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Newspaper

Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1968

Page

3

Teeters West Ved, Te Dy 7 Its Uprastte

Fragmentary OCR hints at a report involving a teen, a date around July 7, and an upright posture event. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear due to corruption.

Bedl Sone and Ines Post Demigs Bedl Report

A fragmentary notice mentions demigs and a bedl with names Perey and Ines. The readable text hints at a local event or listing, referencing two persons and a possible fee or amount. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

McCool Stars In Reds 7 0 Win Over Cardinals

Reliever Billy McCool earned the win with seven strong innings in relief as Cincinnati Reds pounded St Louis Cardinals 7 to 0. Ted Abernathy also pitched in to finish a three hitter while Larry Jaster took the loss. The Reds broke the game open with four runs in the seventh and three more in the eighth.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Reds Gerry Arrigo Billy McCool McCool Arrigo Lefty McCool St. Louis Cardinals Ted Abernathy Reds Larry Jaster Pete Mikelsen Cardinals Atlanta San Francisco Los Angeles Redbirds Giants Dodgers Bob Gibson Gary Nolan

US Star Bartkowicz Faces Tough Wightman Cup Day

Peaches Bartkowicz, 19 from Hamtramck Michigan, meets Winnie Shaw of Scotland as the United States trails Britain 2-1 on day two of the Wightman Cup. Defeat would leave Britain needing one win to claim the cup for the first time since 1960.

London Peaches Bartkowicz Hamtramck Mich Miss Bartkowicz United States Winnie Shaw Betty Pratt U.S Mary Ann Fisel St. Louis Christine Jones Nancy Richey San Angelo Tex Virginia Wade Stephanie de Fina Hollywood Fla Kathy Harter Seal Beach Calif Christine Truman Jones Nell

Butler Signs with Celtics From St Bonnaventure

Boston Celtics announce the signing of Bill Butler a 6 foot 5 inch 205 pound high scorer from St Bonaventure College. Butler joins a roster led by coach Red Auerbach with expectations of scoring punch and versatility in the backcourt and forward positions for the coming season.

Boston Bill Butler St. ‘Bonaventure College Boston Celtics National Basketball Association

Pirates fall short of Forbes Field no hitter dream

Associated Press reports Pittsburgh pitcher Bob Moose beat Houston 3-0 to run his lifetime mark against the Astros to 3-0 but a seventh inning single by Julio Goray spoiled a possible no hitter at Forbes Field opened in 1909. The Pirates added solo runs on Patek May and Clendenon and Koosman took the loss for Houston. Elsewhere in the NL Mets topped San Francisco 7-3, Cincinnati blanked St. Louis 7-0, Los Angeles edged Philadelphia 6-0 then lost 2-1, and Chicago beat Atlanta 2-1.

Associated Press Bob Moose Pittsburgh Houston Pirates Forbes Field Astros Julio Goray Ron Davis Moose al Jackson New York Mets Mets San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Los Angeles Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Atlanta Rusty Staub Goray Fred Patek John Bateman Jerry May Donn Clendenon Jerry Koosman New York Don Bosch Jerry Buchek Bosch Lee May Johnny Bench Leo Cardenas Mack Jones Pete Rose Jones Tim McCarver Billy McCool Ted Abernathy Cardinals Bill Singers Los Angele Dodgers Mike Kekich Tony Gonzalez Jim Brewer Woody Fryman Richie Allen Don Lock Ernie Banks Randy Hundley Chicago Braves Hank Aaron Deron Johnson Don Kessinger Billy Williams

Harvard And Yale Row 103rd Time

The 103rd Harvard Yale race will be rowed today on the Thames River in New London Connecticut. Yale seeks its first victory over Harvard since 1962 as Harvard holds a 55 to 47 edge in the prior 102 races.

New London, Conn Thames River Yale Harvard Crimson

Equals Record For 36 Holes Big Blond Bert Yancey Leads Open By 2

Bert Yancey shot 68 to equal the 36 hole Open record and lead by two strokes at 135. Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Billy Casper, and defending champ Nicklaus remain in pursuit as Oak Hill hosts the U S Open. Arnold Palmer labored with a 74 for 147, while Coody and others chase from 140 and 142.

