Wills Returns Spurs Dodgers in Tight NL Race
Dodgers regain lead after Willi s return as they beat Cubs and Giants split a two game set. Banks and Brown boost the offense while Wills posts multi hit day, lifting Los Angeles to five straight wins and raising team pace in the league.
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Three Homers Spark Phillies Comeback Win in Opener
Phillies rally with three ninth inning home runs Demeter Lemmon and Calison power an 8-7 victory over Cincinnati in the opener. Bobby Wine delivers the winning RBI with a two out single in the 10th. Klippstein earns his second win. Don Zanni takes the loss.
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Champ Is Dead
The world’s first light heavy champion John Jack Root died at 43 from arteriosclerotic heart disease. A physician confirmed his death Sunday, noting Root had survived as boxing’s pioneer in the 174 pound class and later matches against Kid McCoy. He left behind about ten known survivors.
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Standings Today’s Baseball By The Associated Press
The latest American League standings compiled by the Associated Press show teams atop the division races with wins, losses, and games behind totals. Standings reflect recent results and tied positions amid midseason play.
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Freshman eligibility approved for select Eastern colleges
New York AP reports that 30 of 182 Eastern College Athletic Conference schools may let freshmen play varsity sports in September 1968. Criteria include enrollment under 750 or 750 and a full seven-sport program, with Swarthmore among those qualifying, and others listed by enrollment and program strength.
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Mayfield earns Decathlon respect despite overlooked status
Ridley Township’s Bob Mayfield, a 155 pound junior, rises from unheralded to top contender by finishing third in the Delca Decathlon. He sets a Decathlon record in the 12 yard low hurdles with 13.4 seconds, carries 5695 first-day points and 4019716 total, and earns praise from coach Bucky Ross for consistent effort and guts. Mayfield, RT goalie, will not be eligible next year due to age, plans to compete with Southern Penn Strides summer club in Delaware County.
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Striders Debut At Middle Atlantic AAU Meet
Southern Poon Striders, a new amateur track club from Philadelphia, finished fifth at the Middle Atlantic AAU Championships at Northeast High. Eleven teams competed and SPS earned nine points, with notable results from Babilaynie shot put, Leo Fischer in the 860, Bob Tinney high jump, and Reggie Sydnor 220 finals. The club plans to compete next Saturday at Incon High in the Knights of Columbus Meet.
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Radatz Pitches Orioles Past Sox in 14 Inning Tie
Boston’s Radatz blanks Baltimore as Reed and Nixon rally Chicago to edge Kansas City. White Sox win on Hansen’s ninth inning double. Yankees beat Detroit 6 2. Angels top Minnesota 4 2. Cleveland defeats Washington 7 3. Pizarro shines in late relief as A’s tie game. Advertising: sales job offers brick painting and remodeling leads.
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