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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
35
By six three two Muscular Bob Lunn claimed his first pro title and second straight championship at the Atlanta Classic. The 23-year-old finished 280 strokes eight under par after four rounds earning 23000 dollars on the rugged Country Club course. Lee Trevino led early but finished runnerup with 283 after a 69 final round earning 13800 dollars.
In New York the St. Louis Cardinals won 3-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep of the New York Mets. Roger Maris drove in the decisive run on Orlando Cepeda's seventh inning bloop single, while Bob Gibson pitched the first game victory and Dick Hughes earned his first win of the year in relief during the second game.
New York AP reporting shows Art Modell, NFL president, sent letters to veteran players and NFL Players Association president John Gordy clarifying owners stance amid stalled negotiations. He cites a 1966 67 earnings swing and argues club finances. lists nine union demands owners say are accepted or negotiable. warns proposal to fund pension and exhibit pay would threaten 1970 AFL merger.
Detroit defeats New York 8-1 in the nightcap behind John Hiller six heat and a five inning rally capped by Mickey Stanley grand slam. Yankees win opener 4-3 on a disputed ninth inning play to snap Detroit’s five game win streak. Stanley hits three homers this season, Mantle’s error helps set stage.
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