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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

9

Indians Hammer A's 7-2 Behind Williams and Paul

The Cleveland Indians exploded for three runs in the first and three more in the eighth to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2. Star Williams and Mike Paul combined for five hits allowed, with Jose Cardenal and Larry Brown among early threats as the Indians built a 4-2 lead and pulled away in the eighth.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Oakland Athletics Star Williams Mike Paul Jose Cardenal Larry Brown Joser Lew Hardin Krausse Tony Morton Lee Maye Irun Dukes Brooks Robinson Sims Mark Belanger Foat Idin Orioles Wardenal Camgf Horton Himfilo Pascual Niby Frank Brooks Robinson Sal Bando Powell Max Aljone Curt Blefary Alvis Oakland Attray Donatisn Arawn Thortoy Aker Pierce Anno Harper Arcus Eos Webster Duncan Canno Jackson Krauss Fuller Gosger Toon Swilams Sprague Paul Poo Cater Washington Jim Toll Oaklard I Hardin Reno Boog Powell T. Horton Lou Oakland Balti Alvis Maye Campanerts L.brown Senators S.williams Paar Peter

Phillies Resolve Dispute With Rich Allen Ready to Play

Rich Allen and the Philadelphia Phillies have settled their differences after a meeting at Connie Mack Stadium. Owner Bob Carpenter said Allen is healed from his groin injury and ready to play, though a Tuesday lineup against Houston remains uncertain. Allen had clashed with manager Gene Mauch and GM John Quinn amid calls for a return.

Philadelphia Rich Allen Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Bob Allen Mauch Gene Mauch John Quinn Quinn Carpenter Connie Mack Stadium Los Angeles Richie Houston

Ron Williams Named D C s Top Athlete

West Virginia University basketball captain Ron Williams was named Southern Conference Athlete of the Year. The 6 foot 3 guard averaged 20.5 points per game as WVU placed second in the SC with a 19 8 record and earned an NIT berth in New York. Williams led a list of past WVU winners and finished ahead of Terry Donnelly of William and Mary in balloting.

Jettiichmond Westf Virginia University Ron Williams Williams Mountaineers New York WVU Rod Hundley Jerry West Rod

Griffith 93 Choice Tonight In Oakland Bout

Emile Griffith remains a solid 95 choice in the 12 round bout with Andy Heilman at Oakland Arena tonight. Griffith seeks a convincing victory to set up a fourth title shot with Nino Benvenuti after losing the title to the Italian in March. The card was delayed by Sen Kennedy's death, a factor Griffith says could affect him.

Griffith Oakland Emile Griffith Andy Heilman Heilman Nino Benvenuti Robert F. Kennedy

Grand Vizier of Payson Met Empire Proposes NL Split

Don Grant proposes dividing the National League into two divisions with annual reshuffles based on last year’s standings. The plan favors Mets money games with Giants and Dodgers, but would create artificial, unstable brackets. Daley calls the idea impractical and a clinker from a flight of fancy.

Arthur Daley New York Times New York Don Grant Charles Shipman Payson Chicago Giants Dodgers Shea Stadium Met Grant

Baseball Mourning Crisis Exposes Poor Leadership at Top Levels

Eckert failed to unite 20 club owners after Senator Kennedy's assassination. Players faced conflicting pressures as some teams canceled games on the funeral weekend. Maury Wills Rusty Staub Bob Aspromonte stood against playing while Mike Burke of the Yankees asserted total blackout on Saturday and possibly Sunday, highlighting TV's impact on national tragedy.

Robert F. Kennedy William D. Eckert Warren Giles National League Maury Wills Pirates Rusty Stauh Bob Aspromonte Astros Eckert Kennedy Martin Luther King Mike Burke Yankees Sen. Kennedy

Delay of Funeral Train Warped Baseball Image

The funeral train delay in Washington affected baseball's public image as games started after dark or before the body reached Arlington. The piece suggests Mike Burke as a potential next commissioner to restore the sport and ends with a Bobby Kennedy anecdote from early Kennedy administration days.

Washington Arlington Mike Burke Bobby Kennedy John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Bobby Ethel Kennedy Jack White House

City Plans Full Season of Tennis

The Charleston Park and Recreation Commission opens a summer tennis program for ages six to 15 with sessions Monday Wednesday Friday 8 to 11 a m at Edgewood courts and adult classes 8 to 10 p m Wednesdays. Jeff Stiles Marshall University tennis team member leads youth efforts and will again guide programs with court reservations by calling 344 1651.

