Babe Ruth Action Sparks Close Eastern Win Over Linton
In a Thursday Babe Ruth game Eastern edged Linton 8-7 in the seventh inning. Five free passes and a timely single from R Sparks sealed the win. Hamilton and Holtsclaw shared Eastern pitching while Dwayne Phipps pitched all nine for Linton. The Miners host Worthington Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Legion Plans Baseball Nine for Linton Area
The American Legion announces a new Junior Legion baseball team for boys in Linton and surrounding area. Boys born after August 1 1950 should meet at Switz City baseball diamond Sunday at 2 30 p m with coach Jack Hawkins.
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UNIBUILT STRUCTURES offer for real estate builders
Realtors urged to address housing shortage by selling UNIBUILT STRUCTURES. Homes 2 to 5 bedrooms, 700 to 2400 sq ft, 97 percent complete on delivery, with plumbing heating wiring and cabinets. Shipped in 2 to 4 sections, installation in one day. Visit display area or call 217 345 7003 route 316 west of Charleston Illinois.
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Rams Sign Top Draft Pick Larry Smith and Two Rookies
The Los Angeles Rams announce the signing of their No. 1 draft choice Larry Smith a fullback from the University of Florida. He joins two other rookies ends Jim Seymour from Notre Dame and Dick Kline from Southern California in the initial signings.
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Polk Takes St Louis U Billikens Coach Job At 53
Coach Bob Polk, 53, is new head coach of the St Louis University Billikens in the Missouri Valley Conference. He emphasizes a supportive, fun style and aims to emulate Bobby Dodd and Red Sanders while recruiting standout players like Jesse Leonard and Harry Rogers.
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Western Challengers Are Close In Western Open
In Chicago the Western Open led by Frank Beard and Billy Maxwell tightened to four strokes over 29 players after the first round at Midlothian Country Club. The field played par or better, with leaders at 65 and 67, and the cut to low 70 and ties expected after Friday's round. $26,000 awaits the winner if no playoff is needed.
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Major League Draft Ends in New York Selections Begin
The 1969 summer draft tabbed 690 prospects for major league clubs with expected totals rising past 1169 after the final phase. Jeffery Burroughs of Wilson High School Long Beach was chosen No. 1 by Washington, after a 450 batting senior year and a Anaheim pro day drill. James Richard of Ruston La was picked by Houston as a 19 year old 6 foot 7 pitcher while Detroit chose first baseman James Baxley of Redding Calif as World Series champions.
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Citizens overwhelm Linton Iron 27 to 6 in Boys League opener
Citizens burst through in the first game scoring in every inning of a four frame win over Linton Iron 27 to 6. Mike Halderman drilled a home run for Citizens as Iron managed two runs in the first and four in the sixth.
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NBA to add two teams for 1970 71 season
Commissioner J Walter Kennedy announced the NBA will expand to 16 clubs starting with the 1970 71 season. The two new franchises will be unnamed, likely prompting a realignment from two eight team divisions to four four team groups.
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Cubs Pitcher Holtzman Named May NL Player of the Month
Ken Holtzman of the Chicago Cubs won the National League Player of the Month for May by a wide margin, securing more than twice the votes of the next contestant. The award highlights his strong performances during the month and solidifies his status as a top pitcher in the league.
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Football Realignment Likely Delayed By NFL AFL Meetings
The NFL and AFL owners ended weeklong talks with no immediate plan for realignment. They focus on player limits for 1969 with a 40 player cap favored but not yet approved. A July meeting is possible to push realignment and merger issues forward. A 1970 season schedule was set, and a pro football alumni foundation for disability benefits was established.
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