Giants Fall and Braves Edge Cubs in NL Action
In a Sunday doubleheader split, the New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 after a 5 hitter by Ray Sadecki in game one. Atlanta edged Chicago 2-1 in 11 innings with Torre driving in Aaron on a ground rule near homer scare. Pirates swept the Astros 3-1 and 11-2, Cardinals beat Reds 4-2, and Dodgers won 2-1 over Phillies in Skinner’s managerial debut.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Herman Franks
Gil Hodges
Atlanta
Joe Torre
Chicago Cubs
Franks
Hodges
New York Mets
San Francisco Giants
Ray Sadecki
Giants
Torre
Frank Aaron
Chicago
Aaron
Pittsburgh
Houston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Bob Skinner
Philadelphia
Bill Henry
Bob Bolin
Bolin
Cleon Jones
Don Bosch
Jones
RBI
Art Shamsky
New York
Roberto Clemente
Astros
Maury Wills
Jose Pagan
Pirates
Clemente
Pagan
Wills
Forbes Field
John Edwards
Cardinals
Edwards
Cards
Reds
Jedge
Leo Cardenas
Cal Maxville
Ray Washburn
Lou Brock
Bob Bailey
Dodgers
Phillies
Skinner
Bailey
Zoilo Versalles
Rick Wise
Mike Ryan
Wise
Stars
Mike Hersberg
Er. Athletics
Baltimore
Oakland
Oriles
Mets
Yankees
Athletics
Orioles
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Minnesota
Washington
Atlan
San Francisco
California
Reichardt
Clark
Yanks
Bobby Cox
Clarke
Roy White
Wright
Mantle
Ashe Wins West of England Tennis Title in Bristol
Arthur Ashe of Richmond defeats Clark Graebner 6 4 63 to capture the West of England singles championship in Bristol England. The result caps a busy sports day across multiple venues and formats.
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Bristol
England
Arthur Ashe
Richmond
Clark Graebner
New York
West of England
Boxing and Baseball Scores Inconsistent Weekend Results
Weekend sports roundup shows varied results across baseball and boxing with multiple city matchups. San Francisco and Pittsburgh posted double wins. Chicago and Los Angeles majors fluctuated. Notable highlight includes Rays Hersberg's two run homer and Sadecki's five hit two hit shutout.
Kosco Saves Yankees Ride to 4-3 Win
Andy Kosco delivered a clutch throwout at the plate to nail Bubba Morton as the Yankees held on for a 4-3 victory over the California Angels. Clark Kent nickname cited for Kosco's pivotal late defense and hit.
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Horace Clarke
Rick Clark
New York Yankees
Clark Kent
California
Clark
Yankees
Clarke
Mickey Mantle
Clyde Wright
Angels
Andy Kosco
New York
Kosco
Bobby Knoop
Rick Reichardt
Bubba Morton
Morton
Community Sports Calendar Highlights for Week
Monday through Saturday schedule lists Jr Pony League Farm League Pony League and Church League games at multiple fields. Notable matchups include Flowers vs Ellis, Sunnyland vs Coats and Clark, and Thomas County Federal against Robinson Smith with games across Remington and Colton avenues.
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Sr. Pony League
Jr. Pony Field
Flowers
Ellis
Sunnyland
Coats & Clark
Colton Ave
VFW
Lewis Enterprises
Davis Meter
Pavo
Jaycees
OK Tires
Dawson Baptist
East Side Baptist
Church of God
1St Baptist
Remington Ave
Crate
Spence
Ted Wilkes
Coats and Clark
Coca Cola
Bank of Thomas County
Dawes
American Legion
Cairo
Thomasville
Exchange
Kiwanis
McIntyre & Edwards
Ga. Crate
Coolidge
Jayeres
Robinson
Smith
Tires
Church League
Boston Presbyterian
Dawson Methodist
Davco
Industrial League
Spence Olds
Meigs
Albany
Bannister Leads Patten Speedway Night in 25-Lap Main Event
Randy Bannister of Moultrie captures the 25-lap Main Event flag at Patten Speedway on Saturday night driving a near new car. Billy Joe Boyette of Thomasville finishes second, with Tony Morris of Cairo third. Winders of Moultrie wins the Match Race with Bannister second. Heat winners include Robert Hurst, Ed Burke, Bernard Hanratty, J. Gordon, Morris, and Bannister in various placements.
