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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
5
Detroit edged St Louis 4 0 in a tense World Series showdown as Mickey Lolich pitched deep into the ninth and sustained hits from Brock and Maris. The Cards rallied behind Brock and Os and Briles but failed to overtake the Tigers who held a 3 1 lead in the series.
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich steadied the game after a tense first inning as Red Schoendienst credited the win to Lolich. The Cardinals blamed a bad hop single and a misplayed ball for two Detroit runs, while Lou Brock argued a fifth inning call at home on Curt Flood’s single changed the game.
AP report covers opening World Series games between St. Louis and Detroit with box scores. Brock hits a homer for St. Louis in game one, gifts of runs and errors noted. Pitchers Allison and Lalich earn decisions with detailed line scores and homers by Fortun, Voliah, Cash and others.
McLain leads Tigers with two homers and a late shoulder issue cited as the turning point in a tense game against Washburn and Gibson. The Cardinals rally for four runs as Freehan, Cepeda and Brock provide the power and McLain explains his discomfort, while attendance hits 53,634 with Detroit dropping the finale of the series.
Detroit avoids elimination in a dramatic seventh inning rally at Busch Stadium. Kaline delivered a key single and a standing ovation as Lolich stopped the Cards in a tense, back‑and‑forth game. The Tigers stay alive in the World Series with a ninth inning holds and timely hits from Cash and Kaline.
The article reports fan protests over José Feliciano's rendition of the national anthem before a World Series game. Feliciano explains he sings in a personal soul style, saying he does what he feels. The piece notes his Puerto Rican background and residence in Newport Beach, California, amid reaction from fans and commentators.
Purdue football selects senior guard Gary Roberts of Kent Ohio and defensive guard Chuck Kyle of Fort Thomas Kentucky as co captains for the upcoming game at Ohio State. Sophomore defensive halfback Richard Mahurt returns from a knee injury to the lineup. Ray Mexander moves to defensive tackle with the second unit.
In a tense World Series night crowd of over 53 000, Feliciano played guitar while Joe Sparma and Wilson battled for a start against Ray Washburn of St Louis. Mayo Smith said Wilson would start if his injured right shoulder allowed. Washburn won the game for the Cardinals as Detroit lost 23.
Indiana's Leroy Keyes, the nation's leading college football scorer, resumes his familiar role by racking up three touchdowns in three games. The report notes Keyes's impact across the season and lists other top scorers including Butcher, Gladieux, Reed, Ishmid, and Harms with points and teams named.
Detroit left-hander Mickey Lolich tamed the St Louis Cardinals to keep Detroit's World Series hopes alive. After a rocky start allowing three runs in the first inning he settled in and drove in the decisive run with a single in the seventh inning sparking a three run rally.
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