Minis Skirt Rebellion Hits Wimbledon
At Wimbledon, top players including Virginia Wade and Van Zyl face fashion debates as minis and bright dresses draw attention while seeds loom for both men and women. Favorite Billie Jean King opens title defense as Manu Santana and Pasarell compete in a crowded field.
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Bell Wins 100th Victory As Bosox Edge Tribe
Gary Bell earned his 100th major league win for the Boston Red Sox with a two run homer and a strong start. The offense featured Carl Yastrzemski’s homer as Boston beat Cleveland 3 to 2, taking the early lead after Bell was acquired from the Indians.
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Sports Shots In Brief From Diverse 1960s Events
Brief sports notes cover a Henley Royal Regatta finish near record pace in rowing. Karate champion Chuck Norris, 27, wins the All American Open in New York, toppling Julio LaSalle after a Korea training stint. U S fencing star Helzaburo claims the Santa Monica title, with Axelrod close behind in a strong Olympic run. Baseball highlights include Foy Homers and Red Sox climbing to a fourth win in five.
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Robinsons Rally to 8-3 Win Over Washington
Robinsons hammered loser Bob Priddy as Boog Powell Curt Bielary and Vic Rozmovsky each drove in two runs while Brooks added a triple and two doubles. Powell and Rozmovsky homered or doubled, fueling an 8-3 victory that buried Washington Sunday.
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Transailantic Yacht Race Set For 1968
ARMONE New York AP reports the Transailantic Yacht Race for 1968 is announced with details from organizers and skippers. The event will feature international competitors, with teams from major yacht clubs and sponsors lining up for the race across the Atlantic.
Battey Delivers Late Triple For 3-1 Twins Win
Pinch hitter Earl Battey belted a two out three run triple in the eighth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Zoilo Versalles and Frank Kostro opened the inning with singles before Battey, hitting for Jim Merritt, lined the deciding hit past center fielder Tommie Agee. Dave Boswell scored the final run after replacing Battey on the bases.
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Ex Gridder Inks With Cleveland Rest And
Former Ohio State player Robert Rein signs with Cleveland along with three other unsigned players. The quartet joins Rein at Reno and includes Time Sanders of Tehachapi Calif Max West of San Augustine and Ray Cox in the pitcher group.
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Whitner Family Dominate Local Trophies in Abilene Meet
Whitner finished third in the men's freestyle event while his wife Gille and daughter competed in the women's divisions. The Whitner family claimed multiple trophies as they faced veteran and minor opponents. Billy Whitner was noted to be on the disabled list.
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Reichardt's Inside Park Homer Sparks A's Rally
Reichardt delivered an inside the park homer with the bases loaded in the ninth and a two out infield hit for the Athletics. John Odor and team followed with key hits as the game remained close through eight innings.
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Irwin's Round Sparks Doubts On Victory
The Shawnee Inn event stirred debate after Irwin's final round 79 left him two strokes ahead of a trio tied for second. He admitted fatigue and errors, saying he may have left something on the course in a performance that raised questions about the win.
Two Coaching Positions Open at Jayton High
Jayton announces two openings on the coaching staff for head football and head basketball positions. Former coach Sonny Arthur resigned last week to take a similar post at Ropesville, and inquiries may be directed to Jayton area code 915 CE.
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Alou and Clemente Power Pirates Rally to Defeat Reds
Pittsburgh capitalized on Roberto Clemente and Alou homers as Bob Veale earned his ninth win despite a short outing. Manny Jimenez and other Pirates contributed key hits, while Cincinnati faltered late in a 4 0 victory that extended the Reds’ skid.
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Washington Youth Signs With Yankees
A Seattle youth, 18 year old Craig Keister, reportedly signs with the New York Yankees. The item notes Sher from Mary and includes a column by Mary on relationships and flirting in marriage. The piece appears as part of a Reader's Digest promotion in the July digest.
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Boulder-Hubber Contest Victim Of Sunday Rains
In Sunday rain the Boulder Hubber contest was disrupted as Rip Gelffin’s team led Labbook entated into the contest while Boulder secured an early advantage. The match was delayed by several hours and the result remains unsettled.
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