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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1968

Page

9

Pirates Beat Giants 10-0 as McBean Dominates

Pittsburgh pitchers dominate in a 10-0 win over San Francisco with Al McBean earning the win and 10 runs backed by a big fourth inning. Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell homered in the fourth as McBean lowers his ERA to 1.67 while Veale also shines in limited work. Other NL and AL results featured Philadelphia over Houston 8-0 and Minnesota over New York 5-2.

Hal Rock Associated Press Giants Pirates Pitlsbergh al McBean Bob Veale McBean San Francisco Veale Philadelphia Houston Atlanta Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles New York Minnesota Baltimore California Washington Oakland Cleveland Boston Detroit Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Innning

Celtics Edge Lakers 107 101 in Game One

The veteran Celtics rallied from a 15 point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 107 101 in Boston. Bill Russell coach Iton led the defense talk at halftime as Boston staged an 11 0 run late in the third period setting up a best of seven NBA final. The series moves to Boston Garden Wednesday for Game Two with remaining games in Los Angeles and Boston as needed.

Dave O‘hara Associated Press Boston Boston Celtics Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Iton Bill R Lakers Boston Garden Los Angeles

Streaks Ride with Mayo Smith as Tigers Beat White Sox

Eddie Stanky learns the hard way as Mayo Smith guides the Detroit Tigers to a 44 42 doubleheader sweep over Stanky's Chicago White Sox. Smith has a history of handling winning and losing streaks, from managing the 1955 Phillies through 13 straight losses.

Dick Coach Associated Press Mayo Smith Eddie Stanky Smith Detroit Tigers Stanky Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Phillies

Weathered scorecard hints at early league results

Brief summary shows multiple minor league games across Pacific Coast League International League Texas League and others with scores like Phoenix 13 Oklahoma City 12 and Seattle 1 Spokane 0. Snow rain and unsettled conditions noted in several matchups as top standings and percentages appear incomplete.

Vancouver Hawaii San Diego Tulsa Tacoma Seattle Spokane Phoenix Indianapolis Oklahoma City Denver Louisville Toledo Richmond Rochester Columbus Buffalo Syracuse Jacksonville Albuquerque San Antonio Amarillo Paso Arkansas Shreveport Memphis Dallas-Fort Worth Binghamton Elmira Pittsfield York Birmingham Annah

Tigers Top White Sox in Doubleheader Sweep

Detroit beat Chicago 4-1 and 4-2 to extend an 11-game stretch of success. Dave Boswell earned his second win with relief from Al Worthington, while Jed Talbot and Rick Reichardt homered for New York in a separate set of AL/NL games.

Tony Oliva Stanky Homer Twins Yana Yourkees Rod Carew Dave Boswell Sox al Worthington Jed Talbot New York Orioles California Dave John Curt Blefary Rick Reichardt Angels Sam McDowell Red Sox Indians Boston Vic Davalillo Tony Horton Larry Brown Duke Sims Senators Camilo Pascual Darold Knowles Bill Bryan Catfish Hunter Washington

IOC boards recommends banning South Africa from Mexico City Games

The nine member IOC executive board unanimously urged officials not to invite South Africa to the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, signaling a near ban amid global pressure and threats of boycotts. Avery Brundage cited racial tensions and worldwide unrest as factors shaping the decision.

Geoffrey Atkins Associated Press Lausanne Switzerland South Africa Mexico City International Olympic Committee Avery Brundage IOC Brundage United States Martin Luther King Mexico Soviet Union Tokyo

Chiefs Tie With Toros In Scoreless NA Soccer Match

In Atlanta Stadium the Atlanta Chiefs and the San Diego Toros played to a 0–0 draw in a North American Soccer League game. Each side created chances with 17 shots by Atlanta and eight by San Diego, but neither could finish.NK

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Stadium Atlanta Chiefs San Diego Toros Chiefs San Diego Ava Noah Tomic Toros Alberto Baeza Nick Papadakis Ataulfo Sanchez Atlanta

Falcons Ink Vaughn To His 1968 Pact

Atlanta Falcons announce A J Ap le Juice Vaughn has signed his 1968 contract. Vaughn led NCAA single game total offense with 555 yards against Wisconsin Milwaukee last season. The Wayne State product, 6 feet 200 pounds, played quarterback in college and is projected as a running back in the NFL.

Falcons Vaughn Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Falcons A. J Aple Wayne State University Detroit University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Falcon

January captures Tournament of Champs in tight finish

Don January wins the $150,000 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas with a 72 hole record of 276 eight under par. Julius Boros finishes one stroke back after a late surge with a 66 to 277. Randy Glover and Gardner Dickinson share third at 281 as Bob Goalby fades after leading into the final round.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Don January Texas Dallas Julius Boros Moose January Boros Xeee Randy Glover Forence N. C Bob Goalby Gardner Dickinson Goalby George Archer Tony Jacklin Charles Dan Sikes Dave Stockton Frank Beard Tom Weiskopf Charley Sifford Bert Yancey Kermit Zarley Knudson Lou Graham Marty Fleckman Dudley Wysong Laurie Hammer Chi Chi Rodriguez Johnny Pott

Birmingham A s Move Into First Place

Birmingham's Athletics take sole first in the Southern League after pair of wins over the Charlotte Hornets. The A's trounced the Hornets 2-1 and 4-3 Sunday. Asheville defeats Savannah 7-5 and Montgomery downed Evansville 5-1.

Associated Press Birmingham Charlotte Hornets A’s Hornets Asheville Savannah Montgomery Evansville

Falcons Sign Jim Hagle To Contract

Atlanta Falcons announce contract signing for running back Jim Hagle the team's sixth round draft pick. Hagle 6 foot 2 200 pounds played at Southern Methodist and holds a 93 yard scrimmage run record against Texas in 1965.

Atlanta, Ga Jim Hagle Atlanta Falcons Hagle Southern Methodist Texas

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