Oakland A's climb in AL West aided by Hovley heroics
Oakland Athletics pull within 34 2 games of the Minnesota Twins as Seattle rookie Steve Hovley drives in the winning run with bases loaded in the ninth and later belts a two run homer. Minnesota splits a twin bill with Detroit and Chicago.
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Longtime ASC office manager to retire in July
Howard L. Wittrig, linked with multiple federal agricultural agencies in Washington County for 26 years, will end his tenure as ASC office manager here on July 31. William K. Day will assume the post on August 1.
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Namath brings 12 out of retirement
New York reports Joe Namath faced pressure from NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle to divest his stake in Bachelors III if he wished to continue playing. Namath, tearful, said he would retire rather than sell the bar, then agreed to relinquish his share within 10 days and rejoin the Jets after a delayed start to camp.
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Jacobs leads Philly golf classic third round
Tommy Jacobs, nearing retirement after a rough spell on tour, shot a two under par 70 to hold a two stroke lead at 141 through two rounds of the Philadelphia Golf Classic. Arnold Palmer stood at 142, with other notables including Trevino and Stockton in pursuit as 76 players advance to the weekend. Wayne Yates thrilled the crowd with a hole in one on the ninth hole.
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Lee Trevino
Lou Graham
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Bob Stone
Bob Greenwood
Dave Hill
Mac McLendon
Gay Brewer
Dan Sikes
Julius Boros
Bob Goalby
Wayne Yates
Atlanta
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Subway flood traps riders in New York tunnels
A flash flood near Lexington Avenue and 138th Street halted rush hour service, trapping over 20 000 riders in heat ridden tunnels. One man identified as Ralph Cruz Martinez 50 died and at least 150 were injured as trains stalled and passengers sought escape from the oppressive heat. Rescue crews assisted victims amid several heart attacks and heat prostration.
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Major League Standings and Friday Schedule Report
United Press International totals show Atlanta leading with 6 2 wins, followed by Chicago and Houston projections. Friday results include New York 5 Montreal 2 and Pittsburgh 4 St Louis 1 with several other matchups and a full Sunday slate. Probable pitchers list Seaver Stoneman Hands Palmer Briles Veale Lemaster Carroll Sutton Marichal Niekro Stone.
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Washington Girls Softball Defeat Olds 8 To 2
The Washington girls softball team defeated Olds 8 to 2 in the first game. July 15 was the date of the match with winning pitcher Carol Schlapkohl and Patty Benge hitting the only home run. The next game is Friday July 25 at Green Field.
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YMCA Summer Baseball Program for Washington Youths
The city sponsored program, run by the YMCA and financed by $2500 from the city council, serves about 150 youths in four age groups. It features City League play where all boys bat and play, Tri County teams aiming to win, and Pony and Babe Ruth leagues with overlapping rosters. Coaches supervise two teams each, with distinct pitching distances and bases.
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Couples Two-Ball planned at Washington club
A couples two-ball event is set for Wednesday July 23 at 5 pm at Washington Golf and Country Club. A buffet dinner follows golf. The price is 3 dollars per couple. Reservations due by Tuesday noon at the club house. Georgia reported a 9 percent increase in personal income in 1968.
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