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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1968

Page

3

Gibson Caught in Rain in St Louis Giants Game Postponed

In St Louis rain halted the Cardinals bid for a 13th victory as Gibson faced the Giants with a six run fourth inning in a 6 0 lead wiped out by weather. Coombs and James led their teams with first major league wins and shutouts while other NL games featured James in Philadelphia a shutout and the Cubs two wins in a doubleheader.

Dick Coach Associated Press Bob Gibson St. Louis Danny Coombs Jeff James Cardinals St Louis San Francisco Gibson Giants Houston James Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittssburgh Newark Mets Coombs Astros Braves John Buzey Don Lock Johnny Callison Cookie Rojas Pittsburgh Jose Pagan Pirates Jerry Koosman Orioles Weaver Rick Monday Reggie Oakeson Oakland Detroit Tigers Dick McAuliffe Mickey Stanley

Ex Twin Nixon Delivers Win Against Humprey's Twins

Ex Twins catcher Nixon, Russ, debuted with Boston Red Sox with a clutch three‑run pinch double in the ninth, lifting Boston to a 6–5 victory over Minnesota. Oakland edged Detroit 3–2, White Sox beat Baltimore 1–0, Cleveland beat California 4–2, Washington defeated New York 2–1. Cincinnati Bengals trade defensive tackle Rich Echer to Oakland Raiders for a future draft pick.

Herschel Wissenson Associated Press Nixon Humphrey Country Russ Minnesota Washington Metropolitan Stadium Boston Red Sox Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Twins Oakland Detroit Chicago White Sox Baltimore Cleveland California New York Yankees Twins Red Sox Pittsfield Mass Ron Perranoski al‘ Worthington Rico Petrocelli White Sox Jackson Dave Duncan McAuliffe Larry Brown Indians Camilo Pascual Dennis Higgins Yankees Senators RBI Frank Howard del Unser Higgins New York Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals American Football League Rich Echer Oakland Raiders

Exhibition Race Set At Tipton By Cedar County Club

The Davenport TO Midgets will run an exhibition race at Tipton on Sunday night July 21 as extra to the Mid Season Championship for B Modified Stock Cars. The Midgets pace the half mile oval with times mirroring the B mods. The mid season feature tops the card with leaders Bill Beckman Perry Beckler Walt Carney Dave Lovell Ron Fischer and Roger Lecousier. Thirty three cars are qualified for the main race. Races start at 8:00 pm.

Tipton Cedar County Racing Association Bill Beckman Lisbon Perry Beckler Tiffin Walt Carney West Branch Dave Lovell Ron Fischer Roger Lecousier Cedar Raptids

Rookies Lead Wednesday Opening Session for Squad

The opening practice on Wednesday featured mostly rookies while the full squad is set to report on Saturday, ahead of the season.

Minnesota Vikings Bob Grim Mankato State College Grim

Touring pros blast PGA field as too many club pros

In San Antonio AP report touring golf pros led by Jack Nicklaus criticized the PGA field for overloading with club professionals. Noble Chalfant and Arnold Palmer backed changes arguing a larger touring contingent would elevate the championship as 6:30 am starters began play.

Associated Press San Antonio, Tex Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Noble Chalfant Denver PGA Chalfant Arnold Palmer

Navy Officer Shines at Dallas NFL Camps

Navy lieutenant (j g) Roger Staubach impressed at camps across the nation while heat intensified practices in Carlisle and Thousand Oaks. Salary talks involved Dave Parks of the Saints and Nemiah Wilson of the Jets as rosters and conditions shaped early workouts.

U.S. Navy J. G Carlisle Washington Redskins Sonny Jurgensen Jurgensen Dave ‘Parks New Orleans Saints Nemiah Wilson New York Jets Navy J.g

Week Winner Irene Rockafellow in West Liberty

Irene Rockafellow of 503 East 4th Street West Liberty Iowa is named the winner for the week in the local contest entries. The listing confirms her address and win status in the community feature.

Irene Rockafellow E. 4Th St West Liberty Iowa

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