Aaron Powers Braves Past Mets With 20th Homer
Hank Aaron hit his 20th homer as the Braves beat the Mets 7-6, adding a grand slam and a 4-for-5 night. He weighs 183 pounds after a minor offseason operation and boasts 48 RBIs, leading the league in homers and driving strength for the season.
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ED Schuyler Jr
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Fights Last Night Wellington Card Highlights Upsets
In Wellington, Greece born Mike Dimitri weighed 157 pounds and lost on points to Henderson at 188 percent odds. The card also featured Saadie from New alcum and Ose from Los Angeles, with Manuel Ochoa at 137 pounds in the mix.
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Baseball Today Shows Mixed Results Across Leagues
National League standings highlight San Francisco and New York leading, with Chicago and St Louis trailing. Wednesday results feature St Louis over Pittsburgh 11 5 and Chicago over Los Angeles 8 1 as Houston bests San Francisco 6 1.
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Merger plan unites NFL and AFL by 1970
The NFL and AFL announced a merger plan creating a 28-team league by 1970, ending six years of rivalry. Commissioner Rozelle leads both leagues now, with antitrust review expected. Key questions include future franchises and Al Davis’s role, while star players note the impact on contracts and the college game.
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Goenios Kicker Gabriel Signs with Giants and Raiders
Kicker Pete Gogolak played in the AFL for the Buffalo Bills before signing with the NFL's New York Giants. Gabriel, a member of the Los Angeles Rams, reportedly reached a six year contract with the AFL's Oakland Raiders to begin play in 1967.
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Kaline stars as Tigers edge Red Sox in tense win
Kaline hammered two homers and drove in three as Detroit beat Boston 5 4 in 11 innings. Don Wert walked with the bases loaded to force in the decisive run. The Tigers moved to 7 of last 8, one game behind Cleveland and Baltimore in the AL race.
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Associated Press
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Miami Ad Seeks Replacement Soldier in Viet Nam
A Miami Herald classified ad reads Wanted male age 23 willing to relocate to Viet Nam and endure long duty hours mosquitos and rain. Army Spec. 4 William Sterall 22 stationed in Viet Nam since February parsed the ad. He and wife Kathryn had lived in Miami before deployment. a letter with the ad urged volunteers or word to return home if possible.
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Miami Herald
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Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs baseball antitrust appeal
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard Major League Baseball and the National League challenge an antitrust ruling over Milwaukee Braves dope return from Atlanta. Wisconsin argues no other state has faced such harm as baseball’s immunity is tested up to possibly the U.S. Supreme Court with a midseason ruling anticipated.
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NBA Shaken by Reserve Clause Ban
The NBA faces debate after players propose eliminating the reserve clause. NBA president Walter Kennedy says the issue will go to a standing committee and a July meeting will focus on officiating and potential league merchandise programs. Oscar Robertson and Larry Fleisher presented the plan, with committee members Ned Trish, Earl Foreman, and Fredee involved.
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Associated Press
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Detroit
Surfing Champ Felipe Pomar Quietly Rules Breaker Waves
New York dispatch profiles Felipe Pomar, Peruvian world surfing champion, as he tackles the Banzai Pipeline on Oahu. The feature notes Pomar’s calm, non shouting approach amid wild, perilous surf, likening riding giant waves to mountain climbing and highlighting his disciplined style and place among top surfers.
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Revival services and family notices at Christian Aid Fund Church
Revival services are held at the Christian Aid Fund Church near City Park through June 17 under Rev. C. Strong and Rev. George Jones. The page also lists a large family reunion with relatives from Hope Prescott Texarkana Little Rock and more, plus obituaries noting deaths of Anna L. Wilson Veora Algern Walker Clyde Mitchel and others. A birthday party for Marilyn J. Stuart is noted with attendees from Prescott Emmet and nearby towns.
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Woodrow Stuart
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Sandy Montgomery
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Texarkana
Marshall Gilkie
Malvern
George Evans
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Helen Flenery
Felipe Surfing Legend Eyes California Title Return
In Hawaii, 25 to 30 foot waves test endurance as Felipe, a 22 year old psychology major at Church College of Hawaii, describes the thrill and fear as essential to surfing. He recalls a World Championship win in Peru in 1965 and hints at a defense off Southern California, noting the sport's elite group and the peril of wipeouts.
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No. 1 Man to Miss Ceremonies No. 1 Man to Miss Ceremonies
Wesley C. Clark, top graduate at West Point, missed awards and ceremonies due to hospitalization. Maj. Gen. Donald V. Bennett visited Clark in the hospital to present five awards as Clark suffers corneal abrasions from contact lens challenges.
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Clark
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Lenges
Teachers to Get an FM Station in Conway
Washington AP reports Federal Communications Commission offices received a construction permit filing from Arkansas State Teachers College at Conway for a non commercial educational FM station. The proposed station would broadcast on 91.8 megahertz.
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Wedding to Be Underground in Florida Cave
Lois Watson and Robert Da B say their elopement will be unique when they marry 60 feet underground in a Florida cave. The couple plans a ceremony beneath the earth while their family and friends look on, celebrating a bold, shared adventure.
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