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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1968
Page
11
Belleville carries 1 lossless record into the Fifth Division American Legion finals at Benton needing one win in two against Du Quoin to clinch the title. A loss forces a second game 30 minutes after. Du Quoin topped Carlyle 2-1 in 10 innings, then crushed Benton 16-4 to reach the final.
Charles Alexander 18 from Herrin led 130 golfers in the Gold Cup at Benton Country Club with a four under par 68 after the first 18 holes. Jan Jansco of Johnston City cards 70 but incurs a two stroke penalty, with Bill Blewett of Carbondale also 70 for runner up. Defending champion Pursie Pipes of Mt Vernon shoots 71.
Reds edged Braves 5-3 in the nightcap after Lee May drove in the go ahead run with a eighth inning single and Tony Perez homered in the ninth. Atlanta won the opener 1-0 behind Ron Reed’s eight hit shutout while Felipe Alou delivered the decisive RBI in the eighth.
Houston AP reports Callison hit a homer to lead the Astros to a win. The team capitalized on early offense and held the lead through the later innings.
Standings show Chicago 3 over St Louis 2 and San Francisco 7 over Pittsburgh 0. Atlanta trails Cincinnati 0-5 while Philadelphia edges Houston 2-1. Tonight's games feature Cloninger at Atlanta Jenkins at St Louis Wise at Houston Wilson at San Francisco McAndrew and Selma at Los Angeles, with two games on the slate.
Michigan prisoner Jesse Phillips reported to the Cincinnati Bengals after paroling Friday. Phillips, eight months into a 15 month to four year forgery sentence, worked out with the team and eyed a Saturday game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Fran Tarkenton set up one touchdown and passed for another in New York Giants' final preseason intrasquad scrimmage in Fairfield Connecticut. He connected with Homer Jones for a 46 yard gain on the opening play and Allen Jones scored from two yards six plays later.
A St. Louis Cardinals spokesman said the club will not respond to threats by Harry Edwards who warned of outside action if racial issues at the Cardinals and Browns are not resolved. Edwards, a former East St. Louis resident and San Jose State sociology instructor, did not specify actions but mentioned stadium picketing as possible. The spokesman acknowledged past racial difficulties but voiced optimism that issues are being worked out and improved communication has begun.
In the second game Joe Foy opened the Boston eighth with a bunt single and nation tied after George Scott bunt. Don Mincher’s low throw allowed two reach safely, Russ Gibson bunted to force Foy at third, then Jones singled for the tie. Tartabull's sacrifice fly added an insurance run with four hits in the game.
A spectacular spill in the Monmouth Race Track second race injures four jockeys and leads to the destruction of Harvard Boy after Mr Albermarle ridden by Paul Kallai fell on the clubhouse turn of the one mile turf event.
A portrait now framed as a commercial project is set to be transferred. The artist plans to give the original work to Mrs. King as part of the arrangement.
The Baltimore Orioles optioned pitcher Mike Adamson to Rochester of the International League on Saturday. The move opens a roster spot for pitcher Dave Leonhard who has returned from a two week National Guard encampment.
Bill Singer pitched a three hitter as the Dodgers defeated the Mets 8-0. Bob Bailey hit a homer and Tom Haller had a two-run pinch single to back Singer in gaining his eighth win against nine losses. The Mets stranded six in four innings before Singer closed strong.
Ed Shea of the SIU physical education department lists dates for AAU approved meets. Events include Aug 6-8 national junior Olympics closed ages 14 to 17 in Aurora Colorado, Aug 14-15 national girls championships open ages 14 to 17 in Aurora, Aug 16-18 national women's championships open 14 and over in Aurora, Aug 22-23 synchronized girls swimming in St Charles Illinois, and Aug 22-24 Illinois youth jamboree closed ages 10 to 15 in Sterling.
Clint Jones ignited the Minnesota Vikings intra squad scrimmage with a 96 yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, breaking a scoring duel and giving the offense a 33 to 25 victory over the defense in Mankato Minnesota.
Chiefs overwhelm Bengals 38 to 14 as Mike Garrett scores twice and Cincinnati stalls with only two first downs until late in the final period. Paul Brown returns to coaching as the Bengals debut in AFL play before 21,682 fans. Brannan’s 75 yard run and a Warren McVea TD catch pull Cincinnati within reach late.
The narrative notes Garrett advancing across from the two after McVea fumbled the kickoff. The Chiefs reached the Cincinnati two and Garrett scored on the first play of the second period.
Etah Greenland is identified as the northernmost town in the world. Skunks and minks are noted as members of the weasel family.
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