Reds Hit the Top With a Twang in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds led the National League after Dave Bristol became manager. The 33-year-old, Detroit-schooled former minor-league veteran emphasizes youth, pride, and design over luck. He cites players Gary Nolan, Mel Queen, and Ted Abernathy as key contributors in a bid to win the league, while noting Buck Owens and country music roots from his Carolina background.
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Hudson Returns to Hawks After Signing with NBA
Lou Hudson chose to play in the NBA with the St. Louis Hawks for 1967-68 after talks with Greensboro friends. He had earlier signed with the Minnesota Muskies of the ABA, prompting a $3 million lawsuit by the Hawks that was dropped as Hudson committed to the Hawks.
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Athletics expect Rick Monday back soon after injury
Kansas City AP reports Athletics centerfielder Rick Monday, a rookie, is expected to rejoin the lineup for the game with Detroit after a pitch struck him in the face in Chicago Friday. He took batting practice and is recovering satisfactorily.
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Rivalry warm for Bristol led Reds to success
The write up praises manager Dave Bristol of the Cincinnati Reds, saying the team has talent and he seems to know how to use it. It notes his extreme organization, joking he can predict his attire two days ahead.
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Bowling Twilight League High Scores Report
High Games Birgitta Olsen 201 Clara Rumsey 184 Betty Newell 183 Jackie Coleman 181 Mabel Fulford 180 Mary Zinzi lieta 178. High Series Jackie Coleman WA Betty Newell 492 Birgitta Olsen 484 Marv Zinzilieta 481 Clara Rumsey 474 Pat Jones 471.
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Khoury Juvenile League Names 1967 Rosters and Officials
Kiwanis Khoury Juvenile League announces 1967 season rosters for ten clubs at Khoury fields 15th and Herbert. Harold Schill commissioner names Emil Hoffman player agent and Dennis Hoffman chief scorer. Charles DeWitt serves as chief umpire for junior and juvenile groups.
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Epstein’s 200 Foot Debut Homer Shocks Senators
New Washington first baseman Mike Epstein, traded from Baltimore, homered in his first Washington at bat during a 4-2 loss to New York. He also singled, was picked off attempting to steal, and made an error on a simple fly ball in his surprising major league debut with a fresh start after a demotion dispute.
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Young rookie Jewell heads seven Open qualifiers
22-year-old Jim Jewell of La Grange, a rookie pro planning a PGA Tour run, qualified for the U S Open at Baltusrol by firing 70-74-114 at Chicago Golf Club. Other qualifiers include Jack Fleck, Don Byrd, Tom Veech, Carl Unis, Joe McDermott, and Tom Shaw, with scores ranging from 72 to 147.
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Frog Season Opens in Springfield on June 15
Springfield announces the frog hunting season from June 15 to August 31 with an eight frog daily and possession limit. William T. Lodge of the Illinois Department of Conservation urges hunters to use spear, gig, bow and arrow, pole and line, grabber, or hand methods, but not airguns or firearms. A valid fishing license is required for all 16 and older.
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Local Rosters Listed for Junior Division Players
A long list of players from First National Bank Peerless Cleaners Security Bank and Don Pepper’s Suncrest is provided. Names include Gene Davis Eric Davis Mark Satterfield Bobby Shelton Marvin Payne James Harris Mike Lampp Charles Neal John Lewis Douglas Hilliard Raymond Tucker Blake Griffin Jerry Puckett Randy Tucker Kenneth Moore Mike McGuckin Bill Korris Jimmie McDonald Kim Ogles Gill Hardin Richard Estes George Abraham Kevin Hunt Horace Emmons Steven Korris Mike Ward Terry Jones Kurt Strothmann Larry Roberts Keith Parker Loydell Mays Robert Langa Don Hill Melvin Latta Mark Bond Gary Davenport Randy Fitzjerrells Tom McCarty Paul Young Johnnie Sloan Robert Sword Robert Pitchford James Kane Dennis Richardson Mark Smith David Donoho Paul Davis Jim Mackenzie. Rosters for junior division, boys ages 15 and 16, will be announced in the near future.