Bert Yancey Bob Green Associated ‘Press Rochester N.Y Jack Nicklaus Yancey Lee Trevino Yan Cey Trevino Oak Hill Billy Casper Billy Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Charles Coody Don Bies Bruce Devlin Jerry Pittman

High Cost Could Put Squeeze On Football

In New Haven, Yale and other Ivies face spiraling costs threatening big time college football. Ivy rules favor amateurism, limiting scholarships and spring practice while maintaining strong academics. Yale’s Dr DeLaney Kiphuth notes football is a social event with tailgating, yet the program supports 16 intercollegiate sports and majors with tough entrance standards.

New Haven Michigan State California Texas Tennessee DeLaney Kiphuth Yale University Yale Ivy Schools Brian Dowling Cleveland Cal Hill Baltimore Dowling Kiphuth

Beban Signs With Redskins After Rams Trade

Washington reports Gary Beban Heisman winner from UCLA will sign with the Redskins after a trade that sent the 1969 No 1 draft pick rights from Los Angeles. Pat Fischer also signs as Washington strengthens a shaky defense amid Cardinal blame for 6 8 season and Rozelle to decide player swap terms.

Washington Gary Beban UCLA Los Angeles Rams Washington Redskins Kathy Hanson Beban Redskins Miss Hanson Alhambra Calif Rams Edward Bennett Williams Los Angeles St. Louis Pat Fischer Sonny Jurgensen Jim Ninowski Harry Theospledes Danny Talbott Fischer

Minor League Scores From Coastal and International Leagues

In the Pacific Coast League Tulsa beat Spokane 4 to 1 and Indianapolis defeated Tacoma 7 to 0. Vancouver won 4 to 1 over Phoenix, Seattle prevailed 4 to 3 against San Diego, Denver defeated Portland 5 to 2, and Hawaii triumphed 11 to 4 over Oklahoma City. In the International League Columbus edged Buffalo 3 to 2, Louisville beat Toledo 6 to 1, Richmond won 3 to 2 against Rochester, Syracuse defeated Jacksonville 4 to 2.

Associated Press Tulsa Spokane Indianapolis Tacoma Vancouver Phoenix Seattle San Diego Denver Portland Hawaii Oklahoma City Columbus Buffalo Louisville Toledo Richmond Rochester Syracuse Jacksonville

Harrelson Hit Trio Powers Red Sox Past Indians

Boston’s Ken Harrelson exploded for three homers driving in seven as the Red Sox defeated Cleveland 7-2. The Tigers beat Chicago 6-5 in 14 innings as Don Wert homered twice late. Minnesota edged Baltimore 2-1 while California beat Washington 2-0 and New York topped Oakland 5-4 in 10 innings. Earl Wilson’s three-run homer sparked Detroit’s four-run fifth.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Boston New York California Chicago Washington Ken Harrelson Don Wert Wert Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers White Sox Harrelson Boston Red Sox Indians New York Yankees Tigers Bob Priddy Bill Freehan Luis Aparicio Sox Earl Wilson Tom McCraw Luis Tiant Eddie Fisher Dick Elsworth Orioles Tom Phoebus Cesar Tovar Tony Oliva Ted Uhlaender Phoebus Jim Roland al Worthington Ron Perranocski

Salukis Hammer St. John's 15-0 in College World Series finals

Southern Illinois ripped St. John’s 15-0 in an opening CWS-contest rout as Howard Nickason tossed a three hitter for SIU and USC, led by Bob Vaughn’s 2-0 six-hitter over North Carolina State, prepared to face SIU in a potential title matchup with a rested rotation.

Jim van Valkenburg Associated Press Omaha Neb Southern California Southern Illinois Bob Vaughn USC Vaughn North Carolina State Rod Dedeaux Bill Lee Jerry Petzhold Harvard SIU Southern Ilinois NC State St. John Howard Nickason

Southern Cal Fights to Defend NCAA Track Title

In Berkeley, Southern California seeks to defend its NCAA track and field crown on the final day. After two days of competition, USC lead with 20 points, while UCLA, Washington State, and Villanova chase. Earl McCullouch defended the 110-meter hurdles title in 13.4 seconds and Lennox Miller won the 100-meter dash in 10.1, both meet records. Other Friday winners included Bob Narcessian, Pertti Pousi, Steve Marcus, and Jerry Pearce.

