Tough matches featured in Racquet club finals
The Redlands Racquet Club tournament ended Sunday with champions crowned in all events except the men’s singles. Jack Ciano and Judge Joe Ciano to meet later. Moore and Cannon won the feature 6-4 6-4 against Ciano and Pratt. Moore teamed with Mattie May Hawes to win mixed doubles 6-4 6-2 over Pratt and Pratt. Don Gifford defeated Paul Nordin 6-4 6-2 in men’s B singles. Roger Holden beat Dick West 6-2 6-2 in novice finals. Jane Roberts and Ruth Colley won women’s doubles 6-2 6-1 over Pratt and Gibson. Dr. Al Brandt and Kelton Brandt won B doubles 6-4 6-1 over Ouellette and Robinson. Over 100 members attended a trophy buffet at Overton Pratt’s home.
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Redlands
Jack Coke
Joe Ciano
Bob Moore
Hal Cannon
Judge Ciano
Overton Pratt
Moore
Cannon
Mattie May Hawes
Pat
Don Gifford
Paul Nordin
Gifford
Roger Holden
Dick West
Jane Roberts
Ruth Colley
Pat Pratt
Betty Gibson
al Brandt
Kelton
Gene Ouellette
Hal Robinson
Boyd Nies
Joe Colley
Deuce
Nies
Talbert
Colley
Wayne
Borhnstedt
Don Davis
Robert Mohr
Jack, Coke
Gene Belk
Dr. Fallows
Sadoyama
Jeffane
Marilyn Hill
Ralph Davis
Joanne Karahalios
Jim Sadoyama
Mary Wright
Doris Harvill
Barbara Carnahan
U S Open Champ Trevino enters Canadian Open
UPI reports Lee Trevino, fresh off a four stroke U S Open win, leads a field of 150 as Canada’s national championship opens in Toronto. Kenny Girard set pace with a five under par 65 Monday to lead 20 qualifying berths for the event, which includes Masters and U S Open champions and the British Open holder.
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Canada
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Texas
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Dick Carmody
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Calif
Ted Makaleina
Honolulu
Rocky Thompson
Wichita Falls
Cobie Legrange
Margate
South Africa
University of Colorado
Hale Irwin
Denver
Jack Montgomery
Fort Worth
Paul Bondeson
Atlanta
Bert Greene
Union
Point
USC players lead way in NCAA tennis
In San Antonio USC stars Stan Smith and Bob Lutz advanced as the NCAA tournament opened with 64 matches. Smith beat Ken Swartz 6 0 6 4, while Lutz advanced when his opponent did not appear. Trinity and Rice led the team standings with nine points each as eight teams tied for second day points.
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Bob Lutz
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Ken Swartz
Toledo
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Minnesota
Tennessee
Brigham Young University
Florida
Mississippi State
Top seeds win openers in junior tourney
In Berkeley Cal a five day Pacific Coast Juniors Tennis Tournament opened with all seeds advancing. F C Robbins of Salt Lake City beat Todd Overgard of Sunnyvale 6 3 6 4 while Erik Van Dillen of San Mateo defeated Peter Hultgren 6 2 6 3 among 331 entrants including 81 from out of state.
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UPID
Pacific Coast
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Salt Lake City
Todd Overgard
Sunnyvale
Erik van Dillen
San Mateo
Peter Hultgren
Rindt Wins at Hockenheim in Brabham Record Run
Austrian driver Jochen Rindt piloted a Brabham to victory at Hockenheim Germany in a formula race Sunday setting a course speed record of 123.8 mph. He completed 30 laps in 1 hour 1 minute 41.4 seconds to beat England's Jackie Oliver in a Lotus.
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England
Jackie Oliver
Ja Lotus
Pratt Bros win two in Elks minor and major games
Pratt Bros beat Griswolds 3-0 in the Elks minor league with Hizenbach’s lone Griswolds hit and Merrit’s strong hold. Pratt Bros also won the major game 10-5 behind Biffle’s homer as Munoz and Barbo pitched. Gaugh Plumbing minors shut out Gairs 3-0, with Ramos and Viveros on mound and two hits by Lowell and Hay. Redlegs top Majors 6-2 with Hokana three hits, Martinez two. Dodgers rally past Phillies 5-3 as O J Johnson and Lipsky collect two hits each. Evening schedule: Farm, Minor, Major leagues full slate at Community Field. Pony League at Moore Junior High field starts 6 pm.
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Ramos
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LA Times Phillies
O. J. Johnson
Dennis Lipsky
Dodgers
Phillies
Skip Johnson
Joe Maiberger
Johnson
Dale Andrews
Xavier Solis
Glenn Nichalos
Community Field
Lions Pony Grad
Moore Junior High
Gurney wins Mosport race at Canadian track
Dan Gurney, the veteran driver from Southern California, won the 200 mile Telegram Trophy road race at Mosport Park in Ontario. He averaged 107.13 miles per hour aboard an American Eagle Ford. Mario Andretti of Nazareth, Pa., finished second and Ronnie Bucknum of La Canada, Calif., was third.
