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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1968

Page

6

All-Star managers expect a low scoring game at Astrodome

HOUSTON AP managers Dick Williams and Red Schoendienst forecast a pitchers duel in baseball’s 39th All-Star Game at the Astrodome. Don Drysdale to start for the NL with Tiant named for the AL, both skirting season high offense as 55 million viewers are expected.

Muscatine Journal Astrodome Houston Dick Williams Red Schoendienst Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Don Drysdale Los Angeles Williams Boston Red St. Louis Tommy Helms Cincinnati Tiant John “Blue Moon Odom Oakland Schoendeinst Drysdale

Wilt Chamberlain Trade Shocks NBA With Lakers Move

Philadelphia 76ers prepare a joint press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers to announce Wilt Chamberlain's trade for Archie Clark Darrall Imhoff and Jerry Chambers plus cash. Jack Ramsay named to succeed Alex Hannum as coach. Announcement may be delayed for max news coverage.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 76Ers Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association 76Ers Los Angeles Associated Press Lakers Archie Clark Darrall Imhoff Jerry Chambers Jack Ramsay Alex Hammunt Hannam Re Oakland American Basketball Association Ramsay Spectrum Chamberlain

NFL Proxy Predicts Long Strike ee- NFL Proxy Predicts Long Strike ee

In Osaka Japan Yoshiaki Matsumoto defeats Bart Lemin as American League players prepare for their first indoor baseball game during the All-Star showcase. The AP notes a forecasted long strike and upcoming indoor action involving multiple AL stars.

NFL Associated Press Osaka Japan Yoshiaki Matsumoto Bart Lemin Philippines

Modell Calls a Meeting All-Star Game May Be Off

NFL owners sounded the alarm as Art Modell warned of a long, disastrous strike and called a full meeting in Chicago. The players seek pension funds before 1970, with Lombardi warning delaying or canceling the All-Star Game if Packers lack three weeks to prepare.

Modell Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Art Modell Cleveland Browns NFL Medell Players Association Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Packers San Francisco 49Ers John Gordy Detroit Lions Players’ Association American Football League

Boone and Dayton Open Iowa Summer Baseball Tourney

Boone and Dayton clash next Monday as 416 teams enter Iowa summer high school baseball sectionals. Boone defends its title as winners advance through 32 sectionals to eight districts and four regionals, with the state tournament set for August 5-6 in Ames. Olympics plans released indicate village buildings nearing completion ahead of July 31, six completed.

Boone Dayton Iowa Ames Mexico City

Minor League scores from International and Pacific leagues

Baseball results from minor leagues with International League and Pacific Coast League games. Louisville 2 Columbus 3 Syracuse 3 Toledo 5 Richmond 0 Rochester 2 Buffalo 5 Denver 3 Hawaii 1 Portland 7 Vancouver 6 San Diego 3 Oklahoma City 6 Phoenix 1 Indianapolis 1. Only games scheduled.

Louisville Columbus Syracuse Toledo Jacksonville Richmond Rochester Buffalo Denver Hawaii Portland Vancouver San Diego Oklahoma City Phoenix Indianapolis

Bengals Hungry to Gain Jobs in Camp Skirmish

In Wilmington Ohio the Cincinnati Bengals hold two tough practice sessions as 70 rookies and free agents battle for jobs amid cuts on the AFL club. About 15 likely to stay, with veterans urging effort. five players released recently and injuries loom over others.

Wilmington Ohio Cincinnati Bengals American Football League Eagles George Caravalos Philadelphia Purdue Catavatos Bengals Jim Curry University of Cincinnati Sam Roberts Ohio University Bill Shear Cortland State Jeff Banks University of Pacific Steve Lewicke University of Texas-El Paso

Chiefs Juiced Up In Bid To Regain AFL Title

Kansas City faces strong competition for eight key positions as Coach Hank Stram prepares for rookie camp in Liberty Missouri. The Chiefs count on rookies taxi squad graduations and two trades Wen dell Hayes and Goldie Sellers from Denver to boost depth. Losses include Bruce McLenna Gene Thomas and Robert Holmes leaving a need for backfield insurance. Defensive spots and several offensive line positions are hot, with several second year players and new guards Maurice Moorman and George Daney awaiting report after the Green Bay game.

Philadelphia Catavalos Cleveland Paul Brown Cincinnati Cleveland Browns Harry Gunner Oregon State Kansas City Chiefs Hank Stram Liberty Wendell Hayes Gol ‘Die Sellers Denver Stram Bruce McLenna Gene Thomas Robert Holmes Southern U Mike Garrett Curtis McClinton Bert Coan Hayes Aaron Brown Gene Trosch Chuck Hurston Bud Abel Jim Lynch Willie Lanier Merris Maurice “Mo” Moorman Texas A&m George Daney Texas-El Paso Green Bay Chicago Kit Colvin Baker University Baldwin Kan

Unser to Drive Endurance Race at Watkins Glen

Bobby Unser the Indianapolis 500 winner will drive in the Six Hours of Endurance for manufacturers at the Watkins Glen track. He will co drive with Charlie Kolb in a new two liter Ferrari for Luigi Chinetti's North American team. The $20,000 race is the eighth of ten in the world championship with 29 cars entered.

Watkins Glen, N.Y Bobby Unser Watkins Glen Unser Albuquerque N.M Luigi Chinetti Greenwich

Wilton Remains Dominant With 12-1 Record

Wilton High School baseball improved to 12-1 after a 5-0 victory at Bennett Monday. Pitcher Jack Allgood allowed three hits over six innings, striking out five and walking three. Wilton totaled six hits with Ben Marolf, Neil Rabedeaux, Dean Birkhofer, and Marolf each contributing.

Wilton Tom Carpenter Bennett Jack Allgood Allgood Ben Marolf Neil Rabedeaux Dean Birkhofer Marolf Backus

Braves Name Richards to 1971 VP Baseball Deal

Atlanta AP reports Braves president William Bartholo confirmed Monday the signing of Paul Richards to a new contract through 1971. Richards is in his second year as vice president in charge of baseball operations.

Atlanta Braves William

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