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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

10

Beauchamp Drives Reds To 6 5 win Over Phillies

Jim Beauchamp homered and scored the deciding run as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 6 5. Beauchamp also delivered a key infield single and 10 hits in 31 spring toward a .323 average since mid June call up, while Richie Allen hit a grand slam for the Phillies and four unearned runs aided their third inning lead.

Cincinnati Jim Beauchamp Tony Perez Philadelphia Reds Perez Champ Phillies Richie Allen Jim Maloney Jay Ritchie Clay Carroll

Run-Starved McAndrew Puts Cardinals On Diet

Mets pitcher Jim McAndrew earns a 1-0 victory over the St Louis Cardinals after a five-hitter, ending his winless streak. Cleon Jones drives in the decisive eighth inning run on a sacrifice fly, while Gaylord Perry and other NL games are noted.

Associated Press New York Mets Jim McAndrew McAndrew St. Louis Cardinals Mets Cleon Jones Gaylord Perry San Francisco Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Atlanta Steve Blass Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston Cardinals Bob Gibson Gibson Met Mike’ Kekich Bob Bolin Don Wilson Giants Juan Marichal Steve Carlton Tommie Agee Phil Linz Agee Jones Perry Glenn Beckett Cubs Willie Mays Hom

Olympic Committee Eyes Mexican City Trials At Altitude

U S competitors plan to shine in Mexico City October despite altitude. At a Sierra Nevada training site near South Lake Tahoe the Olympic Medical Testing Center has tested 200 plus track stars at 7377 feet. Dr William P Plummer notes a 25 percent oxygen drop prompts the marrow to raise hemoglobin 2 4 grams in 2 4 weeks.

South Lake Tahoe Calif U.S Mexico City William P. Plummer Sierra Nevada Dr. Plummer Plummer

Catie Ball Leads Teen World Record Swimmers at Trials

At Los Angeles trials Catie Ball, 16, aims for all four Olympic swims as other teens set marks. Kaye Hall and Toni Hewitt won events including a 1:06.5 backstroke and 2:22.86 butterfly, with Debbie Meyer breaking two records as others vie for team spots.

Mexico City Kaye Hall Tacoma Wash Toni Hewitt Corona del Mar Calif Jack Stevenson Los Angeles Catie Ball Catie Cuscoves Cathy Jamison Santa Clara Sharon Cute Wichman Fort Wayne Ind Jacksonville Fla Deb Kie Meyer Claudia Kolb Debbie Sacramento Miss Hall Jane Swagerty Kendis Moore Arizona Desert Rats Phoenix Ellie Daniel Penn State

Norway Moves Toward Olympic Boycott Over Czechoslovakia

Oslo reports Norway Olympic Committee votes to sever all sports relations with the five occupation powers in Czechoslovakia until further notice. The decision echoes a prior stand by the Norwegian Sports Federation and will be sent to the International Olympic Committee. Chairman Joergen Jahre calls competing against those nations while Czechoslovakia is occupied unthinkable.

Oslo Norway Mexico City Olympic Committee Czechoslovakia International Olympic Committee Joergen Jahre

Bloomington diver clinches top spot on U.S. Olympic team

Jim Henry of Bloomington Ind performed a near perfect forward 32 somersault on his final three meter spring board dive to win the event and earn a berth on the U S Olympic diving team in Long Beach California.

Long Beach Calif Jim Henry Bloomington Ind U.S

Celtics Sold for 4 Million to P Ballantine & Sons

The National Basketball Association approved a 4 million dollar sale of the Boston Celtics to P Ballantine and Sons of New Jersey. The deal was announced in Chicago amid league actions this Thursday.

Chicago National Basketball Association Boston Celtics P. Ballantine & Sons of New Jersey

Tigers Beat White Sox Extend AL Lead After McNally Slam

Detroit defeated Chicago 3 0 behind Earl Wilson's two RBI day while Baltimore split a doubleheader with Oakland losing 2 0 in the nightcap. The Tigers widened their AL lead to five games as Lonborg tossed a three hitter for Boston.

Baltimore Detroit McNally Oakland Orioles Diego Segui A’s Wilson Tigers Chicago White Sox Boston Jim Lonborg Cleveland Minnesota Washington California New York Yankees Jim Hunter Segui Hunter Danny Cater Robinson Pete Richert Elrod Hendricks Dave Johnson White Sox Milwaukee Lonborg W. L. Pet St. Louis San Franco Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta Seee Pittsburgh Phila Teeeeee Philadelphia RBI Houston Sneer Taylor Feeeene New York Penass Los Angeles Scallison San Francisco Clemens Allen Briggs Atlanta Rojas White Wagner P Jones Houston Rbi Rose Helms Perez Beauchamp Pavletich Night Cardenas Seeee Maloney W. L Woodward Ritchie Cloninger Carroll P E-Perez Farral Wynn Carril Detroit Nw-Carroll Wagner Twinight

Dolly Stark Dies at Polo Grounds Popular NL Umpire

New York AP reports Dolly Stark died of a heart attack while watching a ball game on television. A colorful and controversial figure, Stark was voted the most popular National League umpire by players and received an automobile on Dolly Stark Day at the Polo Grounds. He last worked in MLB in 1941 and remained away from baseball for 27 years.

NEW York Dolly Stark Polo Grounds E. Courtland Onet Stark

Firestone Sells Angels Shares to Reynolds Firm

AP reports Robert O. Reynolds and Associates bought 50 shares of the California Angels from Leonard Firestone. Firestone says he sold his American League team stake after being denied a chance to buy a controlling interest.

Los Angeles Robert O. Reynolds and Associates California Angels Leonard Firestone Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Firestone

Doby Named Montreal Scout

Larry Doby former American League outfielder was named a scout for the Montreal expansion team. He will cover the National League and high minors ahead of the October draft meeting. The team’s general manager Jim Fanning announced the assignment during the rollout in Montreal.

Montreal Larry Doby Jim Fanning Doby

Combination Car Dominates 25-Lap Feature at Minnesota State Fair

Jerry Lepinski of St. Paul won the 25-lap feature in a combination car powered by a 1967 Chevy engine, driving a 1932 Ford at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday.

ST. Paul, Minn Jerry Lepinski St. Paul

Jim A Dandy Wednesday's Games Showdowns Across Leagues

New York visits Chicago and other interleague matchups headline a slate as Richmond crushes Columbus 8 1, Jacksonville tops Louisville 7 3, and Rochester edge Buffalo 8 2. Pacific Coast League scores include Vancouver 3 Seattle 0 and Portland 1 2 Denver 6 5 Tulsa 5, Phoenix 3 1 Oklahoma City 1 San Diego 4. Only games scheduled.

Richmond Columbus Jacksonville Louisville Rochester Buffalo Toledo Syracuse Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Portland Denver Tulsa Phoenix Okla City San Diego Indianapolis

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