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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
12
The American Legion tournament kicks off Friday at Mieling Field with two double elimination rounds. Top teams eye a strong pitching depth to reach a potential three day slate, while Sophia Harris leads Sophia to a likely final bid amid a crowded weekend schedule.
Orioles clinch 11-3 win over Detroit behind hits from Hob Locker and Gibsons drive while Detroits Dovley Womack greets the manager in the dugout. Baltimore moves toward first place as the Red Sox suffer another loss. Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles win elsewhere.
Maureen Connolly, famed as a teenage prodigy who dominated women's tennis with a powerful serve, joins five other greats in the National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame. Inductees, including Jack Kramer and Pancho Gonzales, will be honored Aug. 17 in Newport at the Casino during the Newport tournament.
Buffalo with quarterback Jack Kemp edged Detroit 13-9 in a heated exhibition clash. Gregory Shines provided the winning performance as Ernie Davis influence, while Mercer's field goals and Buffalos' defense kept the Lions scoreless until late in the game.
Steve Lickliter of Beckley finished third in the National All American Youth Bowling Championships in Washington. He led after morning games but dropped to third in the playoff final against David Pearson of California, becoming the first West Virginian to reach the championship round.
Trap Hill High invites all boys to report Wednesday at 8:30 am for football tryouts on the school field. Varsity season prospects to be assessed as players from the Trap Hill program gather for initial evaluations.
The 94th annual National Rowing Championships set for August 11 at Orchard Beach Lagoon New York features top oarsmen from the East and West. Vesper Boat Club NYAC Harvard Canada and Pennsylvania lead the East while Long Beach and Lake Washington head the West. Mexico and the Mexican Olympic team will also race in Olympic events. Notable singles include Jim Niete NYAC John Van Blom Long Beach and Leif Gattfredson Canada.
Mike Bristol, son of Reds manager Dave Bristol, will pilot the Rookies in the annual Fathers and Sons game at Crosley Field on Wednesday August 4 prior to Reds vs Braves. The lineup features sons of Reds players coaches and staff, with a potential start in the follow-up lineup. The event caps a six game Reds home stand begun Friday against Chicago, with tickets available at Crosley Field and downtown outlets.
Eric's Downs defeated Marty's to win Beckley Babe Ruth league honors at Harry Lewin Field. The game featured a double elimination format with early runs by Marty's and later scores by Eric's, securing the title after innings of play.
Duncan Catron defeated Tom's Peanuts 74 in a Warren William League game played Monday evening. Fick pitched for Duncan and Patterson started for Tom's.
A spectacular five-car collision at Monza on Sunday eliminated the favorites in the Formula Two Grand Prix. Britain's Jonathan Williams won driving a Brabham after the crash on the 29th lap. France's Jean-Pierre Sussany suffered abrasions but no serious injuries. Also involved were Vic Elford of Britain and Derek Moore.
Casey Stengel, 76, reflects on his famed 1923 World Series inside the park homer for the Giants over the Yankees, his long career, and enduring legend. He sits at Shoe Stadium in New York with memories of Runyon and Edna Lawson’s wedding, while teammates drop by to chat.
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