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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
3
Orioles squeeze past California while Boston shuts out Cleveland as spring camps unfold. The report notes pitching rotations, spring training wins, and key defensive plays amid a flurry of rosters and lineups.
AFL East preview highlights New York Jets with quarterback Namath as the focal point. Namath’s 1967 passing record and publicized status shape expectations while management changes and owner moves hint at possible leadership shifts for next season.
The Olympic exhibition meet opens Saturday in Heiston's Jepresen Stadium featuring eight world record holders. Promoter Lave Hickey of the Houston Striders says the event will showcase the strongest Olympic team run in the south with about 120,000 expected. The meet covers field and track events to the 200 meter dash, with stars like Bob Seagren and Ralph Boston among the competitors, aiming to sharpen for the Mexico City trials.
The split between touring golfers and the PGA deepens as the American Professional Golfers forms. On Wednesday, players will vote whether to stay with the PGA or join the new APG, with PGA set to mail questionnaires to gauge member loyalties.
In Turku Finland a boxing match concluded with a decisive winner as Irene Werlerman from West Iidles defeated rival opponent from New York by knockout in a tightly contested bout. Watterson reported the scoring and time.
Denny McLain reveals a torn shoulder muscle may disrupt his plan to win 30 games this season. The Detroit Tigers ace discusses arm pain, adjusting pitching style, and his focus on staying healthy for next year while weighing a possible early-season return. He also mentions a future in music, aiming to record for Capitol Records after baseball. Meanwhile NASL suspends Toronto Falcon and Cleveland Stoker personnel, fining Cleveland coach Norman Low and others.
Rod Laver of Australia earns top seed for the United States Open Tennis Championships at Forest Hills August 29 to September 8. Australians Tony Roche Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe follow seeded second through fourth with Arthur Ashe leading America's hopes as fifth seed. Dennis Ralston Clack Geachner Tom Okker and others are also seeded in the strong field including Andres Gimeno.
Reds extend win streak to seven behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Rube Marquard faces potential record trouble after another near miss as St. Louis nudges closer to two major pitching marks. The slate includes wins by Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles with Francisco beating New York in extra innings. Fred Wintfield and Ron Santo contribute key moments for their clubs amid a crowded American League slate.
United Press International reports on National League standings and results with team-by-team notes. Highlights include St Louis and Chicago performances, Houston and Philadelphia clashes, and scattered scores across key matchups. The summary notes recent wins and losses, probabilistic previews, and upcoming games reflecting the season’s current shape.
A proposed heavyweight exhibition would pair Cassius Clay with either Joe Frazier or Jimmy Ellis for a youth charity event in Pennsylvania. Commissioner Frank Wilds and Stanley Branche discussed the request, with a decision expected in 10 days. Clay has a prior draft law dispute dating to May 9, 1907.
The Chicago Bears topped the Green Bay Packers 10 to 7 at Milwaukee's Marquette Stadium before 47 127 fans. Gale Sayers sprinted 76 yards for a second play touchdown as Dooley's total offense strategy, with formations and shifting, helped the Bears secure their third straight defeat of the Packers.
Curly-Ired Whitfield quit cigarettes two weeks ago to cigarillos and has sparked Cincinnati as he drove in runs and lifted the Reds to a straight victory over Pittsburgh. Pete Rose raised his batting average to .444 with a single and three hits. Tony Perez fueled a six run fourth with a single and a bases loaded hit. Arrigo pitched well but lost his bid for a shutout as Pittsburgh scored late.
The Columbus Jets erased a 4-2 deficit with two seventh inning runs and one in the eighth to beat Buffalo 5-4 on Monday night. The win moves Columbus within four games of first place Toledo while Louisville topped Toledo 5-2 and Syracuse beat Richmond 5-2. Jack Jacksonville downed Techchester 24, and Mud Hens pitcher posted his eighth win against 4 losses. Mike Hagen’s solo shot in the third gave Pete Magrini a 2-1 lead as Ames Oils homered to spark a win.
Falcons begin pre season practice at College with 62 players present for initial week. NAIA defending champions prep for Sep 7 opener at Whitewater as Coach Duvall plans aqua focus and scouts monitor returns, including backup kicker John Hart missing camp for National Guard duty.
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