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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1968

Page

7

Kaline Earns World Series Spotlight After Long Wait

Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers rose from bench to hero in a 5 3 victory over St Louis driving in a two run single with bases loaded. He showed patience and growth as he hit .381 in the World Series while Mayo Smith balanced sentiment and need in choosing Kaline over Stanley for right field.

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Doctor OKs McLain to pitch if needed in World Series

Detroit pitcher Denny McLain, fresh from a doctor visit, says his shoulder feels good and he is ready to pitch in Wednesday's sixth game or Thursday if required. Manager Mayo Smith cautions that assignment is not decided, while McLain vows he would even pitch in a wheelchair.

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Drake Fresh Win Shows Grejbowski Shine

Des Moines AP reports Drake University freshmen beat Simpson College junior varsity 13 to 6. Quarterback Mike Grejbowski completed 16 of 39 passes for 192 yards. Flanker Paul Gans caught five passes for 92 yards including a 34 yard gain on the game’s opening play.

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Lolich Shuts Down Cards as Tigers Rally in World Series

Detroit stays alive in the World Series as Mickey Lolich silences St. Louis after a rough first inning. Kaline delivers the tying and go-ahead hit in a seven inning relief effort, while Cepeda homers for the Cardinals in the opening frame.

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Controversial Play Decides Fifth World Series Moment

Detroit catcher Bill Freehan tags Lou Brock at home on a throw from Willie Horton after Brock tried to score on Julian Javier's single. Brock argued the plate contact, Red Schoendienst disputed, and umpire Doug Harvey faced heated exchanges as controversy swirled around the tag at home.

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Boxing results from Tokyo and Tampa bouts

In Tokyo Elvida Salabama 113 outpointed Speedy Hayase 112. In Tampa Cleveland Williams 217 stopped Mose Harrell 194 in seven rounds.

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Astrodome tour notes and Iowa links on a Texas trip

Gus Schrader tours Houston's Astrodome with Judge Roy Hofheinz guiding the visit. He notes capacity, air conditioning, skylights, sky boxes, and AstroTurf. The piece also recalls Iowa connections with John Fryrear and Louis Breuer, and asks about the Hawkeyes’ football streak as the trip heads toward Mexico City for the Olympics.

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Eagles Trade Hill to Vikings in Draft Choice Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles sent quarterback King Hill to the Minnesota Vikings for an undisclosed NFL draft pick. Hill, 32, backed up in Philly and started the first three games filling in for Norm Snead who was injured. The Vikings needed a quarterback after injuries to Gary Cuozzo and Joe Kapp in recent play.

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Browns Sign Tom McDonald To Backup Receiver Depth

Cleveland announces the addition of veteran wide receiver Tommy McDonald, 34, released by Atlanta last month, to replace injured Gary Collins who suffered a shoulder separation against the Steelers. The Browns seek immediate help in the flanker position as McDonald joins the NFL club.

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