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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1968

Page

3

Pappas Finally Knocks Pins From Under Cards

Milt Pappas, who bowls as a hobby, finally halted the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta as Claude Raymond saved him from ninth inning trouble. Pappas improved to 9-5 after a 5-5 tie. San Francisco topped Philadelphia 7-5. Pittsburgh beat Los Angeles 8-4. Cincinnati hammered Chicago 11-7. Houston outlasted the Mets 3-1 in 12 innings with Jim Wynn and Bob Aspromonte delivering key hits.

ED Schuyler JR Jated Press Milt Pappas St. Louis Cardinals Claude Raymond Pappas Cardinals Atlanta Ron Hunt Cookie Rojas Phillies Los Angeles Pittsburgh Don Drysdale Drysdale Jim Brewer Brewer John Billingham Billingham Cincinnati Chicago Jim Maloney Mack Jones Fred Whitfield Leo Cardenas Cubs Randy Hundley Ernie Banks Bob Aspromonte Houston Jim Wynn J. C. Martin Mets

Iowa Coaches Discuss Heat Exhaustion on Grid Iron

Coaches at the Town High School Athletic Association Coaching Clinic on Friday stressed salt acclimatization and water replacement to prevent heat exhaustion. Athletic trainer Roland Duke LaRue of Western Illinois University cautioned the body cannot store salt or water and must be replenished during workouts.

Spirit, Lake Town’ High School Athletic Association Roland Duke” LaRue Western Illinois University

World Series Drag Memes and Handicap Starts at Cordova

The article describes the 15th annual World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway from August 22 to 25 featuring handicap starts based on class national records. It explains timing methods from the start line to the end of the measured distance and notes top speeds from a 132-foot finish area. An interview with driver Dick Loehr discusses engine choices, praising Ford 427 for speed but noting reliability and cost issues, with many top drivers using Chrysler engines.

Cordova Dragway Ing Dick Loehr Kalama Mich Loehr Loehr Chrysler

Friday Results and Upcoming MLB Schedule

Friday's results show Detroit 4 Boston 0 Minnesota 5 Baltimore 2 Washington 4 California 2 New York 2 Oakland 1 Cleveland 2 Chicago 1. Tonight Detroit at Boston Baltimore at Minnesota New York at Oakland Chicago at Cleveland Washington at California. Sunday's games New York at Oakland Washington at California Chicago at Cleveland. Monday Boston at Cleveland New York at Minnesota Washington at Oakland Baltimore at California. Cincinnati 11 Chicago 7 Atlanta 5 St Louis 1 San Francisco 7 Philadelphia 5 Los Angeles 8 Pittsburgh 4 Houston 3 New York 1 12 in Houston at New York Cincinnati at Chicago San Francisco at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Atlanta at St Louis M Atlanta at St Louis Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Houston at New York 2 Cincinnati at Chicago 2 Atlanta at Chicago Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Houston San Francisco at New York

Detroit Boston Minnesota Baltimore Washington California New York Oakland Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta St. Louis San Fran Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh Houston San Francisco Msunday THE Associated Press Eal Pet. G Phila Phia Richmond Kansas City Buffalo Denver Dallas San Diego New Orleans Green Bay Milwaukee

McLain wins 25th as Tigers blank Red Sox

Detroit pitcher Denny McLain shut off Boston on seven hits for his seventh straight victory and 25th of the season as the Tigers beat the Red Sox 4 0. Braves batter Joe Torre broke a 1 1 tie with a three run homer, his 10th, in the fifth, lifting Atlanta past St. Louis 5 1.

Denny McLain Tigers Boston Detroit Red Sox Joe Torre Braves Atlanta St. Louis Mike Andrews Rumners McLain Dalton Jones Carl Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Lonborg Baltimore Minnesota Lou Johnson Cleveland Johnson White Sox Pete Ward Tom Tresh New York White Jake Gibbs Mickey Mantle Jim Nash Lindy’ McDaniel al ‘Downing Winston Lienas Washington Bernie Allen Jim Fregosi Tom Satriano Del_ Unser Ken McMullen Joe Coleman

Santana Gives Spain Hope for Davis Upset

Manuel Santana, veteran Spaniard and Davis Cup favorite, defeated Clark Graebner in three sets amid heat and humidity. The win keeps Spain in the Inter-Zone finals as Graebner and Santana set up Sunday’s decisive matches with Gilbert and Ashe looming for the United States.

