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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1968

Page

5

Bucs Boot One To Dodgers In 10th

Results from Wednesday show NL outcomes with Cardinals beating Astros 3 1 and Dodgers 2 over Pirates in ten innings. A mix of scores across New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati and Atlanta highlights the day.

Bucs Dodgers New York Chicago Philadelphia San Fran Cincinnati Atlanta St. Louis Houston Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Anges

Birds extend streak with 3-1 win over Astros

St Louis capitalized on an eighth inning rally led by Curt Flood Roger Maris and Orlando Cepeda to beat Houston 3-1. Flood moved to third on Maris infield hit and Cepeda followed with a run scoring single. Dan Maxvill added an insurance run in the ninth after a walk. Maris noted the team’s eight game surge and cautioned against another bad stretch.

Houston St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Houston Astros Curt Flood Roger Maris Orlando Cepeda Astrodome Ray Washburn St. Louis Don Wilson Maris Flood Cepeda Dan Maxvill Lou Brock Tim McCarver Astros Rusty Staub Staub McCarver

NBA Teams Can Swap Draftees

SAN DIEGO AP The National Basketball Association owners voted to repeal a constitutional bylaw that barred teams from trading their first draft choices. The rule will disappear on June 4, 1970, after the annual meeting concluded. The bylaw originated in the early 1950s to help struggling clubs facing financial issues. With the league’s improved finances, the conditions prompting the rule no longer exist.

SAN Diego National Basketball Association

Hidden ball trick sparks Cardinals to 3 1 victory over Astros

In a 3 1 win, the St Louis Cardinals mount a comeback after Julian Javier is tagged out on a hidden ball play in the seventh. Curt Flood Roger Maris and Orlando Cepeda drive consecutive hits in the eighth. The Pirates lose in 10 innings as Los Angeles scores the decisive run. Nolan holds Braves to three hits in Cincinnati rout. Seaver and Fryman win for Mets and Phillies.

Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Astros Cardinals Julian Javier St. Louis Curt Flood Roger Maris Orlando Cepeda Pittsburgh Los Angeles Maury Wills Jerry May Gary Nolan Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Tom Seaver New York Mets Chicago Cubs Woody Fryman Philadelphia San Francisco Houston Javier Larry Jaster Larry Dierker Julio Gotay Gotay Rusty Staub Dierker Goray Cepeda Lou Brock Jaster Wayne Granger Bill Singer Dodgers al McBean Pirates Paul Popovich Versalles Ron Fairly Singer Wes Parker Wills Dodger Dodger Stadium May Nolan Sason Lee May Tony Perez Perez Seaver Fryman Gaylord Perry Tony Gonzalez Nate Olive Phillies Willie Mays

Pitching and Batting Highlights From Wednesday

Gary Nolan of the Reds, troubled by arm issues earlier, made his second start and pitched a three hitter as Cincinnati routed Atlanta 10-0. Joe Pepitone of the Yankees hit a grand slam and added a triple for four RBIs in a 7-2 win over Minnesota.

Gary Nolan Reds Cincinnati Atlanta Joe Pepitone Yankees New York Minnesota

Mets Get First Choice In Major League Draft Free Agents

The 20 major league clubs and four expansion teams began the annual June draft of free agents led by the Mets with the No 1 pick and the Athletics with No 2. The draft includes Class A rounds and a three-phase process with no obligation to sign, carrying through Friday.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York New York Mets Oakland Athletics Rick Monday Athletics Montreal Seattle San Diego Kansas City Lot

Salukis Reach College World Series From Underdogs

Carbon­dale Illinois special report: Southern Illinois University baseball, a young squad with only two seniors, swept through District 4 in Minneapolis to earn a berth in the College World Series in Omaha. SIU meets North Carolina State in the opening round, after defeating Minnesota and Ohio en route to the title. Coach Joe Lutz praised the team for beating top-ranked clubs with 11 extra-base hits.

Carbondale Ill Southern Illinois University Salukis Minneapolis Omaha Nebi Rosenblatt Stadium SIU North Carolina State Wolfpack Florida State Tey Salukies Minnesota Ohio Valparaiso Joe Lutz

Albion Hits Rockford In State Meet

The 29th Illinois State High School Baseball Championship opened with four teams left after regional play. Morton West, 22-2, faced Peoria Manual, 23-3, while Lane Tech, 31-4, met Niles East, 14-10. Rockford Guilford, 19-2, played Albion, 14-4, and Champaign Central, 19-7, faced Springfield Griffin, 28-4. Griffin carries a 15-game tourney streak. Semis Friday morning, final at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Three past champions remain: Lane Tech, Peoria Manual, Springfield Griffin.

Peoria Ill LaGrange Morton West Peoria Manual Manual Lane Tech Niles East Rockford Guilford Albion Champaign Central Springfield Griffin Griffin

Minor League Scores From Pacific Coast League Action

The Associated Press reports on minor league results with Denver defeating Tulsa 6 3, Vancouver topping Indianapolis 5 2, Oklahoma City beating Spokane 4 1, Hawaii over Portland 3 2, Phoenix winning 7 2 at Seattle, and Tacoma edging San Diego 2 1 in 19 innings.

