Tigers Win AL Pennant In 2 1 Victory Over Yankees
Al Kaline led Detroit to its first American League pennant in 23 years as Don Wert delivered a two-out bases loaded single in the ninth to beat New York 2 1. Thousands flooded the field in Detroit as celebrations erupted despite Boston ending Baltimore’s faint title hopes earlier.
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Perry No Hits Cardinals 1-0 in NL Roundup
Perry fired a no hitter against the Cardinals, 1-0, as Gibson was blanked. Hunt homered in the first for St Louis, while Dodgers, Mets, Astros and Pirates won others. Detroit clinched the AL pennant with a 2-1 win over the Yankees as Sparma got the win.
Baseball pennant clinched as New York hangs on
The New York Yankees clinched the American League pennant on Tuesday with Detroit, Boston and Washington winning to stay in the race. New York beat Detroit 2 to 1 while facing rain clouds in other matchups. Upcoming games include Baltimore at Boston and New York at Detroit with several N games on deck.
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Bruins Ramp Up Physical Play in 1968-69 Scrimmages
Boston Bruins coach Harry Sinden praises rough intrasquad skirmishes as the team aims to preserve its hard hitting identity. Rookie defensemen Gerry Gibbs Nick Beverly and Rick Smith show promise while winger Tommy Webster signs as a potential scorer and goalie Eddie Johnston earlier signed a one year deal. Glen Sather returns to camp after illness and participates in practice as Ted Green and Johnny Bucyk lead the Hornets and Chieftains in a 1-0 scrimmage win.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Mixed Data
The passage lists batting and pitching leaders across American and National Leagues with players and stats including at bats hits runs and RBIs. Names include Yastrzemski Aparicio F Howard Fregosi Campaneris Brock Banks Gibson and others with figures for 1960s era categories.
Perry Throws No-Hitter as Giants Tops Cardinals
Gaylord Perry hurls a no hit game for the Giants against the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing only walks in the second and eighth innings and defeating Bob Gibson to help secure the pennant race. Don Wert delivers a bases loaded single with two out in the ninth to lift the Tigers 2-1 over the Yankees, clinching Detroit’s first American League pennant in 23 years.
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Fights Last Night in Toronto Benvenuti Outpoints Hernandezh
Nino Benvenuti defeated Art Hernandez by decision last night in Toronto. The bout featured Benvenuti defending his reputation as a top welterweight as he edged Hernandez in a close card from Omaha, Nebraska, noting the international venue.
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Trotters GS Pacers Rival in Rochester Fair Card
Race program lists eight trot races at the Rochester fair with fields including Ada Demon R. Sears Blizzard Key E. Sheldon Nina Volo D. Carlisle Jr Meadwood J. Gerry and multiple other named horses, drivers, and purses from 400 to 800 dollars. The card shows Race One through Race Eight with one mile heats and varying purses.
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Brennan Outpoints Johnson In Miami Boxing Bout
In Miami Beach Gomeo Brennan aged 16 from Bimini Bahamas defeats Linnes Johnson 16 of Miami in a ten round light middleweight bout.
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Culp Tops Orioles in Shutout as Red Sox Tie for Third
Ray Culp pitched a five hit 12 strikeout gem leading the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win over Baltimore at Fenway Park. A first inning infield hit by Luis Alvarado a Carl Yastrzemski triple and Ken Harrelson RBI gave Boston two runs. Culp improved to 10-1 in his last 11 decisions with four shutouts this season while Yastrzemski raised his batting average to .302 and Harrelson led the league with 107 RBIs.
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Ellsworth Seeks 14th Win to Close Series Windup
Southpaw Dick Ellsworth, an NL castoff, aimed to join Culp with a 14th win in the series finale. He carried seven losses and faced rookie Roger Nelson, who was 3-1 this season.
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Cronin Labels Umpires Fired for Inefficiency
Boston AP Cronin defends AL firing of umpires Al Salerno and Bill Valentine as due to inefficiency not organizing. They dispute the claim saying organizing actions led to their dismissal while noting NL umpires earn more, Cronin guesses NL pay may be higher due to attendance.
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College Football Picks Stir Appetite for Weekend Gridiron
College football fans face a menu of games with expected clashes across major programs. Predictions name Miami over Northwestern, Nebraska over Utah, Alabama over Virginia Tech, Texas A&M over LSU, Notre Dame over Oklahoma, and Penn State over Navy among others, highlighting star players and key matchups.
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Ladies League Starts at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford
The T W U A AFL C L C Ladies Auxiliary bowling league begins this Sunday evening at the 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford. The 4 p m start was changed by officials. openings remain and captains should finalize rosters. Prizes, handicap rolloff, and banquet are planned. women in the Twin City area may sign up by calling Nick Gillis.
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Broncos swap quarterbacks with New England ties
In Denver, the Broncos released former UMass quarterback John McCormick after a comeback attempt and elevated rookie Joe Di Vito from Boston College from the taxi squad. McCormick hailed from Belmont Massachusetts while Di Vito is from Lynn Massachusetts. In Salem New Hampshire Dover Alfred Bucky Day earned his 1500th career victory driving Miss Pin Moraka at Os Park, with the winner paying $25.80.
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Destination Question: Winners Stay Losers Leave Olympic Trials
A look at the losers from the U S men's Olympic track and field trials in South Lake Tahoe. Mills Lindgren Flowers Patrick Railsback Shinnick faced injuries and stiff competition as athletes struggled to make the team.
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