Homer debut and first major league hits dominate baseball action
Keough and Campbell each homered in their initial big league at bats as Oakland swept a doubleheader with the Yankees in New York. Campbell notched his first major league hit in his sixth game for Detroit in a win over Cleveland. Boston beat Chicago while California topped Washington and Baltimore swept Minnesota in a split doubleheader. Harrelson extended his AL lead in homers and Triple Crown contention with a two-run shot.
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Jets Drop 330 Pounds Of Laid Jets
The New York Jets released Sherman Plunkett after a weight gain to 330 pounds led to a contract drop and a shift in the lineup. Coach Weeb Eubank cited his out of shape condition while noting Plunkett reported to camp at 300 pounds but arrived at 237, losing only seven pounds. Rookie Sam Walton supplanted him, and Plunkett seeks a new team. Oscar Rock, another tackle, faces trade talk as he contemplates retirement amid NFL contract terms and family business obligations.
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Palmer Seeks Breakthrough At Firestone Classic
Arnold Palmer opened the $125 000 American Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club amid a slump seeking his first win of the year. Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Lee Trevino were among top contenders, with notable absences including Billy Casper Gary Player and Dave Stockton.
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Miller Barber
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Firestone
Pfeiffer wins 1968 Corry Country Club title with 294
Leo Pfeiffer shot 294 to win the Corry Country Club 72 hole match play title, two strokes ahead of runner up John Mohr who posted 296. Russ Cassett finished third with 299 as Bachomer and Art Shamburg added flight scores of 325 and 343. Elizabeth Story, defending USGA Girls Junior champion, was eliminated in the first round by Judy McClure 5 and 4 in Flint Michigan.
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Russ Cassett
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Liz
Flint
Mich
Elizabeth Story
Oriskany
Judy McClure
Corona
Calif
Second Time Keystones, S&L Clash For City Title
The Corry Keystones defend the city baseball crown against the Corry Savings and Loan at Love and Field this Saturday at 6 p.m. Cliff Buesink sponsors the game and trophies, MVP honors, and a first baseman glove are planned. Tom Morton starts for the Keystones with the Savings and Loan pitcher to be named after the S J game tonight in Ashtabula.
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Ashtabula
Stone Eyes Stable Future With Braves After Strong Start
George Stone, two days from 22, appears set for a steady spot with Atlanta after a strong relief start and three RBIs in a 10-2 win over Chicago. Atlanta manager Lyman Harris praised the rookie lefty, saying more looks are needed before draft decisions, while Stone excelled despite Cubs stars Jim Hickman and Ernie Banks homering off him. The day also saw Cardinals lead Cincinnati, Dodgers top Pirates, and Astros extend their lead amid a bench-clearing brawl.
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Houston
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Ken Holtzman
Pros Won't Revolt Yet Against PGA
The touring pro group says they will play through the season and seek constitutional amendments to run the tour without PGA interference. Sam Gates and Gardner Dickinson led the discussions in Akron after a contentious meeting with more than 100 golfers. A New York meeting with PGA counsel Bill Rogers was planned to discuss proposed changes and next steps.
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Gates
Akron
Ohio
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Atlantic City
Max Elbin
Washington, D.C
Keystone Profiles and Local Graduates Highlight Athletic Stars
Keystone Profiles notes 1966 CAHS graduate from Marion Street who lettered in football and basketball and played football and baseball at Lycoming College majoring in Spanish. Also profiles a Union City 1968 Union City Area High School graduate who lettered in football and basketball and later worked at True Temper Mfg Co.
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Marion Street
CAHS
Lycoming College
Graves Street
Union City
Union City Area High School
Mfg. Co
Baseball Standings and Olympic Color TV Plans
The American League standings show Detroit leading with a 70 41 record and Baltimore at 57a behind. Cleveland hosts Detroit as Oakland visits New York while Minnesota plays Baltimore and California faces Washington with Boston and Chicago at Milwaukee. Tokyo Olympics plans include color telecasting and U S satellites to link Japan and Western Europe by June 1969.
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