Andrews lifts Red Sox past Angels with bases loaded triple
Mike Andrews, once seen as weak at the plate, drives in three as his bases loaded triple in the ninth breaks a 2-2 tie and helps Boston beat the California Angels 7-2. Carl Yastrzemski adds a two run homer as the Red Sox win their sixth straight and tighten the gap with Baltimore.
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Football owners seek teams to switch for 1970 NFL merger
In a marathon session in New York, 26 owners and Commissioner Pete Rozelle debated realigning the NFL for 1970. The discussants aimed to place three teams into the AFL system while preserving the Giants Forty Niners and Rams as untouchables under the merger plan.
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Palmer shoots 66 to lead Dallas Civitan Women's Open
Sandra Palmer tied the LPGA nine-hole record with a front-nine 30 during the Dallas Civitan Women's Open first round. She finished 66 to hold a two-stroke edge over Sharon Miller and Carol Mann, with a pack including Post, Lindstrom, Jessen, Whalen, Englehorn and Caponi three back. Spuzich and Whitworth also featured in the standings.
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Reid leads Texas Open after 67 as rain delay reshapes field
Steve Reid shoots four under par 67 at Pecan Valley to hold a one stroke lead in the Texas Open at San Antonio. Jess Snead and Bobby Cole are one back, with seven players at two under and another seven at one under. Two rounds remain as rain postponed Thursday’s opening. Sunday will host rounds two and three.
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Carlos predicts 8.8 for 100 at West Coast Relays
At Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno Olympian John Carlos forecasts an 8.8 second 100. He arrived with an entourage and wind aided times to bolster bets as he joins a strong field including Evans and Smith. San Jose State and Villanova lead respective relays with field events slated for afternoon sessions.
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Shoemaker Shows Steady Improvement Post Accident
Jockey Bill Shoemaker, hospitalized after a fractured pelvis from a paddock accident at Hollywood Park on April 30, shows continued improvement at Centinela Hospital. Doctors expect followup X rays in about two weeks to assess condition and hospitalization needs. he remains alert and active with progressive wound healing.
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Portland bats end slump in wild 12 11 win over Vancouver
Portland's offense broke a seven game skid with 15 hits against six Vancouver pitchers in a 12-11 comeback. John Scrubbs and Jay Ward homered early. Billy Williams and Greg Goosen connected in Vancouver's ninth. Eleven pitchers yielded 27 hits in the high scoring affair as Eugene Emeralds also won 12th in 14.
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Braves move up to first in SBCL standings
The Lompoc Braves tie for first with the Righetti Warriors after a 4-2 win over Dos Pueblos in Santa Barbara. Cabrillo drops to fourth at 5-10 after losing 10-8 to Santa Maria, with Cabrillo’s Tony Mason and Pat Dampier sharing big hits and Norwood driving Saints.
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UCLA Stays In Pac-8 Title Chase On Chambliss Record Run
UCLA remains among the Pac-8 leaders as Chris Chambliss hits his eighth home run in 14 games to push UCLA to a 10-4 mark. Stanford, USC, and California also win in a busy College Baseball Roundup with Santa Clara and Chico State posting victories.
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Hall First West Division Player On NHL All Star Team
Veteran goalie Glenn Hall of the St. Louis Blues becomes the first West Division player named to the NHL official All Star first team for 1968 69. He joins Bobby Orr Tim Horton Phil Esposito Bobby Hall and Gordie Howe on the unit as Montreal tops East and разб.
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Rocky Marciano to be honored at Sands show
Rocky Marciano will be honored at the third annual Sportsmen's World Awards banquet on June 28 at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. Proceeds benefit the City of Hope medical center. Marciano joins a dozen former stars to receive golden Victor statues from the Sportsmen's World Awards.
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College Holiday Hockey Tourney to debut in St Louis
A two day tournament will be held this December at the St Louis Arena with plans to become an annual event. Teams expected include Brown Yale Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Bob Cousy Named To Lead Royals Next Season
Cincinnati based news reports state former Boston Celtics star Bob Cousy will coach the Cincinnati Royals on a three year deal with stock options and cash. Ed Jucker reacts to the surprise firing as he nears the end of his contract.
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Baseball Stat Leaders and Home Run Totals by League
National League leaders show McCovey Cepeda Santo Kosco Jones Stargell among top home run hitters with 8 and 6 respectively. American League leaders include Robinson Murcer Killebrew Bando Howard and Pepitone with 10 homers. RBI leaders feature Tolan Santo McCovey and Jones, while pitchers include Regan and Niekro with strong records.
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Baseball Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues
The tallies show East and West divisions with Chicago leading the East at 19 11 and San Francisco and Los Angeles tied 17 11 in the West. Friday results include San Francisco routing Chicago 11 to 1 and Pittsburgh defeating St. Louis 13 to 7 under rainy conditions.
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Boycott Benefit Spurs Jockey Eddie Belmonte Wins
Jockey Eddie Belmonte, one of four riders who chose Aqueduct during the boycott, swept two daily doubles and rode the feature as the track reopened. He collected three wins on Friday after a nine day shutdown and added the feature ride on Tribal Princess. Other tracks reported winners including French Corners at Garden State and Double Ripple at Pimlico. Simon Signs with New York Nets for 1969-70 season after finishing as the 10th leading scorer last year.
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