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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1968
Page
21
Mike Wright aged 32, a production car racer, was killed when his sports car went out of control during the Golden Gate Grand Prix at Cotati Raceway. He crashed into an embankment after leaving the course during a minor event following the feature race won by Merle Brennan of Reno at 80.4 mph over six laps. Lew Florence of Seattle finished second in a Porsche Carrera Six.
Willie Mays of the Giants was chosen to start in centerfield for the 18th time in the All Star Game at the Astrodome Tuesday. He will replace Pete Rose who broke a thumb. Curt Flood moves to left and Hank Aaron to right. Manager Red Schoendienst confirmed the lineup after discussing with Flood.
Wimbledon proved amateurs can match professionals as Rod Laver and Billie Jean King won singles titles while amateurs toppled pros in many matches. Prize money was modest, Laver earning 4800 and King 1800, but the tournament retained its legendary appeal.
Belgium star Jackie Ickx led almost all the way in the rain battered Grand Prix of France at Rouen driving a Ferrari to a 2 hour 25 minute 40.9 second victory. John Surtees was second and Jackie Stewart third as Jo Schlesser perished in a crash early in the 60 lap event witnessed by 45 000 spectators including his wife and daughter.
The All Star Game shifts to indoor play in the Astrodome marking a new era for baseballs midsummer showcase. The piece recalls past heat battles from Chicago in 1933 to Anaheim in 1969 and notes pension fund gains from the event and plans for future domed stadiums.
Dodgers win 11-? over Cincinnati Reds 11 runs at Dodger Stadium as Mudcat Grant wins his third straight Sunday. Len Gabrielson injures ribs, Tom Haller Ken Boyer Wes Parker Jim Brewer contribute. 27,828 attend Long Beach Day with 21 hits.
NFL owners affirmed a boycott of all team training camps as a bargaining stalemate with players continued. The 49ers planned to host 30 to 40 rookies in Santa Barbara but no workouts will occur. Players Assn president John Gordy sought Rozelle's intervention to resolve pension issues, with potential talks within days.
Cleveland manager Bill Rigney and shortstop Larry Brown comment on the Indians pennant chances after a split with the Angels. Cleveland won 8-3 in game one, Angels edged them 9-7 in the nightcap as Detroit widened its lead in the pennant race. The Angels sit tied for sixth with Oakland after a 5-7 road trip, while bullpen fatigue and a 3.61 ERA plague the staff.
Amateur boxing show set for 8 p.m. at Victoria Hall located at 2570 West Pico Boulevard. Local fighters expected to compete tonight.
In Francorchamps Belgium two German sidecar riders Johann Attenberger 32 and co driver Joseph Schillinger 28 died as their bike toppled during a last lap overtaking attempt in the motorcycle Grand Prix. The machine struck track edge leaped into a garden. spectators unharmed. Auerbacher led and won the race.
Baseball standings update with St Louis leading the NL at 53 30 and Cincinnati 42 39. Recent NL results include Philadelphia 4 New York 2 and Dodgers 6 Cincinnati 5. American League highlights show Detroit 5 4 over Oakland and Cleveland 8 7 over the Angels.
Santa Barbara based athlete Bill Toomey, a 1967 Pan American Games champion and U S Olympic hopeful, won his fourth consecutive AAU decathlon title with 8 037 points over two days. He posted strong marks in the 100 meters 110 meter high hurdles and other events, while denying a world record push. John Warkentin of Fresno State finished second with 7 370 points.
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