Bankers Dodge To Slim Slo-Pitch Leads In Wednesday Action
The Huron County Bank and Downtown Dodge each posted wins in their Slo-Pitch League divisions. Bankers beat Greenwich Merchants 15 to 2 with Gary Byron and Rollie Burton each going 4 for 4. Downtown Dodge defeated Clevite Harris 8 to 5 despite early back-and-forth scoring. Home Savings and Loan toppled American Legion 9 to 7 in a late rally led by Bob Lippert and Butch Ott. Horner led the losers with four hits.
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Bob Osborne
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A's blank Indians as Odom shuts them out in Cleveland
Oakland ace John Blue Moon Odom tossed his second straight shutout against Cleveland, scattering seven singles and homering for his first major league homer. The Athletics beat the Indians 7 0 as Steve Hargan struggled early and Eddie Fisher finished with three innings of relief.
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Banks Slo-Pitch Stars Run Through A Confusing Lineup
Jim Brand profiles the Huron County Bank Slo-Pitch team led by Rollie Burton and Otis Mikoleski. The piece highlights a labyrinth of Osbornes Byrons and other players, praising their fielding, few runs allowed, and lighthearted clubhouse culture as they chase a strong league showing.
Olympic Track Team Takes Shape At NCAA Championships
The 1968 U S Olympic track and field team begins forming as 650 athletes from 110 schools converge on UC Berkeley for three days at Edwards Stadium. The top six in each event advance to Los Angeles for the Olympic trials on June 29-30.
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Indians sign five draft picks for Gulf Coast and Class A rosters
Cleveland Indians announced the signing of five players from last week's New York draft. Bob Love from Baldwin-Wallace College and Vince Colbert, the 11th pick, join Rock Hill in the Western Carolinas League as right handed starters. John Howell of Midland Texas, the sixth selection, goes to Sarasota Gulf Coast. Outfielder Jerry Stitt of Arizona and third baseman Walter Hallberg of Pascagoula Mississippi also join Sarasota roster.
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St Johns Faces USC in College World Series Showdown
St Johns of New York meets top ranked Southern California to decide the lone unbeaten team in the 22nd College World Series final contest of a three game slate. Earlier, Southern Illinois plays Oklahoma State and Texas faces North Carolina State with losers eliminated.
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Detroit Fans Oppose 1969 AL Divisional Alignment
A group of Detroit fans told UPI they prefer the National League 12 team pennant race and oppose the American League divisional setup for 1969 with New Kansas City and Seattle franchises. They voiced dissent amid league officials and owners approving the plan.
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Baseball Standings and Results Report
National League and American League results include rain delays with Chicago, New York, Houston, Cincinnati, St. Louis, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Notable games: Kaat and Zimmer, Lolich and Price wins. HRS by McAuliffe Perez Francona and Aaron. and standings show St Louis leading with .593 pct while San Francisco and Atlanta chase.
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Hergatts Inter-City Girls Take Two Victories
Hergatt's high school girls opened their season with a 6 5 win over Bellevue and a 24 2 victory against Cliff's Pony Tails of Sandusky. Nancy Wechter delivered the decisive single in the seventh, with Jackie Iehle and Linda Bergstedt contributing key hits.
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