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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
11
Bobby Unser grinned as he won the Indy 500 after Granatelli turbine cars faltered. His victory avoided a turbine sweep, with Unser remarking the Lord perhaps didn't want them to win and noting a damaged Low Gear cost precious time.
New York swept a Memorial Day doubleheader in Pittsburgh with Ed Kranepool driving in two runs after being held RBI-less in 95 at bats this season. Bob Aspromonte also had three RBIs as the Mets won 6-3 and 5-4, boosting Dick Selma's win total to four. Houston toppled Atlanta 11-0, while Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-3. Cardinals upset San Francisco 6-0 ending a slump, and Chicago’s game with Philadelphia was rained out.
Mickey Mantle delivers a 5 RBI day with two home runs a double and two singles to power the Yankees past Washington 13 4 in opener of a doubleheader. Mantle’s big day boosts his season total to 5 homers 524 career hits while the Senators win the nightcap 6 2.
Freshman Mike Caldwell limited Alabama to four hits as NC State beat the Crimson Tide 3-1 in Gastonia. Eddie Propst took the loss despite going the distance, walking three in the third inning as NC State scored twice to erase a 1 0 Alabama lead. Citations to key plays include Caldwell driving in the first run after a misplay, and Steve Martin adding a timely hit.
In the first inning Alabama loaded the bases with one out but could not score. The game held 2-1 into the eighth when Bailey drew a lead off walk and was replaced by pinch runner Barry Snyder. Caldwell faced Lee as state details flag Page B-2.
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