Poet Ed Charles Sparks Mets in 5-1 Win Over Dodgers
Ed Charles, 35, fueled New York's 5-1 victory over Los Angeles with a double and a run-scoring single. He lifted his average to .303 as the Mets ride a 12-6 run in 18 games, inching toward .500 and sixth place.
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Giants Drop Pirates as Mays Delivers Key Runs
Bob Bolin pitched a four hitter for San Francisco while Willie Mays contributed to two runs. Mays singled Ty Cline to third in the fourth, McCovey sac fly plated the run, and later Mays again singled, advanced on McCovey’s double, then scored on a wild pitch.
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Tolan's Great Game Seals Cardin als 18th Inning Rally
Bobby Tolan starred for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 4-3 18th inning win over Atlanta. He threw out Tim McCarver at home then scored the winning run after a stellar fielding play in right and a homer earlier. Hank Aaron hit his 494th, tying Lou Gehrig for eighth on the all time list.
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Claude Raymond
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Pat Jarvis
Record Attendance at Santos Brazil Exhibition in New York
The largest crowd ever for a U S soccer game gathered at Yankee Stadium drawing 43 002 to see Santo of Brazil beat Napoli of Italy 4 2 Pele appeared as the world’s top player helped attract the record turnout The previous U S attendance record was 41 598 for Santos versus Inter Milan in New York two years earlier Regular NASL games drew far smaller crowds with 5 751 at Fenway Park for the Chicago Mustangs over the Boston Beacons and 5 266 in Washington as the Whips beat Toronto 3 2
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Pitching Leaders: Selma 7-1, Marichal 13-2 in N Y
Selma pitcher dominance with 7-1 record and .875 winning percentage leads league, while Marichal of San Francisco posts 13-2 with .867. Both dual standout performances highlight strong rotation and key decision outcomes across the season.
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Fans Boo Hippie Promotions as White Sox Split Doubleheader
Chicago crowds reject a teen friend and lover night promotion during a twi night doubleheader with Boston. The White Sox win 10-4 after an 6-3 loss as disc jockeys' act is booed off the field. Tom McCraw notes fans came to watch baseball. Gary Peters starts Saturday for Chicago against Boston. Cubs edge Reds 3-2 tying 48 straight scoreless innings record. Hands faces Maloney next.
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Wright Fires High 80 In Ladies PGA
In Sutton Massachusetts Mickey Wright shot an 80 to fall 11 strokes behind leader Sandra Post in the LPGA championship. Wright trailed after an opening 78 and endured a $fat nine on the 17th and a seven on the 18th to finish the halfway mark at 158. Post led at 147 with Whitworth and Whalen one behind.
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Howard Raps 24th Homer For Senators
Howard Raps 24th homer, Allen adds power, as Washington and Baltimore win. Sox lose twice to Boston, Stephenson struggles in first start since May. Detroit, New York and Cleveland post key wins in tight AL results.
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Bobby Cox
Joe Pepitone
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Tony Oliva
Twins
Mel Stottlemyre
Yankee
Khoury League Wrap: Eagles Cardinals Triumph Over Stan the Tire Man
Eagles explode for ten hits and nine runs in the fourth to beat Stan the Tire Man 13-3 as McDonald allowed three hits. Osborn led with three singles and a double, while Korris Hassakis and Hart added multiple safeties. Lincoln Heritage topped Bank of Illinois 9-3 behind Reynolds eight strikeouts. UC T edged First National 6-5 with House winning and Montfort aiding with three singles. A mix of winners and strong performances highlighted a chaotic night in Khoury action.
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Mike Hayse
Rend Lake Announces 68 69 Basketball Schedule
Rend Lake College coach Jim Waugh released the 1968 69 basketball schedule adding three new opponents Henderson Kentucky Lockyear of Evansville and Eastern Illinois freshmen. Two home games will be played in Pinckneyville and Wayne City with an alumni game pitting the 69 team against Mt Vernon Community College and Rend Lake alumni. Sonny Ellis will coach the alumni team.
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Two New Golf Courses Open This Weekend
Two new nine hole public golf courses opened in southern Illinois this weekend with watered fairways. The Green Acres course in Energy near Herrin City Lake is owned by Valgene Gould and opened to the public at 7 a.m. today. A second course built by George and Paul Jansco lies west of Johnston City near I-57 and the Herrin Johnston City highway intersection. Allen Industries employees were set to open the course on Sunday.
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Ramos Picks Up Support in Frazier Title Fight
Manny Ramos gains betting support as the Ramos vs Frazier heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden looms. Bookmakers take both sides amid quotes from insiders Gil Clancy and George Parnassus noting Ramos powerful punch and Frazier’s vulnerability to a big punch.
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Associated Press
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Baltimore sports editor Robert Watcher dies after brief illness
Robert B. Watcher, sports editor of The Annapolis Evening News for 15 years, died Friday after a brief illness. He was a prominent figure in local sports reporting and contributed to coverage of Maryland teams and events. His passing marks a loss for Annapolis journalism and sports journalism in the region.
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Williams Shuts Out Silver Streaks On Four-Hitter
Deanie Williams pitched his sixth complete game and fifth win as Sealtest defeated Silver Streaks 6-0. Jim Lockwood led the attack with two singles and a double, while Gene Mullins had two of Silver Streaks four hits. Next week schedule lists Silver Streaks vs Bank of Illinois and Sealtest vs Silver Streaks.
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Gene Mullins
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Minor League Friday Results Across Pacific Coast and International Leagues
Pacific Coast League games included Tulsa 4 Seattle 1 and Oklahoma City 10 Indianapolis 7. Phoenix 6 Portland 1. Denver 7 Tacoma 5. San Diego 4 Spokane 1. Hawaii 1 Vancouver 0. International League saw Toledo 14 Richmond 13 and Louisville 1 Syracuse 0. Jacksonville at Buffalo and Columbus at Rochester were rained out. Friday doubleheader notes list Double Cola versus Sealtest.
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