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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1968

Page

6

N L Seeks Ways to Restore Batter Pitcher Balance

National League magnates discuss restoring balance between batters and pitchers amid rising pitcher dominance. Warren Giles sent memorandums seeking viewpoints from coaches managers and GMs on the imbalance with officials and players offering ideas such as shorter fences, moving the mound back five feet, and emphasizing pitching. Opinions cite umpires emphasis affecting moundmen and hitters adjusting to better pitches, while fans show desire for more action and higher attendance trends.

Eee Warren Giles Giles League Los Angeles Walt Alston Dodger Stadium Dodger Claude Osteen Luman Nore Atlanta Real Aget Paul Richards Braves Dave Grote National

Soccer Ace Souza kicks six field goals in exhibition

Fernando Souza a Fall River Astros center forward tried out for a football role and hit six of 10 field goal attempts against Green Bay. He opened from 37 yards, had one blocked, then connected on four straight and a 42 yard kick. Green Bay hunts a replacement for retiree Don Chandler and other NFL notes follow.

Associated Press Fernando Souza Green Bay Souza Fall River Mass Astros Don Chandler Mike Taliafer

Triple and Double Winners List by Glendale and Berry Hills

Glendale page features Sarah Jane Mike McMillion Jabin Coleman as triple winners with Berry Hills belt holder Wil Brotherton. The event also records numerous double winners including Mike Warwick Laura Krept Barbie Heory Tommy McMillion Rick Watkins Terri Dent Mittel Gott Davie Dent Don Fleming Pam Phelps and Berry Hills winners Lloyd Miller Cornelia Mimbrecht Jay Morgan Stacy Arnold. Single winners in Glendale Betsy Burnette John Hulh halen Mary Slusset Chuck Ross Chip i Watkins April Coleman Paul Collison and Berry Hills Ann Morgan.

Glendale Sarah Jane Mike McMillion Jabin Coleman Berry Hills Wil Brotherton Mike Warwick Laura Krept Barbie Heory Tommy McMillion Rick Watkins Terri Dent Mittel Gott Davie Dent Don Fleming Pam Phelps Lloyd Miller Cornelia Mimbrecht Jay Morgan Stacy Arnold Rg Glendale Betsy Burnette John Hulhhalen Mary Slusset Chuck Ross Chipi Watkins April Coleman Paul Collison Ann Morgan

Southern Regional Little League opens with two games at Watt Powell Park

The Southern Regional tournament starts at Watt Powell Park with a 5:30 p.m. opener pitting North Houston against Waynesville and a 7:30 p.m. tilt between Charleston Southern and West Tampa. Admission is by donation as teams vie for a spot in the Senior Little League World Series in Gary, Indiana. Charleston Southern hopes to reach the World Series, with Kenneth Shock noting Charleston hosts the event for a third straight year. West Tampa returns after last year’s tournament appearance.

Texas Florida Charleston West Virginia Nick Ciccarello Watt Powell Park North Houston Tex Waynesville N.C Gary Ind Kenneth Shock West Tampa

Tennis tournament entries narrowed amid ineligibility ruling

The ninth annual Ka-/Paul Francke tournament closes singles and doubles entries August 15 with many top players ruled ineligible for junior classes. Twenty nine area players may compete in open men's and women's singles while juniors age 14 to 16 face restrictions. The event runs from August 17 with a long schedule and most first day matches at 9 a.m. in Sunnya.

Malcolm David Gray Dr.Barr Dee Whitlock Tod Kaufentries Paul Francke John Williams Trippinawha Valley Fred Kellmeyer Jr Charles Sea Asheck Ee Pie Aug.Holland Scott Gordon Steve Ey Ari Sunnyaib Parsons Tom McJunkin Terry Viveca Kight Karen Fish Chris Tierney Marc Parsons Carol Keller Sandy Calvert Nancy Glaser Susan Hoverka Marsha Ragland Jane Buttsien Barbara Hoverka Rick Thomas Gles John Santrock Sr Harry Jamie Cerutti Mike Richard Moore Hugh Thompson Scottyson Tom von Dohlen Scott Ore Ponceren Aig

Public Courts Entry Rules For State Tournament

The notice outlines eligibility for a state tennis tournament with new junior veterans classes for men and women. It restricts players to one singles event and at most two doubles events, sets age-based classes, and states that winners receive awards. Fees, schedule, and tournament committee rulings are noted, with a Hoover Sponsors Club meeting announced for parents.

Tennis Inc the Gazette Gorman Field Check Funnier Hoover Cletus Morris

Doctor 83 Tees Off After 25 Foot Fall

White Sulphur Springs AP report details Dr. Baxter Morris of Logan West Virginia slipping down a 25 foot embankment while waiting to tee off in the Virginias Tournament. He cut his head but insisted on playing the first tee and completed the round as West Virginia led the event with a 1184 7914 score in the Virginias Seniors Golf Association.

White Sulphur Springs Baxter Morris Logan W.va West Virginia Virginias Seniors Golf Association Virginias

Tigers Win in 17 Innings on Tracewski Hit

Detroit tops Cleveland 6 0 in a 17 inning contest as Tracewski drives in the winning run. Tiant started for Boston in a twin bill split with Chicago with an 8-2 nightcap win for the Red Sox.

Tracewski Tigers

Twins Hang On In Baltimore as Gray Hospitalized

Bob Alomar's two run homer and Minnesota's late rally kept the Twins' victory hopes alive in Baltimore while West Virginia State coach Gray remained hospitalized after a stroke. Gray, 49, had led the Yellow Jackets to a 23-46 mark last season and is reported to have partial paralysis on his left side with the extent expected to clarify in a few days.

Baltimore Bob Lison Gray Minnesota West Virginia State Twins Hung ' College Baltimore Ors Thomas Memorial Hospital Ioles Frank Eaty Yellow Jacket West Virginia State

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