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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1968

Page

2

Spitters Debate as Spitball Rules Reignite

In a Mets 3 0 win over the Phillies, Boozer faced scrutiny during warmups in the seventh inning as umpires questioned a spitball claim. Ed Vargo and Gene Mauch argued over whether Boozer touched the ball with saliva while within the mound circle, prompting a heated exchange.

Ed Vargo Orie Gene Mauch Vargo Mauch Boozer

Spitball ban erupts in Mets Phillies clash in 3 0 loss

Gene Mauch and Gil Hodges clash over a spitball rule in a 3 0 Mets win. Boozer, Hall, and Mauch are ejected after a dispute over warmup pitches and ball calls. Bud Harrelson becomes the first batter to draw three balls in the on deck circle.

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Celtics Win Title in Forum Rout of Lakers 4 2

Boston's Bill Russell calls the victory one of the greatest ever as the Celtics sweep the Lakers 124 to 109 in Los Angeles to clinch their eighth straight title under Red Auerbach. Havlicek 40 points Howell 30 lead the assault. Boston dominates early and holds off late Laker pushes.

LOS Angeles Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Bill Russell Forum Lakers Russell Red Auerbach Philadelphia 76Ers Big Bill Celtic John Havlicek Bailey Howell

Nicklaus Leads Houston after 65 in first round

Nicklaus fired a six under par 65 to grab a one stroke lead at the Champions tournament in Houston. Dan Sikes shot 66 to second, while Roberto De Vicenzo surged with two eagles and three birdies before fading. Al Getberger and Bob Murphy set course records with a 31 on the front nine.

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