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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1968

Page

7

Carew Delivers Ninth Inning Winner As Twins Top Tigers

Rod Carew ripped three hits and drove in three runs including the decisive run in the ninth as Minnesota edged Detroit 5 4 at home. The win fuels slim hopes for a shift in the pennant race while Detroit suffers a rare defeat in a streaky stretch. Manager Cal Ermer called the matter closed after benching Carew briefly following a Cleveland episode.

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White Sox fall to Yankees in Milwaukee close one

A 5 4 loss to the New York Yankees at Milwaukee County Stadium left Chicago one hit shy of a rally. Eddie Stanky said the Sox were “one hit away” as Mantle received a pregame salute and hinted at retirement.

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Killebrew Injury Serious Could Be Out For Season

Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew suffers a torn left hamstring in the All Star game. Trainer Doc Lentz calls it one of the most serious injuries he has seen and warns recovery will be slow. He hopes to have Killebrew back for the final weeks if possible, but says a full season comeback is a miracle.

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Caledonia Caps Houston Fillmore League Crown

Caledonia clinched the Houston Fillmore Legion baseball title by beating Spring Grove 5 3. Dana Fink Bruce Arnold and Paul Wagner doubled for Caledonia who allowed only three Spring Grove hits as Anderson pitched well for the losers. Al Rommel earned the win with four walks and 10 strikeouts.

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La Crescent Edges Mabel-Canton 5-2 Behind Merrill's Two-Hitter

La Crescent pitcher Steve Merrill spun a two hitter and struck out 13 as La Crescent beat Mabel-Canton 5-2 in the Houston-Fillmore League. Ron Meixner drove in two runs with a two run homer, while Jack Arney and Brian Jorstad contributed key hits. Merrill allowed two singles and walked five while Steve Merritt owned eight strikeouts for Mabel-Canton.

Canton Minn la Crescent Steve Merrill Ron Meixner Mabel- Canton Jack Arney Brian Jorstad Tom Thesing Merrill Mabel-Canton Steve Merritt

Colavito Released by Dodgers After 13 Major League Seasons

Rockies outfielder Rocky Colavito, 35, is released unconditionally by the Los Angeles Dodgers after a season largely as a pinch hitter. He compiled 23 hits in 113 at bats with 3 homers, tying Ralph Kiner for 16th on the all time list. Colavito played for Cleveland, Chicago, Kansas City, and Detroit before joining the Dodgers.

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Bowling Scores Kool Kupples Klub Shamrock 1971

Team game Leftovers 1971 Kool Kupples Klub Shamrock Kilroys 687 team series. Individual men Ray Dickson 55 Arnie Shea 547 Bruce Michaike 533 John Mettille 510. Women Max Songer 502 Ruth Schumacher 496 Betty Dickson 461 Babe Michaike 445. High single Ray Dickson 222 Max Songer 208.

Kilroys Ray Dickson Arnie Shea Bruce Michaike John Mettille Max Songer Ruth Schumacher Betty Dickson Babe Michaike

Orioles Win For New Boss By Herschel Nissen

Baltimore tops Washington 2-0 as Earl Weaver earns early success in his Orioles managing debut. Dave McNally two-hits Senators. Buford homers. Belanger moved in lineup. Baltimore climbs to 2nd in the AL behind Detroit. Other results include Minnesota over Detroit 5-4 and Oakland over Cleveland 4-3.

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The Return of the Skier After Five Year Layoff

Terry Burt recalls returning to water skiing after a five year break. He describes learning new skis from Larry and Sharon Powers on a La Crosse sandbar, the wobbliness of starts, and close calls crossing wakes as he readies for smoother runs.

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Pine Creek Meet Crowns 53 Women in Pine Creek Invite

In La Crescent Minnesota Mrs Blaine McDowell won the championship flight at the Pine Creek Women's Invitation with Pat Doerre runner up among 53 competitors. Yvonne Carpenter led the first flight with Helen Heilick second. the second flight top four were Mrs Harry Davis Shirly Klich Marsha Hackhart and Kay Monison.

Boys' Club Triumphs in Pony League Thriller

In Coon Valley Wisconsin La Crosse Boys Club Pony League edged Coon Valley 3-2 with runs in the first fifth and sixth innings Greg Schlifer hit a homer in the sixth to clinch the win Dave Zunker also homered as La Crosse improved to 3 1 in league play

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