Tigers Edge Cards in Homers Amid Heavyweight Clash
Tigers hold a slim lead over the Cardinals as a series of boxing and baseball style mentions fill the page. Names include George Benton in Philadelphia and Bobby Warthen in Buffalo with bouts and locations listed, plus a Kansas City note on Ron Marsh stopping Bill Marsh in Omaha and Las Vegas with a November date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Fiope
Associated Press
Philadelphia
George Benton
Bobby Warthent
Buffalo
Fi Simmlespree
Jersey City
Harry Jeeter
White Plains
Kansas City
Ron Marsh
Omaha
Neb
Bill Marsh
Las Vegas
Hanuvwalchts
World Series power swing favors Tigers over Cards
In a preview of the 1968 World Series, Detroit leads in home runs 182 to 72 and edges St. Louis in runs at most positions. Key players include Gates Brown as a pinch hitter, Al Kaline in his first Series, Ed Mathews potentially usable, and Cardinals reserves led by Bobby Tolan and Ron Davis. St. Louis holds a strong stolen-base edge with Brock at 60. The Series opens Oct. 2 at the Cards’ park, marking the first post-season meeting since 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Olan
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Tigers
Detroit
St. Louis
Ball Park
Cardinals
Gates Brown
al Kaline
Cash
Ed Mathews
Maniin
Mathews
Bobby Tolan
Ron Davis
Maris
Brock
Wennesday
Oakland
Ron
Wood
Phoge
Appedtahees Hive
Fie
Tad Abernathy
Chicago Cobs
Rene Acme Talis
Uge Sofie Teller
Oath
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Indians
New York Yankees
Minnesota
California
Baltimore
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Houston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Atlanta
New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles
Ken McMullen
White Sox
Chicago
Yankees
Mel Stottlemyre
Mike Paul
Vicente Romo
Rod Carn
George Brunet
Angels
Bob Allison
Twins
Ed Tiesday
Mickayy Lolich
Daryl Patterson
Bill Freehan
Jim Hardin
Brundage Denies Racism Cry at IOC Chief News
CHICAGO RP Avery Brundage president of the International Olympic Committee denies racial charges as a distortion of facts. He spoke after 21 U S Negro athletes and an assistant coach signed a petition for his removal while training for the Games at South Lake Tahoe California. Brundage said demonstrations are not permitted at the Games and the Olympic policy is to send home any demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Stan Wright
Brundage
National Press Club
Washington
Damascus Is Entered in Internats International
Damascus owner Thomas Bancroft announced acceptance for Damascus to compete in the Washington DC International at Laurel Race Course on November 11 with a potential rubber match vs Dr Fager for American Horse of the Year honors. Dr Fager also invited to represent the United States in the 144 mile turf race against foreign entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Damascus
Washington, D.C
Dr. Fagar
Laurel Race Course
Thomas Bancroft
Edith W. Bancroft
Dr. Fager
American Selection Board
United States
Mays Ties Up 2nd Place for Giants
Willie Mays at 37 sparked a four run rally in the eighth to lift the Giants to a 6-4 victory over the Ase tkos and clinch second place. Mays added a solo homer his 586th, plus a single and a stolen base while Doug Rader and teammates drove key runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bryson
Brese Sports Weiter
Fon Agtfos
Wille Mays
Brackel
Spark
Oriéebots
Sai
Asetkos
Giants
Willie
Astro
Doug Rader
Dave Marshall
Jim Davenport
Mays
Pittsburgh
Steve Blass
Matty Atou
Pirates
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Atlanta
New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles
Detroit
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Chicago White Sox
Oakland
Minnesota
California
Blass
Alou
Reds
Pete Rose
Adolfo Phillips
Gary Sutherland
Phillies
Jerry Johnson
Ray Washburn