Charleston Park and Recreation Commission Edgewood Courts Park and Recreation Edgewood Park and Recreation Commission Jeff Stiles Marshall University Stiles

Baseball Leaders and Standings From The American League

AP roundup lists top players by team and position with runs batted in, home runs, and batting averages. Notable names include Yastrzemski, Carew, Horton, Howard, Johnson, McLain, and Lasher across Detroit Chicago Baltimore New York Cleveland and Minnesota with pitching decisions and standings notes.

Associated Press Yastrzemski Btn Laey Mowers OS Oak Carew Min W. Horton D.johnson Stroud Wes Uhteender i F.howard Waringtone W.horton Detroit Kilabrew Minnesota Yostrzemski Harralson Boston McMarlene Washington Washington Powell Baltimore W.morton O.johnson Rosco New York Horton Cleveland John Chicago McLain Lasher Hardin Baltithorpe A. Mamillan California Hiller Warden Bahnsen New Yorks

Vanderbilt signs 7-2 prospect Turner in ceremony

Steve Turner a 7-2 basketball talent wooed by over 100 colleges signed with Vanderbilt University Monday night. Coach Roy Skinner secured the commitment at the Turners home in Bartlett amid a national recruitment, with Turner weighing 159 pounds and listed at 7-2 to 7-5. Other schools involved included Kentucky Tennessee Georgia LSU Kansas Georgia Tech and Florida.

Memphis Tenn Steve Turner Vanderbilt University Roy Skinner Charles H. Turner Bartlett Vanderbilt Kentucky Turner Tennessee Georgia Kansas Louisiana State Georgia Tech Florida

Parsons Seeded Second in Southern Junior Tennis

Steve Parsons of Charleston earned the No 2 seed in the junior singles at the Southern Junior Tennis Tournament in Davidson North Carolina and received a first round bye. Seed list includes Woody Blocker Atlanta Parsons Raz Reid Greenville South Carolina Buddy Miles Jackson Mississippi and Steve Krulewicz Baltimore. In boys 14 singles Crawford Vienna West Virginia lost to Burtkiewiecz Mobile Alabama 7 5 6 2.

Davidson N. C Steve Parsons Charleston Woody Blocker Atlanta Parsons Raz Reid Greenville S. C Buddy Miles Jackson Miss Steve Krulewitz Baltimore Davidson College David Crawford Vienna W. Va Skip Burtkiewiecz Mobile Alg

Little Leaguer Strikes Out 21 in 11 0 Win

David Knighton struck out 21 batters in 23 outs as Elite Laundry downed Cycle Jets 11 to 0 in Western Senior Little League action. Leaders and standings updated.

David Knighton Elite Laundry Cycle Jets Martin & Tabor

Softball Tourney Set At Mt Carbon Field This Weekend

Montgomery hosts a slow pitch softball tournament at Mt Carbon Field this Saturday and Sunday with an 8 p.m. Friday entry deadline. Entry is 25 per team. winners receive jackets and runners-up get sponsor trophies. Contact John Fragale or Ralph Connors at Top Hat Sports Center to participate for scholarship awards up to 3000.

Lost and Found notes and ads from Jefferson area

A collage of lost items and notices lists cattle near Rocky Fork and Woodward Branch Tyler Mountain with contact 744-9488, portable radio near Washinton Street with reward 19 dollars, a male Siamese cat on Porter Road with reward 343-9284, brown worn keys in a Victory Summers area, a tan billfold on Diamond Street with Mildred Greenlee contact 343-5181, two missing female dogs on Lewis Street with reward 346-7944, a silver Grandmother bracelet with years 1945 to 1966 and reward 727-4003, plus various service ads and notices for academies, beauty college, debts disclaimer by Audra Cummings, Harrell Nursing, clothing ads, and private detective services from C.L Carroll and National Service Bureau, urging help for a seven year old girl in need of care.

Black Stone & Thomas Acket Jefferson Rocky Fork Woodward Branch Tyler Mountain Washinton Street Damous Porter Road Victory Summers - Quarrier Mildred Greenlee Lewis Street Callie Peaute Beckley Instite Ava Berg Charleston Beave Charleston Abe Capital City Audra Cummings MacCorkie Avenue Chike W. Va Harrell C.L Carrol Oson Clarksburg

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