Sox refuse to fold as pennant race tightens
The Chicago White Sox, after back to back losses, rallied to a 4-0 win over the Cleveland Indians behind 27 scoreless innings and Don Buford’s grand slam, keeping pace in the AL race with a pivotal three-game weekend set against the Minnesota Twins. The Atlanta Braves also beat the New York Mets 5-4 as Clete Boyer’s wife gave birth to a girl.
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Conigliaro Out For Season As Red Sox Open Series
Boston plans to host Baltimore in a three game set with Dave Morehead facing Tom Phoebus. Tony Conigliaro is done for the year after being beaned, suffering blurred vision that persists despite eye exams and drills. Yastrzemski battles for the AL batting and RBIs lead as Boston eyes the pennant race.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Night Results Snapshot
Baseball standings show St Louis leading with 91 wins and 56. San Francisco 80 66 and Cincinnati 80 67 chase. Chicago 79 70 and Philadelphia 75 69 trail as Atlanta and Pittsburgh hover. Tonight features Chicago at New York and St Louis at Cincinnati among night games.
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Patriots add Bishop Gibbons to Schenectady schedule
The Mt. Anthony Patriots announce Bishop Gibbons High School of Schenectady New York will replace MSJ of Rutland as the final game opponent on November 4 at Bishop Gibbons Field Albany Street Schenectady with a 2 p.m. kickoff. Bishop Gibbons joins Westfield Massachusetts as the second out of state foe on the schedule.
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Lebanon Valley Sets Final Races
West Lebanon New York track owner Lou Spanier plans one final Saturday night meet at Lebanon Valley Speedway to cap the regular season before the September 24 Lebanon Valley 200 open race. Nine qualifying races, a Demo-Derby, and a $3,750 purse drive the program with a $100 prize for the last finisher and smaller awards for others. The event draws over 100 top stock car racers and a $10,465 total purse plus sponsor bonuses, with rain date Sunday night.
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College Football Opens With USC Debut Night
The 1967 season kicks off as USC hosts Washington State at the Los Angeles Coliseum with O J Simpson making his varsity debut. The Trojans, 20-point favorites, feature a potent inside outside attack alongside Mike Hull, while UCLA and Tennessee clash in a separate marquee bout.
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Boston Patriots Underdogs Against Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders, 10 point favorites, aim to extend a hot start after a 51-0 win over Denver. Boston Patriots, 0-2, hope to improve behind Parilli and a sharpened defense with rookies Charles and Mitchell.
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Dallas Cowboys Without Big Gun Don Meredith
New York UPI reports the Dallas Cowboys face Cleveland in Week 1 with Don Meredith sidelined by rib injuries. Coach Tom Landry frets over Meredith and Bob Hayes while missing center Dave Manders and tackle Ralph Neely. Landry contemplates moving Mel Renfro and Mike Johnson to cover weaknesses as Dallas seeks an opening win.
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Devlin Leads Field In Philly Classic
Bruce Devlin of Australia opened a two stroke lead at the Philadelphia Golf Classic after a seven under par 65 at Suburban Whitemarsh Valley. Lou Graham and Bill Collins were chasing, with a crowded leaderboard including Gay Brewer, Miller Barber, and Billy Casper among 44 in contention. Don January withdrew with fatigue and a cold after a 77 opening round.
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Boston University Opens Football Season With Bucknell Matchup
Boston University launches its grid season as Bucknell visits, aiming for a first opening-game win in a decade. Coach Warren Schmakel brings back 20 of 22 from last year’s 55-man squad, led by quarterback Tommy Thornton who seeks 1,041 yards to match the program’s top passer and targets wing back Neil Smith as a key receiver. Maine Maritime Academy also visits St Mary’s of Nova Scotia in the day’s other game.
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