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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1968
Page
4
Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collided with teammate Chico Fernandez during a Friday night game. Robinson walked off limping but was described as seriously injured last season in a basel ine mishap, leaving Manager Hank Bauer in limbo during anxious hours.
In Jacksonville Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus traded strokes in a high tempo round that tied or broke records as the Greater Jacksonville Open loomed toward Sunday. Palmer matched a course record with a 36-hole 135 while Nicklaus surged after adjusting his putting, both eyeing a share of the $100,000 prize.
The Kansas City Chiefs basketball team faces Waymire's Town Team of Ottawa at Lyndon High School gym at 8 tonight. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children. There will be door prizes and halftime entertainment.
On Monday April 1 at N Jr High Gym the girls division starts at 6:00 with Calvary Baptist facing G Epis, followed by Foursquare versus First Baptist and North Baptist versus Trinity Methodist. The women's division plays at 7:00 and 8:00 with Foursquare Nazarene, G Epis against Calvary Baptist, and Baptist against North Baptist and Meth versus Wes Meth. The men play at 7:00 Baptist versus Western Presley, 8:00 North Baptist versus Grace Epis, and 9:00 First Christian versus First Methodist.
San Francisco overcame a poor third quarter to shock St. Louis 108-107 in Oakland, taking a 3-1 series lead as Jeff Mullins sealed the win with a late bank shot. The Hawks face a must-win Game 5 in St. Louis to stay alive in the best-of-seven series.
Jean Claude Killy, fresh off a World Cup title and Olympic triple gold, signals a shift to auto racing after Friday's slalom win at Red Mountain. He plans Le Mans hopefuls, may race World Cup finales, and will fly to Detroit to negotiate a car deal while acknowledging the end of his ski era. Nan cy Greene, defending champion, shared a farewell hug at the finish.
In Fort Lauderdale the Yankees edged the game 1-0 as reserve Andy Kosco stole home in the eighth. New York managed three hits and continued a bunt and run style, but lacked power this spring. Mantle hit 22 homers career total 518, while Mantle batting .249 led the team’s weak offensive showing alongside Tresh .219 Pepitone .251 Whittaker .241.
The Williamsburg Otawa Wildlife Club will hold a Wild Game Feed at noon Sunday in the Williamsburg High School gym. Menu includes buffalo, beer, raccoon and elk, plus coffee and cold drinks. Bring your own table service. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
Rico Carty of the Atlanta Braves has tuberculosis and will miss the pennant race. Doctors at Southeast Florida Tuberculosis Hospital in Lane tana confirmed the 27 year old outfielder is ill but not facing immediate surgery. Braves spokesman said he should be 100 percent healthy for the 1969 season. Carty expects an indefinite hospital stay at Santana. He has a .305 career batting average over four years.
In Indianapolis fatigue, exams, boycott pressure, and pro leagues influence cutbacks in NCAA warmups for the U S Olympic basketball team trials. Six top centers including Hayes Alcindor Unseld skipped, some citing contracts, academics, and weariness after a long season. Twenty-five players remain as the group prepares to fly to Albuquerque for a three day tournament.
NightHawks league results list Prudential Insurance Burns Jr 181, Reeves 475 series, Montgomery Ward Burgoon 166, Harry Smith Auto Stewart 232, Budge's Hardware Lawrance 176, Heathman Oil Heathman 209, K of C Didde 179, Frid ay Night Ladies dara's Barber Shop Triplett 183, Crites Apps Roller 149. Royal T Lanes Wolgast 192, Star Mobile Homes Zimmerman 172, StyLeArt Beauty Salon Heckman 186, Bent Fender Body Shop Fritts 168, Helen and Bills Cafe DeCaeny 470, Manley Transfer Spears 165, Ella's Beauty Salon Liegerot 180, Lees Downtowner Nichols 211, Dynamic League Team Saffron 195, Craven Oil Fritts 214, Nitcher Floor Serv Nitcher 189, Star Mobile Two Haas 194, Lees Cafe Heckman 209, Gambles Stewart 168.
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