Letter to Commissioner Eckert on all star game and baseball
Jim Murray writes to General William Eckert criticizing the All-Star game in Houston. He mocks umpiring rules and argues the sport’s declines in pitching control, pace, and stadium design, contrasting past legends with modern players and arguing for changes. He cites Dodgers history and strikeout trends while describing the sport’s evolving dynamics.
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Miss Stevens
William D. Eckert
Joe Reichler
Houston
Christy Mathewson
Mays
Aaron
Mantle
Dodgers
Chavez Ravine
Great Plains
Walter O'Malley
Altadena
Pasadena City Hall
Dodger Stadium
Bear
Bring Back the Sound of Baseball in The Game
A columnist laments the quiet era of baseball and urges restoring sound in games. He argues for bolder umpiring and hitter risk, citing past All Star thrillers and famous players to challenge current trends.
Nicklaus Aims to End Slump at PGA Championship
Nicklaus seeks to regain his status as a clutch player at the PGA event on the Salado Creek course in San Antonio. He faces 167 pros and club professionals with Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, and Dave Stockton among top challengers while Don January cautions that heat and heavy rough will test players. Temperatures in the 90s accompany the final major of the year following Nicklaus's late-season struggles and a cool British Open.
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Ron Speer
Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Big Jack Nicklaus
Tonio
Lee Trevino
Dave Stockton
Don January
January
Nicklaus
Scotland
Major League Baseball Standings and Results
National League standings show St Louis leading with 59 wins and 31 losses, followed by Atlanta 49 40 and Philadelphia 45 41. Tuesday results include Pittsburgh 3 New York 2 and Los Angeles 9 Cincinnati 2. American League leaders Detroit 67 32 lead, with Baltimore 49 37 and Cleveland 51 41. Various results list Boston 4 3 and New York 4 0.
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St. Louis
Atlanta
Philadelphia
San Fran
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
New York
Houston
San Francisco
W. L. Pet
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
Minnesota
California
Oakland
Washington
Police Involved In Texas League Clash Between Albuquerque and Arkansas
Police intervened twice in a wild Texas League game as Albuquerque beat Arkansas 3-1. Arkansas manager Vernon Rapp was escorted from the field in the third inning after a dispute over a foul call. Chuck Goggin hit a ninth inning triple and scored on a throw to break a 1-1 tie.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
Arkansas
Vernon Rapp
Amarillo
Shreveport
el Paso
Memphis
San Antonio
Dallas- Fort Worth
Little Rock
Santiago Gunzman
Dodgers
Bill Grabarkewitz
Rapp
Chuck Goggin
Don Wilkinson
FIGHTS Tuesday's Fights Across Multiple Cities
Summary of boxing results from Miami Beach, Halifax, Beaumont, and San Diego with fighters Eddie Talhami, Chip Johnson, Dave Zyglewicz, Willie Johnson, Kevin Hogan, Tony Burwell, Richard Medrano, Rogelio Reyes, Julian Tellez, Leopoldo Becerra, and a note on Harold Clem's 15-3 season and 1.64 ERA before a Phillies Pirates trade.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Eddie Talhami
Montreal
Chip Johnson
Naples
Houston
Dave Zyglewicz
Willie Johnson
Fila
Halifax
N.S
Kevin Hogan
Boston
Tony Burwell
Philadelphia
Beaumont
Tex
Richard Medrano
Rogelio Reyes
Mexico City
Clem
Clearwater
Philadelphia Phillies
Jim Bunning
Pittsburgh Pirates
Harold Clem
Raleigh
Twins Blast Red Sox 12-3 as Chance Excels
Minnesota erupts for six first inning runs and routs Boston 12-3 behind Dean Chance six-hitter. Oliva 2-run triple and Roseboro two-run homer spark early offense while Lonborg yields four early runs. Tigers, Orioles, Indians and Yankees also win in a wide AL action.
