Savannah Disputes Loss In Doubleheader Controversy
The Savannah Senators dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Charlotte amid a lengthy rain delay and umpire protests. The nightcap was halted and later canceled after multiple stoppages and ejections, with Charlotte’s Charles Walters striking out 11 in the second game. Bob Perry, Alex Rowell, and Alan Nordberg homered for the revived Hornets. Columbus split with Montgomery 3-0 and 4-5. Birmingham defeated Asheville in 12 innings.
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Brown Seeks Pace of Atlanta Open Glory
Pete Brown, the first Negro to lead the Atlanta Classic into the later rounds, battles fatigue and a grueling schedule as he vies for the $23,000 Atlanta Open title. His 18-hole tests and 38-hole U S Open trials reflect a grueling road on tour. Brown trails leaders Archer and Shaw as the field advances toward the weekend.
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Foster Defends His Title in New England Bout
West Springfield Mass AP Bob Foster defends his light heavyweight title against Andy Kendall in a 15 round TV bout at the Eastern States Coliseum Foster entered as a 41 favorite and expected to win about 60 percent of a likely $50 000 TV purse A crowd of 5 000 was anticipated with tickets from 5 to 30 Kendall an ex Marine and a fighter who once fought for a living on $2000 a bout faced Foster who has since become affluent and shares custody of two children.
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Appalachian Is Winner In Area 7
WILMINGTON, N C AP State had the only double elimination tournament Pembroke State topped Pfeiffer in a loser's bracket game Friday afternoon to get to the finals.
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Gardner elected president of ABA in Minneapolis
Jim Gardner of Rocky Mount North Carolina was chosen as president of the American Basketball Association He heads a group owning the Carolina Cougars and will also chair the ABA executive committee indicating expanded leadership for the league.
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Hi-Toms End Streak With Narrow Win Over Burlington
Hi-Toms snap five-game skid by edging Burlington 5-4 in a Carolina League clash. Scott Northey scored the decisive run on Ken Huebner's RBI double in the seventh after Northey earlier beat out a bunt and stole second. Ken Huebner added the tying hit and Bob Pettis earned the win on the mound. In other action, Tim Hosley homered twice as Rocky Mount beat Salem, while Winston-Salem topped Lynchburg and Raleigh-Durham downed Peninsula.
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Connors Leaves Western Gear For Golf Clubs
Chuck Connors, famed actor and former MLB and NBA player, joined crowds at Willow Creek Golf Club for the Mem tournament. He plays under a 216 handicap and quips about his swing, while staying in High Point for the weekend before heading to another movie project.
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Independent 142,985 Speedway Qualifying and Front Row
Friday's time trials selected the first 90 spots in the Star Held event with 14 remaining to be filled today. Ford and Lee Roy Yarborough will share the front row in a 69 Meoury Cyclone, Allison holding the pole. Pace nears 159,296 mph as $160,000 purse looms and about $30,000 bonded to be paid. Forecast calls for clear skies all week contrasting last year's rain shortened World scene.
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Virginias sweep in feature golf match at Hidden Valley
The Friday match produced 144 points for each side as Virginia players Sally Carroll and Connie Gorsuch led with Jackie Evans and Dorie Bryant while Charlotte ville’s Rob bye King Youel and partners faced Myrtle Beach rival Carolyn Cudane and Norvie Kruger. Cudane three-putted 18th, a rare three-putt on 36 holes, while Youel nailed a five-foot par at 18. Both Virginia teams claimed shutouts.
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Lolich Sets Detroit Strikeout Record in 1968 Victory
Detroit lefty Mickey Lolich struck out 16 California batters to set a new Tigers single game record, despite a chaotic game summary of NL and AL results, with Romo and Oliva among the day’s other notable performances and a nearby quake of wild plays and manager remarks.
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