Callison powers Phils past Reds as Dodgers blank Cubs
Johnny Callison drove in four runs with a double, triple and homer to lift Philadelphia over Cincinnati 7-3, their third straight win over the Reds and second straight game with a Callison homer. Dodgers blank Chicago 6-0 as Versalles and Bailey homered for Los Angeles.
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Bill Buntin Dies After Pickup Game In Detroit
Basketball star Bill Buntin collapsed and died Thursday night in a Detroit gym during a pickup game. The 26 year old 6 foot 7 former Michigan standout faced weight issues impacting basketball and football careers.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
Major League results show Washington 3 Boston 1 Chicago 4 Oakland 2 Minnesota 4 California 3 in 10 innings. Thursday schedule includes Chicago at Oakland and Minnesota at California, with various night games listed across the league.
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Murphysboro Unit 186 to reform athletic program amid thefts and rule violations
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 trustees review next year’s athletic budget and coaching assignments after reports of equipment thefts, crowded storage, and lax training rules. Athletic Director Bob Graeff outlines thefts from the high school storage, space shortages, and a proposed lock replacement plan while detailing coaching duties and a projected 1968-69 budget of about $17,700 with a $6,100 deficit.
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Ward and Sox beat A's 4-2 on Ward’s two solo shots
Pete Ward slugged two solo homers to power the Chicago White Sox past the Oakland A’s 4-2. Gary Peters worked 8 2 3 innings, helping Chicago rebound from a 0-10 start to win eight of 13 as Ward Davis Aparicio and McCraw spark the lineup. Ward’s first tied the game in the fifth, his second gave the Sox the lead in the seventh.
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Sparta Dominates Carbondale In 86-41 Track Victory
Sparta runs away with an 86 to 41 win over Carbondale as Lyle Bulliner wins the 100 and long jump and Steve Linders takes discus and shot. Les Taylor high jumps, Steve Nauman tops 220, and Ulysses Marshall clocks 10 38 in the two mile to erase the previous mark.
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Holder's best year as SIU golfers seek 20th win
Southern Illinois University golf coach Lynn Holder nears the end of his 22nd season as the Salukis, 19-7, prepare to close home schedule at Crab Orchard against Lincoln University. The team aims for a strong finish before NCAA championships in Las Cruces and a May meet in South Bend with Notre Dame and others.
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Hartman Speaks At Indiana Basketball Clinic
SIU coach Jack Hartman headlines this weekend's NBA Coaches Clinic in Indianapolis as a featured speaker alongside Guy Lewis and Dean Smith. The two day event includes high school coaches and follows prior clinics in Boston and San Francisco led by Rupp and Iba. Hartman will discuss The Saluki Offense and later defense in sessions Saturday.
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Offys and Fords mount bid at Indy trials
Turbo Offys led by Bobby Unser capture wins and speed at Indianapolis trials as Ford debuts its turbocharged racer. Jim Malloy tops with 161.5 mph, aiming for 168 169 mph in later qualifying while Roger McCluskey, Bobby Unser, and Dan Gurney post fast times in Eagle Offy and Eagle Ford cars.
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Japanese Netters Near Zone Victory in Davis Cup
Japan takes a 2-0 lead over the Philippines in the Eastern Zone Davis Cup Section A finals. Michizo Konishi defeats Felicisimo Ampon after a rocky first set and Koji Watanabe beats Eddie Cruz as Japan eyes one more win to reach the September Tokyo final.
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New Orleans Open divides players over Lakewood No. 15 hole
Bob Stanton led after a six under par first round at the Greater New Orleans Open as controversy grew over Lakewood Country Club’s redesigned 15th hole. Weiskopf and Nicklaus criticized the move from a par 5 to a 470 yard par 4, while Weiss defended the new layout amid hazards near water. College baseball saw St. Louis U. beat Harris Teachers 6 to 5.
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