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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1968
Page
7
Minnesota rookie Graig Nettles powered a three run homer and all three Twins runs in a 3 1 win over Detroit as the Tigers see their pennant lead shrink to seven games. Nettles later described his homer spree and helped Dean Chance to victory over Earl Wilson.
Arthur Ashe and Tom Okker reached the men’s singles final after each defeating top rivals. Ashe blasted Graebner and enters the final with a powerful serve while Okker upset Rosewall to claim the Netherlands star’s berth in a high profile championship at Forest Hills.
The Unified School District 366 enrollment figures show Lincoln South 144, Washington 268, Perry 48, Piqua 96, Neosho Falls 49, Durand 34 for elementary and kindergarten grades, with high school enrollment at 270. Bus drivers for 1968 69 include Verle Zaring Ted Roller Perry Rhea Bill Lewis Bill Almond Robert Jackson Morton Hartzler James Millstead Joe Laird Billie Hartwig Jerome Massoth Bernard Schumaker Very Bachelder Gerald Barney. Mrs Charles Hartwig to drive noon kindergarten bus to Piqua and Neosho Falls.
The final U S track trials begin at South Lake Tahoe with hopes for world records. Hines and Green duel in the 100 meters heat while observers note the thin air may extend discus, shot put and javelin distances. 206 entrants vie for U S Olympic spots through Sept 16.
American League leaders include Yastrzemski and Oliva tied for batting at .289 with 161 hits by Campaneris and Aparicio leading in doubles and Rose tops NL batting with 185. F Howard hits 39 homers for Washington while McCovey drives 32 for S F. Pitching leaders feature McLain and Jenkins with 14 decisions and 230 strikeouts each.
Humboldt USD 258 reports a 27 student decline to 822 district wide. Elementary has 48 kindergartners and 288 in grades 1-6, Zillah center 76 in grades 1-6, and Humboldt High School lists 410 students in grades 7-12. Eleven new teachers joined the staff including John E. Smith and Ray Ebbets along with several grade and language instructors and aides.
Instructions for reaching the Tribune phone line via carrier service and the after hours number HE 1.3400 for contact after 6 pm.
In St Louis, Phil Gagliano delivered a bases loaded single in the 11th after Willie Mays miscued a Maris drive, lifting the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Giants and widening their lead to 11 games with seven to clinch. Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh won as NL action continued.
The report lists Patrick Toweel of South Africa defeating Willie Ludick with a 142 to 146 percent tally and Oscar Bonavena of Argentina outpointing Leotis Martin of Toledo, Ohio, with scores reflecting the same event note.
Dave McNally of Baltimore pitched a four-hitter to earn his 20th win and extend his string of 12 straight wins after the All-Star break, as the Orioles edged the Chicago White Sox 3-2 to keep pennant hopes alive. Graig Nettles homered for Minnesota, delivering a three-run blast to beat Detroit 3-1.
Baseball standings show St Louis leading with 55 by nine games over San Francisco 66. Cincinnati 68. Chicago 71. Atlanta 71. Pittsburgh 73. Philadel 76. Saturdays results include SF 5 StL 1 and other divisional games. Sundays include StL 3 SF 2 after 11 innings.
New 69 Fleetside pickups offer cargo boxes up to 8% ft longer and bigger payloads with independent front suspension for smooth riding. Engines deliver economy with easier handling, targeting work utility and king-sized camper bodies.
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