Brock’s game winner mirrors Slaughter era grit in Phils win
Lou Brock sprinted from second on a seventh inning bunt as Julian Javier’s attempt caused a misplay and Brock slid home for the decisive run in a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia. Nelson Briles pitched seven solid innings for his 13th win as NL games featured Braves, Cubs, Pirates, and Dodgers also triumphing.
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Hohl's team extends lead in women's golf standings
Mary Hohl's squad widened the women's golf league lead to 42 points over Cathy Lloyd's second place team. Hohl shot the low score of 40 this week, with results listing Hohl 5 4 Morrison Nemmers 3 Ha berman 2 Lloyd 4 Levy 2 Doak 3 Brindley 2 and standouts like Lorene Cox Virginia Tschantz Katherine Kiesey Linda Peiffer and Chris Bendickson among others. Standings show Hohl 20 Lloyd 16 Brindley 15 Levy 15 Nemmers 14 Doak 14 Morrison 12 Haberman 12.
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Swim Meet Planned Friday Afternoon at Washington Pool
The Washington Municipal pool will close at 3 p.m. Friday for a swim meet later that afternoon. Diver action begins at 3 15 and swimming at about 5 30 as Washington hosts Burlington and Fairfield teams.
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Vote for Olympics Boycott Movement Fades
Harry Edwards move to boycott the 1968 Olympic Games appears to have collapsed as Lee Evans and most Negro athletes eligible for the U S team favor participation in Mexico City. Evans says 250 athletes are row training for the games and three per event will be picked Sept 9 17 with 15 to 20 Negroes on the squad. Evans notes a protest may still occur though its form is unclear.
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Lloyd ties course record in Washington Country Club round
Washington attorney Jim Lloyd shot 30 to equal the course record at Washington Country Club during a Wednesday Twi light League match against Dick Paul. Lloyd had seven putts in nine holes, sank two approach shots, and his final shot rolled into the cup for five under par. Paul carded 39 and lost by nine strokes. Eldon Brake and Terry Cox also played in the foursome with Eldon having been in the previous record-setting group with his son Mike.
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Navy induction candidates travel for physical in Des Moines
Ten years ago Craig Neuhart LaVerne Geyer Darwin Brock and John Morrison departed Monday for Des Moines to undergo their Navy induction physical examination.
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Snook Released by St Louis Cardinals
LAKE FOREST Ill UPI The St Louis Cardinals trimmed their quarterback roster to four by placing Gary Snook on waivers. The 24 year old has spent two seasons in service since becoming a fourth round draft pick from the University of Iowa three years ago. If unclaimed he will join Los Angeles of the Continental League. Remaining QBs are Jim Hart Charley Johnson Tim van Galder and Vida Carlin.
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Spitz Leads Charge At AAU Swimming Meet In Lincoln
Mark Spitz 18, the glamour swimmer, challenges world records at the AAU championships in Lincoln as he competes in the 100–meter butterfly. Greg Charlton and Miss Catie Ball also contend for titles while aiming for Olympic tryouts, with divers Cynthia Potter and Bernie Wrightson crowned opening round champions.
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Major Leagues Standings and Wednesday Scores
Major league standings show St Louis leading the NL with 70 wins and .660, followed by Cincinnati and Atlanta. In the NL results, Chicago beat Houston 6 1, Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 8 2 in the 1st, then Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 10 1 in the 2nd, St Louis edged Philadelphia 3 2 at night, Atlanta beat New York 3 2 at night, Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 6 3 at night. American League standings list Detroit 65 39, Baltimore 57 45, Cleveland 58 48, Boston 53 48, Oakland 53 51, New York 48 52, Minnesota 48 54, California 48 55, Washington 36 64. Wednesday results: New York 7 Boston 3. Baltimore 4 Cleveland 2. Detroit 4 Washington 0. Chicago 12 Minnesota 8. Oakland 4 California 3 in 2nd. Friday schedules include Cincinnati at Atlanta night and Chicago at St Louis night.
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Oilers Set To Face Redskins In Astrodome Opener
Pro football kicks off indoors at the Astrodome with the Houston Oilers meeting the Washington Redskins in exhibition play. Also on tap, the Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints in Anaheim.
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