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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1968

Page

10

Perez Finds It Pays To Listen In Reds Victory

Cincinnati improved to 9 2 with a 9-2 win over Philadelphia as Tony Perez broke his batting slump. Bench doubled to start a big second inning and Helms scored after an earlier error. Perez added a homer and two singles in five trips, aided by Leo Cardenas and Vada Pinson in the offense.

Cincinnati Tony George Culver Perez Leo Don Pavletich Reds Allen Leo Cardenas Philadelphia Phillies Leo Vada Pinson Helms Pinson John Sullivan U. S Philadelphia Richie Allen Marine Corps Phlad Rbi Rojas Eesee Penass Gonzalez Settewe Callison Dick Couch White Associated Press Briggs Larry Jaster Dalrympie New York Mets Sullivan Rbi Ruiz Johnson Bud Harrelson Jaster Pinson Dieeetee

Perez Drives In Run In Sixth As Reds Beat Phillies 9-2

Tony Perez scored from third on an infield grounder by Clay Carroll after a collision and dropped ball at the plate. The 6th inning run helped the Reds pull away to a 9-2 victory over the Phillies in an AP Wirephoto action sequence.

Cincinnatis Tony Perez Clay Carroll Perez Philadelphia Catone John Sullivan Reds Phillies

Mets Rally to Sweep St Louis Slugging Night

Mets beat the Cardinals 1 and 2 in a doubleheader style clash as Bob Moose pitched four hits for Pittsburgh and Willie Stargell belted his 16th homer. Houston topped San Francisco 3 1, Chicago beat Los Angeles 6 2 and Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 9 2 as NL action continued.

New York Mets Cards Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Houston San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia Bob Moose Pirates Braves Willie Stargell Moose

Red Wings End Slump With 7 3 Win Over Toledo

Rochester Red Wings snap a seven game skid by beating Toledo Mud Hens 7 3 in the night cap of a doubleheader after Toledo won the opener 4 2. Toledo holds a five game win streak over Rochester. they meet again in eight final games of the season.

Associated Press Rochester Red Wings Red Wings Toledo Mud Hens Toledo Mud Hens Jacksonville Louisville Syracuse Buffalo Columbus

Senators Recall Casanova and Allen from Buffalo

New York AP reports the Washington Senators recalled catcher Paul Casanova and outfielder Hank Allen from Buffalo of the International League on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Sam Bowens and second baseman Frank Coggins to the same affiliate.

NEW York Washington Senators Paul Casanova Hank Allen Buffalo Sam Bowens Frank Coggins

Matchick’s dramatic homer lifts Tigers over Orioles 5-4

Tiger rookie Tom Matchick sparked Detroit with a two-out ninth inning homer to beat Baltimore 5-4 before 53 000 fans. The shot moved Detroit seven and a half games up in the AL standings as Cleveland fell earlier and Baltimore dropped closer in the pennant race.

Detroit Matchick Tigers Baltimore Cleveland Orioles

National League Friday results and Sunday's schedule

Results show New York 4 St. Louis 2. Pittsburgh 2 Atlanta 0. Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 2. Houston 3 San Francisco 1. Chicago 6 Los Angeles 2. Upcoming games include New York at St. Louis Houston at San Francisco Pittsburgh at Atlanta Philadelphia at Cincinnati Chicago at Los Angeles Sunday pairings Pittsburgh at Atlanta Chicago at Los Angeles Philadelphia at Cincinnati Houston at San Francisco New York at St. Louis.

New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles W. L- Pet San Freon Cleveland Washington Boston Oakland Minnesota California Baltimore Detroit

Baseball Matchups and Scores Across Leagues

Scores and pairings from the Pacific Coast and International Leagues show Cleveland at New York and other cross matchups. Notable results include Tulsa 3 3 Indianapolis 0 2 Vancouver 3 0 and Toledo 4 3 Rochester 2 7 while Syracuse at Buffalo notes wet grounds.

Tulsa Indianapolis Vancouver Oklahoma City Spokane Portland Denver Tacoma San Dego Phoenix Hawaii Seattle Jacksonville Louisville Toledo Rochester Columbus Richmond Syracuse Buffalo

Carmody Derby String To End at Jacot Park

Middletown prepares for the Opti-Derby as 115 boys dash the track at Jacot Park without Francis Carmody the former mayor. Medics advise rest due to his health though he vows a return next year as Jerry Lucas Cecil Runyan and Bill Denham judge the event.

Middletown Francis Carmody Jacot Park Carmody Jerry Lucas Cecil Runyan Bill Denham

Pasarell Faces Semifinal Showdown At National Clay Courts

Pasarell reached the semifinals at Milwaukee in the National Clay Courts with a 6-2 6-2 8-6 win over Jim Osborne after steady improvement through the week. He edged toward stronger tests as Clark Graebner, Cliff Richey, and Stan Smith advanced, while Nancy Richey met Kathy Harter in the women's semifinals.

