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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
8
Rene Mauch departs the Philadelphia sports scene after eight seasons as manager, leaving a legacy built on intense competition across baseball golf and hearts. He arrived in 1960 without major league managing experience and vowed to become the greatest manager in the game, amid controversy surrounding his tenure.
The Moose led 2 0 early but the Elks answered with four runs in the second and a barrage of six singles in the fifth to seal an 11 3 victory. Rick Bigelow earned the win for the Elks while Gary Casler took the loss. The Elks totaled 13 hits, the most by any team this season.
In NL action on Wednesday night the Mets beat the Astros 8 2 as Jerry Koosman earned his 11th win with a five hitter. Juan Marichal moved to 13 2 leading the league with 13 victories. Bob Veale pitched six strong for Pittsburgh in their 2 1 win over the Dodgers.
Millcreek Legion jumped to an eight-run first inning and defeated Savings and Loan 10 to 5 in 4 1/2 innings at Mill Creek. Brent Allen started and gave up seven runs without recording an out before relief. Bill Blynt Dan Taylor and Jerry Mick each had two hits for Legion. They host Summit next Saturday at 5 p.m. Corry. Triples by Taylor and Wascak. Ford earned the win while Brent Allen took the loss.
Industrial Golf League standings show Raymond leading in mixed standings with teams like Lews Crew Constant Forces The Deviations Baltimore Minnesota Boston Oakland New York and Chicago among others detailing W L records and upcoming games. Wednesday results include Minnesota 4 Washington 0 and California 3 New York 2 with Boston 8 Detroit 5 and Cleveland 3 Chicago 1. Upcoming games list Cleveland at Chicago Boston at Detroit New York at Minnesota Washington at Oakland Baltimore at California Boston at Chicago and Detroit at Cleveland.
In Richmond Virginia Donnie Allison of Hueytown Alabama drove a 1968 Mustang to finish one lap ahead of Jim Vandiver of Charlotte in a 1968 Camaro in a 100 mile GT race at the State Fair Grounds. Chicago Bears sign Southern California fullback Mike Hull as their No 1 draft choice and tight end contract.
PHILADELPHIA AP Gene Mauch said he had no kicks about the Phillies firing him as manager. The 42 year old spoke at a news conference after being dismissed Saturday by Bob Carpenter and GM John Quinn. He declined to criticize Richie Allen and said the feud helped prompt the move. He expressed a desire to remain in baseball but had not discussed a job and admitted worry for his ill wife Maud.
Harmon Killebrew drove in the first run with his 1,000th major league hit and Dean Chance threw a three hitter for his 100th win as the Twins beat Washington 4-0 for a sixth straight victory. Oakland topped Baltimore 5-3, California beat the Yankees 2-2, and Boston outslugged Detroit 8-5 in other AL games.
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