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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1968
Page
26
Tony Constantine is away on vacation and Dick Polen of the university's sports publicity department writes today's column in his stead. The piece covers ongoing teams, upcoming games, and fresh developments in collegiate athletics.
West Virginia faces a tough 1968 69 season with a young squad and a demanding schedule. Coach Bucky Waters warns of inexperience and quick maturation, while seniors Bailey Hummell and Ludwig anchor the lineup. Recruits Larry Woods and Mike Truell join from junior colleges to add scoring and rebounding.
Teter Motor and Fire Department scored big wins in Wesman Little League yesterday. Teter defeated Lions 11-8 while Fire Department crushed Blackshear 16-2. Leading hitters included Teter with three hits and McGinnis with his sixth homer. Tennant added four hits for the winners.
A manager meeting for all slo pitch teams is set for 9 p.m. Monday at First Ward Ball Park. The coming week features multiple games at Slo Pitch Field and Babe Ruth Field with matchups including Dyna Kleen, Army Store, Imperial, Citizens Savings, Ringold Sunoco, Galaxie and more across Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
Gary Ross earned his first major league win in a seven run sixth inning as Chicago beat Pittsburgh 10-2. Glenn Beckett and Jim Hickman led the outburst with two run singles, while Ferguson Jenkins won the opener 6-1 behind solid pitching and key hits by Don Kessinger and Ron Santo. The Pirates had won 18 of 24 entering the twin bill.
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro pitched a four-hitter and sparked a five run seventh inning with a two run double as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 5-0. Niekro supported by his teammates, delivered a strong mound performance and powered the offense to secure the shutout.
In Boston, Gary Bell delivered a fourth inning run and Rod Carew's error opened a four run frame as the Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to extend their streak to six. Reggie Smith started the rally with a double and Joe Foy drove in the first run.
The Lions defeated Kiwanis 4-3 in the first half of the B League championship. Pitcher Johnny Bell struck out 11 and allowed five hits for the win while Ric Key DeAngelis took the loss after allowing two hits and striking out nine.
Phil Linz led the Mets with five hits and three RBIs, lifting New York to an 11-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Linz drove in runs in the second, fifth, and ninth innings as part of a broad 18-hit attack.
More than 50 officials from the Atlantic Division will gather in Charleston to discuss operation. Charleston Rockets general manager Sam Fernandez said the group will include all division GMs, plus trustees coaches and crew chiefs at the July 24 25 session.
Former champion Jack Nicklaus is a 9-5 favorite to win his second British Open this week at Carnoustie. The 72-hole event starts Wednesday on the 7,252-yard course as Nicklaus seeks his first victory in nine months after back to back second places in the U S Open and the Canadian Open. He won the Open in 1966 and was runner-up last year to Roberto De Vicenzo.
San Francisco. Bob Gibson struck out the side after the bases were loaded in the sixth inning to secure his eighth straight victory as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Giants 3-0 on six hits.
Curt Flood and a John Edwards homer powered St Louis past San Francisco as Gibson blanked the Giants for his sixth shutout in seven starts. Marichal took the loss, dropping to 15-4 after giving up 10 hits in seven innings.
Steve Harrick, former West Virginia University baseball coach, will supervise defensive drills with two Babe Ruth squads, the R. C. Cola team at City Park Monday and the Moose on Tuesday at 10 a.m. He has covered fundamentals already and now works for the Consolidated Recreation Commission.
Cleveland Browns president Art Modell says NFL clubs will not start summer training until a collective bargaining agreement is reached with the players over pension increases. The stance likely delays San Francisco 49ers camp, first NFL team to open, with rookies and veterans affected and most NFL players to report next week.
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