All-Star Game Aims To End AL NL Jinx In 1968
About 45 000 fans including President Nixon will watch the American League aim to end a six game All-Star skid against the National League in the 40th All-Star Game at Robert F Kennedy Stadium Washington. Key sluggers in the AL lineup include Reggie Jackson and Frank Howard with 179 homers between them.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Oakland
Reggie Jackson
Frank Howeard
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
White House
Mayo Smith
Detroit Tigers
Red Schoendienst
St. Louis Cardinals
Schoendienst
Jackson
Howard
Rico Petrocell
Boston
Boog Powell
Baltimore
Frank Robinson
Sal Bando
Bill Freehan
Detroit
Rod Carew
Minnesota
Carl Yastrzemski
Harmon Killebrew
Wille McCovey
San Francisco
Lee May
Cincinnati
Cleon Jones
New York Mets
Felix Millan
Atlanta
Don Kessinger
Cubs
Matty Alou
Pittsburgh
Steve Carlton
St. Louis
Frank Howard
Bwashington
Rico Petrocelli
Denny Mclain
Chicago
Hank Aaron
Willie McCovey
Ron Santo
New York
John Bench
John Flaherty
Augie Donatelli
Bob Stewart
Tom Gorman
Robert F. Kennedy
Houston
National Broadcasting Company
Danny McLain
Picthers
Travs Game Monday Is Rained Out
The Arkansas Travelers were rained out for their Monday night game against Amarillo. Rain also postponed the El Paso versus San Antonio matchup. In Texas League action Albuquerque defeated Memphis 14-5 and Shreveport won both ends of a doubleheader against Dallas-Fort Worth 11-5 and 8-2. No games are on the docket for today.
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Associated Press
Arkansas Travelers
Amarillo
el Paso
San Antonio
Albuquerque
Memphis
Shreveport
Dallas-Fort Worth
Solunar Tables From Knight's Classic Almanac
Solunar periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan fishing or hunting for optimal activity. The schedule highlights daily windows of prime sport time to seek productive terrain and cover.
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Richard Alden Knight
Why Richie Allen Acted The Way He Did
The Phillies star Richie Allen showed contradictory behavior from late 1960s reports, missing practices and games while defending his independence. Faced with suspensions and fines, Allen cited desire to choose when to play, seeking autonomy. Analysts note a clash between maturity norms and his sandlot instinct, with speculation about trades and family moves influencing him.
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Ralph Bernstein
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Ricchie Allen
Allen
Alson
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Mets
Shea Stadium
Phillies
Seb Skither
Bob Carpenter
Bob Skinner
Gene Match
Mauch
Richie
St. Louis
Skinner
Ron
Reading
Richie Wore wins West Tennis Title in Cincinnati contrast
Young Texan Cliff Richey defeats Allan Stone 6-1 6-2 to capture the Western Championships men’s singles title and claim a $5,000 prize. Leslie Bowery defeats Gail Chane freau in women’s singles 6-4 7-5 10-all after Chane freau cramps. Lutz and Smith beat Ashe and Pasarell 6-3 6-4 for doubles. In Chattanooga Bruce Nichols topples Maurice.
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Cincinnati
Cliff Richey
Australia
Allan Stone
Richey
San Angelo
Stone
United States
Lesley Bowery
Gail Chane Freau
Bob Lutz
Los Angeles
Calif
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Arthur Ashe
Charles Pasarell
Distance of Homer Doesn't Count says DiMaggio on honor
Joe DiMaggio welcomed as Greatest Living Player at a gala honoring baseball's first 100 years. Ruth named Greatest Player Ever. DiMaggio credited all around play and defense, as he noted his long career with the Athletics. The event included cabinet members, judges, and other Hall of Famers. A separate note reports Crowe defeating Crowe 6-0 in Mobile in the Boys 14 division opener.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
Washington
Joe DiMageto
Oakland
DiMageto
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Yankees
DiMaggio
Athletics
Pie Traynor
Lefty Grove
Supreme Court
Byron
Whizzer
White
Terence Cardinal Cooke
Frank Borman
Claire
Ty Cobb
Walter Johnson
Mickey Cochrane
Lou Gehrig
Rogers Hornsby
Honus Wagner
Bob Feller
Grove
Bill Dickey
Stan Musial
George Sisler
Charlie Gehringer
Traynor
Joe Cronin
Ted Williams
Willie Mays
John McGraw
Casey Stengel
Warren Giles
Dolphin Head Seeks Lombardi Fame with Dolphins Coach
Boca Raton Florida AP veteran George Wilson builder of the Miami Dolphins argues he is as good a pro coach as Vince Lombardi. He questions Lombardi’s fame, defends humane practices, and says long drills wear players out while calling for swift game readiness.
