Tigers stun Cardinals as Lolich and Horton spark 1968 World Series comeback
Detroit routs St Louis 8 1 to tie the series at one game each behind Mickey Lolich who despite a groin infection delivers a six hitter and a historic first career home run plus key RBI. Willie Horton adds a grand slam pace changing homer as Detroit overcomes Bob Gibson’s dominance and shakes off a sluggish start.
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Overconfidence Blamed For Cardinal Downfall
ST LOUIS Cardinals fall 8-1 to the Detroit Tigers at Busch Stadium as three homers by Horton Lolich and Cash spark a decisive six inning outburst. The Tigers', led by Lolich, outhit St. Louis 13 to with the series tied one game each.
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Ernie Banks Enjoys World Series Moments At Busch Stadium
Cubs legend Ernie Banks, 37, crowds the Busch Memorial Stadium press room during the Tigers Cardinals game. He praises Mickey Stanley at shortstop while recalling his own Cubs career, noting his four hundred seventy four career homers and passion for the sport. Banks relishes being near a World Series atmosphere rather than the game itself.
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Mount Snow Names New Manager in Vermont Valley
Mount Snow Corporation hires John Christie of Camden Maine as general manager replacing Harvey Clifford who moves to Stratton Mountain. Christie, 31, formerly Sugarloaf GM, leads Mount Snow toward a younger friendly image as the Christie family relocates to West Dover Vermont.
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Meat Grinder Grid Schedule For Northwestern
Northwestern sails through a brutal slate facing No 1 Purdue after losses to Miami Florida and Southern California. Keyes and the Purdue Boilermakers loom as the top-rated foe following their 37 22 win over Notre Dame while the Wildcats sit as 21 point underdogs in the upcoming clash.
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Tigers Fans Rally in Detroit as World Series Ties
In Detroit a throng of over 3,000 Tigers supporters gathered around a charter jet arriving from St. Louis and cheered as Willie Horton and Mickey Lolich appeared. The crowd pressed barriers and police as players moved to buses for the next World Series games. Horton credited the team with an 8-1 win and a relaxed mood as Detroit prepared for the next clashes.
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Undefeated Ranks Remain Unchanged in State Grid
Undefeated teams stay at six with five in the north. Rutland Raiders stand alone in the south. Saturday showdown as Rutland hosts Rice Memorial. Middlebury, Lyndon Institute, and Hartford lead in Class 1A and L with strong defenses and high scoring Tigers.
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Olympic Games Will Be Held In Mexico City
Olympic athletes in the village learn the Games will proceed after the IOC ruled the protests not aimed at the Olympics. A multi nation practice meet at University of Mexico offers competitive conditions on the new tartan track through Saturday, amid cautious optimism.
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