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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1968

Page

12

Reds Use Small Ball To Beat Mets 3-1

Cincinnati Reds win 3-1 over the New York Mets as four hits produce three runs. Pete Rose and Alex Johnson spark early offense with steals and singles, while Tony Perez delivers a sacrifice fly and later a key hit. Tommy Helms adds three hits and Vada Pinson contributes a double to tie the club record for doubles at 318. Tom Seaver takes the loss.

Dave Bristol Reds New York Mets Bristol Cincinnati New York Pete Rose Alex Johnson Vada Pinson Jerry Grote Johnson Grote Rose Grott Tony Perez Gerry Arrigo Ted Abernathy Arrigo Abernathy Tom Seaver Perez Tommy Helms Pinson

Alcaraz Delivers for Dodgers In Ninth Inning Comeback

Dodgers rookie Luis Alcaraz belted a three run homer with two out in the ninth to beat the Giants 4-1. Ray Sadecki lost despite a one hitter through eight as Willie McCovey's error opened the door for two unearned runs and Alcaraz's decisive blast.

Mike Becht Associated Press Luis Alcaraz San Francisco Giants Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Ray Sadecki Willie McCovey Alcaraz Bob Veale St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Tim McCarver Sadecki Veale Orlando Cepeda McCarver Bob Gibson St. Louis

Tulips Signal Derby Opening At Churchill Downs

Louisville opens its 94th thoroughbred season as tulips bloom in paddock gardens signaling optimism for the Derby. Churchill Downs president Warren Knebelkamp expects a large crowd next week for the running of the Kentucky Derby and notes the Stepping Stone Purse leads the opening card with five Derby eligibles including Kentucky Sherry and Captain's Gig.

Louisville Churchill Downs

Mantle ties Foxx for fourth on all time list

New York and Detroit split a 5-0 game with Mantle homering to reach 52 on the year. Seaver earned the win as the Yankees use five steals and smart hitting to outpace Detroit 3-0. Other AL results: Boston 6 Baltimore 3, Washington 5 Cleveland 4 in 14 innings, Oakland 8 California 4.

New York Abrh BI Sagoe Chk Aes Shamsky If Linz Ora Boswell Ph Soguee Aixesaie Jones If Swoboda Rf Ee Es Goossen Charles Ay Harrelson Detroit Seaver P Chicago Minnesota Weis Associated Press Boston Baltimore Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Mickey Man Oakland California A. Johnson M. Jones Perez ID Bisericis Minnesota Beach Helms Cardenas Arrigo P Abernathy Mel Stottlemyre Mantle E—Grote Seaver Harrelson Ted Williams Jimmy Foxx Willie Mays York Har Babe Ruth Seb Pinson Sb—A Johnson Sf—Perez Los Seaver Taylor Arrigo Cleve Abe Land L—Seaver Balk Yankee Stadium Foxx Yankees Ralph Houk Pet. G.B Wash'n

White Sox win on late power and relief

Tommy Davis homered for Chicago while Dave Boswell's error helped the White Sox score in the sixth. Lee Stange struck six in relief as Chicago snapped a streak with help from a late run. Reggie Smith and Joe Foy drove in Boston's final two in the ninth. Washington edged Cleveland in 14 innings after Del Unser tied it twice. Dennis Higgins earned the win in five scoreless innings. Rick Monday drove in the go ahead run for Oakland in a 4-3 victory over the Angels with John Odom on the mound.

Tommy Davis Chicago Minnesota Dave Boswell White Sox Lee Stange Mike Andrews Red Sox Orioles Joe Foy Reggie Smith Boston Ed Stroud Washington Cleveland del Unser Senators Frank Howard Fred Valentine Dennis Higgins Tony Horton Max Alvis Rick Monday Oakland Angels John “Blue Moon” Odom Jack Aker

National League standings and results recap

The National League shows St Louis leading with 10 wins and 4 losses, followed by Los Angeles at 8 and 6. San Francisco 7 and 6, Pittsburgh 6 and 6, Cincinnati 6 and 7, Chicago 6 and 7, Philadelphia 6 and 8, Houston 5 and 7, and New York 5 and 8. Friday scores include Cincinnati 3 New York 1 and Chicago 3 Houston 2. Upcoming games list matchups across the circuit.

W. L. Pet. G.B. St. Louis Los Angeles San Fran Ei Aca Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Phila Houston New York

Progress Ends MSU Boycott at Michigan State

Lamarr Thomas, a leading Spartans tailback, said progress with MSU officials prompted about 30 or 40 Negro athletes to end plans for a sports boycott. Duffy Daugherty discussed with players and a meeting with MSU President Hannah is planned to address grievances.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University John Fuzak MSU Lamarr Thomas Spartans Duffy Daugherty John A. Hannah

Stottlemyre shuts out Tigers as Yankees win 5-0

Pitcher Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees tossed a three hit shutout with seven strikeouts to defeat Detroit 5-0. Dodgers rookie Luis Alcaraz homered with two on and two out in the ninth to cap a four run rally and lift Los Angeles to a 4-0 win over San Francisco.

Associated Press Mel Stottlemyre Yankees New York Detroit Luis Alcaraz Dodgers Los Angeles San Francisco

Celtics edge Lakers in 7 point fourth quarter rally

Boston, led by Havlicek 27 and Siegfried 26, rode 24-4 third quarter run to beat Los Angeles 127-119 before 17011 at the Forum. Russell 25 points 16 rebounds and nine assists powered the Celtics while West 33 and Baylor 28 led the Lakers who faltered in the first half.

Jacks Los Angeles Russell Boston Lakers Havlicek Siegfried Sam Jones Howell Pittsburgh New Orleans Larry Siegfried John Havlicek Bailey Howell Elgin Baylor Laker Bill van Bredakoil Jerry West Baylor

Hardy Anglers Can Find Fish

In Columbus Ohio heavy winds and cooler temperatures have slowed fishing pressure but conditions remain generally good on most lakes and upground reservoirs. Some streams are high and muddy after recent heavy rains with the Ohio River backwater area described as high and muddy. outlooks vary by lake with Buckeye Lake fair, Action Lake excellent, Rocky Fork Lake slightly roily and rising, and the river backwater fair.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Ohio Buckeye Lake Action Lake Rocky Fork Ohio River

Powless Named Badger Cage Coach After Knight Declines

John Powless, then Wisconsin assistant basketball coach, was named head coach after Army coach Robert M. Knight rejected Wisconsin’s offer. Knight cited premature release of the selection and said salary terms were not involved. Wisconsin athletic director Ivan Williamson expressed surprise at Knight’s decision. Knight said he would stay at West Point for a fourth season.

Madison Wis John Powless University of Wisconsin Army Robert M. Knight University Knight Wisconsin Ivan Williamson Ohio State West Point N.Y

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