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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1968

Page

6

Mets Beat Drysdale In Ninth 2-1 Pat Jarvis Dazzles Cards

Pat Jarvis pitched a three hitter as the Braves topped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 ending a long hex. Don Drysdale carried a 1-0 lead into the ninth when Art Shamsky and J. C. Martin tied and scored, and Jerry Grote added a run as the Mets beat the Dodgers 2-1. San Francisco topped Pittsburgh 4-2 and Chicago beat Cincinnati 4-1 in other afternoon action. Houston was rained out.

Dick Coach Associated Press Pat Jarvis St. Louis Cardinals Don Drysdale New York Mets Jarvis Atlanta Braves St. Louis Mets Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia Cardinals Cards Hank Aaron Tito Francona Marty Martinez Nelson Briles Art Shamsky Paul Popovich J. C. Martin Douse Dick Selma Jerry Grote Jack Billingham al Jackson Nolan Ryan Wild Hal Lanier Slick Bill Mazeroski Dave Marshall Jim Hart Giants Mazeroski Jim Bunning Bob Bolin Frank Linzy Ferguson Jenkins Ron Santo Cubs Jenkins Reds Tony Perez

Braves snap drought with 7-1 win over Cardinals

Atlanta pitcher Pat Jarvis earns a three hit effort and two RBIs as the Braves defeat league-leading St. Louis 7-1, ending a 10 game skid versus the Cardinals. Tito Francona adds a homer and two singles, Hank Aaron belts his seventh, and Marty Martinez doubles and triples in the Atlanta offense. The series wraps with Steve Carlton facing Ken Johnson in the final game.

Atlanta Atlanta Braves St. Louis Braves Cardinals Pat Jarvis Lyman Harris Harvis Jarvis Tito Francona Marty Martinez Hank Aaron Nelson Briles Pete Mikkelsen Hal Gilson Francona Euriles Martinez Felix Millan Aaron Steve Carlton Ken Johnson

Illinois State Amateur Golf Championship Opens at Prestwick

The 38th Illinois State Amateur begins Tuesday at Prestwick Country Club, a 6520 yard par 72 layout. 180 players compete in two 18 hole rounds, with 30 low scorers and ties advancing to the final 36 holes Thursday.

Frankfort Prestwick Country Club Jim Jamieson Moline Dave Huske Elgin Earl Liff Highland Park Bob Zender Chicago Ace Ellis Wilmette Bob Dredge Galesburg Harold E. Foreman Jr Norando Nannini Highwood Liff Prestwick

Domed Stadium for Montreal Still Not Decided

Montreal weighs where to host the NL expansion team as officials say no stadium commitment yet. Executive Committee chair Lucien Saulnier cites economic feasibility studies before any domed stadium plan. Expo 67 grounds may host games temporarily while NL investigates.

Montreal Lucien Saulnier Saulnier Gerry Snyder

Carlyle Defeats Legion Team 12-0 in Seven Inning Tilt

Carlyle blanked Legion Post 141 12-0 in seven innings at City Park. Diesen pitched five and one third perfect frames before an error started a Carlyle surge, Seibert took the loss allowing eight hits and eleven runs, Webb finished with five strikeouts in relief as Mt. Vernon heads to Edwardsville Friday.

Legion Carlyle Crew City Park Carlyle Diesen Dale Greene Mt. Vernon Jerry Seibert Legion Post Greg Webb Seibert Webb Edwardsville

Standings and results from the American and National Leagues

The Associated Press standings show Baltimore leading the American League with 32 wins and 24 losses, followed by Cleveland and Minnesota, with Oakland and Kansas City lower in the table. In the National League San Francisco and Atlanta lead, while Chicago and New York trail. Wednesday results include Oakland over Cleveland and Detroit over Minnesota, with several rainouts in New York and Baltimore. Friday schedules feature cross-league matchups and several N games, including New York at Oakland and Baltimore at Minnesota.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Se Tease Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Boston New York iChicago California Detroit Chicago Washington W. L. Pet. G.B St. Louis San Fran Atlanta Los Angeles Cincinnati Philaphia Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco

Dubuque Players Fined For Brawl

Five professional baseball players from the Dubuque Packers pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in Jo Davies County Illinois Circuit Court. Shortstop Arthur Cleary, 21, of South Pasadena California, was fined 50 dollars after police arrested him May 12 for refusing to leave an East Dubuque nightclub. Cleary's teammates were fined 25 dollars each as they joined in the altercation that required the Fire Department to quell the disturbance.

Galena Dubuque, Iowa Arthur Cleary South Pasadena Calif Jo Davies County Cleary East Dubuque, T

St John’s Opens World Series Clash With USC

St John’s of New York, led by catcher Ralph Addonizio, challenges No. 1 Southern California in the top College World Series game. USC and St John’s remain undefeated in the double elimination finals after a long Wednesday night session.

