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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1968

Page

4

Lele 5 By TA Lele 5 By TA it's Play Ball For Little League

A large expansion of the Little League program in the city kicks off Monday with a record participant count of over 572 boys across 38 teams. Major divisions play 15 games, Minor 14, and Senior 12, with new Minor teams on east and west sides and games at Garfield, West Junior High, Oak Park, and Taylor Park.

Hugh Bunn Focal League Garfield School West Junior High Oak Park Taylor Park Rosen Iowa Kent-Stein Park

Ashe Beats Osuna in Davis Cup Singles at Berkeley

Arthur Ashe defeats Rafael Osuna in straight sets 6 6 6 under Davis Cup play at Berkeley. Osuna lost 66 63 60 as USA takes early lead in the tie.

USA Arthur Ashe Mexico Rafael Osuna Berkeley Lt. Ashe Osuma Photofax

Hinson Credits Polio With Driving Return In Memphis Open

Memphis golfer Larry Hinson, aided by polio at age five, shoots a four under par 66 for a two round 133 to trail leader B R McLendon Jr. by one stroke in the Memphis Open. Hinson says polio gave him motivation and being left handed helped his swing. McLendon, LSU veteran Lou Graham and Bob Lunn also at 133, with Palmer and Nicklaus four behind after 65s.

Douglas Hinson B. R. McLendon Jr Birmingham Ala McLendon Louisiana State University Lou Graham Nashville Tenn Bob Lunn Sacramento Calif Ammold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Palmer Nicklaus

UCLA’s Lucius Allen Faces Court and Leaves UCLA

UCLA guard Lucius Allen, a second team All-American, faces marijuana possession charges after his arrest with a man and three women. He is free on bail and will appear in court next Wednesday. Concurrently, UCLA confirms Allen has left the university and will pursue active National Guard duty, with the team not counting on him for next season’s title run.

Los Angeles UCLA Lucius Allen Allen National Guard Kansas City

Durant softball meet set for June 15 16

Durant athletic boosters sponsor a two day softball tournament at the high school field with an entry fee of 30 dollars per team. Entries must be mailed to Harry Larson in Durant by June 1. prize money will be awarded from the total entry fees. Sweden wins Vanderbilt table tennis team title in New York event.

Durant Durant Athletic Boosters Harry. Larson New York Sweden Vanderbilt Athletic Club Czechoslovakia

U S Holds Lead In Davis Cup

The United States led Mexico 2 0 in Berkeley California as Davis Cup second round action continued in the American Zone while Chile led Ecuador 1 0 and Italy advanced to the third round with a 3 4 lead in Biella.

Associated Press Spain Russia South Africa Italy United States Mexico Berkeley Calif Chile Ecuador Eugenio Castigliano Ezio di Matteo Francis Trukhi Alain Manigley Monaco Biella

Hits by Yaz Spark Red Sox Win In Slugfest

Boston beats Minnesota 7 5 in a long night game as Carl Yastrzemski hits his 5th homer of the season and drives in two. He also singled later while Lee Stange earned the win in relief after a seventh inning showdown. Johnny Pesky-era vibes mix with a high scoring, rain-shorted thriller.

Mike Recht Precs Carl Yastrzemski Boston Lee Stange Rae Walhioges Atee Red Sox Minnesota Yastrzemski George Brunet California Cleveland Indians New York Yaz Sox Stange Jose Tartabull Stanger Ray Culp Brunet Ridde Angels Tony Horton Larry Brown Roger Repez Don Mincher Rick Reichardt Bobby Bobby Cox White Sox Sandy Alomar Collange Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Stargell Roberto Clemente Ron Kline Steve Blass Marichal Giants Cubs

St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 1 and Today's Baseball Pairings

Schedule shows St. Louis defeating Philadelphia 5 to 1 in a listed result. Following lineups include San Francisco at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis New York at Atlanta Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Houston Philadelphia at St. Louis New York at Atlanta Monday's games Houston at Los Angeles and Chicago at New York with other matches and notes on twilight and Sunday listings.

San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston Boston Minnesota Washington Baltimore Cleveland California Detroit Oakland Clevelams

Thunder Strikes Astros In 10th Inning Collapse

Dodgers win 9-7 after wiring five runs with two outs in the 10th and Houston ties in the bottom of the frame before John Purdin closes out Los Angeles. Astros rally features timely hits by Aspromonte, Rader, Staub, Wynn, and Gontay. Other NL results include Atlanta over New York 4-2, Pittsburgh 8-5 Cincinnati, St. Louis 5-1 Philadelphia, San Francisco 4-2 Chicago.

