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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1968

Page

9

Tigers Face Elimination In Series Fifth Game

DETROIT AP report details Game five of the 1967 World Series where Bob Gibson dominated Detroit with a five hit 10:1 win, giving St. Louis a 3-1 series lead. McLain left with a sore shoulder after trouble in the third inning, while Lou Brock and Gibson led the Cardinals with homers and multiple hits.

Tigers Detroit Bob Gibson Denny McLain Gibson McLain Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Mickey Lolich Tiger Nelson Brites Lolich Brites Hubert Humphrey Humphrey Washington

Brock Steals Third For World Series Record

DETROIT AP Brock stole third on a pivotal World Series play helping the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Detroit Tigers 16 to 1 in the fourth game. The dash tied him with Eddie Collins for most stolen third bases. Brock said the record motivated him though the club does not advocate stealing third.

Breck St. Louis Cardinal Detroit Tigers Brock Eadie Collins Philadelphia Athletics

Sterling Blue Devils Top MacArthur 206

The Sterling Blue Devils defeated Aldine MacArthur JV 2046 at Memorial Stadium to cap a successful weekend after a 27-14 Friday win over MacArthur varsity and a 44-12 Thursday victory over Texas City Blocker. Key plays by Ackerman and Litras fueled the offense while defense led by Ricketson Stubbs Campbell and Stanley limited MacArthur.

Sterling Sterling Blue Devils Aldine MacArthur Memorial Stadium Blue Devil MacArthur Sterling Volunteers Texas City al Dennis Marvin Guy Dennis Manning Ricketson Larry Stubbs Steve Campbell Dan Stanley Steve Ackerman Blue Devils Ackerman Carl MacFarland Bill Deans Chris Litras Litras South Houston IV Pasadena Aux Wary Field

Shaving Strokes and Golf Superstitions Featured in Asia

The piece surveys golf superstition trends among players in Asia, noting habits like keeping grimy shirts on hot streaks and clinging to worn gloves. It highlights Marilyn Smith changing pennies on bad runs and Lee Trevino blessing himself before shots, suggesting such rituals may boost morale or focus.

Cerprise Asia Ben Hogan Doug Ford Marilyn Smith Lee Trevino

Ex-Crosby Gridder At Southern State

Darryle Petters a 19 year old Crosby native and Southern State College football player earned a roster spot as a sophomore in 1968. A 1967 Crosby High School graduate and former captain, he joined Southern State after Lee College and pursues political science. The Southern State squad opened IAC play with a 24 0 win over Harding College as Petters aims to extend two more years of eligibility.

Magnolia Ark Darryle Petters Wilbert Petters Pin Oak Lane Crosby Southern State Foot Crosby High School Darryie Crosby Buffaloes Lee College Muleriders Arkansas Harding College Bisons Harding College Melvin, Jernigan Baytown Cleveland Browns Petters Crosby High

Miami Dolphins Top Oilers 24 7 in Houston Tilt

Miami pounded Houston with a strong ground game led by Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick as Bob Griese controlled the offense. Kiick rushed 26 times for 104 yards while Csonka added 26 carries for 84 yards and a score, in a 24-7 victory that left Houston tied for last in the AFL Eastern Division with Buffalo after a rough day for the Oilers defense.

Associated Press New York Boston Miami Houston Buffalo Oakland Kansas City San Diego Cincinnati Denver Bob Griese Purdue Dolphin Larry Csonka Syracuse Oilers Jim Kiick Wyoming Kiick Csonka Griese Dolphins Granger Gary Cutsinger Woodie Campbell John Whittenborn John Bramlett Bob David Oiler Willie West Kurl Noonan Suard W. K. Hicks Jim Keys Don Trull Oakland Raiders Warren Welle Raiders

Vikings win with two injured quarterbacks in Detroit clash

Minnesota seized sole first in the Central Division by beating Detroit 24 10 as No 1 QB Joe Kapp left with a head injury and No 2 Gary Cuozzo broke his left shoulder but still helped drive two late Vikings TDs. Kapp returned to direct two TDs and a field goal.

Mike Becht Associated Press Minnesota Vikings Detroit Joe Kapp Gary Cuozzo Kapp Green Bay Atlanta Dallas St. Louis Mike Clark Sigard Cardinals New York Giants Cowboys New Orleans Baltimore Los Angeles

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