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Vernons Crack MTV Indees 16-2
Vernons banged out 19 hits to subdue the Mt. Vernon Indees 16-2 in five innings. Winning pitcher Jake Howell homered twice and added a single to pace the Vernons attack while Harold Chambliss took the loss. The Indees tallied both runs in the first on a Paul Cameron double and Ray Shelton homer. A twinbill tonight has Vernois vs Frostie at 7:00 and Ina facing Bank of Illinois at 7:30.
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Giusti Faces Cuellar In Second Cardinals-Astros Tilt
Astros minor league call up Julio Gotay topped St Louis with three hits and two RBIs as Houston beat the Cardinals 5 2. Gotay, replacing Joe Morgan on Army Reserve duty, doubled in a run and scored, lifting Houston to a three game skid breaker. Lou Brock extended his hitting streak to 19 in the loss. Giusti for Houston worked nine innings for his third win, while Cuellar and Washburn were set for the rematch tonight.
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Cubs Pound Phillies with Five Homers in 16 Hits
Chicago Cubs erupt for 16 hits and five homers to beat Philadelphia 13 3 in Philadelphia. Billy Williams belts two homers, Santo and Banks also homer, with Bob Henley earning the win. Phillies drop to 6 game win streak ends. Cubs vie to stay in NL first division.
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Cool Reception Destroyed After Belmont Finish
New York AP reports Cool Reception, runner up in the Belmont Stakes, was destroyed Monday after a broken right foreleg suffered during the final race. Jockey Johnny Sellers praised his effort as he dismounted and led the colt to the unsaddling ring. A two hour operation failed to save him, Dr. William Reed stating there was nothing more to do. Also, Lake Placid, New York, will host the first John F Kennedy International Memorial Games in winter 1968-69, per AAU Director Col. Don Hull.
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Gotay fuels Astros past Cardinals with three hits in return
Julio Gotay, on a two week reserve tour from the Army, went 3-for-4 including a double and two singles to drive in two runs as the Houston Astros defeated the St Louis Cardinals 5-2. Gotay, 27, aims for an extended stay after a strong showing that could keep him from returning to Oklahoma City. Other NL scores included the Dodgers over Braves 4-2 and the Cubs 13-3 over Phillies. AL games saw Minnesota over Cleveland 5-4 and Detroit 2-1 in 11 innings.
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Moose Lodge Indians top Pep Drilling's Orioles 11 to 8
Ra taj ezky earned the win for the Indians while Osterman Williams and Ratajzek totaled six safeties. Faulkner led the Orioles with three hits as Liddell and White added two each and Snyder contributed a lone hit.
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Illinois coach Pete Elliott resigns to take brick sales and CBS role
Champaign Illinois AP Pete Elliott 40 resigns as Illinois football coach after Big Ten pressure over a slush fund scandal. He will work in brick product sales and become CBS color commentator for Vikings games this fall. He led Illinois 1963 Rose Bowl champions. overall 31-34-1 in seven seasons.
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Juveile Khoury League battles end with Bank of Illinois win
Bank of Illinois posted a 6-5 victory over Elks in seven innings as John Ashby delivered a key single and Jessie Green pitched in relief for the win. Green batted twice, hitting a homer and a pair of singles, while Steve Miller, Ed James, Ashby, Richard Richey, and Gordon added safeties. In the nightcap, Elkis surged past Suncrest 10-9 behind Larry Mays who worked the full game with 16 strikeouts as Donoho allowed only two hits. Darrell Gray provided a late single for Suncrest.
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Five Hundred Dollar Fine For Steve Barber
ANAHEIM AP Pitcher Steve Barber returned to the Orioles after visiting his inlaws farm and was fined about 500 by manager Hank Bauer. Barber, aged 28, said he thinks like a lefty and hoped to find the cause of his control problems. He accepted a planned demotion to the bullpen and cited 48 walks in 46 innings this season.
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Nine-run surge seals Junior Division win for Register-News
Mays led with the winners hits while Jim MacKenzie sparked Suncrest's lone safety. Register-News Junior Division exploded for nine runs in the seventh to pull away to a 163 triumph over Stan the Tire Man. Seven hits and eight walks battered starter Larry Bailey and relievers Weatherly, Smith, Gatewood, and Hunt. Tom Jones and Gregg Webb combined for seven strikeouts in three innings for R-N. Weatherford, Campbell, Raney, Webb, Jones, and Whisenhunt added safeties, with Co ward and Holloway stealing two Stan the Tire Man hits.
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