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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1968

Page

6

Big Eight Football Drills Feature Scrimmage Sessions

Seven Big Eight teams scrimmaged Wednesday in practice with goal line drills at Kansas where defenses held the edge. Kansas State’s performance drew caustic remarks from Vince Gibson as not much hitting occurred. Missouri’s Dan Devine criticized both hitting and execution as five Tigers were sidelined with injuries. Colorado’s 40 minute scrimmage showcased the twin spread offense and gains from Bob Anderson and Steve Engel. Oklahoma State praised by Phil Cutchin with potential promotions after confirming details. Nebraska saw sharp hitting with minor injuries to Kobra, Hormbacher, and Buda.

Associated Press Kansas Pepper Rodgers George McGowan George Garrett Jim Hatcher Wildcats Kansas State Vince Gibson Dan Devine Missouri Tigers Dennis Poppe Bill Schmitt Roger Jerry Boyd Mike Carroll Colorado Bob Anderson Steve Engel Oklahoma State Phil Cutchin John Ward Letterman Joe Esch Nebraska Dan Kobra Bill Hormbacher Joe Buda

Negro Boycott Threat Echoes Through Iowa State Practice

Ames AP report says a boycott by Negro players could emerge this fall as Black Students Organization grievances linger. Fullback Ben King from Central Islip NY notes dissension despite no on field team trouble, and star tackle Willie Muldrew leaves amid weight issues, with coach Majors saying his uniform was collected.

AMES Iowa State University Ben King Central Islip King Willie Muldrew Johnny Majors Majors

Murphy Eyes Historic Three-Peat At Hartford Open

WETHERSFIELD Conn AP Bob Murphy confident he can win three straight tourneys tying a record since 1963 at the $100000 Hartford Open Casper of 1968 is among favorites at Wethersfield Country Club Murphys hot putter after wins at Philadelphia Classic and Thunderbird Invitational Casper used an old putter in warmups Rodriguez and Hernandez win at separate boxing cards with brief notes

Wethersfield Billy Casper Greater Hartford Murphy Casper

Rose powers Reds past Cards as chase for 200 continues

Pete Rose hit his 10th homer of the season and added two singles to lift the Reds 3-0? over the St. Louis Cardinals, snapping a six game skid. He leads the NL with a .348 average and sits 19 away from 200 hits with 25 games left as he pursues the milestone. Don Sutton pitched a three hit shutout for the Dodgers in a 3-0 win over the Phillies, his seventh win and first shutout of the season items highlight a day of National League action.

Hal Bock Associated Press Pete Rose Rose Cincinnati Spark Plug Reds St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Matty Alou Johnny Bench Leo Cardenas Lee May Don Sutton Sutton Dodgers

Midwest Football Briefs Chicago and surrounding colleges

Illinois sidelined guard Jerry Pillath with a broken hand replacement Bob Bieszerad takes his spot. Indiana moves Gary Brown to fullback to bolster the position. Roger Grove is absent. Purdue rookie Marion Griffin injured with a pulled leg muscle. Ohio State QBs Rex Kern and Ron Maciejowski run drills as Woody Hayes praises rookie Bruce Jankowski. Northwestern five compete for two end spots. Michigan State quarterbacks impressive in scrimmage. Minnesota full scrimmage highlights Hagen passing and ends Trawick and Parson. Iowa and Wisconsin updates note injuries and exclusions. In Chicago, Kessinger and Williams power a doubleheader split with San Francisco. Banks hits a three-run shot in the nightcap as Cubs rally, Mays and Hiatt contribute key hits.

Illinois Jerry Pillath Bob Bieszerad Chicago Indiana Gary Brown Roger Grove Purdue Marion Griffin East Chicago Ohio State Rex Kern Ron Maciejowski Woody Hayes Bruce Jankowski Northwestern Mark Proskine Bruce Hebbard Pat Hartington Dave Hallstrand Rick Te Jander Michigan State Bill Feraco Sophs Gordon Longmore Bill Triplett Minnesota Phil Hagen Leon Willie Davis Bill Sudakis Don Kessinger Billy Williams San Francisco Kessinger Williams Ernie Banks Cubs Giants Willie Mays Jack Hiatt Bobby Bonds

Tiant and McNally Lead 19th-Hurlers in 20-Game Club Drama

Tiant pitched his 19th win as Cleveland held off California Angels 9-5 with four relievers aiding. McNally earned his 19th by homering in a 6-3 Baltimore win over the Yankees. Yastrzemski shined for Boston with three hits and an 18th homer in a 10-2 win over Minnesota. Horton delivered a late lift for Detroit in a 4-2 win over Oakland. Chicago blanked Washington 3-0 in 14 innings as McCraw drove in a go-ahead run in extra frames.

Associated Press Luis Tiant Cleveland Baltimore Dave McNally Tiant Indians California Angels Carl Yastrzemski Boston Minnesota Willie Horton Detroit Oakland Chicago White Sox Washington Angels Roger Repez Swo Rm Sonny Siebert Rob Gardner Horacio Pina Vicente Romo Pina

Gonzales Rides Fighting Spirit Into Open Quarterfinals

Pancho Gonzales, at 40, weighs fatigue against endurance as he faces Tom Okker in the U S Open quarterfinals. He stunned Tony Roche 8-6 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday to become the sentimental favorite, while Ken Rosewall and other top contenders loom in a crowded men’s draw.

West Side Tony Roche Australia Ken Rosewall Rosewall Ron Holmberg Highland Falls N.Y

Minor League Scores From Associated Press

International League Rochester edges Syracuse 4 3 Columbus defeats Richmond 4 3 Louisville dominates Jacksonville 26 12 Pacific Coast League Tacoma tops Seattle 54 32 Tulsa over San Diego 4 2 Spokane defeats Vancouver 5 2 Portland beats Hawaii 9 5 Denver wins against Phoenix 4 1 Oklahoma City at Indianapolis canceled due to wet grounds

Rochester Syracuse Columbus Richmond Louisville Jacksonville Tacoma Seattle Tulsa San Diego Spokane Vancouver Portland Hawaii Denver Phoenix Oklahoma City Indianapol

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

National League and American League tables show team records with games back and recent results. Wednesday games include Cincinnati over St. Louis and Detroit over Oakland, while Boston routed Minnesota and Chicago swept San Francisco. Today's slate features Chicago Washington and New York Pittsburgh among others.

W. L. Pet G.B. St. Louis Detroit San Fran Baltimore Cincinnati Boston Chicago Cleveland Atlanta New York Pittsburgh Oakland Wi Philaphia Minnesota Houston California Los Angeles Wash St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Washington

Major League Stars Pitcher Don Sutton Shuts Out Phillies

Dodgers ace Don Sutton limited Philadelphia to three hits and fanned 32 for his first shutout of the season as Los Angeles beat the Phillies 3-0. Carl Yastrzemski led Boston with his 18th homer and three singles, lifting the Red Sox to a 10-2 win over Minnesota and raising his average to .291.

Yastrzemski Red Sox Minnesota Gary Bell Twins Boston Dean Chance RBI Horton Associated Press Don Sutton Dodgers Philadelphia Los Angeles Phillies Carl Yastrzemski

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