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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

5

Csonka MVP as West tops East in Coaches All-America

In Atlanta Gary Beban directs the West to a 34-20 victory in the eighth annual Coaches All-America game. He passes for 222 yards with two touchdowns. Larry Csonka carries 26 times for 88 yards, scores twice, and earns MVP honors. Greg Landry adds 160 passing yards and a TD for the East.

Reban West Atlanta, Ga Gary Rehan UCLA Rehan Billy Stevens Texas el Paso Larry Csonka Syracuse Greg Landry Massachusetts Csonka Max Anderson Arizona State Atlanta

Bunning Shakes Off Injury To Win 10-1 For Pirates

Jim Bunning, returning to form after injuries, earned his first Pirates win since May 8 by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 10-1. He scattered eight hits and drove in three runs as Pittsburgh pounded four Philadelphia pitchers, including starter Woody Fryman, to snap a skid and hint at a return to form. Manager Larry Shepard noted Bunning’s adjusted style during his injury layoff and hoped the veteran could soon regain his former form.

Philadelphia Larry Shepard Pirates Phillies Bunning Pittsburgh Jim Shepard Atlanta Jim Bunning Cookie Rojas Phils Rich Allen Woody Fryman

Sports On Air Schedule For Saturday And Sunday

Saturday schedule lists Indians versus Red Sox at 2 00 with channel four. billiards at 2 30 on channel ten. bowling at 4 00 on channel four. Langehorne and wrestling at 6 00 on channels ten and one. NL Highlights at 7 00. Pirates versus Phillies at 7 30 on channel two. Sunday features Pirates versus Phillies at 1 40 on channels two and six. stock car racing at 2 00. soccer at 3 00 on channel ten.

Indians Red Sox Langehorne Pirates Phillies Chan

Marion Center Stings Indiana In Junior Legion Play

Marion Center pulled into a league tie by beating Indiana 7-4 in Legion action. Butch Nanni opened the fifth inning rally with a triple, Ken Mottern lined a run scoring single, Snyder earned the win and Kopchick took the loss as MC limited Indiana to four singles.

Marion Center Indiana Butch Nanni Stingers Ken Mottern Nanni Paul Lingenfelter Doug Snyder Snyder John Kopchick Brad McPherson Junior Legion League Marton Center Blandings Lucerne Marton Center Blindraville Young

Quarry May Face Frazier in Massive Heavyweight Bout

Los Angeles reports Jerry Quarry could challenge Joe Frazier, possibly for the heavyweight crown, with promoter Mickey Davies planning a September bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Frazier is world champion in five states, while Jimmy Ellis holds the WBA title after beating Quarry.

Los Angeles Jerry Quarry Joe Frazier Mickey Davies Olympic Auditorium Quarry Frazier Jimmy Ellis World Boxing Association WBA Cassius Clay

Brechler Named Athletics Director at California Berkeley

Paul W. Brechler was named athletic director at the University of California at Berkeley on Friday. Brechler served as athletic director at the University of Town from 197 to 1960. He assumes duties amid expectations for strengthening Berkeley's sports program.

Berkeley Gus Paul W. Brechler University of Town Friday University of California At Berkeley

World Wide Interest In Derby At Curragh

Dublin AP reports a three and a half million dollar Irish Sweeps Derby at the Curragh drawing attention from thousands worldwide. The favorite is American owned Sir Ivor in the seventh running of the Derby.

Dublin Ireland the Curragh Sir Ivor

Ribero Wins Irish Derby at Dublin Racecourse

AP reports Ribero, trained to victory by Lester Piggott aboard the American owned horse, wins the seventh Irish Sweepstakes Derby at 11 AM in Dublin. The favorite Sir Ivor finishes second and Val D'Austerlitz places third on the turf over 12 furlongs. Millions back Irish sweepstakes tickets ride on the result.

Dublin Ireland Lestier Piggott Ribero

Sir Ivor Leads Derby Hope as Sweep Prizes Attract Benfits

Sir Ivor, a 1-2 Derby favorite, eyes a repeat victory while Trish Sweep tickets promise $120,000 prizes to nineteen winners and substantial sums to others. Owners include Raymond Guest and Charles Engelhard, with American entries Meadsville and Ribero among contenders from Newark and Richmond.

Sir Ivor Raymond Guest U.S

ICL Meeting to Pick All Star Team in Gazette Office

Indiana County baseball managers convene Sunday night at 9 in the Gazette Editorial Office to select their league all star team.

Indiana County Baseball League Gazette

Angels Clinch Sweep as Rigney Calls Bunt Failures in 11th

Rigney again signaled bunts for California in the 11th against Washington but four bunt attempts produced nothing. Rick Reichardt delivered a two base hit to drive in the go ahead run as the Angels beat the Senators 4-3 to complete the series sweep, with Jim Fregosi lofting a three run homer in game one. Elsewhere Oakland downed New York 3-2 and Minnesota toppled Baltimore 5-2 while Detroit edged Chicago 5-4 in the opener of a doubleheader.

