Terrible Tigers Transformed Into Tabbies As Bob Gibson Stands Out in Trainer Role
St. Louis Cardinals-Detroit Tigers World Series game two at Busch Stadium featured Bob Gibson’s 17 strikeouts and a Tigers lineup rattled by errors. Nelson Briles faced Mickey Lolich as Detroit showed jitters, while Cardinals base runners swiped three bags. Gibson explained his mix of fastballs and curves, setting series strikeout and win records as the Cardinals eyed a 2-0 lead.
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Gibson’s elbow pain haunts Cardinals ace in World Series win
Bob Gibson delivers a five hitter and 17 strikeouts to break Sandy Koufax’s World Series record, while revealing arthritis pains in his right elbow. He shrugs off the record buzz, fans applaud, and Gibson extends his streak with another complete series victory.
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Patriots Face Mounties In Second Night Clash
The Ben Rusileski led Patriots host MSJ Rutland at Spinelli Field seeking a second straight win after an 18-0 win over Hoosick Falls. MSJ counters with a 2-1 start featuring Rick Brodowski and Todd Fothergill as key playmakers and a potent offense averaging 21.1 points, while Patriots aim to exploit a suspected pass defense weakness with Green and Hart targeting Russell Graves and Bob Thompson.
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Matchick Brown Set Rare Marks in Gibson Duel
In the 1968 World Series opener on October 2 Tom Matchick and Gates Brown, pinch hitters for the Detroit Tigers, both hit Gibson pitches into fair territory as Bob Gibson struck out a then-career high 17. The lid lifter of the autumn classic featured Gibson against Dennis McLain, with Detroit winning praise for the duel and its dramatic twists.
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Patriots Triumph 18 0 Over Hoosick Falls
Bob Thompson and Mark Dwyer praised Mt. Anthony Patriots after an 18-0 victory over Hoosick Falls. Dwyer called the win meaningful, Thompson cited teamwork over individual talent, and coach Rusiloski noted hard work unlocked potential before the key game. Thompson, a 16-year-old junior, eyes RPI for college.
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King of the Hill bowling starts at Bennington Lanes
Al's Alley hosts a new weekly King of the Hill tournament at Bennington Lanes beginning October 12 promoter Gene Farrar aims to attract entrants from Manchester Hoosick Falls Arlington North Adams and other towns with elimination rounds and a roll offs prize pool. A 250 roll off prize includes gear and a strike pot funds from entry fees. league standings include Hoosick Falls North Garage American League Rudy's All stars and Bennington Classic leaders with top averages and high games noted across several leagues.
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Britain voices protest over 12 meter trials for America's Cup
London officials express dissatisfaction with the proposed trials to choose a challenger for the 1970 America's Cup. A Royal Dorset Yacht Club spokesman said a protest may be lodged with the New York Yacht Club.
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