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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1968

Page

4

Schlee Leads American Golf Classic After 65 At Akron

John Schlee charged to the early lead at Firestone Country Club with a five under 65, equaling the course record and building a two stroke edge over Bob Lunn. Veterans such as Art Walt Jr., Gardner Dickinson, and Johnny Pott followed, while stars Palmer and Nicklaus faced tough starts as the field prepared for cut day.

Schlee Don Fairfield Bob Rosburg Arnold Palmer Bob Lunn Art Walt Jr Gardner Dickinson Johnny Pott Hale Irwin Colorado Lee Elder Bruce Crampton Don Bies Tom Weiskopf Palmer Nicklaus Larry Mowry Hideyo Sugimoto Frank Beard Bobby Cole George Knudson Bob Goalby Bill Campbell Julius Boros Lee Trevino

Stock Cars At 2 Fairs in 3 Days

Mississippi Valley Speedway drivers race at Louisa County Fair Saturday night and West Liberty Fair Monday. Johnny Moss extends point lead with 173 points while Bill Newman sits second with 148.4. Top 10 includes Moss, Newman, Morris, Mosier, Prymek, Darting, Hemsted, Helm, Crooks, Harris. Also TOKYO plans color telecasts of 1972 Winter Olympics to US and Western Europe via four US satellites launched before June 1969.

Columbus Junction Mississippi Valley Speedway Club Louisa County Fair MVSC West Liberty Fair Johnny Moss Town City Moss Bill Newman Burlington John Moss Iowa City Mel. Morris West Liberty Mark Mosier Washington Ron Prymek Tokyo Sapporo Hokkaido United States Europe Japan International Telegraph and Telephone Corp U.S

Minor League Scores and Bout Highlight Ported Actions

In minor league baseball, International League results include Jacksonville 7 Buffalo 0, Rochester 16 Columbus 1, Syracuse 6 Louisville 3, and Richmond at Toledo with rain. Pacific Coast League games feature Tulsa 10 Denver 3, Oklahoma City 7 Portland 6 in 12 innings, Phoenix 11 Indianapolis 6, Seattle 4 Spokane 1, Tacoma 3 Vancouver 1, San Diego 5 Hawaii 1. In boxing, Portland heavyweight Jimmy McDermott 169 pounds from Holyoke, Mass outpointed Billy Marsh 166 pounds from Las Vegas, Nev over 10 rounds.

Jacksonville Buffalo Rochester Columbus Syracuse Louisville Richmond Toledo Tulsa Denver Oklahoma City Portland Phoenix Indianapolis Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver San Diego Hawaii Main Jimmy McDermott Holyoke Mass Billy Marsh Las Vegas Nev

Montreal Eyes Jarry Park as Temporary NL Stadium

Montreal officials and sponsors reached a formula to use Jarry Park as a temporary National League stadium for an expansion club. Mayor Jean Drapeau said the city would upgrade the park to NL standards, with seating growing from 3,000 to about 30,000. The plan revives the dying franchise and signals further details next week.

Montreal Jean Drapeau Jarry Park Drapeaux Warren Giles National League City Hall McHale Drapeau New York Giles Ball Stadium

Notches Victory No. 23 Over Cleveland 13-1 McLain Near 30 Wins

Detroit pitcher Denny McLain earned his 23rd win as the Tigers routed Cleveland 13-1 behind a 15-hit attack. With 12 starts left and a six-game lead, Detroit eyes the AL pennant as McLain chases the elusive 30-win season. Orioles, White Sox, Twins, and NL results noted.

Cleveland McLain Detroit Tigers Detroit Stens Tigers Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Ray Culp Boston Chicago White Sox Washington California Oakland New York Yankees J.louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago

Saturday Baseball Roundup From The National League And American League

Summary of multiple games with Cleveland and Detroit wins, Phoebus and Culp strong on mound, Bruce Kaat and Kubiak notable, and a late umpire ruling altering the Yankees game. Includes scores, homers, and key plays across several towns and teams.

Wise and Allen Glow In Dodgers Comeback Victory

Wise pitched a one hitter and Rich Allen belted his 23rd homer as Philadelphia beat Los Angeles 10 to 0. The night featured manager decisions backfiring in Pittsburgh and St Louis wins, with Chicago blanking Atlanta 4–0 as Bill Hands earned his 13th win.

Associated Press National League W.L. Pet G.B St. Louis Detroit Anal Chicago Baltimore Atlanta Boston Cincinnati Cleveland San Fran Oakland Pittsburgh Wwe New York Philaphia Minnesota California Los * Angeles Houston Wash Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota Washington California Kings Detroit Los Angles Harry Walker Dave Bristol Walt Alston Rick Wise Rich Allen Wise Allen Dodger Alston Walker Bristol Bill Hands Bart Shirley Roberto Pena

Notable Boxing Results Patch Scores Across West Coast

In Los Angeles Tony Doyle out pointed Joe Hemphill as 207% capitalized power faced 195 in Salt Lake City. Seattle saw Bill Schell stop Wayne Thornton in Fresno with 190 score to 4 in Washington standings.

Los Angeles Tony Doyle Salt Lake City Utah Joe Hemphill Seattle Wash Bill Schellhas Wayne Thornton Fresno Calif

Twin Bill Set for Sox in Montrose Sunday

Muscatine Red Sox lead the Mississippi Valley league by two games and head to Montrose for a doubleheader at 1 30 p m Sunday. Montrose, after a slow start, won three of four last week, climbing from last place with a split against Otumwa and a sweep over Hills. Gary Bender and Gary Laacke are expected to pitch, with the team leaving at 11 30 a m from Bond Street and Grandview Venue.

Frank Robinson Phoebus Dave Leonhard Culp Boston Joe Horlen Red Sox White Sox Ken McMullen Hank Allen Jim Hamnan Washington Yankees Ted Kubiak Reggie Jackson Hank Soar Jackson New York Ralph Houk Frank Fernandez Muscatine Montrose Ottumwa Hills Gary Bender Gary Laacke Davenport Assumption

Major League Stars Pitching and Hitting Duel

Rick Wise pitched a brilliant one hitter as Major League Stars shut out Los Angeles 1-0. Ken McMullen starred for the Senators, blasting two home runs in a 7-2 rout of California.

Associated Press Rick Wise Phillies Los Angeles Ken McMullen Senators Washington California

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