May’s new stance fuels Mets bid while Reds win
Lee May powered the Reds past the Mets 6-5 with a three run homer and a run scoring triple. The Mets tied it late but Cincinnati held on as Chicago beat Houston 3-1 and Detroit crushed Cleveland 14-2.
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Lenborg Placed on Rest for Mild Tendonitis
Boston Red Sox ace Jim Lenborg, 1967 Cy Young winner, was ordered to rest his right arm for five days after a mild tendonitis diagnosis. He had pitched five innings in Chicago before returning to Boston and has a history of shoulder troubles after a knee injury last December.
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Toubo Call Wins at Finger Lakes in 1 42 15 Pace
Toubo Call ridden by Ron Eastman beat Whale Trail by two lengths in the $1,600 race at Finger Lakes. Nippet finished third as the crowd set a large Monday turnout, wagering $239 in the season’s best crowd.
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Conigliaro May Start After Eye Injury
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro, sidelined by a serious left eye injury from a pitch last August, has begun light workouts and has been running on the beach. Medical checks show his condition stabilized and he has clearance to resume heavy physical work next week.
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Frazier Retains Heavyweight Title in Five-State Defense
In a boxing match summary from Tokyo, heavyweight champion Joe Frazier retains his title in a five state defense style bout. Manuel Ramos and Bernabe Villacom Piso are mentioned among the event participants.
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Weekend Invitational Golf Tournament At Country Club
More than eight golfers enter two Whe portion to the Country Club invitation over the coming weekend. Co chairs See Lees announce Friday 8 am to 1 pm entry with stake details. Championship flights begin Saturday 8 am with semifinals Sunday morning and finals Sunday afternoon. Entry fee 15 dollars includes buffet dinner Friday.
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Frazier Faces Ellis After Last Night's KO Win
In New York Frank Frazier scored a first round knockout and then quickly finished his opponent again in the second round. He extended his pro record with a 20 win streak including 19 knockouts and drew $131,008 from televised action.
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Long Shot Sets Canadian Track Record at Woodbine
Waverley accessere bay colt set a Canadian track record of 9704.20 in the fourth Woodbine race. North American record is 1,885.20 by Wishing Ring at Latonia in 1912. Another time record noted as .10 by Can YG at Inhibition Park in Vancouver in 1968.
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Laverne Hanover Sets Mile Record at Vernon Raceway
Laverne Hanover, a six race winner, becomes the first six-year-old harness horse to pace a mile under two minutes on a half mile track. Driven by Billy Haughton, the Tar Heel Lavish Hanover colt clocked 1 88 4 5 in the Schuylerville Pace final, beating Grand Slam by three lengths. The feature at Upstate New York’s Vernon Raceway also saw Super Wave and Nardin’s Slam set eliminations times.
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Young Democrats Defeat Lake Shore Transportation 6-4
Young Democrats opened with a threat but steadied for a 6-4 victory over Lake Shore Transportation at Fort Ontario. The YD nine built a lead after six innings, added two more in the seventh, with Chuck Carpenter and Shae Bartho contributing key hits. Matt Briggs, Jack Meehan, Fultond, Pat Pelkey, and Rich Shannen added offense while Leon Pauley and the loser’s pitcher worked the full game.
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Hawaa aes at Tulsa rai Perdana Tle a
Hawaa aes at Tulsa reports unclear event with limited readable text. Names and exact details are not decipherable from the fragment.
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Local 914 Softball Triumph Highlights Thrilling Win
Local 914 edged Davi Bros. Meats 1 0 in a tight softball game as Chetney delivered a roundtripper for the deciding run. Stark and Reynolds both starred on the mound and at the plate in a pitchers duel that shaped the night’s action.
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Police Knights Fashion II Wins in Little League Night
Police Knights Fashion II defeated Firemen in a 11 inning game as Tim Riley and Stan Nalle limited runs. Pat Schrader singled with one away in the 11th to break a no hit bid, while Buddy Stone and Jim Favat led Police with two hits each. Continuous offense from Frank Paine Kevin Rourke and Celiano fueled the win.
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Chiefs Rally To 2 1 Victory In IL Action
In International League play the Chiefs defeated the Louisville Colonels 2 to 1. Starter John Vemberland held the Colonel offense to seven hits as the Chiefs exploded for seven runs in the first inning. The win moved the Chiefs into fourth place while Louisville sank to 12-15 for June as Buffalo and Toledo were not scheduled.
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Oswego High's 1968 Baseball Hero Allen Tops Averages
Oswego High School’s 1968 baseball season featured Allen leading with a .323 average and 91 hits in 63 at bats. Riley and Skinner also posted strong numbers with 373 and 254 averages and multiple extra bases, RBIs, and home runs. Riley pitched 7-7 with a 1.17 ERA as the Buccaneers finished 7-7 in conference play and 20-20 overall under Coach Ted Kerley.
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Influenza Epidemic of 1918 Killed Millions Worldwide
In 1918 a global influenza epidemic is believed to have claimed about 20 million lives. The figure reflects widespread fatalities across continents during the pandemic era.
Keglers Gather Friday Evening for Oswego City Bowling Meet
The Oswego City Bowling Association holds its annual meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in West Utica at Charles C Crisafulli Post rooms. Secretary Joe Pecora announced that all final 1967 68 season averages must be filed at this session, with all former and newly elected officers invited and all league bowlers urged to attend.
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