Drysdale sets major league scoreless innings record
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale extended a scoreless streak to 56 innings to break Walter Johnsons 56 inning mark. He achieved the feat during a game with the Philadelphia Phillies after a string of seven straight starts with shutouts and scoreless frames dating back to May.
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Pagliaroni Fractures Wrist on Pitch Hit by Watt
Catcher Jim Pagliaroni of the Oakland Athletics suffered a fracture in his right wrist Friday night after being struck by a pitch from Orioles pitcher Eddie Watt.
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Rallies Boost Cardinals and Reds in Weekend Games
In Baltimore, Curt Blefary Boog Powell and Dave Johnson backed Dave McNally as the Orioles beat the Athletics 8-1. Powell homered twice with drive in runs. Frank Robinson and Blair contributed as Baltimore built an early lead. In Cincinnati, Mike Shannon and Julian Javier sparked two St. Louis rallies including a four-run fourth to defeat the host Reds 7-2 as Briles earned the win. The late start followed Kennedy funeral delays.
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Hill Leads Speedway Open After 54 Holes In Indy
Mike Hill shot 66 to reach 10 under par and grab the third round lead at the Speedway Open in Indianapolis. Sam Snead is two back at 209, with Billy Casper and Dutch Harrison tied at 210.
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G Manager Says Yes Players Say No
Houston Astros general manager Richardson stated the Sunday game with the Pittsburgh Pirates will be played as scheduled following Major League Executive Council guidance. He cited respect for the Kennedy family and noted players voted after Friday’s game not to play Sunday, but contracts require their presence.
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National League Saturday results and standings snippet
Baseball recap shows St Louis defeating Cincinnati 7 2 and Houston beating Pittsburgh 3 2. Philadelphia at Los Angeles and other NL standings are listed with team records and gaps. American League results include California, New York, Detroit and Minnesota games with pitchers and records mentioned.
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Astros Edge Pirates 3-2 to End Losing Streak
Houston scored three runs in the sixth and used reliever John Buzhardt to hold on for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Denis Menke drove in a run with a bases loaded walk and Roberto Clemente drove in the Pirates’ two runs. Buzhardt worked the seventh after Mazeroski, Wills and a bases loaded threat, yielding only a sac fly for the final tally.
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All Star Game in Southwest Sold Out in Houston
AP reports all 45,000 seats for the July 9 1968 baseball All Star game at the Astro Dome in Houston were sold. Ticket manager Dick McDowell said standing room tickets will be released later. It marks the first All Star Game in the Southwest.
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