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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1968

Page

7

Drysdale Back in Spotlight for Dodgers at Stadium

Don Drysdale, 31, arrives amid World Series lore as he eyes Walter Johnson's mark against the Phillies. The big righty, with six straight shutouts, recalls Brooklyn glory and brushes with controversy while Dodgers seek a 1960s-era surge at Dodger Stadium.

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Cardinals Rip Astros Again Four Nothing

In Houston, Bob Gibson pitched a three hit shutout as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Astros 4 0 for their fourth win over Houston and ninth straight victory. Cepeda McCarver Brock homered and drove in runs, while Don Wilson took the loss.

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Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule

Major League standings show St Louis leading with 31 wins and 21 losses and Philadelphia at 25 22. Boston Cincinnati and Chicago trail with various records. Weekend games include Cleveland at Detroit Oakland at Baltimore Chicago at Boston and Sunday matchups Cleveland Detroit Minnesota Washington California New York. Several three and two game series noted with ongoing status.

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Baseball Stars Shine In Major League Action

PITCHING Bob Gibson of the Cardinals held Houston to three hits and four runs allowed none past first base as St. Louis defeated the Astros 4-0. BATTING Jim Han of the Giants belted two three run homers driving in six as Philadelphia beat San Francisco 7-2.

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Baytown Junior Olympics Finals Set With 133 Athletes

Finals begin Friday at 6 p m in Baytown with intermediate boys 14 15 hurdles. Preliminary events Thursday included 33 races and two field events. ribbons donated by Mee Shans Barber Shop awarded to top three in each event. Participants split into four groups by age and gender, with events across sprints relays jumps and throws for all groups.

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Indians Pace Highlands Little League Competition

The Highlands Little League Indians stay atop after three wins in four games, defeating the Red Sox 17-0 with Clarence Alexander power and Larry Tobin fanning 15. They also beat the Cubs 8-2 and Dodgers 13-4 last week, tying the pace with the Yankees who sit close at 10-3 and 54- win over the Giants. Braves sit 7-6, with Orioles, Cubs, Dodgers, and Red Sox trailing. Cubs beat Giants 9-5 and then edged the Red Sox 12-44 in a late game.

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