Cardinals favored 8 5 in opening game World Series
Smart money rides with St. Louis as 8 to 5 World Series pick and opening game odds matchup Bob Gibson against Denny McLain. Gibson's 1.12 ERA and 22-9 record buoy the Cardinals, seeking back to back titles, while McLain pursues a potent road record and strong AL season. Weather is clear with temperatures in the 70s.
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Kaline To Start Tigers World Series Opener In St Louis
Mayo Smith opts to give Al Kaline a start possibility in the opening game of the 1968 World Series in St Louis. Kaline, a 16 season Tiger veteran, had been a part time player after a March injury and helped the pennant run with a key pinch hit.
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Martin Emerges as Twins Manager Prospect After Ermer Firing
MINNEAPOLIS UPI Billy Martin, former Yankees star and Twins coach, is regarded as the top candidate to replace Cal Ermer as Minnesota manager. Owner Calvin Griffith fired Ermer and will pick by the expansion draft Oct 15, with Martin among three finalists. Griffith criticized Ermer’s leadership and hinted Martin’s prior Denver farm work strengthens his case.
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Gage Captures Vermont Girls Scholastic Golf Title
Marcy Gage a 14 year old freshman from Harwood Union High School Waterbury won the Vermont girls scholastic golf championship in her first try. She edged Pat LaClair of Spaulding Barre by four strokes after posting a 50 for nine holes at Proctor Pittsford. Mt Anthony Union sent six entrants with Laurie Cranston tied for fourth but then lost in a sudden death playoff to Jane Pierce Lakes Region.
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Winless Patriots Face Equally Hapless Eagles in MVL Tilt
The winless Patriots host Arlington Eagles in a Marble Valley League boys soccer match with both teams aiming to halt losing streaks. Patriots have lost three league games by one goal and scored in two, while Arlington allowed 12 goals in three losses, including to Proctor who seek 43 straight wins.
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Keyes and Company 21 Over Wildcats
Purdue the nation s top ranked team travels as a 21 point favorite over Northwestern after routing Notre Dame 37 22 to move to No 1 Notre Dame faces Iowa as a Big Ten test Penn State sits No 3 against West Virginia UCLA UCLA Ohio State LSU Florida and other top programs are favored in varied margins across major matchups with Michigan Texas and Georgia also on forthcoming slate
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Grid Briefs Highlight UConn Notre New Hampshire And More
In Storrs UConn quarter back Pete Petrielli is out with an ankle injury and replaced by Rick Robuscek. Vermont coach Bob Clifford announces Paul Simpson out for the season with a broken collarbone, Fran Peterson's uncertain status, and Jack Stroker may move to quarterback. Boston University coach Warren Schmakel names Peter Yetten as likely starter after two strong drives, citing multiple 50 yard drives in recent games.
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Tufts Opens Season With Win But Offense Needs Work
Tufts defeated Drexel Tech 28-7 for its first season opener win in six years. Coach Rocky Carso said the offense showed flashes but was not consistent. The Jumbos travel to Gettysburg next week.
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Purdue Enjoys 67 Grid Rerun
Purdue named top college football team by UPI Coaches after upset of Notre Dame for the second straight year. Keyes and Simpson shine as Purdue, USC, Penn State lead a top 10 ranking with wins and new season results across major programs.
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New York to Host November Davis Cup Semifinal in San Juan
New York was set to host the November Davis Cup semifinal between the U S team and the India West Germany winner after the Munich tie October 4 6. The San Juan survivor will advance to the Australia challenge round in December.
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