Legion and GE win Boys League doubleheader
The Legion beat Peoples 3-2 in the first game after a rough first inning. GE then won the nightcap 11-4. Both games featured 15 strikeouts apiece. Roger Landis and Mike Rhodenbeck starred for Peoples and Legion respectively, with Rhodenbeck driving in a run on a two bagger. Gary Curtis pitched for GE.
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Peoples
Roger Landis
Mike Rhodenbeck
Bill Collins
Rhodenbeck
Six American women to bowl in world tourney at Malmo
Six members of the Women's International Bowling Congress were selected to compete in the sixth Federation Internationale Des Quilleurs world tournament in Malmo Sweden July 3 to 8 They are Mrs Carol Miller Miss Helen Weston Miss Vivian Trumper Miss Eleanor Jones Miss Jean Staley and Mrs Alice Nye.
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Ohio
UPI
International Bowling Congress
Malmo
Sweden
Carol Miller
Helen Weston
Vivian Trumper
Eleanor Jones
Jean Staley
Alice Nye
Boys League Schedule for Thursday and Friday
Thursday at 6 pm Citizens face Western Auto and at 8 15 pm Elks meet Linisa Iron. Friday games at 6 pm Legion play Sarris and at 8 15 pm Peoples take on G E.
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Western Auto
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Linisa Iron
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G. E
Itch Relief Ad at Hamilton Drug Company
In just 15 minutes if you have to scratch your itch 48¢ back at any drug store. Quick drying ITCH PRE HICT head ens the itch. Antiseptic action kills germs to speed healing. Fine for eczema insect bites for itch other surface rashes. Now at Hamilton Drug Company.
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Hamilton Drug Company
Masters stakes as Nicklaus bids for third win in Augusta
Augusta, Ga. report notes no golfer has won the Masters three times. Jack Nicklaus aimed for a threepeat after near-misses in 1965 and 1967. Arnold Palmer had previously claimed Masters titles in 1958 1960 and 1961.
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Augusta
UPI
Pirates Win Historic 71-Run Pennant Margin
Pittsburgh led the major leagues in pennant margins with a dominant 71 run edge, a record widely noted by UPI as the widest margin ever achieved by a club in the era. The Pirates built their lead through strong hitting and pitching, securing the league crown.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Pttsburgh Pirates
Jones Falls Short in Memorial Day 500 After Gear Failure
Parnelli Jones sits in shock as A J Foyt wins the Memorial Day 500 after Jones leads 173 laps. Jones blames a faulty gear box in the turbine engine car, with teammates and rivals reflecting on the race and his near-certain victory.
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UPI
Parnelli Jones
Ralph Branca
Jones
Andy Granatelli
Dolly
Jackie Stewart
Stewart
Foyt
Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
Major League standings list Detroit leading the American League with 26 wins and Chicago 25. In the National League Cincinnati leads with 30 wins while St Louis has 24. Wednesday night results include New York beating Kansas City 3 0 and Cleveland routing Detroit 9 0.
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Houston
Miners Win Opener in State Tournament Thriller
The Linton Miners edged Worthington 5 to 2 as Ed Inman delivered a clutch two run double and Bob Earle slammed the late surge. Worthington pitcher Barton held, but Linton clutch hits and nine strikeouts by Earle sealed the win. Linton advances to face Sullivan Central winner on the Linton diamond with two more games at Shakamak Saturday.
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Indiana Fishing Report Highlights Regional Bass To Crappie Catches
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources weekly report details fishing conditions across regions Northwest to Southeast. Notable catches include large mouth and small mouth bass on Lakes Freeman and Shafer, crappies at Cataract Lake and Mansfield Reservoir, and active bluegill activity at Big Monon, with water clarity variable and dam areas experiencing restrictions. In New York, the Madison Square Garden Invitational tennis tournament will use two-out-of-three sets for all singles matches, opening next Wednesday with stars such as Laver and Rosewall.
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Peay Signed by Giants After All American Season
New York Giants signer Francis Peay, an All American from Missouri, inked a 1967 contract with the team. Peay saw limited action last season and now joins the Giants as an offensive tackle.
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NEW York
UPI
New York Giants
Francis Peay
Missouri
Foyt Wins Indy 500 Banquet Cash Awards
A J Foyt collected 172227 at the Victory Banquet in Indianapolis after winning the Indianapolis 500. The track's prize pool reached 727346 with Al Unser second and Joe Leonard third as postrace payouts set records.
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UPD
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Parnelli
Foyt
Scotland
Jimmy Clark
al Unser
Joe Leonard
Denis Hulme
Jim McElreath
Jones
Rote Signs Long Term TV Radio Deal With NBC
Former football great Kyle Rote signs a long term contract with NBC for WNBC TV and NBC radio Monitor. He will serve as a color analyst for American Football League games and join NBC sports reporting duties.
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UPI
National Broadcasting Company
Kyle Rote
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