Yankees Sweep Tigers as Colavito Returns to Action
Rocky Colavito pitched 2.23 innings in relief for New York then homered in the nightcap to seal a four game sweep of Detroit. The Yankees moved to .500 for the first time since April 3 while Detroit’s lead over Baltimore narrowed to five games after a 3-2 loss and an 8-3 defeat. Oriole heroics and other AL results followed with Minnesota, California, and Washington winning in tight finishes.
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World records loom as Olympic swim trials heat up
In Los Angeles AP reports world records threatened in day three of the women's Olympic trials. Debby Meyer and Claudia Kolb posted fast times in the 200 and 400 medley and 200 freestyle while 16 year old Catie Ball added a strong breaststroke showing. Shar on Wichman also posted a brisk 1 15 5 in the breaststroke event as berths for Mexico are decided.
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Ashe Wins National Tennis Title at Longwood
Army Lt. Arthur Ashe, the first Negro national men's amateur champion, defeated Bob Lutz 4-6 6-3 8-10 6-0 6-4 at the 88th U.S. National Championship to claim the title and set up his bid for the U.S. Open at Forest Hills after rest at West Point. Lutz, USC senior, had upset several Davis Cup players en route. Ashe, 2-year Davis Cup ace from Richmond, will enter the Open as top seed. Also, Maria Bueno and Margaret Smith Court captured the women’s doubles title 6-3 7-5 against Wade and Williams.
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Steelers and Bengals Clash in Exhibition Upheaval
In a weekend of interleague exhibition chaos Cincinnati Bengals defeated Pittsburgh 19-3 in Morgantown while the AFL swept the NFL pairs. Green Bay, Minnesota, Chicago and New Orleans posted lopsided wins as San Diego routed the Rams and Dallas rallied to near-comeback. Warren and Warren’s arms powered Cincinnati while Steelers faced injuries and limited midfield push.
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Nevele Pride wins Hambletonian at Du Quoin
Nevele Pride, a 3 year old trotter trained by Stanley Dancer, captured the Hambletonian at Du Quoin driving to straight heat victories. The win boosted earnings to $511,400 as Pride dominated 43 race heats with 39 wins and two seconds. Keystone Spartan and Dart Hanover battled for second, with Snow Speed breaking stride in both heats.
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Diving Looks Good For Us
Strong U S diving team prospects emerge as four weekend winners earn berths for Mexico City. Andrim Henry won the meter springboard defeating Keith Russell and Bernie Wrightson. Keala O Sullivan claimed the women s 3 meter springboard. Ann Peterson dominated the women 10 meter platform with precise dives. Keith Russell captured the men s 10 meter platform title.
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Ottawa High Opens Grid Work for 1968 Football Season
Ottawa High will begin the 1968 football season with the first practice at 5 today. More than 50 players are expected to report to coach J. W. Emerson and staff. The Cyclones, defending East Kansas League champions, earned a state ranking last season with an 8-1 mark.
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Chiefs Use Play-Action Pass To Beat Raiders In Exhibition
Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson starred as the Chiefs defeated Oakland 31-21 in an AFL exhibition. Dawson connected on two play-action bombs to Otis Taylor and Frank Pitts for a 14-0 lead early, while Mike Garrett powered the ground game with a 65-yard burst and a TD. George Blanda led a late Raiders drive, but Hank Stram’s club remained unbeaten in four tuneups and prepared for a Rams visit next week.
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Golf Meet at Ottawa Club Sees Qualifying Start
The annual men’s golf tournament's qualifying rounds ended Sunday at Ottawa Country Club. First-round pairings will be posted today at the pro’s shop. The 2 match play tournament is set to finish by week’s end with second rounds starting Monday.
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