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Boca Raton
Fla
George Wilson
Miami Dolphins
Vince Lombare
Wilson
Sonny Jurgenson
Lombardi
Dolphin
Miami
AFL
NFL
Detroit
Tokyo Jaguar Kakegawa Dominates In New Orleans Bout
In New Orleans a boxing match features Tokyo Jaguar Kakegawa from Japan, an outpointer, defeating Jamaica's Percy Hayles. The Canastota card lists Billy Backus from St. Bernard, La., as the opponent, with a ten round decision.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Jaguar Kakegawa
Japan
Percy Hayles
Jamaica
New Orleans
Erty Pelelegtini
St. Bernard
Billy Backus
Canastota
N.Y
Pipers Return to Pitt From Minneapolis
The Minnesota Pipers of the ABA return to Pittsburgh where owners hope for better gate. Club owner Gabe Rubin cites a failed move to Minneapolis after losses and lower attendance. Star Connie Hawkins has joined the Phoenix Suns amid a $6 million lawsuit settlement with the NBA.
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Minnesota Pipers
American Basketball Association
Midwest
Gabe Rubin
Rubin
Minneapolis
Pipers
Securities Exchange Commission
Minnesota
Connie Hawkins
Phoenix Suns
Met National Basketball Association
Hawkins
Suns
NBA
Amateur Girl Golf Championship Underway in El Dorado
Four girls begin the amateur state championship at El Dorado. Martha Jett of Little Rock led qualifying with 79, one stroke ahead of Pam Spikes of Crossett. Sally Stewart of Fayetteville and Mandy Wilson of Hot Springs joined the championship flight after initial plans. Stewart shot 91 and Wilson 92.
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EL Dorado
Ark
Martha Jett
Little Rock
Pam Spikes
Crossett
Gary Andrew
el Dorado Country Club
Miss Jett
Miss Spikes
Sally Stewart
Fayetteville
Mandy Wilson
Hot Springs
Stewart
Miss Wilson
Bando's All Star Dream Grows Into Reality
Ira Berkow recalls Sal Bando's anticipation of joining the All Star roster and his hopes to start at third base. The Oakland third baseman shares memories of past games, the clubhouse culture, and his desire for the AL to win while meeting legends like Williams and Gibson.
Texas League Standings and Monday Results
Eastern Division standings show Memphis leading with 49 wins and 46 losses, San Antonio at 43 49, and Arkansas at 42 51. Western Division lists Amarillo at 59 44, El Paso 47 56, Albuquerque 42 50, and Dallas-Fort Worth 54 41. Monday results include Shreveport 11 8 over Dallas FW 5 2, with other games postponed due to rain or wet grounds.
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Associated Press
L. Pet
Memphis
Shreveport
San Antonio
Arkansas
W. L. Pet
G.B. Dallas
Amarillo
el Paso
Albu’que
Dallas
Albuquerque
Del Mar Opens 1969 Season With San Diego 200th Handicap
Del Mar California opens the 1969 race season with the $7,500 added San Diego 200th Anniversary Handicap featuring 29 nominated fillies and mares. The meeting is 20 miles north of San Diego as racing starts Thursday. Gnotobiotics is introduced as the study of germfree animals.
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del Mar
Calif
San Diego
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