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Calvin Griffith
Twins
Boston
Chance
Detroit
Denny McLain
Tigers
Oakland
Baltimore
Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
California
New York Yankees
Washington
St. Louis
San Francisco
Atlanta
Houston
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York Mets
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Griffith
Red Sox
Jim Lonborg
Minnesota
Gary Bell
Bill Landis
Jerry Stephenson
Tony Oliva
John Roseboro
Oliva
Rich Reese
Rick Renick
Lonborg
Reggie Smith
McLain
al Kaline
Chuck Dobson
Andy Etchebarren
Cards Top Giants 6-1 as Brock Stars Again
Lou Brock leads St. Louis with three hits two runs and two RBIs plus three stolen bases as the Cardinals win their sixth straight beating San Francisco. Nelson Briles earns the three hitter victory and St Louis extends its lead over Atlanta.
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Mike Bryson
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Lou Brock
San Francisco
Giants
Nelson Briles
Brock
St. Louis
Atlanta
Houston
Pittsburgh
New York Mets
Chicago
Philadelphia
Glenn Beckert
Ron Fairly
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
New York
Washington
Minnesota
Boston
Baltimore
Detroit
Oakland
Cleveland
California
Real Estate and Rentals Classified Listings Overview
Classifieds section lists services numbers 19 and 20, financial items 21 through 28, real estate entries 29 to 46, and rental notices 47 through 63. It outlines categories and ranges used in the newspaper for locating ads and notices.
19 Drivers Die in World Motor Racing This Year
Blame falls on a rising death toll as 19 drivers perish in world motor racing during the season. Highlighted losses include Jimmy Clark and Joe Schlesser, with fatalities across the United States and Europe amid tightened safety rules and varied sanctioning.
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Britain
United States
Jimmy Clark
U.S
Europe
Joe Schlesser
Mike Wright
Santa Rosa
Calif
Ronnie Duman
Milwaukee
Mike Spence
Indianapolis
Lodovicio Scarfiotti
Italy
Scartiotti
Berchtesgaden
Germany
Lightweight King to See Big Men Vie
New York AP report notes Carlos Cruz, now lightweight champion, will attend Madison Square Garden to watch Ismael Laguna of Panama and Vic Melendez of Puerto Rico in a 10 rounder that could yield a title shot. Laguna is a 2-1 favorite with a 51-5-1 record. Melendez touts 19 victories and four draws.
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Murray Rose
Associated Press
NEW York
Carlos ‘Teo’ Cruz
Dominican Republic
Vicente Dorado
Madison Square Garden
New Garden
Ismael Laguna
Panama
Young
Vic Melendez
Puerto Rico
Cruz
Laguna
Harry Markson
Garden
Carlos Ortiz
Santo Domingo
Ortiz
Cain Young
World Boxing Association
Ring Magazine
Melendez
Ring
WBA
Foreclosure Sale Scheduled in Roswell NM Court
In Chaves County NM a Special Master will sell on August 13, 1968 at 10:00 A.M. at the front door of the courthouse the property Lot 5 Block 11 Keiths Southside addition Roswell including a Hotpoint Range Washer and Refrigerator to satisfy a judgment of 5259.23 plus fees totaling 5344.23, subject to defendant redemption rights.
Foreclosure Sale of Described Property in Roswell NM
In district court Roswell Savings & Loan Association pursues judgment entered June 3 1968 to foreclose real estate in Chaves County New Mexico Lot 19 Block A Mitchell Redivision City of Awell on official plat. Sale set August 5 1968 at 10:00 am to satisfy amounts due including suit and interest totaling 4725.18 with Master’s fee and redemption rights. Marian E. Smith witnesses hand seal July 6 1968.
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Chaves County
Roswell
New Mexico
Mexico
Mitchell
Awell
Christine G. Archuleta
Oosenel
College Park
Chaves Cove
Foreclosure Sale in Roswell on June 3 1968 Judgment
Special Master to offer for sale at the Chaves County Courthouse Roswell New Mexico the property Lot 1 Except West 22 feet of Block 2 Krause Subdivision City of Roswell Chaves County NM to satisfy a promissory note and mortgage with total costs listed 10356.46 including 10271.46 Master Fees. Defendants retain redemption rights.
Publication Dates for District and Federal Mortgage Case
District court and Federal National Mortgage Association publish dates of July 17 24 31 and August for the case against John Archuleta and others. Master’s recital lists reassignment and service details for the publication.
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District Court
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