Rigney California Washington Angels Senators Jim Fregos Oakland New York Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Chicago Woleveland Boston Chuck Hinton Don Mincher Mincher Harold Knowles Rick Reichardt Reichardt Angel Hinton Fregasi Mike Epstein Jack Aker Yankee Athletics Rick Monday John Donaldson Sal Bando Reggie Jackson Stan Bahnsen Yankees Lew Krausse Paul Lindblad Ed Sprague Aker Andy' Kosco Tom Tresh Harmon Killebrew Killebrew Associated Press

Twins win as Kaat gets ninth inning help for fifth win

Jim Kaat earned his fifth win with ninth inning help from Al Worthington as the streaking Twins extended their win streak to four and 10 of 12. Mickey Stanley belted a two run homer in the seventh to spark the Detroit comeback over Chicago.

Cow Ule Bilul Jim Kaat al Worthington Twins Mickey Stanley Tigers White Sox Pete Ward

Watt Spears Earns Late Model Win At Marion Center Speedway

Watt Spears clipped Lew Prenni on lap 15 to take the late model feature at Marion Center Speedway, racking a second straight victory. Don Luffy finished second, with Lloyd Lockard winning the Flying Cadet division. An Indiana Optmist meet is set for July 3 at the track.

Rob Roberts Don Bailey Marion Center Speedway Roberts Marion Center Indiana Optimists Gazette Herbst Blackie J Watt Watt Lew Prenni Newrytown Don Luffy South Park Alexandria Lloyd Lockard Ken Hemphill Oakmont Blackie Walt New Alexandria Nestor Peles Glen Boyer Flying Cadets Dick Pease Creekside BN Reeseman Dayton Ed Rhea Dixonville Jim Peterman Elderton Frank Good Marion Don Good Dayta Don McClure Bhelecta Junior Fairman Sagamore Howard Shaffer Jerry Meyers Indiana Jerry Forsythe Lockard Bill Grant Brookville Reeseman Forsythe

Two Day Trials Set To Open For Olympic Track Team

The United States Olympic Trials in Los Angeles feature top track and field athletes aiming for selection to Mexico City. The two day event at the Memorial Coliseum runs into Sunday with events starting each day in the late afternoon. Key contenders include Gerry Lindgren and Randy Matson among others, with six final events highlighted by the 5 000 meters and 10 000 meters and possible invites to Lake Tahoe for final altitude drills.

Los Angeles Mexico City U.S Memorial Coliseum South Lake Tahoe Calif Payton Jordan Stanford Lake Tahoe National Aau Jim Ryan Richmond Flowers Mel Pender Kurt Clayton Willie Davenport Oliver Ford Gerry Lindgren Washington State University Randy Matson Distare Jay Silvester Tom Dash Mie Smith Charlie Greene Jim Hines Earl McCullouch Ronnie Ray Smith George Young

Gonzales Falls to Metreveli in Wimbledon Upset

Wimbledon reports Soviet star Alexander Metreveli defeated Pancho Gonzales in three straight sets after Gonzales, 40, struggled with rain delays and a backlogged schedule. Metreveli, 23, upset the veteran American to reach the last 16, with Rod Laver and Roy Emerson advancing in later matches.

Gonzales Geoffrey Miller Wimbledon England Pancho Gonzales Alexander Metreveli Soviet Union Los Angeles Russia Metrevelt Metroveli Pepots Ralston Bakersfield Calif Rod Laver Mars Ty Riessen Evanston Ill Lew Hoad Bob Hewitt South Africa Alex Olmedo Austral Lian Roy Emerson Olmedo

Wilt Chamberlain joins Nixon campaign staff

New York AP reports 7 foot 1 basketball star Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers has joined Richard M. Nixon's presidential campaign team. He will advise on problems and programs affecting the black community.

New York Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers Richard M. Nixon Nixon

Sports Card Roundup for Northern Christon and Avonmore Showdowns

In Monday action from Endiang County League Avonmore faces Saltsbury while Coal Run meets Mcintyre and Fulton Run battles Homer City. Cen­ter matches include Blairsville at Homer City and Arcadia at Hillsdale with Shannock Valley visiting Shannock Cards at Marion Center.

Northern Christon Giderton Shannock Valley Giants Shannock Cards Marion Center Southern Bestson Avonmore Young Two Blairsville Homer City Arcadia Hillsdale Commodore Glen Campbell Avonmore Saltsbury Coal Run Mcintyre Fulton Run

Coon Dog Water Races Set for Lyda's Lake This Summer

Coon Dog Water Races will be held at Lyda's Lake on June 30 and July 4. The event runs from evening into night starting at 6 p.m. at Black Lick.

Lyda’s Lake

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