Versailles Cruises to 9-3 Regional Victory Over Fenwick
Versailles jumped to an 8-1 lead by the second inning and rolled past Fenwick 9-3 in the regional, earning a final with St. Henry as the Tigers moved toward a state tournament berth in Columbus. Captain’s runs and key hits powered the Tigers while Fenwick’s Weikert struggled early before Esposito settled relief duties.
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Mark Schlater
Cliff Schaffner
Jeff Laber
Kerry Vaughn
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Bob Rock
Vaughn
Wines' homer gives Trojans 2 1 win over Kettering
Middletown Trojans win 2-1 at Kettering to extend their hot streak. Jamie Wines hit the decisive home run in the fifth after Bill Nicely led off with a homer for Kettering. Joe Merritt pitched well, and Steve Yenser closed the game with relief.
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Trojans
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Multiple MLB and NFL signings and recalls
Baseball moves include Toronto recalling Steve Bowling from Toledo and sending Gary Woods to Toledo. Reds acquire Shane Rawly and Angel Torres from Montreal to finalize a prior Expos deal. Cardinals sign Bake McBride to a three year deal. Giants place Joan Montefusco on the disabled list. Football notes list Oilers signings Gary Brousserd Chez Evans Horace Belton and Jack LeVeck and Redskins signings Pav Leaves Ted Fritsch Gerard Williams Doug Winslow Bert Cooper. North Stars sign Ted Harris to a new coaching contract.
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Toledo
Gary Woods
Cincinnati! Reds
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Guerd
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Jack LeVeck
Washington Redskins
Pav
Ted Fritsch
Gerard Williams
Doug Winslow
Bert Cooper
Mockey
Minnesota North Stars
Ted Harris
Montreal and San Diego Win National League Franchises
On this day in 1968 the cities of Montreal and San Diego were awarded National League franchises each reported to pay 10 million dollars to join the senior circuit. Buffalo Milwaukee and Dallas were among the rejected applications.
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Montreal
San Diego
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Dallas
Bell chases third Ohio high school title at Ohio Stadium
Middletown High star Todd Bell aims to become the second Ohio boy to win three straight state titles at Ohio Stadium. He seeks a triple crown in long jump and scores in the 100 and 220 after qualifying in Class AAA events. rivals also shine in Class AA and A events.
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Middletown High Star
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Edgewood
Greg Evans
Ed Fening
Springboro
Charlie Hall
Madison
Rick Lanham
Dickson shoots front nine record to lead Atlanta Classic
Bob Dickson birdied six of seven to set a front nine 30 and finish seven under 65. Dave Stockton fired 69 to share the halfway lead with Lou Graham and Mac McLendon at 137. Jack Nicklaus struggled to a 73 as play continued at the Atlanta Country Club in rough greens delays.
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Lou Graham
Mac McLendon
Atlanta Country Club
McLendon
Graham
Porter shoots 63 leads Lady Keystone at Armitage
Mary Bea Porter carded a seven under par 63 to lead by one stroke over Carole Jo Skala in the Lady Keystone Classic at Armitage Golf Club CAMP HILL Pa. Porter opened with four straight birdies on the front nine and added three more on the back. Skala shot 64 matching her career low while Silvia Bertolaccini and Roberta Speer each posted 66. Eleven players tied at 67.
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Mary Bea Porter
Armitage
Miss Porter
Phoenix
Carole Jo Skala
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Houston
Roberta Speer
Richmond
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Latonia Race Meet Results and Pace Details
A compact summary lists Latonia race results with pace times and winners such as Lady Penn, Pepper Berry, and Gringo King. The page records daily doubles, quinellas, and multiple races including the 9th and 4th races with listed payouts and times.
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Deisher Russ
IND
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Chrsty Baer
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Lakewood City
Ray Barrett
David
Shinney Elberta
Scott
Quinella
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Parimutuel Strike Still Impacts Belmont Park Bets
Parimutuel employees maintained a strike at Belmont Park with mutuel clerks picketing while two other racetrack unions stayed away. On Friday on track bets were taken for the first time since the seven day strike began. About 200 administrative staff and trainees operated windows on the clubhouse floors and supervisors filled other roles. Roughly half of those selling and cashing tickets were non union trainees.
McGinnis Lucas showdown fizzles in playoff bust
In Portland the McGinnis Lucas duel failed to deliver as Philadelphia and Maurice Lucas teams took a 2-0 lead in a best of seven. McGinnis has struggled, totaling 20 points and 13 rebounds through two games while Lucas has not dominated as expected. Game Three is set for Sunday.
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George McGinnis
Philadelphia
Maurice Lucas
National Basketball Association
McGinnis
Sixers
McMurray Trophy Winners Claim 125 Total in Two Days
Margaret Newland and Lib Osborne teamed for a two day total of 125 to win the Marcella McMurray Trophy at Brown's Run Country Club. They shot 57 Thursday and 68 Friday to finish ahead of Mary Driscoll and Jan King. Fred Smith of Chicago posted a 150 yard eagle shot on Weatherwax's 380 yard No.7 Valley View course.
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Lib Osborne
Marcella McMurray
Brown's Run Country Club
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Jan King
Fred Smith
Chicago
Middletown
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NBA fines Dawkins and Maurice for playoff fight
Darryl Dawkins of the 76ers and Maurice of the Trail Blazers were fined 2500 each by NBA commissioner Lawrence F. O'Brien after a fight in the second game of their playoff series. Masashi Ozaki and Kuo Chie Hsiung shot 67s to lead by two at a Japan golf event. Adriano Panatta defeated Julian Ganzabal at the French Open in Paris. Peter Oosterhuis led by one in the British PGA Championship at Sandwich.
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Grand Time wins season debut at River Downs
Grand Time led from start to finish in a six furlong dash at River Downs, finishing a three quarter length ahead. The winner paid 10.60 6.80 and 5.00 with Onemorespade second and L Orange third. Daily double paid 143.20 on Baby Jewells and Peeky Boy as 3,408 fans wagered 336,361 dollars.
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River Downs
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L'Orange
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