Milwaukee Wis Charles Pasarell Pasarell Hawaii Jim Osborne Osborne George See Graebner Mike Belkin Belkin U.S Cliff Richey Stan Smith Pasadena Calif Richey Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Reisssen Nancy Richey San Angelo Tex Kathy Harter Seal Beach

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Summary of top AL and NL leaders by at bats runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and 8 decision pitching with players from Oak Cleveland Minn Boston San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago and Los Angeles for the season.

Don Wilson Steve Shea Giants Shea Lee Thomas Houston Astros Bob Aspromonte Denis Menke Wilson Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Ferguson Jenkins Glenn Beckett Pittsburgh Maury Wills Harrelson Bost McAuliffe Det Cardenal Cleve F. Howard Wash Oliva Minn Uhlaender R. Smith Fregosi Calif Stroud W. Horton Campaneris Oak McLain John Chic McDowell Tiant M. Alou Pitt Rose Cin Santo McCovey S.F Perez Flood St. L F. Alou Atl Brock Staub Houst Clemente Brock St. L R. Allen Phil Wills Abernathy Marichal Jenkins Singer L.A

Pancho Gonzales wins National Tennis League title in L A

Veteran Pancho Gonzales drops the first set, then defeats Rod Laver 1-6 6-3 6-4 to claim the National Tennis League championship and a 3300 prize. Billie Jean King beats Ann Haydon Jones 12-10 6-3 to win the women's crown in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Pancho Gonzales Rod Laver Gonzales Laver Australia Pancho Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif England Ann Haydon Jones

Sanders Returns to Form in PGA Championship Charge

Doug Sanders bounces back in San Antonio with a 67 round to move to 139, one stroke behind leaders Frank Beard and Marty Fleckman as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus also contend. Sanders clad in baby blue, eyes major title after 16-month win drought.

Ron Speer Associated Press San Antonio, Tex Doug Sanders Sanders Frank Beard Marty Fleckman Arnold Falmer Palmer Pecan Valley Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Beard Fleckman Lee Treviro George Archer Miller Berber Jonny Pott Sanders

Reds Must Wait For Marilynn Smith In Buckeye Tourney

Cincinnati AP Marilynn Smith, a 19 year pro, led the Buckeye Savings LPGA event with a 66 as Betsy Rawls sat at 69. Smith spoke of six birdies and baseball, joking she would prefer Reds tickets but needs rest for the $2,775 first prize.

Cincinnati Marilynn Smith Buckeye Savings Miss Smith Betsy Rawls Clavernook Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies

Trenton Triumph 22-17 In Church League Tilt

Trenton Nazarene routed St Paul’s United Church of Christ 22 to 17 at Goldman Park. The big fourth inning produced eight runs, with McGuire collecting a triple two doubles and a single and scoring three times. Darrell Hall added three singles and a double and four runs. D Schneider led St Paul’s with two triples a double and a single.

Trenton Nazarene St Paul's United Church of Christ Goldman Park Trenton McGuire Darrell Hall D. Schneider St. Paul’s

Golfers endure heat and rain as scores stack up on opening day

Peggy Wilson led with a 33 37 70 while Carol Mann posted a 1-under 71 to top the field. A cluster at 72 included Betsy Cullen Patty Berg Sybil Griffin Judy Rankin Mary Mills and Althea Gibson Darden. Debbie Austin stood at 73 and Suggs Spuzich Maxwell Benning and Ahern at 74. Creed and Wright faced trouble at 76 and 77.

Peggy Wilson Carol Mann Betsy Cullen Patty Berg Sybil Griffin Judy Rankin Mary Mills Althea Gibson Darden Debbie Austin Louise Suggs Sandra Spuzich Susie Maxwell Benning Kathy Ahern Clifford Ann Creed Mickey Wright

Blackburn Leads Bristol 500 Pole in Grand Touring Race

Bun ky Blackburn of Daytona Beach Fla in a 1968 Camaro secured the pole for the Bristol 500 with a Friday trial speed of 85.714 mph Donnie Allison shared the outside pole with a 1968 Mustang Bud Moore and Tiny Lund followed in 1968 Cougars among eight drivers topping the previous qualifying mark Richard Petty’s 86.681 Leroy Yarbrough drove a 1968 Ford to the top speed of 87.421 mph for Sundays race

Bristol, Tenn Bunky Blackburn Daytona Beach Fla Blackburn Donnie Allison Hueytown Ala Bud Moore Charlotte Tiny Lund Cross S.C Richard Petty Leroy Yarbrough Columbia

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