Gibson Blanks Byes for Fifth Shutout in Ron Drysdale
Pitcher Bob Gibson extended his scoreless streak to five straight games and moved within one of a major league shutout record, while Don Drysdale of the Dodgers matched pace with a two-hit win for San Francisco. The night featured multiple NL games including Cincinnati over New York Mets and Philadelphia over Atlanta in extra innings.
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Fireworks missing A's Dobson. Angels blank Oakland
The Associated Press reports a tense night as Cal Angels shutout the Athletics 3-0. Dobson faltered amid a rainout and three-hit effort by Cal pitching. Rigney praised his disciplined, quiet club as Baltimore toppled Boston in another AL game.
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Phillies Rally Past Braves in Slippery 11th Inning
In Atlanta, the Phillies beat the Braves 2-2 in 11 innings as Dalrymple’s drive slipped from Alou’s glove after a rain shower, allowing Gonzalez to drive in the winning run. Hank Aaron blamed slick footing for the miscue as Atlanta’s St. stadium field slickened the late clutch.
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Major League Standings And Wednesday Games Overview
Major League standings show teams like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Cincinnati and New York in tight races with San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Houston. Wednesday results included Philadelphia defeating Atlanta 3 2 and St Louis beat Chicago. Upcoming pitchers and schedule details are listed for both leagues.
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Milwaukee Brewers tighten press box security backfires
In Milwaukee County Stadium, guards blocked Brewers president Allan Selig from entering the press box during a White Sox game, prompting him to summon a local reporter to vouch for his identity amid tightened access for the season.
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West Signs with Vikings After Second-Round Pick
The Minnesota Vikings signed Charlie West, their second-round draft choice, to a contract on Tuesday. West, a defensive back from Texas at SE Paso, previously spent time with a Cincinnati Reds farm team before choosing to pursue professional football.
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Two-Division Setup Boosted Eckert Calls for United Front
New York based baseball leaders backed a two-division format as major leagues plan 12 teams each. Eckert urged a united front to end interleague rifts amid expansion. AL will split into six teams per division with 146 games plus division playoff. NL previously added Montreal and San Diego and held 112 games single division. Unanimous NL owner approval needed for switch.
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Vers' Castoff Inks Pro Pact With Bucks
Jim Reid, fresh from knee surgery, signed by the Milwaukee Bucks for the 1968-69 NBA season. The expansion club acquired Reid from the Philadelphia 76ers in a recent draft. Reid played with Earl Monroe at Winston-Salem State College.
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No-Hitter No Matter Big D Seeks 200 San Fran
Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale discusses aiming for 200 strikeouts as the team fights through a 21 loss and a Brewers-like slide. The article tracks his no-hitter near miss, the crowd of outs, and Drysdale’s optimism about completing 200 wins and a personal milestone in the 13th season.
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Gibson Keeps Shutout Quest Behind Winning in Doubleheader
St Louis pitcher Bob Gibson insists winning comes first after earning his fifth straight shutout in a 4 0 victory over Pittsburgh in the first game of a doubleheader. He downplays Drysdale's record and says his focus is on pitching well and helping the team win.
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Coaches All-Star Game Opens Grid Season in Atlanta
In Atlanta the eighth annual Coaches All-America game features stars like Gary Beban UCLA and Greg Landry Massachusetts in a televised clash. Beban directs the West with Landry leading the East as defenses and kickers vie for a low scoring duel. The West defense is led by Wayne Meylan and Claude Humphrey while the East leans on Larry Csonka and Frank Loria to shut down the opposition. West coach Dee Andros and East coach John Pont guide the squads in a expected explosive showdown set for 8:30 PM on ABC.
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