Sox Sweep Twins With 3-2 and 4-3 Wins
The Chicago White Sox beat Minnesota 3-2 and 4-3 to complete a four game sweep, aided by a timely squeeze play by Gerry McNertney and a late run in the ninth. Tim Cullen doubled in the first game to spark a Rally, while Tony Oliva starred for the Twins with a two homer game in the nightcap.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Cal Ermer
Minnesota
Chicago
White Sox
Ermer
Sox
Twins
Dean Chance
Elmer
Oakland
California
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Tommy Davis
Gerry MacNertney
Tim Cullen
Cesar Tovar
Rich Reese
John Rice
Rollins
McNertney
Bill Bryan
Senators
Joe Arcue
Larry Brown
Chico Salmon
Indians
Jim Nash
Nash
Floyd Robinson
Ane
Reggie Jackson
A's
Curt Morton
Red Sox
Curt Blefary
Orioles
Carl Yastrzemski
Tom ‘Tresh
Yankees
Tresh
Ray Oyler
May Smith
Marichal Posts 9th Victory and Roost Regained NL
Juan Marichal earned his ninth win as the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-1 and became the majors’ first 9-game winner. Willie Stargell sparked the Pirates with six hits and six RBIs in a doubleheader split with Atlanta. The Cardinals swept the Mets to reclaim the NL lead, while Cincinnati and Chicago won to close gaps in the pennant race.
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Marichal
Redbirds
Associated Press
Juan Marichal
Willie Stargell
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles
San Francisco Giants
Dodgers
Stargell
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
Houston
Giants
Wes Parker
Jim Hart
Dick Dietz
Don Sutton
Stargel
Deron Johnson
Felipe Alou
Johnson
Braves
Alou
Roger Maris
Orlando Cepeda
New York
Cardinals
Dick Simpson
Mike Shannon
Tim McCarver
Bob Gibson
Jim Malone
American League Batting and Pitching Leaders Roundup
Summary of top performers in the league with Yastrzemski and Howard leading batting averages, run totals, and RBIs. Notable pitchers include John and McLain with strong win records, plus strikeout leaders McDowell and Marichal tied at 82.
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Yastrzemski
Bost
F. Howard
Wash
Campaneris
Oak
W. Horton
Det
R. Smith
McDowell
Rose
Cin
M. Alou
Pitt
Santo
Chic
Stargell
F. Alou
Atl
Bench
Brock
St.l
Wills
Selma
N.Y
Reed
Carlton
Singer
L.A
Marichal
S.F
Morris Summer Rec Program Starts Monday
The Mor ris Chamber of Commerce sponsors a summer boys baseball and softball program starting Monday with registration. About 300 youths will take part with Little League and Pony League divisions at Goodwill and McKinley fields. Bob Ciota leads the program with helpers Terry Baker and Jim Olson.
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Morris Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Goodwill Playground
Church School
McKinley
Goodwill Diamonds
MCHL
Bob Ciota
Terry Baker
Jim Olson
Kialoa II Leads Block Island Yacht Race Home
The 73 foot Kialoa II skippered by John B. Kilroy won the Block Island yacht race completing the roughly 300 mile round trip in 34 hours 19 minutes.
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Stamford
Take Care of Small Boat Cruises Before You Set Sail
Practical tips for a calm cruise include using charts from the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, planning ahead with fuel and supplies, packing two anchors and mosquito netting, bringing a first aid kit, and making advance marina or motel reservations, distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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U.S
Major League Standings and Weekend Results Overview
The Associated Press tally shows NL leaders Saint Louis and San Francisco tied closely with 27 21 and 27 22 records, while Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and Los Angeles chase. Weekends featured routs and tight wins. notable scores include St Louis 6 New York 5 in 10 innings and Philadelphia 12 Cincinnati 0.
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Associated Press
National League
W. L. Pet. G.B
St. Louis
San Fran
Chicago’ .J
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Houston
Pittsburgh
New York
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Minnesota
Boston
Oakland
California
Wash
Washington
Wash’ton
Minor League Scores From Coast Leagues Rain Delays Noted
In the Pacific Coast League Vancouver at Oklahoma City 2 with rain and Spokane 2-0 over opponent, Denver 5 Seattle 3, Phoenix 4, San Diego 2. In the International League Buffalo 10 Syracuse 4, Rochester at Toledo rain, Jacksonville 5 Columbus 4, Richmond 4 Louisville 0, Seattle 14-1 over Okla City 4-5, Vancouver 1-1 Indianapolis at Portland rain. San Diego 8 Phoenix 2, Tacoma 2-1 Hawaii 1-3, Tulsa 3 Spokane 1, Buffalo 8-2 Syracuse 4-3, Louisville 7 Richmond 0, Columbus 3 Jacksonville 1 Toledo 6-4, Rochester 5-1.
