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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1968
Page
7
A readable fragment notes a sports figure who loved baseball and umpiring, recognized with honors as a National League umpire. The text references a long career and quotes about study, hustle, and staying engaged in the thick of things, highlighting his dedication to the game.
The piece recalls a small Park golf course named in memory of Harry Abies and Frank Gibson, noting the club's fourth place in the first half and fifth in the second. Dusty volunteers to cover multiple positions on closing Sunday, drawing a full house and showcasing his range from pitcher to catcher. He later officiated in baseball and played basketball, football, and other duties, celebrated for his all-around contributions and his 1992 Kem award selection.
An OCR fragment recalls Ray Fleskamper and teammates from the 1028 season. Mentions Ray as a swift shortstop, Boggess traded to Dallas, and other players like Williams, Newlin, Fant, and John Odors. The text is garbled and partial, with scattered names and team references, hinting at historical league dynamics.
The 39th midsummer classic features Drysdale Gibson and Marichal leading strong mound arms in an indoors game at the Astrodome. AL power hitters like Yaz Horton and Killebrew pace the offense, while NL's Fred White Sox counter with Howard and Trent. Manager Dick Williams emphasizes readiness as rosters converge for a high-stakes showcase.
Minnesota highlights include Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew linked with baseball era references as teams and players surface across the American League. Mentions of Califormia and Detroit appear amid scattered game notes and player names in a compressed 1960s sports montage.
Houston witnesses a chaotic all star gathering with Willie Mays and Schoendienst sharing praise for the Astrodome surface. Frank Howard, Dick Williams, and Ray Hofheinz mingle amid fashion and fancy parties while Mantle plans as a pinch hitter. The crowd mourns Dusty Boggess as Jocko Canton recalls Borges.
The United States team from Ft Sam Houston led by Maj Jim Moore won the 4 0 kilometer run to vault the U S into first in the team standings at the CISM Pentathlon in Rome Italy. Moore clocked 13 26 0 to beat France's Guidice with 3 seconds behind as the U S built a 28 point lead over Italy in a championship marked by strong performances from multiple nations.
The National League All-Star roster features stars such as Alou and Seaver amid injury withdrawals and player selections. Contested ballots show standout performers from Cin, NY, and Chi with teams pushing for roster depth and clutch performances.
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