Epstein Traded to Washington to Bolster Senators
Mike Epstein moved to the Washington Senators in a three player deal that also sent pitcher Frank Bertaina to Baltimore. Pete Richert joins the Orioles as they chase a pennant, while Epstein aims to be the Senators regular first baseman after reporting midweek.
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Whitey Ford Expected to Quit as Pitcher and Coach
New York Yankees star Whitey Ford, 38, longtime clutch pitcher and figure in Casey Stengel era, is expected to retire from active duty to become a pitching coach after testing his left elbow with a suspected bone spur. Doctor Gaynor will examine the arm before a doubleheader with Minnesota. Ford has hinted at retirement if surgery is needed, and his career includes 236 wins against 106 losses and record World Series marks.
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Emerson And Roche Favored In French Indoors
Top seeds Roy Emerson and Tony Roche, both of Australia, were favored to reach the French International semifinals. Emerson beat Russia’s Egorov, then faced France’s Darmon. Roche defeated Jan Nodes of Czechoslovakia to set up a semifinal with Cliff Drysdale. Billie Jean King routed Helen Gourlay in the women’s singles. In Kansas City, the Chiefs and Broncos schedule a July 24 clash at Municipal Stadium, tickets at $1.
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Mayors Modify Draft in Two Phases for Education
New York UPI reports baseball commissioner William D. Eckert outlined two draft phases to encourage college players to finish schooling before pro careers. Players must be 21 to be drafted, and American Legion players may be drafted before Legion seasons end. Regular phase uses 1968 reverse order, AL first. secondary phase orders by league, with Orioles first and Mets last among specified picks.
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Memorial Day 500 Miler Stirred By Rival Nervous Feelings
In Indianapolis A J Foyt Parnelli Jones and Dan Gurney face the Memorial Day 500 mile race with nerves on edge. Each driver admits tension yet expects focus to override anxiety as engines fire and the 500 begins.
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Rain Discourages 500 Speed Record at Indy 1968 Memorial Day
Forecast rain dampens hopes for a record Memorial Day Indianapolis 500. More than 300000 fans faced a potentially wet track that could slow or halt racing. Andretti, Jones, and former champions led a star-studded field as turbines and cars waited for a weather decision and track conditions to determine the race’s fate.
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Briar Jumpers reach state tourney after regional win at London
Somerset earns a state tournament bid by winning the regional at London. Harlan led 10-3 early in the regional final but faded. Somerset faces defending champ Ashland in the first round, as American Legion and the Taycees stage Babe Ruth action at West End Park. Baseball notes include Daily News rallying to within half a game of Perma-Pipe and golf results from Morristown Country Club with plans for exhibition matches involving Campbell, Goss, and Mullis.
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Americans Press In British Amateur at Formby
Bill Campbell led 13 Americans through the opening round of the 1967 British Amateur at Formby as 27 U.S. players remained in contention. Campbell shot five under par through 17 holes to edge Bernard Gallacher 2 and 1, praising his rival as a great kid. Others advancing included Walker Cup stars Downing Gray Ed Tutwiler Jim Grant and Ron Cerrudo, while Don Allen and Jack Lewis Jr. fell.
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Giants Dodgers win as Reds and Cards split
Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 25 games with five hits in eight at bats as the Reds split a doubleheader with St. Louis. Jose Perez piles up a 16 game streak and settles at third base after starting at first. The split keeps Cincinnati atop the NL race while Willy Mays and other stars continue a tense scoring duel.
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Ashe Secures Zone Win for Americans in Davis Cup
In Mexico City United States star Arthur Ashe finished the elimination round with a 6-0 6-2 6-2 win over Rafael Osuna, sealing the U S victory in the North American zone. The Americans lead 3-0 in the best of five series as Memorial Day action looms.
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Standings and schedules in Major League Baseball by United Press International
Standings show Chicago leading the American League with 21 wins and 9 defeats while Detroit, Boston, New York and Kansas City trail. Tuesday listings include probable pitchers for multiple interleague matchups across New York, San Francisco, California, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Washington, Cleveland, Baltimore and Minnesota with night games noted for several cities.
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Daily major league baseball schedule notes and pitchers
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