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Vancouver
Oklahoma City
Indianapolis
Portland
Hawaii
Tacoma
Spokane
Tulsa
Denver
Seattle
Phoenix
San Diego
Buffalo
Syracuse
Rochester
Toledo
Jacksonville
Columbus
Richmond
Louisville
Okla
City
Morris Moose Pony League Practice Tonight
Morris Moose Pony League schedules a 6 30 p m practice at Moose Field this evening for players and families.
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Morris Moose Pony League
Moose Field
Macon 300 winner David Pearson leads from start to finish
Spartanburg driver David Pearson powered his 1968 Ford Torino to an easy Macon 300 victory Sunday, leading most of the race at an average speed of 84.691 mph in Macon Georgia.
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Macon
David Pearson
Spartanburg
S.C
Buck sets world mark in decathlon 1500 meters
Dave Buck a former Southern California half miler posted a 4 05 2 world record in the decathlon 1500 meters at the Southern Pacific AAU Decathlon on Sunday but John Warkentin of Fresno State won the overall title.
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Los Angeles
Dave Buck
Southern California
John Warkentin
Fresno State
Big Cost of College Sports Increases Across U S
In a wrap of rising college sports costs, athletic budgets surge from Notre Dame to Alabama. Budgets triple or more over decades as facilities rise to meet exploding enrollments, player expenses, gear, travel, and housing for athletes, with football no longer the sole payer.
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Will Grimsley
NEW York
Midwest University
Alabama
Notre Dame
Michigan State
Kansas
Pacific Coast
South
Southwest
Ohio State
Purdue
Michigan
Indiana
Tennessee
Taj Mahal
Tobacco Road
NCAA
Kansas City
Big Ten
Washington
UCLA
California
Batavia Moose Rally Beats Morris B 10 5
Batavia Moose softballers won 10 5 over Morris B team in Batavia. Lefty Williams limited Morris to three hits with four strikeouts. Morris pitcher Lou Baker allowed five runs in four innings as Batavia pulled away with a big second and fourth inning surge.
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Batavia Moose
Morris
Williams
Lou Baker
Dick Lohan
Jim Davis
Bruce Smith
Dave Carr
Davis
Smith
Allan Smith
Russ Smith
Baker
Batavia
Naperville
Morris Triumphs in Box Score Showdown
Morris collects 22 hits and 5 runs led by L. Anderson 3b with 2 hits and J. Richardson ss with 2 runs batted in. Batavia answers with 27 hits and 10 runs as Williams p and Allan lf pace the offense in a high scoring clash.
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L. Anderson
J. Kenney
B. Smith
J. Richardson
J. Davis
c-Ss
A. Smith
R. Smith
B. Cha
Batavia Deidich
Barker
Lambert
Dunn
Weber
Allan
Williams
Linton
M. Lambert
Prairie View A&M Wins 1968 NAIA Track Team Title
Prairie View A&M of Texas clocked 3 06.5 in the mile relay to win the 1968 NAIA Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque New Mexico ending Southern University's three year hold on the team title.
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Albuquerque, N.M
Prairie View A&m
Tex
Southern University
Lunn wins Atlanta Classic in 8 under par 280
Bob Lunn, 23, from California, shot a final round 69 to finish eight under par for a 280 total and beat Lee Trevino by three strokes in the Atlanta Classic.
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Atlanta
Bob Lunn
Lee Trevino
Ducat Kickoff For Illinois Grid Contests
Illinois announces a four page mailed campaign detailing season tickets for five home and five away games. Season tickets cost 30 dollars securing guaranteed seats for key games including Kansas and Ohio State. Individual game orders are accepted on a date received basis with parking changes due to stadium construction.
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Champaign
Illinois
Illini
Assembly Hall
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Ohio State
Northwestern
Iowa
Memorial Stadium
Indiana
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Michigan
First Street
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New York Mets
N. Perry Luster
MAZON
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Villanova
Dave Patrick
Jim Ryan
King Features Syndicate
THE
Gool
Green Colonial
Etnies Green
Walponsee
Steve Fannin
Culver- Stockton College
Canton
American Legion
Jerry Belt and Delight
Bite (Duaway) Hoy
Hoy
Pinder
Franklin ST
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Travel Agency
Morris Travel Agcy
E. Jefferson St
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