Cleveland Manuel Santana Spain Secateur Santana United States Clark Graebner Graebner Arthur Ashe Juan Gilbert Clark Gilbert Ashe

Lonborg Finds Grooves As McLain Hurts Boston

Jim Lonborg, last year’s Cy Young winner, spoke of his “fantastic groove” after Boston lost to Denny McLain and Detroit 4 0 Friday night. McLain dominated, delivering a key sixth inning display as the Tigers pulled ahead.

Mike Becht Associated Press Denny McLain Jim Lonborg Lonborg Boston McLain Detroit

Celtics Sold To Newark Brewery

The Boston Celtics, champions in nine of the last 10 seasons, were sold to P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery of Newark for about 3.5 million dollars. The buyers plan to keep the team in Boston and retain Red Auerbach as executive VP and GM, with Bill Russell expected to continue as player-coach. National Equities Inc. facilitated the sale, which awaits NBA Board of Governors approval at its August meeting.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery Newark N.J Red Auerbach Bill Russell National Equities Inc Celtics Marvin Kratter Board of National Equities NBA Board of Governors

Minor League scores mix across Pacific and International leagues

Coast League games show Vancouver routing Seattle 44 to 0 and Oklahoma City defeating Tulsa 3 to 1. Indianapolis edged Phoenix 4 to 2, Denver beat San Diego 7 to 0, Spokane toppled Portland 10 to 5, and Tacoma faced Hawaii. International League results include Richmond 4 Buffalo 2, Jacksonville 4 Toledo 3, Louisville 13 Rochester 8, Syracuse 46 Columbus 1 4, with game 10 innings.

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

Mann's Day From First Shot At Holiday Inn Invite

Carol Mann shot a par 69 at Norwood Hills to take a one stroke lead in the Holiday Inn Invitational LPGA event. The Buffalo, New York native, 6-foot-3, overcame an early tee shot into trees, asserting it would be her day as she pursued the $16,000 prize.

Louis Carol’ Mann Buffalo, N.Y Norwood Hills Country Club

Southall Leads Calts Past Redskins in Preseason Drills

Baltimore taxi squad quarterback Terry Southall engineered a late drive for 66 yards and Lou Michael's field goal to seal a 15 13 win over Washington. Unitas praised the clutch work but coach Don Shula called the backup quarterback situation unsettled as the team mulls options, including a potential trade.

Washington Terry Southall Baltimore Calts Jtrom Baylor Lou Michael Washington Redskins Southall Johnny Unitas Coltmaster Don Shulak

Colts Win On Michaels Kick In Narrow Preseason Finish

Baltimore defeats Washington 16 14 after a late field goal by Michaels. Unitas praises Southall for leading the drive with 25 seconds left. Beban appears briefly for the Redskins in his pro debut. PGA splits and tour control surface as players form a rival league.

Unitas Bob Ward Colt Colts Southall Jimmy Orr Don Alley Orr Baltimore Michaels Redskins Jim Ninowski Charley Taylor Joe Rutgens Charlie Gogolak Washington Jim Welch Gary Beban UCLA

Murphy Holds Narrow Lead In Westchester Golf Open

Murphy, a rookie, carded a 69 to sit 11 under along with a crowded lead at Westchester Country Club. A tight chase features Julius Boros, Dale Douglass, Jack Nicklaus, Dan Sikes, Reeves McBee, and others within two strokes as 79 players made the cut at even par 144 for the final two rounds.

Julius Boros Dale Douglass Jack Nicklaus Dan Sikes Reeves McBee Orville Little Westchester , Country Club

Safley's Stays Alive In Softball Tourney Win 4 0

Safley's Sporting Goods kept hope alive in the International Softball Congress Jawa Tourney by blanking Service Tool of Mount Joy 4 to 0 at Walcott Friday night. It was the third shutout of the evening as Parri Tap No 1 defeated Lux Club 7 to 0 in six innings and Service Tool won the first game 2 to 0, eliminating Par sis Tap No 2.

Safley Sporting. Goods Service Tool Mount Joy Walcott Parris Tap Lux Club Dubuque Parsis Tap Butch Mundock Safley’s Toenight Iowa Rock Island

New Address For Lilienthal on 14 Days Leave

Seaman-Thomas R Lilienthal son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lilienthal Rt 2 Wilton is home on 14 days leave after Navy Recruit Training in San Diego California. After leave he will report to the Service School Command in San Diego for Personnel Lilienthal training. He is a Durant High School graduate who attended four years at the University of Town.

Thomas R. Lilienthal Lawrence Lilienthal Rt. 2 Wilton Navy San ‘Diego Calif Service School’ Command San Diego Lilienthal Durant High School University of Town

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