Gregory vows to carry on Ernie Davis tradition
Ben Gregory, Nebraska star turned Bills blocking back, seeks to honor Ernie Davis’s legacy. He caught a 9 yard TD from Jock Kemp in Buffalo’s 13 9 preseason win over Detroit as AFL and NFL exhibitions open. Mercer added 28 and 35 yard FGs, Farr scored for Detroit, first interleague win in two years.
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Roger Maris Announces Retirement Plans After Season
St Louis star Roger Maris, famed for breaking Babe Ruth’s 60 homer mark with 61, said Monday night he will retire at season's end. He added he would suit up for the World Series if his team qualifies.
Weiskopf Leads Palm Beach Gardens as Money List Tops
Tom Weiskopf remains on top of the money list with 140 551 in earnings after another strong showing in Palm Beach Gardens. Jack Nicklaus clinched his first win of the year at the Western Open, boosting his total to 95 428 and placing fifth.
Constitutional Amendment Thirteen On Ballot HJR16 Texas
Public notice announces proposed constitutional amendment thirteen HJR16 to exempt certain property temporarily stored in a public warehouse from ad valorem taxation. It details warehouse conditions six month limit shipment origin, inspection rights of taxing authorities, and fallback enabling legislation, with a November 1968 election date.
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Omkot
Orioles Rally Over Yankees Behind Richert And Powell
Pete Richert returned to form after a two week National Guard duty to pitch hitless innings as the Orioles defeated the Yankees 5 3. Rick Powell hit his 20th homer and Brooks Robinson added a 12th as Baltimore moved within five games of Detroit after Earl Weaver took over.
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Womack
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Tommy John
Russ Gibson
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San Francisco
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Chicago
Houston
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Pittsborgh
Red Sox
Bill Landis
George Scott
John
Jerry Adair
Bob Locker
Gibson
Medicar Auto Repair Shop in San Francisco
In San Francisco a repair shop named Medicar is reported by UPI with unclear details about its operations and status. The brief mentions an auto shop focus but provides few concrete facts or outcomes.
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Medicar
Conigliaro eyes comeback as Red Sox work towards play return
Tony Conigliaro, once told his eye would end his career, shows improved vision and pitching work at Fenway Park. He says he could return as a pitcher or outfielder, practicing with Darrell Johnson and facing light batting before real pitching tests next week. He misses baseball deeply and remains focused on making a Red Sox return.
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Almanac highlights on this day in history
On August 6 1968 events remembered include 1899 first U S execution by electric chair in Auburn New York 1945 Truman announces atomic bomb on Hiroshima 1961 Titov completes 17 orbit spaceflight and 1966 Luci Johnson wed Patrick Nugent in Washington D C A Stevenson quote closes the summary
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Washington
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Adalai Stevenson
Wilson Out For About Ten Days With Rib Muscle Injury
Houston pitcher ses Wilson will miss roughly ten days due to a rib cage muscle injury. He suffered a spasm after Sunday's game against Philadelphia, won by the Phillies 3-2, and was hospitalized overnight. Dr. Fager to race through end of 1968. Tarzan Stable rumors quashed as focus remains on Whitney Stakes win. Bob Gibson receives Cincinnati honor after strong pitching performance.
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Phils
Saratoga
Springs
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Jupi
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Cincinnati
Bob Gibson
St. Louis Cardinals
First Curve Ball Thrown In 1866 Noted By Almanac
The World Almanac notes William Arthur Candy Cummings pitched the first curve ball for Excelsior Junior Nine and the Stars of Brooklyn in 1866. Others cited are Fred Goldsmith of the Chicago White Stockings and George McConnell.
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Candy) Cummings
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Fred Goldsmith
Chicago White Stockings
George McConnell
TV Guide schedule highlights for KFDA KVII and KAUZ
TV listings show a dense slate across KFDA Channel 3 KGNC Channel 4 and KVII Channel 2 with Huntley Brinkley NBC News Weather and Tonight Show segments plus Republican Convention coverage. Other stations feature Walter Cronkite news Garrison’s Gorillas Hog TV programs Late night shows and weekend films.
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Jerry Adams
Eveting Iweper
NBC News
KGNC
Huntley-Bringiey
KAUZ
Walter Cronkie
Showtime
Good Morning World
Laramie
CBS
Kvii TV
ABC News
Garrison
Spors
Joey Bishop
CBS News
Tomorros
Police nab suspect after elevator chase in purse snatching case
Police arrested 45 year old John Gibsno on charges of purse snatching after officers responding to a victim's screams spotted him near the Hall of Justice. The quick action followed alarms raised during the incident.
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Gib
Public Notice on Dallas County Road Bonds Amendment
A Texas constitutional measure would allow Dallas County to issue road bonds under Article III Section 52 by majority vote of resident property taxpayers who are qualified electors. The amendment aims to exclude bonds issued under Subsections (a) and (b) from the county debt limit. The proposal appears for a November 1968 election ballot.
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Bate
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Dallas County
TV Schedule Fragments Across Stations on August 7 1968
A mixed daily TV grid lists KGNC KFDX KFDA KVIL and KAUZ offerings. Programs span morning to late night with news, soaps, game shows, dramas, and kids shows. Highlights include Jeopardy, Allen Drury era soap lines, Captain Kangaroo, and News broadcasts.
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