Regional stars vie for All Star honors in Sonoma district
Regional stars in Sonoma County compete July 19 to 21 for All Star selection. Teams from Calistoga St a Petaluma Sebastopol and others eye world stage if chosen. The event includes standout players like Hoaglin Strong Bashore Tate Hunt and Robbies Hollands Morey and others.
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Red Empire
Calistoga
St. A
Petaluma
Sebastopol
Bipebei
Sonoma
wiMfe
Coltoes
Star Tean
Jey
Jett
Geary
Pitchers Highlight All Star Classic in Astrodome
In Houston the 1968 All Star game lived up to its hype as a pitchers year with the National League shutting out the American League 1-0. Don Drysdale led six NL hurlers in a dominant effort as Willie Mays and other stars endured a near no-hitter showcase, while Tiant and fellow AL pitchers kept the game scoreless until a late NL run.
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Houston
UPI
A Williams
Don’ Drys
Mays
Daluredt Killebrew
Frego
Fromti
Don Drysdale
Ametridh
Lédgue
Husney
Tiant
FE Aldona Eet
Wea
Drysdale and Mays Set All Star Records in Game
Houston UPI eight records fell or tied in the All star game as Don Drysdale and Willie Mays led the way. Drysdale tied consecutive star appearances and innings pitched records, while Mays extended hits and runs marked, tying and surpassing several all star benchmarks. The American League managed only three hits, tying a historical low in the event.
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Houston
UPI
Los Angeles
Don Drysdale
San Francisco
Willie Mays
Drysdale
New York Yankee
Lefty Mez
Philadelphia Phillie
Robin Roberts
Dim Bunning
Pittsburgh Pirates
Troit
Philadelphia
Gomez
Bunning
Yp Mays
Stan Musial
Hlate
Mays
Nationals
Three team race in Ukiah Valley Softball league finale
The Ukiah Valley Men's Fast-Pitch Softball League nears its end with three teams in position. Pearson's Chevrons and Spanish Mountain each own 11 wins in 18 games, Guild Wine 10 3, Masonite seeks a playoff spot, and Crawford's Lumber eyes fourth place. Tonight 6:30 games at Glorno Park feature Pearson's Chevrons vs Spanish Mountain and Thrasher's Lumber vs Shank's Shell, with the championship tournament starting Monday July 15.
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Ukiah Valley
Chevron
Guild
Glorno Park
Pearson
Chevrons
Spanish Mountain TV Aggregation
North State Braves
Thrasher
Lumber
Shank
Shell
Griffith Harris bout rescheduled for August 6 at Spectrum
The middleweight fight between Emile Griffith and Gypsy Joe Harris, twice postponed due to Griffiths groin injury, is set for August 6 at the Spectrum. The 12 round bout had been moved from July 8 and July 15.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Emile Griffith
Gypsy Joe Harris
Spectrum
Griffith
Ukiah Colt League All Stars face benefit game test
Ukiah grows excited as the Colt League All Stars prepare for a Tuesday night benefit game at Anton Stadium with Ukiah Merchants facing Willits Merchants in a 1968 semi pro setup. Tickets are $1, gate prize a TV set, proceeds to Pony-Colt fund, with a 6 p.m preliminary and 8 p.m main event featuring local players and managers in a fundraiser for youth baseball.
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Ukiah
Colt League
Merchants
Willits Merchants
Redwood Empire
Anton Stadium
al Bechtel
Ukiah’ Fire Department
Pony-Colt Fund
Pony-Colt
Milford Walton
Shorty
Mays Plays Hero At All Star Game In 1-0 NL Win
Willie Mays, in his 19th All Star game, helps the National League win 1-0 over the American League at the Astrodome. He starts after Pete Rose injury, scoring the lone run in the first inning. Red Schoendienst and players comment on the game and dome conditions.