Astros Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Walter Alston John Purdin Byron Browne Atlanta New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Chicago Astrodome Bob Aspromonte Doug Rader Julio Gontay Dodger Wes Parker l Jim Fairey Bob Bailey Paul Popovich Tom Haller Jim Brewer Tum Rusty Staub Lee I'Thomas Jim Wynn Aspromonte Alston Purdin Jim Britton Re C. Martin Biron Sonny Jackson Hank Aaron Leer Nolan Ryan Curt Flood Johnny Edwards Cal Maxvill Flood Edwards Maxvill Steve Carlton

Weekday Little League Slate With Multiple Divisions

The schedule lists Major Senior and Minor divisions at Kent Stein Park and area diamonds for Monday and Tuesday games. Teams include Beach Lumber Muscatine Buick Dog N Suds Gibson Police Safley s Sporting Goods Hin derson s Chev Olds Johnson Oil Co Moose Rosenberg Agency Thatcher Glass Muscatine Lighting Wendling Quarries Carver Bandag Elks Home O Nize Poole Transfer Ina Maes bye Braves Cardinals Cubs Dodgers Giants Pirates Mets Astros Indians Orioles Red Sox Twins White Sox Yankees Angels Senators.

Diamonds Kent-Stein Park Beach Lumber Muscatine Buick Dog-N-Suds Gibson and Gibson Police Department Safley’s Sporting Goods Afl-Cio Henderson Chev-Olds Johnson Oil Co Moose Rosenberg Agency Thatcher Glass Cheri-Top Clark’s Standard Lumber Mart Muscatine Lighting Wendling Quarries Carver-Bandag Elks Home Orioles Red Sox Twins White Sox Yankees Angels Senators

Minor League Baseball Scores From Pacific Coast and International Leagues

Pacific Coast League results include Tacoma 3 Phoenix 0 and Portland 5 Seattle Spokane 11 Vancouver 2 with Tulsa at Oklahoma City on wet grounds. International League games Hawaii 5 Indianapolis 3 and Rochester 13 Toledo 6 with Buffalo 6 Syracuse 5 and Jacksonville at Columbus delayed by wet field conditions.

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

May Fight Patterson Next Foster Too Much for Aging Tiger

In New York Bob Foster knocked out Dick Tiger in the fourth round at Madison Square Garden to defend his light heavyweight title. Foster, age 29, used a long left jab and reach advantage to stun Tiger, who had a 16 year pro career and was knocked out for the first time. Gate receipts topped six figures, with Foster earning about $79,200 of the take and Tiger receiving $100,000. Foster improves to 9 straight wins and 34-0 with 24 KOs. Tiger falls to 56-13-3. Floyd Patterson or George Chuvalo could be next targets for Foster.

New York Bob Foster Dick Tiger Floyd Patterson George Chuvalo Foster Tiger Madison Square Garden Washington, D.C Air Force Coins Mark Conn Emile Griffith

Minnesota Must Win Twice From MSU to Capture Title

Big Ten title hinges on a doubleheader between Minnesota and Michigan State after weather and darkness disrupted the schedule. MSU leads or shares the lead depending on results, with Minnesota needing two wins to claim the conference crown and a playoff spot. A postponed doubleheader could push games to Sunday.

Minnesota MSU Chicago Michigan State Michigan Iowa Town Steve Garvey Steve Rymal Spartans Ohio State Purdue Wisconsin Northwestern Ilinois Indiana Illini Gary Sargent Butllinois Tom Calza Calza Northwstern

McDonald Inks At Iowa State Football Signings

Iowa State coach Johnny Majors announced nine signed letters of intent for next fall. signees include Dave Jahnke Iowa City tackle Mike Ashton Clinton Cedar Rapids Jefferson John Blessman Des Moines Lincoln quarterbacks Doug Parsons Des Moines Dowling Mike Fontanini Des Moines Dowling Rick Ramsey Des Moines North Steve Jacobsen Harlan Dennis McDonald Morning Sun Jeff Allen Iowa Central Fort Dodge. McDonald starred in football wrestling and track and should be a Cyclone contributor.

Ames Iowa State University Johnny Majors Iowa Iowa State Majors Dave Jahnke Iowa City Mike Ashton Clinton John Blessman Cedar Rapids Jefferson Doug Parsons Des Moines Lincoln Mike Fontanini Des Moines Dowling Rick Ramsey Steve Jacobsen Harlan Dennis McDonald Morning Sun McDonald Tigerback Cyclones

Clean The Air Home Show Promotes Quality Dwellings

Clean The Air promotes visiting our model homes to see quality value and beauty in our offerings. We invite potential buyers to tour available houses and compare features and layouts.

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