncos Sign Three More Free Agents

The Denver Broncos of the AFL signed three more free agents bringing total to 57. They are split end and safety Herman Lewis of Virginia Union center Barton Templeton of Eastern Montana and linebacker Ray Tomberlin of North Dakota.

Denver Denver Broncos American Football League Herman Lewis Virginia Union Barton Templeton Montana Ray Tomberlin North Dakota

Brothers in Braves Signatures Homer Race

The Aaron brothers Hank and Tommy both star for the Atlanta Braves. Tommy, in a brief major league run, has ten homers this season, while Hank sits on 495. A teammate quips that Tommy needs a little under 500 homers to catch his brother.

Aaron Brothers Hank Tommy Atlanta Braves

Fregosi Hits for Cycle in All-Star Week

Jim Fregosi of the California Angels became the first American League player this season to hit for the cycle, with a homer a triple a double and a single. He recalls achieving the feat previously in his major league career.

Associated Press Jim Fregosi California Angels Fregosi

Court of Appeals allows subpoenas in Dancer's Image appeal

FRANKFORT Ky AP The Court of Appeals ruled Friday that owner Peter Fuller can subpoena witnesses and records in his appeal of Dancer's Image in the Kentucky Derby The ruling stems from an appeal by the Kentucky State Racing Commission against temporary injunctions issued June 8 by Circuit Court Judge Henry Meigs The court also ordered the racing commission to postpone a hearing until all parties have a reasonable opportunity and time to produce evidence in an orderly and expeditious manner.

Frankfort Court of Appeals Peter Fuller Dancer Kentucky State Racing Commission Tempo Henry Meigs The Racing Commission

Bunning Pitches Pirates Past Phillies 10-1

Jim Bunning scattered eight hits and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-1 victory over Philadelphia in his first return to face his former teammates. The crowd of 18,994 watched a game shaped by early fielding miscues and timely hits ensue.

Philadelphia Jim Bunning Pittsburgh Pirates Bunning Woody Fryman Phillies Pirates Fryman Fred Patek Roberto Pena Matty Alou

Baseball Standings and Evening Schedule Highlights

American League standings show Baltimore, Cleveland, Minnesota, Oakland and Boston near the top with varying records. Evening games list Chicago at Detroit, California at Washington, Minnesota at Baltimore, Oakland at New York, Cleveland at Boston, and Chicago (Fisher) versus Detroit (McLain) with multiple pitchers noted. Weather is cloudy in several matchups and rain noted for California at Washington.

Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Oakland Boston California New York Chicago Washington Detroit Caifernia Fisher McLain Ellis Hannan Merritt Leonhard Odom Pierce Lindblad Stottlemyre Peterson Siebert Culp

Young New York Lad On Right Road To Majors

Huntington Times reports 17 year old Ray Borowicz junior called Skip impressing scouts from Mets Cardinals Phillies and Athletics. The 6 foot 1 inch shortstop hit two homers in recent Huntington games and earned the Carl Yastrzemski Award while accepting a baseball scholarship to Ithaca College. The Pittsburgh Pirates hold negotiating rights after the June high school draft.

New York Lad Huntington N.Y Ray Borowicz Ray Pittsburgh Pirates Borowicz Warren Spahn Buffalo South Park Skip Hecksher State Park Long Island Lindenhurst Commack New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Oakland Athletics Skip Borowicz Suffolk County Carl Yastrzemski Ithaca College Ithaca

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