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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
14
Peter Van Lingen of South Africa defeats Joaquin Loyo Mayor of Mexico to win the Tulsa Tennis Club Invitational men's singles title in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Ted Watkins a Negro professional football player and black power advocate was killed and his younger brother Clifford wounded in an attempted liquor store robbery in Stockton California early Sunday. Watkins 27 a Mailton Tiger-Cats end died from four bullet wounds and a shattered forearm after a struggle with a white clerk. Police said 50 Negroes gathered nearby as rumors circulated that Watkins bled to death while a 15-man black power delegation urged police to protest.
Buddy Taylor, veteran Albuque rque driver, won the 50-lap main at Tucson Motor Raceway defeating Jerry McClung of Phoenix. Dick Morgan finished third as Taylor also claimed an unofficial Arizona sprint championship after winning Friday at Manzanita Park. McClung won Memorial Day at Manzanita. Fred Jordan suffered a four-time rollover in a first-lap crash but was unharmed.
American League batting leaders show F How ard Wash 43 RBIs W Horton Del 31 and Hinds 29. Yastrzemski and Carew top hits. National League stars include Rose 72 hits and Stargell 30 RBIs. Also roundup of race results at Corona Speedway with Hosleton and Whitwell setting fast times and Carl Trimmer winning the late model stock main event.
Longshots R K s Honey Spun and Hingers Big Tip finished first and second for the largest quiniela payout in Amado Park history last night. The quiniela paid 1160.20 with racing resuming Thursday at 8 15 p m.
Barton family dominates Tucson bowling scene as Wilmot Sand and Gravel takes team title at Lucky Strike. Jane Barton leads with 536 one game while teammate Sandy Tagert posts best women’s scratch 563. Keller Drug runner up at 3040. Individual rivals include George Hanna 626 and Dick Muthart Phyllis Eagar pro am entries set for June 27.
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