Sox fall to Angels in Milwaukee rain delay
The Chicago White Sox lose 4-2 to the California Angels in Milwaukee after a 29 minute eighth inning delay. Paul Schaul delivered a two run single in the eighth as Rick Reichardt drew attention for Wisconsin connections.
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Mike Recht
Associated Press
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Rick Reichardt
University of Wisconsin
Injured Boy Inspires Cardinals Slugger Javier
Javier hits his first homer of the season for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 1-0 win over the Pirates at Forbes Field after visiting 6 year old Mark Sandusky injured in a car crash. Carlton earned the win with six strikeouts. Other NL scores include the Cubs over Dodgers, Reds over Mets, and Giants over Astros.
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Associated Press
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Reds
Jerry Koosman
Tommy Helms
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Vada Pinson
Leo Cardenas
Willie Mays
Astros
Ollie Brown
Giants
Doug Rader
Cubs Rally Past Dodgers 5 3 in Ninth In Los Angeles
The Chicago Cubs rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5 3 and move into fourth place in the National League. Dick Nen hit a two run pinch single for the deciding hit off Jack Billingham after Jim Grant struggled. Billy Williams and Ernie Banks sparked the rally with early hits and Santo plated two runs with a Banks double.
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Attendance Down in Big Leagues Amid 1968 Slump
AP survey shows major league attendance at 3,646,351 through 1968, 3.7 percent below 1967 and 398,258 under 1966 peak. National League down 122,404. American League off 17,588. Braves lead declines with 111,307. White Sox consider Milwaukee shift amid low Chicago turnout.
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Associated Press
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District Baseball Title Game Set For Today at Wilmington
Weather permitting the championship game in the district high school baseball tournament is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Wilmington. Coal City faces Wilmington. Wilmington holds a 7 3 2 record and has defeated Coal City once. A tied game was cut short after eight innings.
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Derby trainer suspended after Dancer's Image disqualification
Churchill Downs stewards suspend trainer Lou Cavalaris and assistant Robert Barnard through June 13 over an illegal pain-relieving drug linked to Dancer's Image. Dancer's Image is disqualified from the Derby, Forward Pass awarded the win and $122,600 purse, with potential Preakness implications for owner Peter Fuller and Cavalaris.
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Associated Press
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Robert Barnard
Churchill Downs
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Kentucky Racing Commission
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Voreis to Attend Illinois Bears High School Star
CHAMPAIGN Ill AP Mark Voreis a 6 7 star from De Kalb High signed with the University of Illinois as coach Harry Schmidt announced Voreis helped DeKalb post a 29 4 record last season and was the fourth leading scorer in this year s state tourney finals with 67 points across four games
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DeKalb
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Major Standings and Wednesday Results Across Leagues
Major standings show Detroit leading the AL with 19 wins against 11 losses. Cleveland and Baltimore trail, while Minnesota and Oakland sit mid pack. In the NL St Louis and Franquet lead with 20-14 and 17-14 records respectively. Wednesday results include Boston over Washington 6 4 and Baltimore defeating Detroit 10 8.
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Indy Drivers Predict 170 M.P.H Pole Pace at Indy 500
In Indianapolis a poll of 15 top drivers at the Speedway says winning the pole for the Memorial Day 500 mile race will require more than 170 mph. Mario Andretti expects a top average around 170.6 mph and a best lap near 172.3 mph in Saturday’s qualifying runs.
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High School Net Announces Regional Tennis and Golf Favorites
State championships loom in Champaign with New Trier East out of title contention. Hinsdale Central, Evanston, and Arlington eye tennis glory while top golfers include Morans Bergen and DeArmond Briggs among many listed scorers. Weather and course toughness complicate picks as districts yield low scores.
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Larry Jakaitis
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Chuck Kempf
Proviso West
Lee Gurley
New Trier West
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St. Viator
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Clay Proposes Three Man Charity Heavyweight Fightoff
Cassius Clay also known as Muhammad Ali proposes a three man multimillion dollar fightoff to settle the heavyweight title before possible jail time. He suggests fights with Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis with rest between bouts and a huge outdoor stadium. Proceeds would split between a poverty fund and the fighters.
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Supreme Court
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Mets Used 27 Pitchers In 1967 National League Season
The New York Mets employed 27 pitchers during the 1967 National League season highlighting an era of frequent roster changes and experimentation as the team competed in the league.
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Leaving Job to Join Marbon Sparks Family Focus
A worker recalls leaving a four year tenure for Marbon and CYCOLAC plastic. He credits wife’s urging for applying, saying secure eight months at Marbon beat long drives and uncertainty. He values family time and a gratifying job now.
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Records Likely to Fall at Illinois State Track Championship
Charles Chamberlain reports the 74th State High School Track Championship at Memorial Stadium with strong talent and new marks expected in a bouncy Tartan track. Evanston and Chicago Harlan lead team hopes while individual favorites include Rich Elliott Proviso West and others chasing state standards across multiple events.
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Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
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Jen Johnson
Dave Kaemerer
Thornridge
Randy Grady
Chillicothe
George Tyms
Chicago Lane Tech
Shisenant Named Head Coach at Arizona Western College
John Shisenant, a 1964 New Mexico State graduate, was named head basketball coach at Arizona Western College in Yuma on Wednesday.
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New Mexico State
Arizona Western College
Minooka Hosts Athletic Banquet with EIU Coach Speaker
Minooka High School hosts an athletic banquet and awards program on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym. Harold O. Pinther of Eastern Illinois University varsity wrestling will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to a potluck dinner with Rev. David Andrews giving the invocation.
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Chris Peterson
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