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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
7
AFL clubs hold edge early in exhibitions as Buffalo Bills gain momentum in the season opener. The Bills and other AFL teams shake up the traditional power balance in this transitional period.
The Reds struggle with arm injuries as Gary Nolan, limited by muscle pain, misses time after leaving the Atlanta game. Cincinnati lists seven pitchers active while Bill McCool and Ted Abernathy remain sidelined. AFL/NFL exhibitions highlight Bills Lions, Chargers 49ers, Bears Cowboys, Chiefs over Bengals, plus Hall of Fame inductees at Canton.
Athens National Bank captured the league title with a 12 to 7 victory over Carlings Sunday night after a 4 to 3 win the night before. Carlings had won the second half, setting up a post season double elimination starting Tuesday with three openers.
Cincinnati coach general manager Paul Brown defended the Bengals after a 38 14 exhibition loss to the Kansas City Chiefs praising rookie Mike Hibler and split end Bob Trumpy while noting offensive struggles. John Stofa completed eight of 12 passes for 43 yards and Warren McVea caught a touchdown as the defense and kicking drew scrutiny.
Toledo's Mud Hens split a doubleheader with Columbus, dropping the opener 6-1 before a 6-2 triumph sparked by Ike Brown and Bill Falk two run homers. Manny Sanguillen had three RBIs in the Columbus win, then failed to save the nightcap. Syracuse toppled Richmond in 11 innings, Louisville beat Buffalo then lost to the Bisons, and Rochester moved into third with a 6-3 win over Jacksonville.
Denny McLain won his 22nd game for Detroit in a 2-1 victory over the Twins, keeping his pace toward a 30-game win milestone last achieved by Dizzy Dean in 1934. The win moved Detroit six games ahead of Baltimore in the American League standings as other Sunday results reshaped the pennant chase.
Cubs spoil Musial Appreciation Day as Lee Elia drives in the winning run in the 13th inning against St. Louis. Randy Hundley adds the decisive hit after a sacrifice, giving Chicago a 6-5 victory at Busch Stadium.
National League standings show Chicago leading with a 71 39 record, Cincinnati at 55 52, and San Francisco at 53 53. Weekend results include Los Angeles beating New York 8 0, Chicago 3 St Louis 2, and San Francisco 7 Pittsburgh 0 with several late extra innings noted. American League results list Detroit 7 Baltimore 4, New York 3 Baltimore 3, and Boston 8 California 3 among others with suspended games noted.
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