Bonds Hits First Homer Matches 1898 Record
Bobby Bonds, 22, homered with the bases loaded in his first major league game for San Francisco in a 9-0 win over the Dodgers. The grand slam matched the 1898 feat by Frosty Bill Duggleby in his debut with Philadelphia. Ray Sadekci held Los Angeles to two hits as Maury Wills extended his hitting streak to 23 in a 3-2 Pirates win over St. Louis. The Mets, Braves, and Astros also won.
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Bobby Bonds
San Francisco Monday
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Duggleby
Philadelphia Nationals
Ray Sadekci
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Maury Wills
St. Louis
Atlanta Promotes Stone and Sends Guinn to Richmond
Atlanta Braves call up rookie lefty George Stone from Richmond of the International League and option Skip Guinn to the Class AAA affiliate. Stone is 2-1 with a 6-foot-3 frame after earlier 1-1 at Shreveport in the Texas League. Guinn, 23, appeared in two games totaling five innings without a decision.
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Harter
Weather Threatens Wimbledon Pressure on Pros
Weather delays and rain disrupt the Wimbledon first round. Referee Mike Gibson notes older pros Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad face heavy strain as many matches run on consecutive days. Gonzales, 40, defeats Ramanathan Krishnan 6 2 6 4 6 3 in his first All England appearance in 19 years. Hoad, 33, beats Jaidip Mukerjee in three sets after earlier win.
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Geles
Ramanathan Krishnan
India
Hoad
Jaidip Mukerjee
Orioles Tie for Third as Tigers Rally Past Yankees 8-5
Frank Robinson and Wally Bunker spark the Orioles in a 6-0 win over Boston as Baltimore climbs back into a tie for third behind Minnesota. Detroit edged New York 8-5 to preserve the division lead while Cleveland beat Washington 6-1.
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USAC Rejects Ban on Turbo Engines
U S Auto Club directors in Indianapolis voted to form a special committee to review all engine formulas and possibly adjust engine sizes for 1969, with no turbine engines allowed in competition in 1970 unless a passenger car type is available, and to eliminate four wheel drive by January 1 1970. The panel should report by July 23 if possible.
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Piney Woods Festivities Set For Golfers
The 50th Piney Woods Tournament at Glen Arven Country Club features a cocktail party, barbecue, bridge for ladies, a steak dinner and dance, a buffet and watermelon cutting. Registrations stood at 99 with 93 spots open. entrants hail from Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Ocala, Augusta, Greenville, and St. Petersburg.
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Sunnyland Wins 9-1 in Clay St. YMCA Softball
Right-hander Clarence Gilmore shut Walton down for seven innings allowing one run in Sunnyland’s 9-1 win. Landis Coleman and James Monroe sparked the offense with key hits, Morris Williams made a clutch catch, and Sunnyland turned two double plays. In the Industrial League, Earl Robinson beat K C Jones 5-3 as Sunnyland No. 2 fell.
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Frank Martin
Walton
Gilmore
Landis Coleman
James Monroe
Ross Mitchell
Sunnyland
Morris Williams
James Adams
Orris Williams
Andrew Jones
Timothy
Balfour
Elijah Brown
Ronald White
Earl Williams
Perma-Press Short Sleeve Shirts Sale Framing Wardrobe Deals
Marketing copy describes shirts in solid plaid and stripe patterns from sizes 28 to 42, styles include regular and button down collars, short sleeves, and sport shirts. Perma-Press items priced from 3.99 to 9.20 with special group values marked down to 1.99.
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Local Youth Baseball and Church League Schedule for June 26–29
The sports calendar lists games across Jr Pony League Farm League Pony League and Church and Industrial leagues from Wednesday to Saturday. Matchups include VFW vs Sunnyland and Mackintyre Edwards vs Dawes in Jr Pony League on Wednesday. Kiwanis vs Pavo and Lewis Enterprises vs Coats and Clark in Thursday’s Jr Pony League. Pavo against Robinson Smith and OK Tires versus Thomas County Federal in Pony League. various church league games at Remington Avenue and Coats and Clark. Coca Cola against Flowers and VFW against Davis Meter on Friday. Meigs vs Ted Wilkes and Sunnyland vs Spence Olds in Industrial League. and Bank of Thomas County vs Pavo in Farm League on Saturday.
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Lewis Enterprises
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Bank of Thomas County
Remington Ave
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Coca Cola
Flowers
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Meigs
Ted Wilkes
Baseball and Boxing Results From Tuesday and Thursday Scores
National League standings and Tuesday results note St Louis and San Francisco atop the table with Atlanta Philadelphia and Chicago in pursuit. In other action Detroit Baltimore and Cleveland posted wins while Giants Ray Sadecki threw a two hitter and Bobby Bonds belted a grand slam in his first major league hit. Houston boxing cards featured Williams stopping Borden and Zyglewicz knocking out Forte with city results listed.
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N. Broad ST. Thomasville, Georgia
DIAL
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Gilmore Caps
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Terry Lee
Concord
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Ronnie Wilson
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