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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1968

Page

20

Sudakis Grand Slam Lifts Dodgers Past Cardinals in 10-1

Rookie Sudakis hits a left handed grand slam in his major league debut as the Dodgers erupt for eight runs in the second inning. Don Sutton earns his eighth win while Larry Jaster was knocked out in the first two innings during a 10-1 Dodgers victory in St. Louis. Dodgers chase late surges with strong hitting from Lefebvre Parker and Boyer amid a season high scoring spree.

Jaster Dodgers Bill Ludakis Jim Lefebvre Wes Parker Ken Boyer Walter Alston Alston Los Angeles Don Sutton Sudakis Cardinals William Su Dick Hughes Willie Davis Boyer Lefebvre Tom Haller T. Louis Parker Brock Wdavis Flood Fairey Cf Rdavis Maris Kboyer Tolan Fairly Edwards Cepeda Shirley Shannon Savage Javier Crawford Maxvill Haller Schofield Popovich Sutton Hughes Ricketts Nelson Dodgers St.Louis St. Louis K.boyer

Braves Rally Past Giants for 4-0 Lead as Dodgers Move Up

In a late inning burst the Braves scored twice on Paul Popovich's single and a Sutton single to clear the bases. Parker doubled in two, Ludakis slammed a homer to cap an 8-0 surge. Haller and LeFebvre added support as the Dodgers climbed to ninth, a half game ahead of New York.

Star Fiddle to Lead Del Mar Futurity Field Wednesday

Star Fiddle the 22 year old veteran leads eight two year olds in the Del Mar Futurity the richest west of its kind. Fleet Kirsch and Fleet Allied pace the field with Haty Ruler Hikari Served Mr Joe Pellinore and others aiming for a fast six furlongs.

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Chiefs Prevail In AFL Opener On Late Interception

Emmitt Thomas intercepted Pete Beathard at the Chiefs 12 to stifle a late Oilers rally as Kansas City held on for a 26 21 victory in the AFL season opener. Beathard threw two TD passes to Mac Haik and Sid Blanks 61 yard strike nearly pulled Houston close. Stenerud kicked four field goals as KC built a big lead before Houston narrowed the gap in the fourth.

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Maggard tops shot put as trials open at Echo Summit

Dave Maggard of Los Altos led shot put qualifiers with 62-22 at Echo Summit as seven finalists advance to today’s final. Rand y Matson finished second while top sprinters of San Jose Oakland Omaha and Denver posted fast 100 meter times in preliminary heats. The U S Olympic Committee will select the three event finalists for Mexico City with alternates noted for relays.

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Cardinals seek unity after prior dissension

Coach Charley Winner says the team has solved internal tensions and built unity ahead of the NFL opener with the Rams in St. Louis. Quarterback Jim Hart is praised for poise and leadership with strong receiving options including Jackie Smith, Dave Williams, and Bobby Joe Conrad aiding Hart’s offense.

St. Louis Cardinal Charley Winner Big Red Jim Hart Unity Cardinal Rams St. Louis Hart Southern Illinois University Winner Jackie Smith Dave Williams Bobby Joe Conrad Clancy Williams Ron Smith

Tiant Reaches 20 Wins With 6-1 Victory Over Twins

Cleveland right-hander Luis Tiant improved to 20-9 by beating Minnesota 6-1 on five hits and 16 strikeouts. Tiant fanned 14 through seven innings and sparked a two-run fifth with a run-scoring single, while rookie Craig Nettles hit his fifth homer in four games in the first inning.

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