Stabler to Play in All America East West Game
Southland pride rises as Kenny Stabler commits to the East squad for the June 28 Coaches All American game in Atlanta. The Alabama star, recently drafted by the AFL Oakland Raiders, joins fellow Alabama and Auburn players in a bid to boost attendance and showcase Dixie football talents on national television.
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Grand Prix of 1968 Indianapolis 500 Sparks Turbine Controversy
Bobby Unser wins the 1968 Indianapolis 500 with a piston operated car while Andy Granatelli turbine cars falter. Joe Leonard and Graham Hill retire from turbine entries amid track limits, prompting Andy to vent about ruling and turbine performance.
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Turbine debate swirls after Indy 500 remarks by Unser
Unser argues turbines could have won the Indy 500 but should race in a separate class while automotive vehicles compete for the main title. He says the turbines should be grounded and believes Leonard could have outrun him anytime. He reflects on luck and frames the turbine dispute as a larger fairness issue.
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Braves Rally Behind Alou to Beat Pirates 5 2
Felipe Alou sparked a four inning rally as the Braves defeated the Pirates 5-2. Alou led off the fourth with a single and scored on Hank Aaron's sacrifice fly after McBean's wildness. Tito Francona and Deron Johnson later drove in runs, and Jose Pagan booted a grounder to allow another. The Braves added one more in the ninth to seal it. Pirates' Chuck Hiller and Willie Stargell homered in the sixth to make it 4-2 before Atlanta restored the two run margin.
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Baseball Night Schedules Across Cities
St Louis with Washburn and New York with Ryan square off while San Francisco carries Perry to face Los Angeles under Sutton. Cincinnati meets Philadelphia, Atlanta clashes Pittsburgh, Chicago visits Houston, and California travels to Oakland as Minnesota visits Chicago. A full slate includes Washington at Cleveland and Baltimore at Boston in primetime lineups.
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Cardinals Blank Mets 2-0 Behind Jaster gem
Larry Jaster twirled a two hit shutout as the Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 2-0. Greg Goossen broke up the perfect bid with a two out single in the eighth, ending the no hit run with a line drive past third base.
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Cleveland Romps Past Nats 8-3
Lee Maye Tony Horton and Tommy Harper homered to fuel an 8-3 Cleveland win over Washington. Tiant earned his seventh victory as the Indians built a 5-0 lead, with Maye’s first homer, Horton's sixth, and Harper's fourth powering the offense.
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Reds Rally Past Phillies 5-4 on Whitfield Two-Run Single
Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 5-4 after Fred Whitfield delivered a two-run single in the seventh to turn a 3-3 tie. Pinch hitter Bob Johnson opened the inning with an error, then Pete Rose and Chico Ruiz moved runners, and Whitfield's hit scored Johnson and Rose as the Reds overcame an early 3-1 deficit.
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Jaycee Open Golf Tourney Opens at Indian Hills
The Decatur Jaycees Open Golf Tourney starts today at Indian Hills Golf Club. Play begins at daybreak with a 7.50 entry fee and no entries after 5 p.m. Scores determine flights for Sunday's final 18 holes. trophies and merchandise awarded in all flights.
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Mets to dedicate oldtimers game to Reds centennial
The New York Mets announce their seventh Oldtimers' Game on Saturday July 27 will honor the Cincinnati Reds centennial, recognizing the club as the first organized professional baseball team.
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Aaron Leads Atlanta Classic After 36 Holes
Tommy Aaron fired a 71 to take a two shot lead at the Atlanta Classic after 36 holes at Atlanta Country Club. Tom Weiskopf, who opened with 68, slumped to 83 and missed the cut, while Bob Lunn and Jack Nicklaus were two and three strokes back.
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Horton’s 14th homer gives Tigers 1-0 win over Yankees
Willie Horton belted his 14th home run in the seventh, lifting Detroit to a 1-0 victory over New York. The win, Detroit’s fourth straight, moved the Tigers 2½ games up on Baltimore in the American League and extended Horton's hitting streak to 13 games. Mel Stottlemyre and Mickey Lolich each held the other to two hits before the rally.
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FSU eliminates Alabama in district tourney opener
Florida State defeated Alabama 6-1 at Sims Field to end the Crimson Tide’s double elimination run in the NCAA District Three tournament. Steve Mastin earned his 11th win, aiding FSU with nine hits, ten walks, and four Tide errors. Alabama’s pitching change came with the bases loaded and one out in the third.
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Oak Ridge softball shows tense Cardinal clash and league results
In a Friday church league night Alabama edged Ninth St 3-2 as Tom Whitaker hit a sacrifice fly and Glover drove in runs. Austinville Stan Moss and Innes spark Bibitem with key plays while Bellview, Baptist, and Methodist squads post wins in Oak Ridge action.
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Boozer Signs 1968 Contract With New York Jets
New York Jets announce Emerson Boozer has signed his 1968 contract as reports say he is recovering quickly from a right knee injury.
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Houston Defeats Cubs 3-1 Behind Dierker Four-Hitter
John Bateman drove in two as the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1. Larry Dierker pitched a four hit game to earn the win, improving to 5-7, while Ferguson Jenkins took the loss at 5-5. The Astros broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth on a Lee Thomas walk and Jim Wynn single, with Bateman delivering a two run double.
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Bowling style scores show multiple forfeit and 20 hit attack
Baptist won from Wesley memorial by forfeit. Wayne Sparkman and Troy Sparkman led Austinville with multiple triples and a single. Bobby Ford led Ninth St with a triple. Rassie Wallace had two triples and Medford King one to power Oak Ridge’s 20 hit attack. Leon Dawson led Bellview with a triple.
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