Associated Press Denver Tulsa Vancouver Indianapolis Oklahoma City Spokane Hawaii Portland Phoenix Seattle Tacoma San Diego

Khoury League thriller as Tom Jones dominates

Tom Jones allowed only two hits, struck out 16, and led News hurler to a 7-3 win over Hahn's Oil after a 2-1 Oil advantage. Barry Sargent took the loss. Donoho and Sargent yielded four hits.

Register News Tom Jones Hahn Barry Sargent Donoho Larry Roberts Steve Smith Randy Odle Register - News Stan Black

Warmath to coach College All-Stars in headline grab

Murray Warmath of Minnesota heads a five man staff named by Norm Van Brocklin for the College All Stars to meet the Green Bay Packers in Soldier Field on August 2. Van Brocklin teams with four ex pros and will select his squad, opening drills at Northwestern July 11.

Chicago Murray Warmath Minnesota Norm van Brocklin Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Warmath Gophers van Brocklin Minnesota Viking Carl Taneff Baltimore Colts Bob Taneff San Francisco 49Ers Washington Redskins Gordon Smith Viking Duane Putnam Los Angeles Rams Northwestern University

Cardinals pick James Hairston in draft in New York

New York AP reports the St. Louis Cardinals selected James Hairston from Roth High School Dayton Ohio in the major league baseball draft in New York today.

New York St. Louis Cardinals James Hairston Roth High School Dayton Ohio

Pressure On Young Charlie Dudish Passes On College Dreams

Atlanta area high school star Charlie Dudish, an 18-year-old 6 foot 1, 205 pound quarterback and baseball standout, faces intensified recruiting from more than 200 colleges and scouts. His father Andrew says pressure is rampant, while coaches question ethical limits as NCAA crackdowns widen.

Atlanta Andy Dudish Charlie Andy Avondale High School Mickey Mantle Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Paul “Bear” Bryant Alabama Vince Dooley Georgia Oregon Florida National Collegiate Athletic Association Bryant Parseghian Dooley Harvey Inex UCLA Ronnie Knox Charles Dudish Decatur Dudish Charles

Landry Faces Packers as Cowboys Gauge for Momentum

Dallas coach Tom Landry known as Mr. Ice plans changes after two straight NFL title losses to Green Bay. He aims to boost pass protection, refine his offense, and build confidence in training camp while eyeing a key Oct 28 matchup with the Packers at the Cotton Bowl.

Dallas Tom Landry Mr. Ice Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Landry Thousand Oaks Calif Don Meredith Craig Morton Jerry Rhome Cowboys

Pepitone and Johnson lead Yankees seven two win over Twins

Joe Pepitone drove in six runs including a grand slam in the first inning and Dave Johnson added a grand slam as the New York Yankees routed Minnesota 7-2. Mel Stottlemyre earned the win behind a five hitter. Eddie Stanky enforces a five dollar penalty for Chicago White Sox rules infractions after Buddy Bradford fails to score from third.

Associated Press Joe Pepitone Dave Johnson Buddy Bradford Pepitone New York Yankees Minnesota Johnson Baltimore California Bradford Eddie Stanky Chicago White Sox Te Sox Cleveland Stanky Detroit Boston Washington Oakland Dean Chance Yankees Horace Clarke Roy White Mickey Mantle Twins Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva White Mantle Joe Ted Uhlaender Mel Stottlemyre Killebrew Oliva Brooks Robinson Clyde Wright Curt Morton Orioles Jim Hardin White Sox Chicago Indians Stan Williams Duane Josephson Russ Snyder Sandy Alomar Mike Paul Hal Kurtz Williams Joseardenal Duke Sims Frank Howard

Orioles Win Wild 14-10 Over Senators In PEP League

In a high scoring game Pep Drilling Co. Orioles outlasted Jefferson County Shrine Club Senators 14-10. Earl Liddell started, Marty Terry earned the win with two scoreless innings, and Liddell plus teammates contributed doubles and triples. Senators star Mann had a homer and a double as Stokes Weatherly and Stroth added hits.

Pep Drilling Co. Orioles Jefferson County Senators Earl Liddell Marty Terry Orioles Wilson Mann Strott Liddell Terry Stokes Weatherly Senator Lively Strothman Hawkes

Uniforms Saturday For Little League

Everett Thompson announced a rain or shine selection day for Optimist Little League. Boys aged 8 and 9 must report at 10 a.m. at the Little League fields, while 10 to 12 year olds report at 1 p.m. If weather worsens, selections move to the Junior High gym and uniforms for 10 11 12 year olds will be issued Saturday.

Everett Thompson Thompson

Howard's two-run shot lifts Tigers past Red Sox in DC

Oakland. Howard belted a two-run homer in the sixth at D C Stadium to break a 1-1 tie. Detroit then exploded for four runs in the seventh on two Boston errors and a wild pitch to beat the Red Sox. Denny McLain earned his ninth win after a Joe Foy error started the Tigers’ uprising and Rico Petrocelli’s misthrow allowed the tying and winning runs.

Oakland Howard D.C Boston Detroit Red Sox Denny McLain Joe Foy Tigers Rico Petrocelli

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