Oakland Raiders Favored To Retain AFL Title
New York AP reports Hewritt Dixon and Daryle Lamonica anchor Oakland as favorites to win a second AFL title. Dixon has 194 rushing yards on 33 carries while Lamonica leads with five TD passes and no interceptions through two games. Haven Moses shines for Buffalo with 13 receptions for 156 yards. Stenerud tops scorers among kickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Hewritt Dixon
Daryle Lamonica
Oakland Raiders
Dixon
Tamonica
Haven Moses
Buffalo
San Diego State
Bills
Moses
Kickers
Jan Stenesrud
Kansas City
Stenerud
Bobcats to Face Bucks at Smackover
Hope Bobcats travel to Smackover to face the Buckaroos in a high school football showdown. The article previews a must win divisional opener, cites past meetings, and highlights Hope’s strong 4-AA West defense led by standout rushing defense. It notes local excitement and upcoming games including Magnolia and Arkadelphia as key rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralbh Routon
Beary
Hope Bobcats
Buckaroos
Uma
Battlin’ Bucks
Bobcats
Smacksordf
Forest Field
Blocats
Witton
Burks
Hope
Malvern
Hammons Stadium
DeQueen
Bobcat
Fairview
Larry Massanelli
Disclose
Magnolia
Cats
Ronny Brown
Deanigt
DeQuech
emeeOry
Mo Magnolia
Crossett Eagles
Crossett
Panthers
Eagles
Camden
Malvern Leopards
Texarkana Washington
Leopards
Little Rock
Rockets
Bucks
Redbirds
Monticello
Hillbillies
Warren
Dumas
Arkadelphia
Bobscats
Nashville
Scrappers
Camden Lins
Rainy day drills show Razorbacks indoors
Arkansas coachs used rain to shape practice with offensive coordinators Don Breaux and Richard Williamson guiding quarterbacks and receivers through wet weather throws and catches. Webb Hubbell sat out with a bruised left knee from the Oklahoma State win, listed as a doubt for Saturday. The piece notes Niagara Falls power projects generate four million kilowatts, enough for 40 million 100 watt bulbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Don Breaux
Richard Williamson
Webb Hubbell
Oklahoma State
Hubbell
Hubbell Is Listed As,a Doubt. Fuliptarter For Satupaapsdurgle
Tugh of Faye
Run Power Producers
U.S
Niagara Falls
Wilbur Wood Reliever Sets New Chicago Mark
Wilbur Wood, in his 85th relief appearance, extended his reliability for the Chicago White Sox. The veteran’s performance helped Chicago edge Oakland in a long 12 inning game, as Wood reached a historic relief milestone amid tight pennant race tension across both leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Peek
Chicago White Sox
Wilbur Wood
Woodo
Chicasgo
Golf Pros Halted by Court Order
Wilmington AP The American Professional Golfers organization APG faced a court injunction halting its bid to start a rival tour. Judge Caleb M Wright barred use of PGA documents and restricted signings with sponsors or players for 1968 events, while noting no named individuals in the order. The APG, formed amid tensions with the PGA, includes several high ranking PGA tour figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Tess
Caleb M. Wright
Professional Golfers Association
APG
PGA
PGA Tour
Jack Tuthill
Tuthill
Wright
Gah Taher Fap Casper
de Fee
Sates SolsRnsat Beach Sikes
Frank Beard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dave Zyglewie
Bobby Felstein
Toronto
Internat
Attit
Rca
Chevrolet
Hope al Am Saseba
Ly Pete
Louis A
Pittetateh
Sphaton
Los Angela
Chigagor
Louis
Pat
Yastrzemski
Bost
Cater
Oak
McAuliffe
Det
K. Harrelson
Eat
F. Howard
Wash
R. Smith
Fregosi
Cayit
McCraw
Chic
W. Horton
Campaneris
Cardenal
Cleve
McLain
Culp
Best
McDowell
Rose
Cin
M. Alou
Pitt
Atl
Beckett
Perez
McCovey
S.F
B. Williams
St.l
Bench
Clemente
Banks
Wills
Marichal
Gibson
Jenkins
Willie Mays
Gisants
Greenville
Mississippi
Strackover
EAA
Stouhd Hihs
Bobkittens
Arkadelphia Badger Cubs
Ouachta Baptist University
Howe
Gaylord Solomon
Kittens
HHS
Ronnie’ Phillips
HGA
Lonneys
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!