Omaha Neb St. John’s New York Ralph Addonizion Southern California USC Addonizio North Carolina State NC State Oklahoma State Brent Strom Wayne Weatherly Texas Brigham Young Larry Hardy OSU

Pro Tennis Meet May Start Today

The 42nd U S Pro Tennis Championships in Brookline Mass postponed by heavy rain at Longwood. Eight thousand dollar top prize, 16 top pros from Australia Peru Mexico South Africa Wales and the United States. Notable players Gonzales Laver Rosewall await second day action. Roche Olmedo Ralston Palafox Drysdale Anderson Buchholz Davies start opening matches.

Brookline Mass U.S Longwood Tony Roche Alex Olmedo Peru Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Antonio Palafox Mexico Cliff Drysdale South Africa Mal Anderson Australia Butch Buchholz St. Louis Mike Davies Wales Gonzales Rod Laver Ken Rosewall

Cubs sign Illinois State infielder for 30000 bonus

Infielder Bob Breitzman of Illinois State University, drafted in the recent MLB free agent draft, signed with the Chicago Cubs for a reported 30000 bonus. He was assigned to the Cubs Tacoma club in the Pacific Coast League.

Normal Bob Breitzman Illinois State University Chicago Cubs Breitzman Cubs Tacoma

American League expands two divisions already in place

The American League already has two divisions and races for fourth place. Detroit Tigers, leading by five games over idle Baltimore and five and a half over Cleveland, beat Minnesota 2-1 as Dick McAuliffe homered in the eighth and Mickey Lolich pitched five good innings. Oakland beat Cleveland 7-0 as John Odom and teammates homered. Kaat allowed just one hit after the fifth.

Herschel Nissenson Detroit Tigers Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Twins Washington Oakland Boston Dick McAuliffe Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers McAuliffe Lolith Jim Kaat Kaat Lolich John “Blue Moon Odom A’s Steve Hargan Reggie Jackson Dave Duncan Bill Rohr

Gary Player Opens U.S. Open Bid At Oak Hill

Gary Player returns to the U S Open at Oak Hill in Rochester with a renewed drive to win. The South African believes his best golf and new positive attitude suit the demanding 6692 yard course, which Billy Casper calls tailor made for him. Player, a former major winner, has spent years away from the tour but is back with family in Johannesburg area.

Bob Green Rochester N.Y Gary Player Oak Hill Country Club Billy Casper Gary Casper Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus St. Louis Johannesburg

Orioles, Giants Win High Scoring Games

Orioles crush First National Bank Tigers 13 7 as Greg Pemberton J. Starks and Hefner lead with multiple hits. Tigers' Taylor and Webster produce scoring runs despite losing effort. Giants defeat King City Federal Dodgers 13 9 with Richard Dorris and Donnie Hill key hits and Hill the winning pitcher.

Pep Drilling Co. Orioles First National Bank Tigers Tigers Orioles Greg Pemberton Hefner Starks Liddell Schallert Fairchild Stokes Richard Dorris Impie Giants Donnie Hill Grimm Bramlet Tony Ray Hill Paul Coats Dodgers J. Steffy Ackerman Gaunt Guyton

Ancient golf master says Ben Hogan greatest

Rochester AP veteran Fred McLeod, 86, recalls golf in earlier days at Oak Hill. He laments craftsmen over hitters, notes clubs and shots have changed, and praises Ben Hogan as the player who knew how to dissect a golf course.

Ben Hogan Rochester N.Y Fred McLeod McLeod Oak Hill Country Club Freddie Myopia Hunt Club Hamilton Mass Columbia Club Chevy Chase Hogan

Eagles edge Newsmen 7 6 in Khoury League action

Eagles rally with three runs in the sixth to beat Register-News 7 6 Sonny Hart earned the win allowing seven hits Bruce Thackery Bob Osborn and Hart added two hits apiece for the winners Newsmen were led by Steve Woodrome with two singles Tom Jones doubled and Kevin Davis Larry Roberts Randy Fitzgeralds and Randy Odle each had a safety Bank of Illinois defeated Amvets 6 3 in final game Mike Bevis struck out 12 and allowed three hits none after the second inning James Ashby Bevis and Bevis led the victors with multiple hits other scores noted in the report

Eagles U.C.T Bank of Illinois Register- News Sonny Hart Bruce Thackery Bob Osborn Hart Steve Woodrome Tom Jones Kevin Davis Larry Roberts Randy Fitzgeralds Randy Odle Ellis Gary House David Montfort Tom McCarthy Dennis Cline Rick Huff Amvets Mike Bevis Larry James John Ashby Bevis Mike Hayse Steve Miller Ronnie Chambliss Ed Schwitz Steve Troutt Larry Donoho

European Boxer Fights For Life After Title Fight

Cologne Germany AP Jupp Elze 29 was knocked by Italy's Carlos Duran in the 15th round and collapsed in his corner. Doctors at Cologne University Hospital said his life is in danger and the next day or two will be decisive for his condition.

Cologne Germany Jupp Elze Italy Carlos Duran Elze Cologne University Hospital

Jock Suspended for Five Racing Days at Hollywood Park

Inglewood California AP jockey Alvaro Pineda one of Hollywood Park's top riders was suspended for five racing days for making mounts jumpy at the start. He reportedly received a warning for picking at mounts in the starting gate causing them to balk and be difficult to control.

Inglewood Calif Alvaro Pineda Hollywood Park Race Track

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