Hitter year as NL clubs flood scoring in six-game stretch
In a hitter friendly day in the National League, Cubs beat Atlanta 5-4 and 13-5, Giants topple Mets 13-3, and Pirates hammer Cincinnati 19-1. Banks and Williams starred for Chicago, Mays homered for San Francisco, while the nightcap featured Marichal’s 23rd win amid a bomb scare delay.
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ED Schuyler JR
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Powell Comeback Aims For Vikings After AFL Glory
Art Powell, 31, signs with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent after a standout AFL career with the Jets Raiders and Bills. He caught 478 passes for 8,015 yards and 81 touchdowns, setting an AFL scoring record. The Vikings also obtain Rich O'Hara from Baltimore in a draft choice trade. Miami Dolphins camp reports flu impact but expects full squad for Friday exhibitions. Other NFL and AFL games listed include San Francisco at Denver and Buffalo vs Houston.
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Associated Press
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Cats Ready for Rough Practices and Early Season Notes
Ralph Routon reports on the Hope Bodcats rough workouts as they prepare for their first 4IAA game at Smackover on September 27 with two a day drills before school starts. The article also notes trades and signings in NFL camps, including John Roderick to Oakland, Frank Parker with Pittsburgh, and Jerry Lamb and Burl Wood waived by Boston, while Henry Jordan recovers from injury for Green Bay ahead of a game at Dallas.
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Henry Jordan
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Chargers 1968 outlook highlights young core over veterans
Sid Gillman emphasizes youth across offense and defense as the Chargers aim for a quick rebound after a 0-4 finish. Lance Alworth anchors receiving with Gary Garrison and Willie Feazier. John Hod leads passing while Brad Hubbert shows promise at running back. Defensive shifts include Russ Washington and Tom Day replacements, with Dempsey as a standout kicker.
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Dickie Post
Gene Foster
Pay Lowe
Baseball Standings and Results in Midseason Update
The column lists National League and American League standings with teams such as St Louis, San Francisco, Philadelphia, New York, and Pittsburgh, including records, games back, and recent results. It also covers Wednesday results, upcoming games, and major league leaders in batting and pitching, noting players like Oliva, Rose, McAuliffe, and McLain with notable stats.
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Orioles Rally Leads To Muted Start Inning Upset
Frank Robingda and Don Buford homered for Baltimore to back Dave McNally as a 3.9 lead held until the Angels struck in the fifth with Rick Reichardt’s triple and Bubba Morton’s double. Pina, making his first start at 21, allowed eight hits and seven strikeouts but needed late relief from Vicente Romo as Chico Salmon Dave Nason and Joe Azcue drove in two runs each in the fifth.
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Jim Lorborg
Vicente Romo
Chico Salmon
Dave Noson
Joe Azcue
Golf Dispute Hidden As Star Field Competes In Philadelphia Classic
Top pros led by Sikes Nicklaus Boros Casper Trevino focus on the Philadelphia Golf Classic as a field of 156 tees off a four day 72 hole event at Whitemarsh Valley. Rookie Bob Murphy shines with 68 in pro am while Sikes seeks back to back 100000 plus purses and Archers chase title. The 60 and ties cut after 36 holes.
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Associated Press
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Des Tending
Dan Sikes
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Julius Boros
Billy Casper
Lee Trevino
Professional Golfers’ Association
Tech Tour
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Nicklaus
Boros
Casper
Trevino and Company
Bob Murphy
Brooklyn
Murphy
Whitesmarsh
U.S
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George Archer
Hundred-Grand Club
Arnold Palmer
Grand Slam Gives Travs a Victory
Billy Wolff hits a seventh inning grand slam lifting the Arkansas Travelers to a 12 3 win over the Albuquerque Dodgers in Texas League action. Arkansas breaks a fourth inning error into a 4 run fifth including three unearned, expanding its division lead as Albuquerque slips another game behind El Paso.
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Davis and Areari win junior welterweight titles in Europe
In Steubenville and elsewhere, Adelai Davis of Washington, D.C., defeats Dotly Again in a rematch. Benito Areari wins the European junior welterweight title with a knockout in San Remo. Nate Williams outpoints Palo Corona in Las Vegas for welterweight distinction, while Terry Lee outpoints Frank Niblett to capture the California light heavyweight title.
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California
Saints Aim for Division Title Amid Optimism
New Orleans Saints players voice bold aims for a division crown as coach Tom Fears balances ambition with realism. Key offseason additions like Dave Parks, Monty Stickles, and rookies bolster offense and defense while Bill Kilmer leads the quarterback group. the team emphasizes improving the ground game and strengthening interior line play.
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Ben Thomas
Associated Press
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Fears
Dave Parks
Monty Stickles
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Elbert Kimbrough
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Jimmy Taylor
Danny Abramowilcz
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Stickles
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John Gilliams
Jerry Sturm
del Williams
Fichtner
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Whitsell
Bill Cody
Steve Stonebreaker
Doug Atkins
Arkansan Dorte Germain Defeated in Match Play
Dorothy Germain of Blytheville Arkansas loses to Marlene Coy of Santa Monica 2 and 4 at the Mississippi Colt Tournament. Coy advances while Germain exits.
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Downing Hurls Yanks Over Twins In Narcolepsy Pitch
New York lefty Al Downing, battling narcolepsy, beat Minnesota 2-1 as he neared Mayo Clinic tests for daytime sleepiness. He carried a two-hit shutout into the ninth before Bob Allison homered, giving the Yankees the win. Other AL results included Detroit 3-2 over Chicago on Jim Price’s 10th-inning pinch homer and Baltimore 4-3 over California in 15 innings.
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Associated Press
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Mayo Clinic
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Cleveland
Boston
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Atlanta
Bob Allison
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New Worry for Olympics in Mexico
The Mexico City Games face new political turmoil as the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia prompts Western nations to threaten boycotts. Sweden and Norway may cancel events with Soviet or East German athletes, raising fears of a broader boycott at the IOC hosted Olympics. Avery Brundage, IOC president, doubts any regulation would bar Russia.
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Charles Green
Associated Press
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