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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1968

Page

12

NFL Players Strike Vote Looms in Frisco Camp

The National Football League Players Association faces a wait and see period with no strike yet. Veterans in Detroit cite possible action if no settlement before next week and rookies report Sunday in San Francisco. President John Gordy maintains silence as owners and players consider talks after pension dispute concerns.

Associated Press National Football League Players Association Ale Karras Detroit San Francisco John Gordy Players Association 49Ers Howard Mudd Bruce Bosley Ken Willard Joe Cerne Green Bay Lou Spadia Gordy Betwen

Tigers Tie Club Record with Six Homers in 13-10 Win

Detroit defeated California 13-10 in a home run barrage led by Jim Northrup Norm Cash and Don Mincher who each homered twice. Horton Freehan and Northrup added power as Detroit extended its win streak to four and built an 82 game lead in the AL.

Hal Bock Associated Press Detroit Jim Northrup Norm Cash Don Mincher Tigers California Northrup Cash Mincher Angels Willie Horton Bill Freehan Jim Fregosi Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Boston Oakland Washington New York Freehan Horton Dick McAuliffe Brooks Robinson Orioles White Sox Fred Valentine Ed Stroud Yankees Stroud

Cale Yarborough Shatters Daytona Speed Record

William Caleb Yarborough, known as Cale, sped to a Firecracker 400 record at Daytona Beach, clocking 167.247 mph in an accident free run. The 29 year old from South Carolina also dreams of a 190 mph qualifying mark, while maintaining his dry cleaning business and a fast pit crew capable of 18 second tire changes. Lee Roy Yarbrough finishes second in a Mercury twin to Cale’s.

Daytona Beach Fila William Caleb Yarborough South Carolina Yarborough Cale Daytona Indianapolis Cale Yarborough Lee Roy Yarbrough Columbia D.C Mercury

Carter's Pills advertise Peristalsis relief

An ad promotes Carter's Pills as a laxative to wake up slowed intestinal muscles and stimulate Peristalsis for temporary relief from irregularity. It claims users feel relieved and satisfied with the product, priced at 49 cents.

Carter

Floyd Patterson Set for WBA Heavyweight Title Clash

Floyd Patterson will challenge Jimmy Ellis for the WBA heavyweight title on September 14 in Stockholm at the 52,000 seat Raasunda stadium. Ellis, who won the crown in Los Angeles last April by defeating Jerry Quarry, earned the right after winning the elimination tourney to crown Clay's successor.

Stockholm Sweden Floyd Patterson Jimmy Ellis Louisville World Boxing Association Raasunda Ellis Jerry Quarry Los Angeles Cassius Clay

Yarbrough wins Firecracker as Ford Mercury duel dominates

Lee Roy finishes second in the Daytona 500 and Atlanta 500 with a Firecracker 400 triumph praised by Cale. Yarborough earns a two lap deficit but collects 8595 dollars. Ford Mercurys place top three with Pearson third in a Ford, Dieringer fourth in Plymouth, Lund fifth in Mercury.

Lee Roy Cale Yarbrough Ford Motor Co David Pearson Spartanburg S.C Ford Darel Dieringer Charlotte N.C Plymouth Dwayne Tiny” Lund Cross Mercury

National League Scores and Upcoming Games Summary

Results from Wednesday include Pittsburgh 8 New York 1 and Cincinnati 9 Houston 7. Thursday features St Louis 8 Los Angeles 2 and Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2 with Pittsburgh 3 New York 4. Today doubleheaders noted and weekend matchups listed.

Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati Houston St. Louis Los Angeles Cincinnat W. L. Pet G San Fran Cininnati Los Angles Ll Philaphia

Baseball Scores From Thursday and Results Across Leagues

American League results include New York 4 Washington 1 and Detroit 5 California 2. Baltimore 3-1 over Chicago 10-1 Cleveland 1, Minnesota 0 in 10. Boston 4 Oakland 3 in 11. Thursday's action Detroit 13 California 10 Washington 4 New York 2 Cleveland 6 Minnesota 3 Boston 7 Oakland 2 Baltimore 4 Chicago 3 on Friday night schedule notes show matchups in Oakland Detroit Baltimore New York California Cleveland Chicago Washington Minnesota Boston Baltimore New York Minnesota Boston Chicago Washington California Cleveland Oakland Detroit. International League Columbus 9-1 Buffalo 1-2 Rochester 5-3. Jacksonville 2-1 Toledo 5 Louisville 0 Syracuse 8-4 Richmond 3-3. Pacific Coast League Denver 7-2 Phoenix 6-1 San Diego 5-4 Indianapolis 3-2 first game 10 innings Hawaii 4 Oklahoma City 3 Tacoma 8 Tulsa 2 Seattle 8 Vancouver 4 Portland 4 Spokane 1.

