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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

4

Pirates rally past Phillies as Bunning stars in return

In Philadelphia Jim Bunning leads the Pirates to a 10-1 win over his former mates while Woody Fryman shines in relief. Elsewhere NL action sees Houston beat New York 7-2 and Atlanta top Los Angeles 3-0 as St Louis and San Francisco also win.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pirates Jim’ Bunning Bunning Woody Fryman Phillies Houston New York Mets Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Cubs Fryman Connie Mack Milt Pappas Dodgers Sonny Jackson Felipe Alou Hank Aaron Mike Kekich Jim Hart Giants Reds Ron Hunt Hart Gaylord Perry Tony Cloninger Orlando Cepeda Mike Shannon Cardinals Cubs

Angels Win 1-0 Despite Rigney Bunt Signs in 11th

Bill Rigney abandons bunting after four bunt signs in the 11th inning, but the Los Angeles Angels still beat the Washington Senators 1-0 to complete a sweep. Jim Fregosi belted a three-run homer earlier in the night as the Angels edged the Senators 4-3 in Game 1.

7 AME yo Standings 7 AME yo Standings

National League Friday results include St. Louis 9 Chicago 5 Houston 7 New York 2 Pittsburgh 10 Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 3 Los Angeles 0 San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 3 Sunday schedule has St. Louis at Chicago Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at San Francisco New York at Houston Atlanta at Los Angeles

St. Louis Chicago Houston New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Pet. G St Louis San Fran Philaphia Houston Sevenene

Friday's Games Report From Baseball Schedule

Recap of Friday results shows Oakland 3 New York 2 and Minnesota 5 Baltimore 2. California beat Detroit 4-1 and Washington 3-0 in a doubleheader with 11 innings in the second game. Detroit won 5-4 over Chicago in the first game. second games postponed by rain. Remaining matchups: Cleveland at Boston and Chicago at Detroit, Minnesota at Baltimore, Oakland at New York, California at Washington, Cleveland at Boston.

Oakland New York Minnesota Baltimore California Washington Detroit Chicago Cleveland Boston L. Pet. G.B Chicago Wash’n

Moose Lodge Indians outslug Pep Drilling in 31-23 LL game

In a high scoring Little League affair the Moose Lodge Indians defeated the Pep Drilling Co Orioles 31-23 after an extra innings frame. Gary Osterman homered three times including a grand slam while Richards added a grand slam and a double. Marlow earned the win in relief.

Moose Lodge Indians Pep Drilling Co. Orioles Orioles Indians Gary Osterman Richards Thraikill Stables Mitch Marlow Marlow Osterman Fairchild B. Pemberton Greg Starks Terry Liddell Guthrie Stokes Pembertons

Braves Top Dodgers 3-0 Behind Pappas Pitching

In a Friday AP report Milt Pappas allowed four hits as the Braves defeated the Dodgers 3-0. Jim Hart of the Giants delivered a two run seventh inning homer to lift San Francisco past Cincinnati 4-3.

Associated Press Milt Pappas Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Jim Hart Giants San Francisco Cincinnati

Archer Leads Cleveland Open With Six-Under 69 Putter Claim

George Archer, seeking to be the tour's best putter, shot six-under 69 to sit 36 holes at 135 and lead Tommy Aaron by one at the $110,000 Cleveland Open. Aaron fired 66 to stay close. Devicenzo and Stockton tied for third at 137.

George Archer Cleveland Archer Tommy Aaron Bob Charles Pensacola New Orleans Lakewood Country Club Aaron Roberto Devicenzo Dave Stockton Devicenzo Stockton Gardner Dickinson Bob Dickson Wayne Yats Don January Rives McBee Fred Marti Dave Marr Bobby Cole Roy Pace Dale Douglass Frank Beared Dan Sikes Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Trevino Palmer Britain Tony Jacklin

Belvidere Mother Captures Illinois Golf Title in Quincy

Mrs. Paul Dommers, 42, of Belvidere, claimed the Illinois State amateur golf championship at Quincy after defeating Lois Drafke, 3 and 1, in the final. Dommers earlier led medalist with 75 on the Quincy Country Club course, while Drafke, 30, from LaGrange, sought her eighth title, last winning in 1966.

Belvidere Lois Drafke Paul Dommers Illinois Quincy, Ir Ilinois Quincy Country Club Miss Drafke LaGrange Dommers Thomas Donahue Waukegan Charles Ryan Quincy University of Iowa Mrs. Dommers Miss Draike

Trials Open Today U S Olympic Athletes In Los Angeles

The United States track and field unit begins its two day Olympic Trials at Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles with finals Sunday The meet selects the top finishers for Mexico City and offers invites to a September high altitude drill at South Lake Tahoe Calif Head coach Payton Jordan expects six to ten athletes to be invited to Lake Tahoe The hardship cases include Jim Ryan Richmond Flowers and Willie Davenport who are sidelined by injuries or illness.

