Chanute Blue Comet scrimmage previews 1968 season at Royster Stadium
Chanute Blue Comets and White defense showcased depth in a 12-2 scrimmage victory as coach Jack Heflin praised execution and competitiveness. Tony Williams and Randy Herron starred with strong ground gains and poised play, setting expectations for the upcoming SEK season opener against Altamont at Royster Stadium. Paul Lindblad also appeared for Detroit in the baseball broadcast.
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Chanute Blue Comet Grndsters
Royster Stadium
Jack Heflin
Comets
Heflin
Tony Williams
Neodesha
Williams
Randy Herron
Roc Carter
John Mee Meekin
Wayne Moreland
Clarence Matlock
Bob Ennis
Larry Barnhart
Randy Wells
Jim Sandage
Altamont
SEK
Palmer Tops Kemper Open To Officially Hit Millionaire Mark
Arnold Palmer ends a season slump by winning the Kemper Open at Pleasant Valley CC. The victory lifts his official PGA earnings above $1 million, with a 72‑hole total of 276 and a $30,000 prize in front of a crowd of 39,300 as he adds his 53rd tour title.
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Arnold Palmer
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Pleasant Valley Country Club
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Arnie
Cardinals Clinch Second NL Pennant
The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate their third NL pennant in five years after beating the Houston Astros 7-4 as Cincinnati’s 4-0 win over San Francisco clinches the division. Key performances include Roger Maris driving in three runs and Orlando Cepeda’s two-run single. Flood hits five times, boosting his average to .302.
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Houston Astros
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Reds
Orlando Cepeda
Red Schoendienst
Roger Maris
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Giants
Bing Devine
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New York
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Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Ferguson Jenkins
George Stone
Atlanta
Los
Angeles
Steve Carlton
Jim Wynn
Don Wilson
Carlton
Wynn
Champs
Culver
Mel Queen
McLain Aims for 33 Wins and $100,000 Salary
Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain became the first 30 game winner since Dizzy Dean in 1934 after defeating the Oakland A's 5 4. His goal includes reaching 33 victories this season and securing a $100 000 salary with endorsements estimated at 200 000. Manager Mayo Smith expects three more starts, keeping the possibility of a 33 win season alive.
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Oakland A’s
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Dizzy Dean
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Tiger
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Mayo Smith
Grover Alexander
Philadelphia
Patrick Sets Fast Pace In Winning 1500 Meters
At the U S Olympic trials in South Lake Tahoe Dave Patrick won the 1500 meter semifinal in 3 48 8 with Villanova teammate Martin Liquori close behind They expect a two man fight for the medals with Jim Ryun awaiting in the final and others like Roscoe Divine Dave Wilborn Tom Von Ruden Sam Bair and John Mason also qualifying for the final event
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Calif
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Villanova
Martin Liquori
Marty
Patrick
Jim Rvund
U.S
Ryan
Roscoe Divine
Dave Wilborn
Oregon
Tom von Ruden
U.S. Army
Sam Bair
Kent State
John Mason
Fort Hays
Kan
Tigers Romp Over Oakland 13-0 on Lolich Gem
Detroit batter Northrup Freehan and Horton power a 13-0 win over Oakland as Lolich fires a three hitter for his 15th win. The victory tightens Detroit’s lead in the pennant race to two games with Baltimore’s loss.
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Oakland
Associated Press
Detroit
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Bill Freehan
Willie Horton
Mickey Lolich
Northrup
Freehan
Horton
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Orioles
Boston
pennant chasers set as season nears end in national league
St Louis clinches pennant with key results including a 8 0 win over Houston and a 7 4 victory over Houston in the weekend set. Cincinnati sweeps San Francisco 4 0 while Chicago and Philadelphia post shutouts. Pittsburgh routs New York 6 0 as standings tighten across the league.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Phila’phia
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Houston
New York
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Mann Wins Englehorn Invitational With Final Round 69
Carol Mann shot a final-round 69 to finish 208 total and win the Englehorn Women's Invitational by five strokes Sunday in Caldwell Idaho. Jackie Stewart won the Reims Grand Prix in France by ten yards in a Ford powered Matra. Richard Petty, driving a Plymouth, captured Hillsborough NC's 150 NASCAR Grand National race for his 13th win of the season.
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France
Jackie Stewart
Scotland
Hillsborough
N.C
Richard Petty
Randleman
St Paul Collision Damages Vehicles Involving Two Drivers
ERIE The Neosho county sheriff office investigated a highway K57 intersection collision in St. Paul Friday. No injuries were reported. A 1961 Chevrolet driven by Nicholas Butler 74 of St. Paul and a 1965 Dodge truck driven by Harold Stevenson 46 of Frontenac were involved. Butler’s car damage about 275 dollars and the truck about 75 dollars. Stevenson was eastbound while Butler crossed the highway to the south per the report.
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Neosho County
St. Paul
Nicholas Butler
Harold Stevenson
Frontenac
Butler
Stevenson
Flood shines as Cardinals clinch NL pennant
Curt Flood and the St Louis Cardinals rout Houston 7 4 to seal a second straight NL flag as Flood goes five for five with five singles. Mickey Lolich dominates Oakland with 13 hits allowed none and 12 strikeouts in Detroit's 13 0 win to edge closer to the AL title.
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Houston
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Detroit
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