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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
9
A fragmented line describes a situational advance to third on a wild pitch by Ross, with a brief mention of Alou nearby. The wording suggests a small in-game sequence rather than a full play-by-play recap.
The Marion squad departs 9 30 a m Wednesday from the Marion Youth Center by chartered bus to Harvey for the state tourney. 21 extra seats available to parents at 15 for adults and 750 for youths with an adult. Reservations through the recreation department 993 5948 and donations to Marion Youth Baseball Inc. sought.
The schedule lists night pairings across the National and American Leagues with key pitchers and records. Notable matchups include Chicago at Atlanta, Cincinnati at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, New York at Houston, and Philadelphia at San Francisco, plus American League standings and results from Monday’s games and twi night doubleheaders including Boston at Chicago and California at Washington.
Bill Blewett, 37, of Carbondale wins the Gold Cup after a sudden death playoff with Purse Pipes of Mt. Vernon. Max McDonald, home-town favorite, tied for low at 143 and was eliminated after Blewett’s dramatic 3 wood shot and clutch birdie on the final hole.
Nevele Pride leads a five horse field for the $150,000 Yonkers Trot as part of trotting's Triple Crown. Trainer-driver Stanley Dancer tops the lineup with Fine Shot. the others are Dart Hanover Dick Daring Keystone Spartan and Fashion Hill. The race carries a nine-bet slate due to no betting on Nevele Pride.
Christopher 173 and George Tad lock of West Frankfort 173. Douglas won in a scorecard playoff. Seniors 60 and under Gene Irwin Urgana 145 Wyatt Las siter McLeansboro 154. Super-seniors over 60 Don Beame Hillsboro 158 Gene Hancock Mt. Vernon 164. Left-handers Joe Campbell Skokie 166.
Roger Maris, 33, confirms plans to retire following the 1968 season. He recalls his Yankees years, the 1961 61 homer season, injuries and fan scrutiny, and notes his two productive years with St. Louis under August Busch Jr. He cites travel and family as top reasons.
Cincinnati AP Saint Louis pitcher Bob Gibson won the National League Player of the Month for July after winning all six starts. He collected 45 of 50 votes, 0.50 ERA, 59 innings, 3 earned runs, 35 hits, 8 walks, 48 strikeouts and his 12th straight victory on July 30. Glenn Beckett and Hank Aaron received a few votes.
Houston heavyweight Cleveland Williams aims to extend his KO tally to break the 54 knockouts record in a 10 round match against Jean-Claude Roy of Canada. Roy, from Montmagny Quebec, recently lost a 12 round decision to George Chuvalo. Williams carries a 68-6-1 record and shares the existing record with Joe Louis.
Milt Pappas pitched six strong innings and hit a three run homer as Atlanta snapped Chicago's six game win streak with a 6 1 victory. Torre and Francona produced the Braves' decisive sixth inning as Pappas improved to 8 7. Dodgers beat Pirates 1 0 in ten. Cards top Reds 3 2. Astros edge Mets 5 6. Phils down Giants 6 4 in 10 innings.
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