Los Angeles Mexico City U.S Memorial Coliseum South Lake Tahoe Calif Payton Jordan Stanford Lake Tahoe Jim Ryan Richmond Flowers Willie Davenport

Tennis Shocker! Russian Star Upsets Pancho At Wimbledon

Soviet Union 23 year old No. 1 Alexander Metroveli defeated Pancho Gonzales in three sets 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 to reach the Wimbledon fourth round. Gonzales, age 40, saw his bid end as Metroveli claimed a surprising victory in London amid rain delays.

Pancho Geoffrey Miller Wimbledon England Pancho Gongales Alexander Metroveli Soviet Union Los Angeles Gonzales Russia Metroveli Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Rod Laver Marty, Riessen Evanston Lew Hoad Bob Hewitt South Africa Alex Olmedo

Khoury League action yields lopsided wins for Baldridge and UCT

Baldridge led by 15 hits and a four run margin as American Legion A.C.T. and Baldridge defeated Register-News 11 4. Swan worked seven innings with eight strikeouts and four hits, backed by Beale, Swan, Kendricks, Wilkins, Green, and Waller with multiple safeties. In the Juvenile game American Legion rallied to beat Lincoln Heritage 17 8 behind Osterman Estes King with two singles each. U.C.T. erupted for seven first inning runs to top First National 9 4 behind Gary House five hit pitching and Huff McCarthy Setzekorn. Tonight Haun's Oil meets Eagles and Bank of Illinois faces Lincoln Heritage at 8:00.

Baldridge American Legion A.C.T Register-News Swan Fanning Keller Beale Kendricks Wilkins Green Waller Newsmen Jones Woodrome Odle Davenport Lincoln Heritage Mike Osterman Osterman Alan Estes Chris King Legion Mike Kelley Dennis Richardson Tom Mahkovtz Danny Smith Roger Kuerth Rick McMahon Ed Sanders Rick Izard Brad Williams U.C.T Gary House House Dennis Cline David Montfort Randy Lemay Mike Setzekorn Bob Shelton Steve Schneider Randy Kniffen Charles Neal Haun’s Oil Eagles Bank of Illinois

Sealtest Leads MTV Softy Loop With 6 1 Record

Sealtest moved to first place with a 6 1 slate after beating Double Cola 5 3 at City Park. Deannie Williams pitched his seventh complete game of the season for Sealtest, while Vernon Cutt posted two triples and Steve Chapman scored twice. Roger Yates homered for Colamen, Passmore tripled, and Jack Payne had a hit in the big seventh as three runs crossed. The Mt Vernon July 4th Invitational Softball tourney is canceled this year due to stands conditions at City Park diamond.

Sealtest Double Cola City Park Deannie Williams Darrell Passmore Vernon Cutt Steve Chapman Colamen Roger Yates Passmore Jack Payne Mt. Vernon

Emerson's 1964 65 title winner linked to Olmedo coach role

Former champion Roy Emerson, who won the title in 1964 and 1965, is noted alongside Peru born Olmedo, now reportedly a coach in Los Angeles, highlighting a cross narrative of past champion and current coaching ties.

Lian Roy Emerson Olmedo Los Angeles

Beban Stars But Csonka Named MVP In All America Game

Gary Beban directing the West offense completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns to spark a 34-20 victory over the East in the eighth Coaches All-America game. Larry Csonka rushed 25 times for 88 yards and two plunges, caught three passes for 41 yards, and earned MVP honors. Landry added 160 passing yards and a two yard TD for the East, while Billy Stevens sealed the West win with a one yard scoring plunge late.

Gary Beban Atlanta UCLA Beban Chicago Washington Redskins Arizona State Ken Dyer Tulsa Rick Eber Jimmy Smith Oregon Minnesota John Williams Billy Stevens Texas el Paso Larry Csonka Syracuse Greg Landry Massachusetts Csonka

Irish Sweeps Derby at Curragh Draws Global Interest

A three and a half million dollar Irish Sweeps Derby unfolds at the Curragh with Sir Ivor the red hot favorite. Sir Ivor, owned by Raymond Guest, could repeat his English Derby triumph as $131,796 awaits the winner in a prize pool shared by over 100 countries. Other top horses include Giolla Mear, Ribero owned by Charles Engelhard, and Meadsville owned by R.S. Reynolds Jr. Meanwhile NFL talks on salaries continue with secrecy at Pine Lake Club near Keego Harbor.

Dublin Ireland Curragh Sir Ivor Raymond Guest U.S King George, Va Giolla Mear Ribero Val D’aoste Header Charles Engelhard Newark, N.J Meadsville R.S. Reynolds Jr Richmond, Va

Eddie Sawyer Joins Royals as Scout

Eddie Sawyer former Phillies manager was signed Friday as a scout by the new Kansas City Royals of the American League.

Associated Press Kansas City Eddie Sawyer Philadelphia Phillies Friday Kansas City Royals

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