AL Split Into Two Divisions Draws Public Skepticism
American League owners voted to split into two geographically based divisions for a 156 game schedule, with a three of five division playoff determining the pennant and World Series participant. NL adds two teams but keeps a single pennant race. Warren Giles questioned public acceptance and noted schedule differences and potential annual changes.
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Dancer's Image Retired To Stud After Derby Derby Run
New York horse Dancer's Image ends racing career three days before the Kentucky Derby third jewel. Owner Peter Fuller announced the big gray colt is retired to stud due to recurring ankle trouble after fading in the Preakness.
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Potomac man critically paralyzed in IMS practice spin
Bob Hurt, 28, of Potomac Maryland, suffered severe spinal cord damage in a 500 mile race practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Doctors said paralysis is permanent and recovery unlikely as of Tuesday night. Both arms and legs are paralyzed.
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Bunker Wins 6 In Row As Orioles Prospects Rise
Wally Bunker stayed unbeaten with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Bisons, boosting his 6-0 start and fueling speculation he may soon help the Baltimore Orioles. The Rochester Red Wings star has battled a sore arm since 1964 but kept the string alive Tuesday night.
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Right Thing Wrong Time Right Thing Wrong Time
The Minnesota pitching duo Sonny Siebert and Billy Rohr blanked 24 straight Twins until a first inning Twins rally produced three runs. The Indians managed one run in the first and were unable to score afterward as Minnesota won 3 to 1. Jim Perry earned the win with Siebert charged for the loss.
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Standings and results from the National League baseball season
Standings show San Francisco leading with 25 wins and 19 losses. Atlanta 24 20 Philadelphia 20 18 St. Louis 22 524 Chicago 22 21 Cincinnati 20 21 Los Angeles 22 24 Pittsburgh 18 20 Houston 19 24 New York 18 23. Tuesday results include Atlanta 3 Houston 1 and Cincinnati 7 Los Angeles 0 in rain delayed games. Tonight’s probable pitchers list Chicago Niekro versus Holtzman, Francisco Marichal at St. Louis Briles, Houston Lemaster at Atlanta Johnson, Los Angeles Kekich at Cincinnati Pappas.
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Montreal fans greet major league baseball return
Montreal remembers star Rocky Nelson as baseball returns to the major leagues. Nelson, famed in the International League for high averages and three MVP titles, reflects on Montreal’s love for the game and wonders about a potential job with the new club while noting fans’ warmth and memory of him.
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Eagle Athletes Feted at Monroeville High School
Monroeville High School honored spring 1968 letter winners in baseball and track at Recognition Day. Four year letterman Tom Miller led the baseball and track list with seniors and juniors named for two years and one year, including Ken Didion Dale Schwanbeck Steve Ringholz Mike Adelman. Track awards went to Steve Rahrig Dennis Lieberberger fam Wilhelm Dennis Smith John Reese Dave Van Fleet Mike Adelman John Bores Stu Jones Paul Patrick and others earning first year letters.
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