Wilson Has Good Night as Astros Split With Reds
Astros pitcher Don Wilson delivered another strong showing with a six-hitter and 16 strikeouts in a 3-2 victory over the Reds, while Cincinnati won the second game 4-3 on a bases loaded single in the ninth. The Dodgers beat the Cardinals 3-0 and the Giants topped the Braves 4-2 as NL games shed light on a tense pennant chase.
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Expansion Clubs To Draw Oct 15
Kansas City and Seattle expansion clubs will participate in a 60 player draft October 15 in a Boston hotel ballroom. Each club will select 39 players at a cost of 175 000 dollars, part of a 10.5 million process guiding their entry into the American League.
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McLain Joins 29-Game Club With Tigers Triumph
Denny McLain earned his 29th win and tied the major league mark since 1944, blasting the California Angels 7-2 as he eyes a potential 30th win against Oakland. He added a triple and two singles, boosting Detroit 8% games ahead of Baltimore with several AL results noted.
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AL teams to share 5.25 million talent payout
A source notes a plan to pay 5.25 million for playing talent with the sum split among ten American League teams. Each club would receive 1.05 million to offset the loss of six players.
Army names new director of Athletics at West Point
The United States Military Academy in West Point named Col. A J Gus Dielens to succeed Col. Jerry G G Capka as Army director of Athletics. Capka retires in January. Dielens was a four letter man at West Point and earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart in Korea.
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Aggies Favored To Repeat In SWC Grid Race
In a poll of 20 newsmen visiting eight SWC camps Texas A&M is picked to win the conference title again. A&M leads with 15 of 20 first place votes, Tech and Texas split two ballots, and TCU, Arkansas, Rice, SMU and Baylor trail. Hargett and Hobbs named top back and defender respectively.
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SWC Teams Scrimmage Notes and Injury Updates
Multiple SWC programs report injuries and prep work as fall practice continues. SMU defensive end Tommy Fraser is out with a knee strain, likely out for the week but expected ready for the Auburn game. Rice guard Tommy Peel suffers a shoulder separation and may return with a harness in 3-4 days.
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