Peace breaks out for Twins as Martin leads comeback
The Minnesota Twins, under manager Billy Martin, show surprising early-season cohesion after a history of internal turmoil. Martin’s fiery leadership stabilizes a club led by Rod Carew, with Leo Cardenas and others elevating performances as the team challenges for the pennant.
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Growth of U S sports camps surpasses elite levels
Over 700 camps exist as camps multiply from Catskills origins. Pro athletes and universities run camps with single sport focus, two one week sessions, and fees around 350 to 100 dollars weekly. Notables include Vic Bubas at Duke and Johnny Unitas All American Camps expanding nationwide with NFL and NBA figures guiding programs.
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Pinckneys Goldman to SID Edwardsville
Carl Goldman 6 4 forward and co captain of Pinckneyville Community High School signs a letter of intent to enroll at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Goldman, a three year letter winner, scored 415 points his senior year as his team went 15 10. Coached by Sam Ulrich he was named to the Southwest Egyptian first team and averaged eight rebounds per game.
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Musial Swaps Bat for Shotgun at Winchester Tourney
Stan Musial, famed St Louis Cardinal star and longtime outdoorsman, becomes honorary director of the 1969 Winchester Claybird Tournament. Winchester-Western's W E Talley hails Musial as a great baseball legend and refined gentleman while noting his hunting prowess and dedication to family and charity. Predecessors as honorary directors include Van Heflin Robert Taylor and Roy Rogers.
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Trans-am Race At Mid-Ohio Attracts Indy Veterans
Five Indy 500 veterans join more than 40 drivers for a Trans American Sedan Championship race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Mark Donohue and Parnelli Jones are favored in the 240 mile road race, with Peter Revson and Horst Kwech in a Mustang. Race features two classes over and under two liters, with top over-two prize $2,500 and under-two $1,300.
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Keller's Gulf Faces CCHS Faculty In Park District Opener
In Carbondale Park District softball, Keller's Gulf Station with a 20 lead and unbeaten rival Epps Volkswagen meet the 0-2 CCHS Faculty Monday night to start a week of games. Keller's last won against the Politicos 1-1 as CCHS Faculty were beaten 10-0 by the American Legion club. The standings list Keller's atop with a half game lead.
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Egyptian El Shafee May Turn Pro With U S Offer
Ismail El Shafei, an Egyptian left handed tennis player, has drawn a pro offer of at least 36000 dollars per year from an American group. The Alahram report says he may sign a five year contract with The Brian Organization during the forthcoming Wimbledon Championships.
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Grand Canyon Favored In NAIA Tournament Opener
Grand Canyon College from St Joseph Missouri is slight favorite to win the 13th NAIA baseball tournament opener in Grand Canyon with a 40 41 season record. The Antelopes are ranked No 1 among small colleges by the Collegiate Baseball Digest after defeating Silicon Valley 7 4 in 1965.
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