Unrest and Trouble at Mississippi State Bulldogs Football
Starkville notes suggest coach Charlie Shira faces offense driven rebuild with QB Tommy Pharr returning, aided by Sam Milner and David Smith. Rising talents include Andy Rhoades and Buddy Newsom with line depth from Gray, Russell, McAlpin, Nelson, Jackson, and Carmichael. Defense anchored by D. D. Lewis.
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National League Standings and Thursday Schedule
National League table shows St Louis leading with 52 wins, San Francisco 65, Cincinnati 72, Chicago 74, Atlanta 70, Pittsburgh 68, Philadelphia 65, Houston 64, New York 64, Los Angeles 61. Thursday had no games. Philadelphia at Chicago and Houston at Atlanta slated for night. Sunday slate includes New York at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Cincinnati among others.
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Braves Return to Action After Road Trip
Atlanta hosts Houston with Pat Jarvis facing Don Wilson as the Braves seek to continue their strong road performance. Jarvis owns 14 9 on the season while Wilson is 12 13. The Braves split a doubleheader with the Mets to close the trip, losing 4 3 in the opener and winning 7 4 in 12 innings.
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Local Scene Grid Opens 1968 Football Season
North Alabama launches the 1968 season after rain delays with opening games across area. Austin hosts Scottsboro in Decatur while Decatur/Florence games feature Red Raiders vs Bradshaw and other matchups across the region. Coaches Whitsett and Webb note sluggish play due to heat and field readiness as rosters and starters are listed for key positions.
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Pennant Chases Resume Tonight in Doubleheader Action
Detroit hosts Minnesota with an eight game lead and a 14 win path to clinch the AL flag while St. Louis leads San Francisco by 13½ games in the NL with seven to clinch. The night includes two doubleheaders and several key AL and NL matchups across the league.
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Crampton Leads Hartford Open After First Round
Bruce Crampton shoots a four under par 67 to lead the Greater Hartford Open at Wethersfield. Ron Cerrudo Al Balding Billy Maxwell and Ken Still sit two behind with four under 67. Caspar and others in the pack. Crampton credited strong putting as he carded birdies on four straight holes.
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