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Willie “Mays
San Francisco Giante
Eeekha
B. Wiapthan
Willie
Mays
Tiant
Killebrew
Pete Rose
Reds
Aes
Houston
Willie Mays
Red Schoendienst
Tony Oliva
Schoendienst
Felipe ‘Alou
Astrodome
Bill Freehan
Willie Horton
Marichal
Juan
Dick Williams
Ken Harrelson
Fenway
Dome
Wigger leads at U.S. International Shooting Championship
Captain Lones Wigger of Carter, Ontario, tops the small bore rifle prone standings with 598 of 600 as Day 2 begins in San Antonio. Lt. John Writer of LaGrange Illinois and Lt. Gary Anderson of San Anselmo California tie for second with 596 points each.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Lones Wigger
Carter
Ont
Wigger
Tokyo
John Writer
LaGrange, Ill
Gary Anderson
San Anselmo
Calif
Eagles Sign Rossovich Top Draft Pick In Rookie Deal
Tim Rossovich former USC All-America and Philadelphia's No 1 draft choice signed with the Eagles on Tuesday. The 6 foot 4 defensive end is among three Eagle rookies slated to play in the college All Star game against Green Bay.
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Rossovich
Philadelphia
UPI
Tim Rossovich
Southern California
Eagles
Eagle
Chaimpion
Green Bay Packers
New York Name Derives From Duke of York Title
The state of New York derives its name from the title of the English Duke of York. The designation reflects colonial ties to British nobility and the early governance of the region under colonial rule.
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New York State
Duke of York
Twilight Golf League Tightens Ukiah Standings
Ukiah Twilight Golf League actions with four weeks left show Buxton Insurance leading the National League on 13 points. Masonite 12, Par Gas 10. Has Beens 11, Repeaters 10, Merk's Electrons 9, Pioneer 8, Ukiah Motor Sales 7, City of Ukiah 6 4, Poor Richards 2 and others hover within four points as playoff races unfold.
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Golf Club
Twilight Golf League
Qone Darily
Buxton Insurance
Ma‘sonite
Par Gas
Richeards
Samoa Club
Warren Trailer
Underwood Ford
Has Beens
Merk
Crawford's
Pioneer
Ukiah Motor Sales
City of
Poor Richard
Napa's Robertson Dominates Hurlers
In San Francisco Pete Mikkelsen of the Tulsa Oilers, back from St. Louis, headlines PCL pitching with a 1.44 ERA. Rich Robertson of the Phoenix Giants leads in wins and innings while Jerry Johnson of San Diego tops the percentage of decisions, showing strong showings across the circuit.
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SAN Francisco
UPI
Pete Mikkelsen
Tulsa Oilers
St. Louis
Rich Robertson
Phoenix Giants
Jerry Johnson
San Diego
NFL Owners Offer Pension Raise to 1968 69. rookies to report
NFL owners voted to back a 25 percent pension fund increase in 1968 to 1.125 million and a 50 percent rise in 1969 to 1.35 million while insisting on a two year pact due to the AFL merger. They will open camps for rookies, with veterans only if all can attend.
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Chicago
UPI
National Football League
They &I
American Football League
Players’ Association
Art Modell
Cleveland Browns
Modell
Theodore Kheel
Dan Sulman
Moi
NFL
AFL
AFL Players Not Planning Strike
SAN DIEGO CALIF. AFL players say they cannot join a NFL strike due to different economics. Buffalo Bills quarterback Jack Kemp, president of the AFL Players Association, says no strike is planned and that AFL talks with owners are productive and amiable. He notes a possible AFL stance on NFL strike will be discussed at the upcoming semi annual meeting.
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San Diego
Calif
AFL
Kemp
NFL
Killy Turns Pro With Chevrolet Deal
Jean Claude Killy of France indicated he would turn professional by signing a three year contract with Chevrolet. The 1968 Olympic triple gold medalist was expected to agree today on an estimated 30000 dollar deal.
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Killy
New York
UPI
Jean- Claude Killy
France
Chevrolet
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