Red Sox Clinch 1967 AL Pennant in Frenzied Finish
Jim Lonborg and Carl Yastrzemski propelled Boston past Minnesota 5-3 to clinch the American League pennant on the final day of the season. Lonborg improved to 22-9 with a seven hit win and a Fenway crowd of 35,770 went wild as Yastrzemski drove in key runs in the sixth inning. The win, coupled with Detroit’s loss to California, left Boston 1 game ahead in the pennant race. the Tigers then fell to California in the nightcap, sealing Boston’s title.
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It Took Twenty Years Of Losing Before Winning
Boston's 1967 pennant run from 9th to first under rookie manager Dick Williams marked a dramatic turnaround. Key moves included Jerry Adair and Gary Bell trades, Lonborg and Wyatt pitching spark, Yastrzemski and Conigliaro impacts, and a late-season surge that captured the AL flag amid a crowded scramble.
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Red Sox Clinch First Pennant in 21 Years at Fenway
Boston rides Yaz and Lonborg to a 5-3 win over Minnesota sealing the pennant as fans flood Fenway Park. Yaz belts 44 homers and Lonborg earns Cy Young chatter after a seven hitter.
Sox Seem Ready For Series After Injury Jolt
The Boston Red Sox face the Cardinals after Jerry Adair suffered a left shin wound requiring seven stitches but vows to play. Managers and staff express belief the team is destined to erase the 1964 heartbreak and triumph in the early games of the Series.
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Thornton Academy halves Deering in 13 6 victory at home
Thornton Academy, led by quarterback Dave Lane and a strong defense, defeated Deering High 13 to 6 at the Thornton Academy Athletic Field. Lane scored on a 3-yard run and added the extra point. Rancourt added a second TD and Deering’s lone score came from Neal Anthoine.
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World Series Schedule For 1967 Classic Showdown
Schedule lists games for the 1967 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. All games at 1 p m local time with venues Boston and St. Louis. If needed the series would continue October 9 10 11 and 12 with travel days included.
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Independent Shops Pin Loop Opens With Eight Teams
The Independent Shops bowling league starts this Tuesday at Pastime Lanes with eight teams including Allied Chemical Synflex Industries Saco Lowell and the Big R Outlet. The non professional field sets a maximum individual average of 105 and team average near 95 with limited room for entrants.
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Yaz Captures Triple Crown In Batting Race
Carl Yastrzemski led the American League in batting with a .326 average and 121 RBIs while tying for the home run lead at 44 as Boston sealed the pennant by beating Minnesota 5-3. Roberto Clemente won the NL batting title at .357 with 209 hits, and Hank Aaron topped NL home runs with 39.
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Bob Charles Wins Atlanta Classic Left-Handed Golf Star
New Zealand golfer Bob Charles wins the Atlanta Classic jackpot of 22000 with a six under par 282. He edges Tommy Bolt Dick Crawford and Gardner Dickinson by two strokes. Bolt finishes with a 72 to tie Crawford and Dickinson at 284. Charles notes he is right-handed with one hand and left-handed with two.
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Oxford Hills Dominate Kennebunk In 26 6 Victory
Oxford Hills rolled to a 26 6 win at Kennebunk behind Tim Cummings 40 yard carry and Cummings two scores. Kennebunk unable to mount offense, managing only a third period touchdown as Rams struggled in a building year.
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Red Sox Clinch AL Pennant Behind Lonborg and Yastrzemski
Jim Lonborg allowed seven hits to shut down Minnesota as Boston beat the Twins 5 to 3 to clinch the American League pennant. Carl Yastrzemski collected four hits including a two run single during a five run sixth inning for Boston.
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Fans Cheer Red Sox as Tavern Fire Breaks Out
In Boston, 60 Red Sox fans at McCarthy's Tavern celebrate a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins to clinch the American League pennant while the rear of the tavern is reported on fire with occasional glances from patrons.
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