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Randy Bannister
Moultrie
Patten Speedway
Patten
Billy Joe Boyette
Thomasville
Tony Morris
Cairo
Robert Winders
Bannister
Sonny Croft
Albany
Robert Hurst
Coolidge
Victory Circle
Ed Burke
Car
Bernard Hanratty
J. T. Gordon
Morris
Boyette
Winders
Greyhound racing results with multiple races and quinielas
Reader paced card lists fourteen races with grades and times. Winners include Go Big Red and Gallant Bertha with show and place payouts. Quiniela combinations 4-8 6-7 7-8 shown along with daily double and Big Q payouts.
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C.V
Ben Gay
Gallant Lori
Lucy Dan
Quiniela
Go Big Red
Flying
Laura
Gallant Agent
Quintela
Gallant Bertha
C.vi
Julius E
Gallant Ramada
Fara Fawn
Quinielat
Sarcoxie
Sonic
Trevino Captures Open Title In Record Open Victory
In Rochester, Lee Trevino wins the US Open with a record four under par rounds totaling 275, tying the event's low score set by Nicklaus. He becomes a rising star after a career from caddie to champion, with Nicklaus second and Yancey fading. Trevino vows to keep playing and seeks to extend his new status.
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Rochester
N.Y
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Oak Hill Country Club
Trevino
Nicklaus
Bert Yancey
Yancey
Bobby Nichols
Don Bies
Steve Spray
Spray
Arnold Palmer
Sam Snead
USC Takes UCAA Again
Dave Patrick of Villanova won the 1500 meters in a meet record 3 39.9 at the NCAA championships as USC defended the team title by a narrow 58 57 margin over Washington State. Gerry Lindgren led Washington State with 5000 meters and 10000 meters titles, while John Van Reenan and Carl O'Donnell contributed field wins for USC.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Berkeley
Calif
Dave Patrick
Jim Ryan
Dav Wilborn
Patrick
Villanova
Wilborn
Oregon
Southern California
Ryun
Arizona
Lake Tahoe
Trojans
Southern Cal
Washington State
Gerry Lindgren
Cougars
John van Reenan
Carl O’donnell
Major League Leaders
The Associated Press lists top performers in the American and National Leagues. Notables include F Howard Washington leading several batting categories, Campaneris Oak and Rose Cin prominent in runs and hits, and Marichal SF with strong pitching marks across the NL.
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Associated Press
Yastrzemski
Bost
F. Howard
Wash
White
N.Y
McAuliffe
Det
Campaneris
Oak
F.howard
Powell
Bast
R. Smith
T. Herton
Cleve
Fregosi
Calif
McCraw
Chic
W. Herton
Cardenal
John
McLain
McDowell
Tiant
M. Alou
Pitt
Rose
Cin
Santo
Perez
McCovey
S.F
Rog
Flood
Mt. L
Brock
St. L
Clemente
Mets Set Tryout in Jacksonville
The New York Mets hold a two day tryout camp at Wolfson Park in Jacksonville Florida on June 20 and 21 1968 starting at 1030 am under Met Scout Julian Morgan. Open to players aged 17 to 20 who bring shoes uniforms and gloves. Legion players need written coach or post commander consent.
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New York Mets
Wolfson Park
Jacksonville
Fla
Met
Julian Morgan
American Legion
Donnie Allison Wins Carolina 500 Ahead of Brother Bobby
Donnie Allison drove a Ford to victory in the Carolina 500 at North Carolina Motor Speedway, finishing ahead of his older brother Bobby Allison who finished second in a Chevelle. The brothers, from Huettown Alabama, shared signals and a push toward the end, splitting $15,675 for Donnie and $9,? for Bobby from the purse, with Donnie paying half to the owner and crew.
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Bloys Britt
Associated Press
Rockingham, N.C
Allison Boys
North Carolina Motor Speedway
Donnie Allison
Carolina
Bobby Allison
Huettown
Ala
Donnie
Bobby
Bobby will get rich if his little car holds up like it did today.” _ Donnie
Lincoln Service promotes Civil Service test prep
An advertisement invites men and women aged 18 and over to prepare for U S Civil Service job openings in the next 12 months. It promises high starting salaries and security, notes many positions require little education, and offers a free booklet and list of positions by mailing a coupon to Lincoln Service Dept 15 48 Pekin Illinois.
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U.S. Civil Service
Lincoln Service
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