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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1968
Page
16
Sportsviews author Jerry Nardiedlli reflects on gun legislation and his limited firsthand experience. He recounts basic training with a Thompson, carbine, and M1 in World War II, noting the gap between opinion and expertise. He admits, with humor, he is no gun expert.
Baltimore beats Washington 2-0 as Earl Weaver debuts as Orioles manager. Dave McNally allows two hits in a strong effort, Buford and Belanger contribute in the inning sequence. Orioles move to 44-37, second in the American League, three games ahead of Cleveland. Other AL results: Detroit over Minnesota 5-4, Oakland 4-3 over Cleveland, California over Boston 3-2, New York 5-4 over Chicago. Reggie Jackson homers for Oakland. Rick Renick hits first at bat homer for Minnesota. Mantle goes 0-for-5 in Milwaukee.
Wilt Chamberlain is officially a Los Angeles Laker on a five year contract after a trade from Philadelphia. Lakers owner Kent Cooke announced the deal at the Forum saying negotiations began last May and concluded last Monday night. Chamberlain noted he sought a long term stay in Los Angeles to end his basketball career there.
Cincinnati Bengals coach Paul Brown told 90 players that every position is open and no preconceived ideas exist. Several veterans missed Wilmington camp, including Bob Schmidt, Lonnie Wright, Dan Archer, and Chris Burford. Rookie Wes Bean and Bill Thornton were cut from the squad.
The College All-Stars began full scale workouts at Northwestern with coach Norm Van Brocklin enforcing a hard line. They face the NFL champion Packers in the 35th All-Star Game set for August 2 at Soldier Field. Packers veterans are barred from training camps until NFL owners and the players union reach agreement. rookies and free agents remain in camp.
San Francisco pitcher Gaylord Perry limited Cincinnati to eight hits and one unearned run to defeat the Reds 7-1. Reds manager Dave Bristol lamented losing momentum after a 12- win surge, while Cincinnati was missing Pete Rose, Tommy Helms, and Vada Pinson. Mack Jones scored Cincinnati’s lone run in the sixth on a fielder’s error and Whitfield's single.
The St. Louis Cardinals drop game one 5-4 to Houston after a Denis Menke two-run triple in the 10th. In game two Lou Brock and Roger Maris spark a late rally but fall 8-7 as St. Louis preserves a slim lead in the NL race. Niekro shines for Atlanta with a four-hitter. Hank Aaron remains three shy of 500 homers.
MLB and minor league results include Houston 5 St Louis 7 and 1st game 10 innings Atlanta 1 Los Angeles 0 San Francisco 7 Cincinnati 0. Thursday results Minnesota 5 Detroit 4 New York 5 Chicago 4 Baltimore 2 Washington 0 Oakland 4 Cleveland 3. upcoming games list Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta Houston St Louis. International and Pacific Coast League results listed with multiple matchups and only games scheduled.
Temple, Pa AP Rocky Colavito, a 13 year major leaguer and 369 home run hitter, was released unconditionally by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He says he can still play daily and wants a regular job in the majors after recording three homers and 23 hits in 113 at bats this season. His three homers this year tie him for 16th on the all time list.
Portsmouth School Board hires Robert Doll 36 as head basketball coach at Portsmouth High School. He succeeds George Heller who becomes assistant principal. Doll hails from Portsmouth and coached at Niles McKinley High School in Youngstown for two years.
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