New York Washington Detroit California Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Boston Oakland Columbus Buffalo Rochester Jacksonville Toledo Louisville Syracuse Richmond Denver Phoenix San Diego Indianapolis

Stickles Traded to Saints as Parks May Follow

San Francisco 49ers trade veteran Monty Stickles to New Orleans and may lose star receiver Dave Parks. General Manager Jack White confirms the deal but won t specify a return. Saint quarterback Bill Kilmer indicates ongoing contract squabbles with Parks, a free agent pursued by multiple teams.

San Francisco San Francisco 48Ers Monty Stickles New Orleans Dave Parks Jack White Stickles Saints Saint Bill Kil‘mer Parks 49Ers

Williams Plans All Star Pitching Staff For Houston

Boston manager Dick Williams says the American League will feature seven pitchers in the All Star Game in Houston. Luis Tiant is expected to start, with Jose Santiago out injured and Gary Bell added to the staff pending Cronin approval.

Dick Rhyan Sylvania Judy Tegard Australia Nancy Richey U.S Cathy LaCoste France Boston Dick Williams Boston Red Houston Williams Denny McLain Detroit Tigers McLain Detroit Luis Tiant Cleveland Jose Santiago Oakland Cronin Gary Bell Santiago

Aaron Was Right About Poll Aaron Was Right About Poll

All-Star voters backed Hank Aaron for the National League starting lineup despite a tough day at the plate as the Giants beat the Braves 6-4. Aaron, hitting .231 with 15 homers and 43 RBIs, singled and scored but grounded into two double plays in the loss. Other NL results: St Louis over Dodgers 3-2, Pirates 3-2 over Mets, Phillies 7-4 over Cubs, Reds 7-4 over Astros.

Hank Aaron Aaron Atlanta San Francisco Giants Braves RBI Houston Giants Joe Torre Felipe Alou Frank Linzy Hal Lanier Mike Page Alou Clete Boyer Linzy Dick Dietz Dietz St. Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati

Reds Rally Past Astros 7-4 To Take Series

The Cincinnati Reds won 7-4 over the Houston Astros to take the series three games to one. Cincinnati scored three insurance runs in the ninth inning, with key hits from Johnson and Jones and an RBI infield hit by Johnson. Gary Nolan earned the win while John Bench and Pete Rose contributed offense earlier.

Houston Cincinnati Reds Reds Astros Gary Nolan Pete Rose Alex Johnson Mack Jones Johnson Rose John Bench Woody Woodward Cincinnati Johnsons Jones RBI Roserf Perez May Helms Woodward iNolan Aber Hy RBI Miller Eeennne Torres Eenee Staub Aspromonte Ph Rader Seeteee Watson Bateman Seeeenee Wilson Brand Eeennee Colbert Gotay

6-10 Gridder Set For Hoop Career

Denver Rockets of the ABA sign Bill Pickens a 6 foot 10 inch 255 pound Georgia Southern graduate. Pickens previously was on the taxi squad of the Kansas City Chiefs AFL in 1966 and part of 1967.

Denver Denver Rockets American Basketball Association Bill Pickens Georgia Southern Pickens Kansas City Chiefs

Norris Named Hoop Mentor At Shawnee

CAMDEN Preble Shawnee High appoints Dan Norris to replace Don Rogers as head basketball coach. Rogers leaves Shawnee after four years to move to Yorktown Indiana. Norris, Kent State 1964 grad, coached Ridgeville High Ohio for three years and captained Kent State basketball and baseball in college.

Camden — Preble Shawnee High Dan Norris Don Rogers al Kiracofe Rogers Shawnee Yorktown Ind Norris Kent State Ridgeville High Northwest Ohio Flashes

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