Twins Move Into Lead With 13-5 Win Over Washington
Minnesota tops the Senators 13-5 to push its AL lead to one game over idle Boston. Cal Elmer’s promotion of Jim Perry paid off as Perry held Washington to four hits over six innings after relieving in the fourth. Harmon Killebrew and Frank Robinson powered the day with multiple hits and RBIs as Chicago and Houston also posted wins.
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Finley seeks move of Kansas City Athletics to Seattle or Oakland
Charles O Finley asked the American League for permission to relocate the Kansas City Athletics to Seattle Washington or Oakland California in 1968. The request, denied publicly but to be reviewed at the league meeting October 1, hinges on bond issues for a new stadium and would create Northwest major league baseball or an AL rival to the San Francisco Giants.
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Cepeda Named NL Player Of Month In August Poll
First baseman Orlando Cepeda of the St. Louis Cardinals, a prime MVP candidate, was named National League player of the month for August by a landslide vote in a poll of 50 baseball writers and broadcasters.
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Baseball Commissioner Mum on Finley Affair
Baseball Commissioner William Eckert crouched behind a stalled meeting as Charlie Finley pitcher Jack Aker and union leader Marvin Miller refused comment after a 10 hour 35 minute session. The dispute involved Finley accusing Lew Krausse of misconduct and the players charging Finley with using spies to dig up dirt. Kathy Whitworth widened her LPGA money lead over Carol Mann by about 4000 dollars in Cincinnati.
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UPI
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Carol Mann
Magic Number Eight for Cardinals Narrowed Title Hopes
Nelson Briles endured his worst outing of the season yet won his seventh straight decision and cut the Cardinals NL pennant magic number to eight. Briles threw 120 pitches over eight hits and six strikeouts in a 5-1 victory over the Phillies, despite Red Schoendienst's critique. Other NL action saw San Francisco beat Los Angeles 4-0, Cincinnati top Pittsburgh 4-3, and Houston outslug Chicago 11-10.
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Houston
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New York
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Red Schoendienst
Cardinal
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Bob Gibson
Gibson
Schoendienst
Vermont Soccer Officials Set Two Clinics Across State
The Vermont Soccer Officials Association schedules two clinics for this year. The first on Wednesday September 13 at 730 p.m. at Burr and Burton Seminary Manchester and at several high schools and colleges. The second on Saturday September 16 at 930 a.m. at Braintree Randolph Union High School with written and field exams for prospective officials. Harry Loyzelle of Proctor will conduct the local Burr and Burton clinic which is open to prospective officials coaches players and interested persons. In other news Minnesota widened its lead in the American League by defeating Washington 13 5 and Baltimore beat Chicago 6 1 in the other AL games.
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Burr & Burton Seminary
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Wilbur Rice Wins Morgan Judging Title at Putnam Show
Wilbur Rice, longtime Bennington resident, won Best Amateur Morgan Horse Judge at the Putnam Hospital Horse Show in Pownal. He scored 400 of 1000, beating Sen. Sal Santarcangelo by 20 points, with Mrs. Peter Donovan third and Philip Savory fourth. The event tested public judging ability, suggesting non-experts can pick attractive horses. A second test named Dave Alcorta winner over Ed Bowmaker in a default ruling.
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Dave Alcorta
Ed Bowmaker
Sparks Flying From Bosox Bullpen Sparks Lyle’s Rise In Boston Pennant Drive
Albert Sparky Lyle, a 23 year old left hander, has emerged as Boston's dependable relief option. The Pennsylvanian rookie, nicknamed Sparky, arrived after a winding path through Fox Cities Winston-Salem and Toronto, then was summoned from Baltimore. He has allowed ten earned runs in 40 innings and delivered key high leverage innings against the Yankees with multiple strikeouts and a critical double play. Maglie lauds his resolve and rest needs, Williams backs him for big games. This season marks his breakout as Boston explores late season pennant hopes with him in relief.
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Sparky) Lyle
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Roy White
Sal Maglie
Arlington Firemen Rally to 12 4 Victory Over Lions
Firefighters unleash seven runs in the fifth inning to down the Arlington Lions 12 to 4 at Little League Park Sunday. Highlights include a fence-clearing double by Gene Hoyt and a tape measure homer by Arnold Griffis, with strong defense and key plays by Sid Moss and Duane Hoyt. Proceeds benefit Troop 334, Arlington Boy Scouts.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
The standings show Boston leading with 82 wins and .556, followed by Detroit and Chicago. Monday results include Baltimore 6 Chicago 1, and Minnesota 13 Washington 5. Today's games feature California at New York and Baltimore at Detroit among others with numerous night and late-afternoon starts.
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