Wynn Hits 3 Homers in Astrodome Extravaganza
Wynn connected for three homers in a single game at the Astrodome, powering Houston to a 6-2 win over San Francisco. The feat gave Wynn 14 homers on the season and tied the game in the fifth before a two-run eighth inning sealed the victory as Cuellar absorbed the win. Eddie Mathews hailed the performance as eclipsing past longball marks in big parks.
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Houston Astro
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Blass
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Clay Delrymple
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Jenkins
Jim Wynn
Astros
Mel Stottlemyre
Yankees
New York
Championship tournament set for Feb 29 to March 12
Virginia Teach, Va AP reports the Southern Conference 1968 Championship Basketball Tournament will be played in Charlotte, North Carolina from February 29 through March 12. The event locations and exact schedule were announced on Tuesday.
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A Few Deals Before the Deadline
Claude Ray mond can join the Braves tonight in Houston without leaving town after being traded from the Astros for Wade Blasin. The Braves open a three game series in Houston, with Raymond potentially pitching against former teammates. Other moves include Jim King to the White Sox for Ed Stroud, Woody Held to the Angels for Marcelino Lopez, and Roger Reper to the Angels for Jack Sanford and an unnamed minor leaguer. Raymond, 25, from St Jean, Canada, has a 7-5 record with the Astros in 1966 and has four losses this season.
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Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Ed Stroud
King
Senators
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Woody Held
Baltimore
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Roger Reper
Kansas City
Jack Sanford
St. Jean
Gue
Canada
Astros
Greene Ties World Mark in 100 at NCAA Meet
Charlie Greene tied the world 100 yard dash record at Brigham Young in the opening NCAA meet round. Gerry Lindgren dominated the six mile with 28 44.0, denying altitude impact and promising a title defense Saturday. Jim Ryan and Tommie Smith skipped events, citing risk and focus on key races. Lennox Miller surprised with 9.2 and 20.5 seconds in the 100 and 220 heats.
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Utah
Charlie Greene
Gerry Lindgren
Brigham Young University
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Kansas
Tommie Smith
Lennox Miller
California
Miller
Greene
Bob Hayes
Harry Jerome
Jim Hines
Nebraska
Clifton Forbes
Forbes
Lindgren
Ryan
Robinson Alive But Orioles Drag
Orioles fall to Kansas City 9 0 deficit overcome to win 10 9 in 11th led by Reggie Jackson's clutch single. Series standings tighten as Yankees and Indians chase a spot. Boston beats White Sox in 11. Minnesota wins, Philidelphia splits doubleheader with Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
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Hank Bauer
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Boog Powsell
Dave Johnson
Andy Etchebarron
Brooks Robinson
Etchebarren
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John Donaldson
Jackson
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Tony Conigliaro
Mickey Mantle
Harmon Killebrew
Conigliaro
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White Sox
Chicago
Walt Williams
Ken Berry
Eddie Stanky
Twins
Zoila Versalleg
Saldivar Raps Briton Keeps World Title
Saldivar of Mexico defended his featherweight world title in Cardiff beating Britain’s Howard Winstone 15 rounds to 13 on the British system. The 24 year old Mexicano dominated the closing rounds to secure a narrow victory before about 30 000 spectators at Ninian Park Stadium.
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P- Vincents Saldivar
Mexico
Saldivar
Britain
Howard Winstone
Io Cardiff
Saldiver
Rocky Marcians
Baseball Scores and Standings Across Leagues Today
Major and minor league results with standings, top batters and pitchers from the American and National Leagues. Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati and Los Angeles sweep wins while key players like F Robinson, Aaron and Clemente lead batting and RBI totals. Schedule notes include upcoming games and rain postponements.
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Amateur in Lead Arnie in Pursuit at U S Open
Arnold Palmer chased the leader Marty Fleckman who shot 67 to lead the U S Open at Baltusrol, with Palmer and six major stars tied at 69 amid rain delays and a resumption that saw Ben Hogan finish over par. Fleckman, 23, from Port Arthur, Texas, trains with Nelson and recent UH NCAA champ, has surprised the elite field.
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Clay Unafraid of Being Idle for Years
Cassius Clay the dethroned heavyweight champion sits in Detroit's Cobo Arena contemplating a possible multi year layoff amid a Houston court case over his draft resistance. He predicts a comeback at 28 and notes opponents and fans watching as two three round exhibitions end.
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U.S. Player Leads Tokyo Orions Past Flyers
Stan Palys of Scranton Pennsylvania drove in five runs with a three run homer and two singles as the Tokyo Orions defeated the Toei Flyers 10 to 4 in a Tuesday AP report.
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Sox to Build 50 Million Sports Complex Near Loop
CHICAGO AP A privately financed $50 million sports complex is planned for 50 acres of air rights land near Dearborn Street railroad station just south of downtown with a 1971 or 1972 target. The project includes a 46000-seat baseball park an enclosed 15000-seat arena and a 60000-seat football soccer stadium. The Chicago Cubs Bears and Bulls may use the facilities. Black Hawks may study the plan.
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Chicago Bears
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Black Hawks
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Adios Vic Wins Yonkers National Pace in Sloppy Track
Adios Vic finishes four lengths ahead of Pocomoon Shine in the $50,000 National Championship Pace at Yonkers Raceway before 18,091 fans. Time was 3:08 3.5 for 1 1/4 miles as Jim Dennis guides the 6-year-old son of Adios to his fourth win in seven starts this season and career earnings rise to $388,591. Cardigan Bay earns show money.
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Breeze
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Yonkers Raceway
Adios
Jim Dennis
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Bret Hanover
Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight schedule
The Solunar Tables item presents John Alden Knight's schedule of Major and Minor Solunar Periods. It explains that Major Periods begin at specified times and last about 90 minutes to two hours, with Minor Periods of shorter duration, all in Central Standard Time to aid planning for fishing or hunting.
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John Alden Knight
Washington hurdler hurt in NCAA qualifying fall
University of Washington hurdler Bill Roe suffered serious injuries when he fell on the second hurdle trying to qualify for the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Provo Utah. He sustained two broken bones in his lower left leg and a dislocated shoulder and was hospitalized.
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University of Washington
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