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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1968
Page
10
Hollywood California AP report says Sam Wahoo Crawford former baseball star known as a bat standout has died at age eight. The obituary notes his early fame and ties to Sam Crawford in baseball history.
Sparks fly as Hibbard and Allison clash in a crowded Capital Speedway event. Marshall’s Russell Hibbard led early but Allison’s Ford surged to win the 500, beating rivals from Missouri and surrounding states. The win follows a night of fast laps and high drama.
Dwain McIntyre and Jim Williams captured the annual two man best ball tournament at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club Sunday. The duo finished eight under par. Bob Schollmeyer and Clarence Poepsel took second at seven under. Kon Scaturro and Clyde Lear finished third with six under.
Villanova's Dave Patrick won the 1500 meters in a meet record 3:99.8 as USC edged Washington State 58-57 for the team title in Berkeley California. Washington State's Gerry Lindgren claimed a 9000 meter and a 10000 meter sweep while USC teammates and others posted strong marks in field events and relays.
Philadelphia under new manager Skinner faced the Dodgers in a 2 1 loss as Bob Goalby and Roberto De Vicenzo played in the final round of the U S Open. Goalby, finishing with 293, discussed money and obligations to family, while De Vicenzo disputed a miscredit on a score.
In a scoreless second inning the Phillies put two on base and Skinner chose not to bunt the next hitter. Roberto Pena swung and hit into a forceout, leaving the team on the short end of the exchange on a couple of occasions.
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