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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1968
Page
9
Ford driver David Pearson won the third Fireball 300 at Asheville Weaverville Speedway after starting from the pole and leading all but one lap. Richard Petty, of Randleman, finished close as the race showcased top stock car talent from North and South Carolina.
The article notes Del Vicenzo clinching the title by applying pressure with a first putt while Trevino faltered. He finished three under par 68 for 287, with Trevino one stroke back at 286 after a final round even par 71. Sikes, Nicklaus, Aaron, and Miller Barber all in strong finishes. Contemporaneous racing mention: Fireball 300s, Bobby Isaac in a 1967 Dodge Charger, NASCAR standings led by Isaac after a Friday Augusta win.
St Louis Blues trail Boston Bruins by one game in the finals as Montreal Canadiens win 2-1 in sudden death. Scotty Bowman notes overtime loss still keeps Blues optimistic and plans to host Game 2 in St Louis on Tuesday. Jacques Lemaire’s 40 foot shot ended the game after overtime began.
A chaotic race report details A J Foyt seizing victory after a tire blowout forced pit stops and a collision. The event featured late moves by Buddy Baker and other drivers, with records noted for speeds and laps while several cars failed to finish.
Shreveport La AP Carol Mann shot a final hole birdie after a long putt to edge Mickey Wright by one stroke in the $11500 Shreveport Kiwanis Club LPGA tourney. Mann claimed her third straight victory as Wright trailed in a tense finish with a strong field including Ruth Jessen and Sandra Haynie.
Eden Lott's pigeon Ruffy the male pigeon flew 260 miles from Weed California to Hayward in five hours six minutes and two seconds to win the Hayward Valley Racing Club event. Another bird finished second in five hours nine minutes and eighty seven seconds as Eden Lott also placed third with a fourth place showing.
The Oakland Athletics fared poorly at the Coliseum with only two wins in eight home games while the team enjoyed more success away. The disjointed box shows players such as Fagen, Andrews, and Harrelson contributing, but the home slump remains evident as turnover and batting totals are listed across the page.
Paul Kulik of Hayward won the novice main event and Debb ie Spencer of San Lorenzo captured the Lt AA main at the Hayward Quarter Midget races at Kennedy Park yesterday. Results list trophy dashes and nov ic e semis with drivers from Hayward Oakland Fremont San Lorenzo Palo Alto Redwood City and others.
Oakland event saw Charlie Olson aboard Connie 1 win third place, scoring 520 points for San Leandro Yacht Club among nine entries from clubs including Hunter's Point. The race course traced from Oakland to the bay and back on Saturday.
The Oakland Raider ticket manager George Glace announces a May 15 deadline for season ticket renewals. A $10 per ticket deposit holds 1 priority with balance due July 1. Includes preseason game vs Baltimore Colts and option to buy Raiders 49ers game at Kezar Stadium September 1 for 101 84.75. Call 535-4202 for more details.
Cal State discusses new coaches amid a reshuffle in the Western Conference. The piece notes Gran’s resignation and contrasts his view of athletics with the administration, while naming returning players and potential recruits for 1968-69. The report blends coaching changes with team prospects and campus athletic philosophy.
The Bay Bombers lost their third straight as the Texas Outlaws routed them 64 to 3 last night at Kezar Pavilion. The teams were set to meet again tonight at 8 18 in San Jose Civ. de Auditorium.
Franks questions the call as Willie McCovey protests a game ending interference ruling against Bob Gibson era. McCarver believes the umpires robbed the Giants while Cardinal coach Schoendienst demands fair play. Feeney cites judgment over rules in a contentious sequence with Wendelstedt far from the action.
U S Davis Cup captain Dell praised his squad as Arthur Ashe Clark Graebner Bob Lutz and Stan Smith swept the British Caribbean team. Ashe and Graebner won singles Friday, Lutz and Smith clinched the tie with a 6-2 6-3 6-3 doubles win, and Lutz delivered a notable 6-0 6-2 6-? singles upset Sunday.
In Bandol France Sweden defeated Rhodesia in doubles to seize a 2-1 lead in the first round European Zone Davis Cup series. Ove Bengtson and Hans Norwall beat Frank Salmon and Adrian Boy 6-2 6-8 6-2 as anti Rhodesian demonstrations occurred in Sweden.
Australia’s top player Bill Bowery rallied from a 2-6 first set loss to Ian Guer ry to win the next two sets 6-2 6-1 in the Atlanta Invitational, salvaging pride for his nation as Sweden leads the best-of-five series with one more win needed after protests disrupted the event in Bastand.
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