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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1968
Page
6
Detroit defeats St Louis 4-1 in Game Seven as Mickey Lolich earns his third Series win. Bill Freehan clinches with a pop foul out. Norm Cash and Willie Horton drive key hits. Tigers overcome 3-1 series deficit, underdog triumph cited with rookies and veteran performances and Mayo Smith’s managerial acclaim.
As the 1968 Olympics near opening, controversy swirls over South Africa's ban and Brundage's re election as IOC president. The flame advances toward Teotihuacan and the Olympic Stadium amid rioting fallout, with Enriqueta Basilio Sotelo set to light the torch and Janice Romary to lead the U S delegation.
The Rams visit Milwaukee to face the Packers in a key early NFL showdown as both teams seek to stay perfect. Other top teams Baltimore Dallas New York aim for a fifth straight win, while AFL leader Oakland hopes to extend to five. A rough look at last week shows a 9-4 tally with NFL and AFL results and notes on upcoming games.
Purdue ranked No 1 faces No 2 Ohio State in college footballs marquee clash. Purdue leads the conference and seeks a second straight win over the Buckeyes while Ohio State has won six in a row and aims to derail the top ranked team.
Chicago star Bobby Hull, nicknamed the Golden Jet, retires after 11 seasons with the Black Hawks. He set six NHL goal titles, scored 414 goals, and could return if he signs a contract, with teams opening the season as Hull remains on active reserve.
Mickey Lolich pitched Detroit to a 4-1 win over St. Louis in Game 7, ending Bob Gibson’s streak of Series victories. The lefty, aided by an electric muscle-relaxing treatment, delivered a masterpiece on two days rest, striking five hits and earning his third win in the seven-game set. The 12th pitcher to win three games in a World Series, Lolich also reflected on his future earnings and hobbies while acknowledging McLain’s post-season prominence.
TA Thornton Academy hosts Biddeford while St. Louis travels to South Portland in a crowded weekend slate. Oxford Hills visits Old Orchard Beach, Morse battles Kennebunk at Bath, and Wells heads to Boothbay Regional as Thornton aims to gain ground toward a state crown amid strong showings from Biddeford and Lewiston.
Irish American lightweight Jimmy McDermott of Holyoke Massachusetts outpointed Leo Richard of Quebec City by decision in a Portland Maine card. Fernando Sotelo of Mexico City defeated Baby Cassius of Paso Calif in another bout. In Seekonk Massachusetts an Eastern States Class A modified stock car race is set for Sunday at Seekonk Speedway with 33 entrants and a $2,000 purse.
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