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Ont
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Mario Andretti
Nazareth
Ronnie Bucknum
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Forsberg Cubs Defeat Farrar Jewelers Red at Community Field
Forsberg and Gregory Cubs edged Farrar Jewelers Red in a close game at Community Field last night. Strong hitting by Forsberg and solid defense from Gregory helped secure the victory for the Cubs.
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Community Field
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Farrar Jewelers
WCAC to finish 1968-69 schedule amid realignment
In San Jose California UPI reports the West Coast Athletic Conference will complete the 1968-69 basketball and baseball seasons as planned after San Jose State UC Santa Barbara exit to join the new California Pacific Coast Athletic Association. Pacific expected to join new league. others remaining include St Marys USF Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine. A November meeting will reassess the future as the WCAC reorganizes toward university division athletics and international competition in multiple sports.
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Long Beach State
St. Mary's
USF
Loyola
Pepperdine
Drysdale to start for Dodgers against Pirates
Don Drysdale, coming off a rare loss after seven straight wins, is tabbed to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He faces rookie Bob Moose as L A travels to Pittsburgh after beating Philadelphia 2 1 via a late Jim Brewer relief effort.
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UPI
Los Angeles Dodger
Don Drysdale
Victory Express
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Drysdale
Phillies
Bob Moose
Pitttsburgh
Jim Brewer
Claude Osteen
Dodger
Bob Skinner
Gene Mauch
ALTA Endorses Open Davis Cup Net Play
Melbourne dispatch reports the Australian Lawn Tennis Association backs opening the Davis Cup to professional players. After 1967 champions Emerson Newcombe and Roche turned pro, Bowrey remained amateur. ALTA president Bill Edwards says open play is now necessary ahead of the July Davis Cup nations conference in London.
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Australia
UPI
Australian Lawn Tennis ‘Association
Roy Emerson
John Newcombe
Tony Roche
Bill Bowrey
Spain
ALTA
Bill Edwards
London
Quilici Sparks Twins Past Nationals In Four Straight Wins
United Press International reports Frank Quilici, newly pressed into service due to Rod Carew’s Marine duties, has started at second base and helped Minnesota win his four games in a row. Quilici, once key to the 1965 pennant chase, has seven hits in 12 at bats since returning, and shows little desire to fade from the spotlight.
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Frank Quilici
Minnesota Twins
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Twins
U.S. Marine Corps
Rody Carew
Skinner faces Philadelphia challenge as Padres past and present collide
Bob Skinner, newly named Philadelphia manager, reflected on wires from former Padres teammates and his career path. He recalled Richie Allen’s impact and his own quiet leadership style while navigating shifts from Seattle to Philadelphia, and recalled past trades and mentors shaping his managerial approach. The piece sketches Skinner’s early pressure, prior ties to Larry Shepard, and the broader MLB context as teams chase wins across a turbulent week.
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UPI
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Bob Skinner
Philadelphia
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Cantila
Ryan
Richie Allen
Gene Mauch
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Skinner
Seattle
Allen
Phillies
Larry Shepard
Shepard
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Angels finally win at home over Yankees in 12 innings
California Angles break a string of losses with a 2-1 12 inning home victory over the New York Yankees. Jim Fregosi belts a leadoff homer in the 12th off Joe Verbanic to seal the win as Minnie Rojas anchors three scoreless extra frames. Vic Davalillo and Bobby Knoop contribute key hits, while Don Mincher earns the win in relief.
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Sal Bando
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Sandy Almour
Buddy Bradford
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Minnie Rojas
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New York
Joe Pepitone
Mickey Mantle
Horace Clarke
Roy White
Bobby Knoop
Vic Davalillo
Davalillo
Cleveland
Jimmie Hall
Halos
Rojas
Don Mincher
Tom Murphy
Seattle
al Downing
Can Hank Aaron Equal Ruth's Home Run Benchmark?
National League roundup notes Hank Aaron’s 12th homer as the Braves beat the Reds 3-2, leaving him long odds to reach Babe Ruth’s 714 career total. Willie Mays and other sluggers remain distant, with Aaron at 493 and Ruth’s mark viewed as unlikely to be surpassed soon. Pirates defeat Astros 4-3 behind Matty Alou and Stargell. Rainouts affect Los Angeles at Philadelphia.
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Aaron
Mays
Braves
United Press International
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Atlanta Brave
Cincinnati Reds
Felipe Alou
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Tony Perez
Pat Mays
Jarvis
Lou’ Gehrig
Ted Abernathy
Pirates
Astros
Matty Alou
Willie Stargell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Houston Astros
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Major League standings and weekly schedule summary
Major League standings list National and American Leagues with records for St. Louis Atlanta San Francisco Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston and others. Monday results include Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 2 and Pittsburgh 4 Houston 3 with rain delays noted. Tomorrow’s schedule features multiple day games and night tilts across both leagues with matchups in New York San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago and more.
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