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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

11

Charles Ignores Nicklaus to Win Canadian Open Roundup

Bob Charles of New Zealand wins the Canadian Open at St George's with a 274 total after a final round 66, ignoring Jack Nicklaus's late challenge. Nicklaus finishes second at 276, while Bruce Crampton tied for third. The roundup covers Detroit Tigers and other AL results, plus golf standings and prize money.

Toronto Bob Charles New Zealand Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Charles Nicklaus Bruce Crampton Australia Sam Snead R. H. Sikes Tom Weiskopf Tommy Aaron Jack Montgomery Casper Knudson al Balding Lakewood Ohio Tom Aaron R.H. Sikes Billy Casper George Knudson al Balaine Ken Still Gary Player Bob Smith Bruce Devlin Roberto DeVicenzo Charles Sifford George Archer Bobby Nichols Mac McLendon Gene Littler Ron Cerrudo Bob McCallister Bob Lunn Steve Spray Harold Henning Steve Reid Pres Lotz al Geiberger Don Bies Lou Graham John Lotz Jack Ewing Jack McGowan Fred Marti Bert Greene Wayne Vollmer Rives McBee Marty Fleckman Doug Sanders Charles Coody Rod Funseth Allan Henning Dave Stockton Phil Rodgers Moe Norman Dave Ejcchelberger Julius Boros Jim Ferrier Bob Dickson al Besselink Ken Girerd Orville Moody Bert Yancey Jerry Magee Eldrige Miles Randy Petri Jim Grant Rocky Thompson Johnny Pott Kel Nagle Leon DeCaire Mike Hill Paul Bondeson Joel Goldstrand Butch Baird Bobby Charles AP Sports

McCovey power fuels Giants win over Pirates at Forbes Field

Willie McCovey belted two tape measure homers in Forbes Field as the Giants beat the Pirates 2-1. Juan Marichal improved to 14-2 with a complete game, while Maury Wills extended his hitting streak to 22. The Cardinals split a doubleheader with Atlanta, Cincinnati swept Chicago, and the Mets edged Los Angeles in other games.

Willie McCovey Pittsburgh Pirates McCovey Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Forbies Field Giants Marichal St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago Cubs New York Mets Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia Jim Bunning Forbes Field Willie Maury Wills Matty Alou Cecil Upshaw Mel Nelson Busch Stadium Upshaw Braves Nelson Briles

Baseball Standings And Results In 1960s Era AP Report

The American League standings show teams such as St. Louis Philadelphia and Los Angeles with records and percentages. Sunday results include Cleveland over Detroit 3-1 and Cincinnati 9-4, while New York beat Pittsburgh 5-4 and Boston toppled Chicago 6-1. Today’s schedule lists Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Cincinnati among others with night games noted.

Associated Press St. Louis Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles New York Oakland Washington Woomie Ene Detroit McLain Cleveland Sloman Cin Williams Nolan Minnesota Chance Chicago Nye Houston Priddy Milwaukee Odom California Ellis Pittsburgh Veale Carlton Atlanta Cincinnati San Francisco Boston Baltimore Pittsburgh

National League Players’ Reps Named for 1960 Season

Three NL pitchers serve as player representatives this year. Dave Guisti of Houston Milt Pappas of Cincinnati and Dick Hall of Philadelphia hold the posts reflecting team ties and league parity.

Dave Guisti Houston Milt Pappas Cincinnati Dick Hall Philadelphia

Sox Victors As Giants Win Two

The Red Sox beat the Dodgers 3-2 at Westlawn Field to hand Los Angeles its first loss in four. The Giants swept a doubleheader, winning 13-2 against the Indians and 9-4 against the Dodgers. Parker earned the Red Sox win on four hits while Coots took the loss. Griffin won the first Giants game. Davis lost the second. Pettus, Love and Mikes had doubles for the Giants. Campbell, Jones and Pride singled for the Dodgers.

Tigers Cleveland Indians Mayo Smith Tracewski Luis Tiant Minnesota New York Oakland Washington California Baltimore Boston Chicago Los Angeles Dodgers Sam* McDowell Ray*Oyler Larry Brown Joe Sparma Detroit Tiant Max Alvis Brown Jose Cardenal Joe Azcue Ted Uhlaender Twins Yankees Jim Merritt Andy Kosco Horace Clarke Jim Fregosi Fregosi Vic Davalillo Angel Don Buford Jim Nash Athletics Bruce Howard Senators Howard Mike Hershberger Pete Ward Gary Bellis Red Sox Jim Lonborg Dodgers Westlawn Field Giants Parker Coots Griffin Davis Pettus Love Mikes Campbell Jones Pride

Lonborg to Undergo X Rays for Shoulder Pain

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg prepared for X rays on a sore right shoulder after a rough start against the Chicago White Sox. The 1967 Cy Young winner threw five balls then left the mound as pain prompted medical evaluation.

Boston Jim Lonborg Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Lonborg Som

Braves vs Stars in Savannah Exhibition Showdown

Southern League All-Star Coach Sparky Anderson predicts a bench shortage as Asheville and Birmingham stars meet the Atlanta Braves in Savannah. The lineup features Arlie Burge Bernie Carbo Joe Keough Minnie Mendoza Gail Hopkins and Joe Torre will catch the Braves. Crowd expected exceeds 10 000 with Sunday Asheville Charlotte results noted and injuries mentioned.

Southern League Birmingham Montgomery Asheville Veharlotte Savannah Evansville Asheville Charlotte Savanna Atlanta Braves Savannah, Ga Sparky Anderson Anderson John Noriega Paul Seitz Braves Sam Smith Arlie Burge Bernie Carbo Joe ‘Keough Degold Francis Minnie’ Mendoza Dan Greenfield Gail Hopkins Fred Velasquez

Oklahoma State wins NCAA Golf title in New Mexico

Grier Jones of Oklahoma State holds off Hal Underwood of Houston to win the NCAA Championship by three strokes with a final round 72 for 276 total. Florida secures the team title by two strokes over Houston.

LA Cruce N.M Oklahoma State Grier Jones Hal Underwood Houston Florida

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