Legra eyes rematch with Winstone after title win
Jose Legra of Spain becomes part holder of the world featherweight crown by a fifth round TKO of Wales' Howard Winstone. Legra plans a bout for Jack Solomons next, seeking the other two-thirds of the title. Legra moved from Cuba five years ago and expressed confidence in a long reign.
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Jose Cardenal's risky dash ends in 1 0 defeat for Tribe
Jose Cardenal attempted to steal third in the ninth after doubling with two out. Orioles catcher Larry Haney tagged him to end the threat as Baltimore hung on for a 1-0 win to claim second in the American League. Dave McNally fired a five-hit shutout, Tiant fared poorly in the first inning but settled afterward. Tommy Harper was the Tribe’s brightest bat, collecting two of Cleveland’s three or four hits.
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Montreal Motorists Lose Another Major League Backer
Montreal sponsors of a National League franchise saw a second backer quit in as many days when industrialist J Louis Levesque stepped down as both participant and chairman. In Las Vegas the St Louis Cardinals were listed 7 5 favorites to beat Detroit should they reach the World Series with 3 2 odds if Baltimore or Cleveland wins the American League pennant.
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Football Coaches Association to stage charity game at Yankee Stadium
The Football Coaches Association announced a charity football game at Yankee Stadium on September 28 featuring Grambling and Morgan State to support the Urban League Street Academy Program.
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Eighteen named to 1968 Lefty Grove Jr. Circuit All Stars
Eighteen boys were selected for the 1968 Lefty Grove Jr Circuit All Stars. The list includes Al Hohler, Jim Scheppers, Steve Fries, D Hemminwaytcher, Ed Cierszczwski, Joe Gross, Brad Mason, Randy Stower, Steve Preston, Clint Fannin, John Robarge, Duane Traves, Dennis Blakley, Scott Nutter, Jim Fisher, Al Meyers, Mike McIntyre, and Jim Seitz.
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Joe Gross
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Randy Stower
Steve Preston
Clint Fannin
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Scott Nutter
Jim Fisher
al Meyers
Mike McIntyre
Jim Seitz
Detroit at Washington clash headlines nine run surge
Detroit Lolich and Washington Hannan battle as Hannan picks up win in a 6 3 decision. McMullen hits a 12th inning homer for Detroit, while California and Minnesota post big scores in interleague action.
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Browns Favor Small Players In Camp Competition
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier seeks a repeat of past chances for smaller players. Walter Roberts, 160 pounds, impressed as a receiver and return man after last season with New Orleans. Hubie Bryant, 165 pounds and 5 foot 10, says Cleveland has a history of giving little men chances and chose the Browns after learning about Roberts.
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Ohio Skeet Championships Set for Fenwood Park
The Ohio State Skeet Association announces Fenwood Shooting Park in Bellevue will host the 1969 Ohio State Skeet Championships during the second week of June.
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Canton
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Stengel Mulls Bat Heaviness and the .300 Hitter Myth
Mets icon Casey Stengel weighs in on the vanishing .300 hitter and pitching dominance across the leagues. He praises modern pitchers, notes hitters may adopt heavier bats next year, and defends Mets stability while quashing mound-change talk.
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Wooten Silent On Browns Waiver Controversy
John Wooten, waived by the Cleveland Browns and not claimed by other teams, refuses to discuss his problems after accusing Ross Fichtner of discrimination. Fichtner sponsored a golf tourney in Ashland with Negro Browns not invited. Wooten says it’s out of his hands and that attorneys handle the case.
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