Berkeley Calif Southern California Earl McCullouch Lennox Miller

Khoury League Hurlers Throw Three 2-Hitters In One Night

Khoury League action saw three 2 hitter performances. Randy blanked Baldridge until the fifth with eight strikeouts in an 11-1 Newsmen win, and Smith Jones and Roney led with multiple hits. First National edged UCT 2-1 in a ninth inning finish, while Bank of Illinois crushed Lincoln Heritage 15-2 behind Miller and Bevis. Junior games feature Eagles vs Hahn's Oil and Register-News against Stan the Tire Man with additional Juvenile matchups.

Khoury Register News Randy Bladridge Newsmen Smith Tom Jones Gdle Steve Roney Roberts David Oodrome Ron Waller Duane Baldridge First National Steve Schneider U.C.T Randy Kniffen Terr Audt Mark Satterfield Kniffen Allen Troutt Bob Shelton John Lewis Tom McCarthy David Montfort Larry Jones Mike Bevis Bank of Illinois Lincoln Heritage Steve Miller Mike Hayes James Eagles Hahn Stan Register - News Security Elks

Ex-minor and Minor League Players Open Season

Ex-minor and Minor League boys in the Optimists Little League start a season on the Little League fields. Ex-minor play Mon through Thu with 1:15 PM games, three innings or one hour. Minor players aged 10-12 and ex-minor aged eight and nine. Schedules list American and National Ex-minor and Minor games from June 17 to June 20 against various opponents.

Optimists Red Sox Senators Yankees Orioles Indians Tigers

Reilly Leads Whips to 1-0 Shutout over Generals

The Washington Whips, powered by Jack Reilly in goal, beat the New York Generals 1-0 as Reilly logged his third shutout of the season. Gyau of Ghana scored six minutes into the second half, lifting Washington within four points of Baltimore in the Atlantic Division. Crowd counts reached 5,685 at the Washington game and 5,646 at Detroit where the Chicago Mustangs edged the Cougars 3-2 with John Kiwalik netting his 16th.

Associated Press Scotland Jack Reilly Washington Whips Reilly Whips New York Generals Washington Baltimore Joseph Gyau Ghana Chicago Mustangs Detroit Cougars John Kiwalik Detroit

Yarbrough Qualifies Pole With 118643 MPH Run

Lee Roy Yarbrough powered a Ford Torino to claim the inside pole for the Sun Carolina 500 stock car race in Rockingham North Carolina.

Rockingham, N.C Lee Roy Yarbrough

Double Cola Dominates Softball Tilt At City Park

Double Cola jumped Silver Streak for three runs in the first inning four in the third and four in the seventh to seal a 12 to 2 win on the City Park diamond. Gene Howard earned the win allowing four hits while David Keen took the loss for Silver Streak. Darrell Passmore powered the victory with a double homer and three runs, joined by Mike McClure two doubles Art Wilson a homer and Fred Deichman with a triple.

Double Cola City Park Gene Howard David Keen Darrell Passmore Colamens Mike McClure Art Wilson Fred Deichman Sealtest Bank of Ilinois

Friday's Fights Roundup of Global Welterweight Bouts

In New York Jose Nieves 135 pounds from Puerto Rico stops Jim Lee 136 from Miami after four. Dorman Crawford 146% from Costa Rica outpoints Juan Ramos 148 from Puerto Rico over eight. In Sao Paulo Joao Henrique from Brazil outpoints Maurice Cullen from Britain over ten. In Los Angeles Chucho Castillo 118 from Mexico stops Jesus Pimentel 11744 from Mexico over twelve. Jose Napoles 145% from Mexico stops Leroy Roberts 148 from Norristown Pennsylvania over one. Arturo Lomeli 13544 from Mexico stops Marcus Anderson 134% from Louisville Kentucky.

New York Jose Nieves Puerto Rico Jimmy Lee Miami Dorman Crawford Costa Rica Juan Ramos Sao Paulo Brazil Joao ‘Henrique Maurice Cullen Britain Los Angeles Chucho Castillo Mexico Jesus Pimentel Jose Napolles Leroy Roberts Norristown Arturo Lomeli Marcus Anderson Louisville, Ky

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