Nen's Two-Run Single Wins Cubs Ninth In Dodger Clash
Nen delivering a bases loaded two run single in the ninth lifts the Chicago Cubs over the Los Angeles Dodgers 5 3 after Billy Williams and Ernie Banks opened the inning with singles. The win comes as Nen returns to the National League after a long absence and earlier career highlights include a 1963 game tying homer against St Louis that helped the Dodgers seal the pennant. Other NL action saw St Louis edge Pittsburgh 1 0 Cincinnati blank New York 3 0 and San Francisco defeat Houston 7 3.
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Stewards End Hearing On Derby Outcome Dispute
Churchill Downs stewards ruled Calumet Farm’s Forward Pass the Derby winner after three days of hearings and suspended Dancer’s Image trainer Lou Cavalaris and assistant trainer Robert Barnard. The decision moved Dancer’s Image toward the Preakness despite ongoing appeals by owner Peter Fuller.
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Fuller
Kentucky State Racing Commission
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Frankfort
Cavalaris
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Lewis Finley Jr
Leo O’donnell
John G. Goode
Demons to Host Southeast Six Conference Outdoor Meet
Washington hosts the Southeast Six Conference outdoor track meet at Case Field on Friday with preliminaries at 4 p.m. and finals at 7 p.m. Athletes from all conference schools are expected to compete for the 1968 title as Washington, a title contender, faces strong challengers after a mixed season.
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Washington
Case Field
Washington Demons
Major Leagues Standings and Wednesday Results Update
The Major Leagues table shows standings for both leagues with teams such as Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Oakland Boston Calif Washington New York Chicago and others. Wednesday results include Boston 6 Washington 4. Cleveland 2 New York 2. Baltimore 10 Detroit 8 and California 4 Chicago 2 with Oakland at Minnesota postponed due to rain.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Minnesota
Oakland
Boston
Calif
Washington
New York
Chicago
California
Dobson
Perry
Moore
McDowell
Stottlemyre
Ellsworth
Pole speed guesses set for Indianapolis 500 trials
Indianapolis experts poll 15 drivers predicting a 170.406 mph pole pace and 163.62 mph to qualify for the 500. Last year’s pole was 168.982 mph by Mario Andretti with 169.779 in a single lap. Rain halted practice, while Bobby Unser led piston speed at 168.193 mph before the deluge.
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UPI
Speedway
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Andretti
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bobby Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Unser
Andy Granatelli
Mike Spence
England
Graham _ Hill
Women's golf play to start June 5 at Washington Country Club
The Washington Country Club women’s golf league opens Wednesday June 5 after a 12:30 p.m. luncheon. The 1968 season lists eight teams with rosters and a posted schedule of matchups from June 5 to August 28, with new members receiving rules and a schedule copy.
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Washington Country Club
Oklahoma suspends four Negro trackmen over attitudes
Norman Oklahoma four Black members of the University of Oklahoma track team were suspended for the season by coach J D Martin for unfavorable attitudes and behavior. The move affects three fourths of the 440 yard relay team heading to the Big Eight meet in Boulder Colorado. The suspensions come after grievances filed with Athletic Director Gomer Jones alleging racial discrimination. The athletes named are Robert Brown and brothers Wayne and Glen Long and freshman Greg Graham.
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Martin
Robert Brown
Wayne
Glen Long
Greg Graham
Iowa Girls State Staff Appointments Announced
Mrs. Kenneth Rhea of Crawfordsville will serve as assistant director of the 23rd annual Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State opening June 3 at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls campus. Mrs. Harry Suter of Crawfordsville will be a staff member.
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Crawfordsville
Iowa American Legion Auxiliary
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Harry Suter
Washington Bowling Association Meets at Melody Lanes
Eighty two board members gather for annual meeting at Melody Lanes May 14. Earl Rae named president. John Hough vice president. Richard Hotle Henry Wagenknecht executive directors. John W. Lee secretary treasurer. High single 277 by C P Berkhof. high series 687 by Marlane Miller. Zieglowsky Builders win tournament of champions with 2888 pins.
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Earl Rae
John Hough
Richard Hotle
Henry Wagenknecht
John W. Lee
C. P. Berkhoff
Marlane Miller
G. J. (Jug) Moothart
ABC
Iowa State Bowling Association
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Calvin Humphreys
Maurice Crawford
Iowa
Weekend visits span Riverside to Davenport family gatherings
Riverside reports note Mr and Mrs Ben Studnicka and son from Crystal Lake IL spending the weekend at Roy Rummelhart's home. Mrs Edward Bushek and Leona Kucera visited Davenport for Mothers Day with the Bushek family. Roy Rummelhart was admitted to Mercy Hospital as a medical patient midweek. St Marys PTA met for May with 17 attendees as officers were installed. Maynard Strabala hosted a linen shower for Joan Swenka with blue and white decorations. A separate shower honored Sandra Schnieder with Rose mary Knebel. Mike McDole hosted lunch after weekend visits. Charles Strabala and Harry Strabala are connected to Mercy Hospital.
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Crystal Lake
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Rosemary Knebel
Mike McDole
Hanover
Fred Kucera
Charles Strabala
Harry Strabala
Richmond
Waco Warriors win triangular track meet in close finish
Waco Warriors outscored Cardinal and Mid-Prairie 70 to 62 and 28 as the mile relay sealed the win in a closely contested triangular meet at Waco. Individual event results list wins for J. K. Roth, Brimhall, Fletcher, Meyer, and more across discus, jumps, sprints, hurdles, and relays.
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Gilgner
Slutt
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Locke
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Widmer
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