Phillies Topple Cardinals 7-3 in Contreversial Game
Phillies defeated St Louis 7-3 as outfielder Hiek Allen belted two homers amid his trade-off requests and lingering disciplinary chatter. Chris Short pitched a complete game, allowing 10 hits, while Rich Dietz and Gene Mauch’s feud context is noted with the team’s win and Allen’s continued drama.
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Tigers Fight To Keep AL Lead In Pennant Chase
Detroit strengthens hold on first as Al Kaline and Willie Horton homer to beat the White Sox 4-2. Dick McAuliffe sparks an inning after a collision with pitcher Tommy John leads to ejections and a shoulder injury potentially sidelining John for three weeks.
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Standings Roundup from National League by Associated Press
The National League standings show St. Louis 81 wins, 47 losses, .633. San Francisco 72 at .?. Cincinnati 58 58 at .528. Chicago 68 61. Atlanta 63 64. Pittsburgh 61 66. Philadelphia 58. Houston 59 69. New York 58 71. Los Angeles 54 72. Today’s games listed: Philadelphia at Atlanta, New York at Cincinnati, Chicago at Houston, San Francisco at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at St. Louis.
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Celtics Sale to New Jersey Firm Sets Record Price
The National Basketball Association announced the $4 million sale of the Boston Celtics to P. Ballantine & Sons of New Jersey. In Atlanta, the Braves acquired Gil Garrido, shortstop, from Richmond of the International League.
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Lee College Signings Add Two High School Guards
Lee College basketball coach John McCormick announced the addition of Ricky Besh from Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson and Atiston Evans from Boyce Louisiana to the Rebels for the upcoming season. Beal is described as a defensive standout with a 16.0 scoring mark and strong rebounding. Evans posted a 37.4 scoring average last season and starred at Wettermark High School. Both players eye starting roles as preseason drills begin September 23 in a bid to rebound from a poor previous year.
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Last Hurrah For Hitters At Astro Old Timers Game
1968 season derides hitters as pitchers dominate. Astros beat Drysdale as hitting improves. Rod Carew and Tony Oliva pace AL, Rose and Alou brothers lead NL with strong averages. Alou trio plus Matty and Felipe top the .300 club. Old timer’s Game at the Astrodome looms with Joe Morgan returning.
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