Gibson Dominates as Cardinals Win Opener 4-0
St Louis pitcher Bob Gibson struck out a series record 17 and held Detroit to five hits in a 4 0 victory over the Tigers. The performance followed by Cardinals baserunning and timely hits, with Lou Brock boasting a homer and Curt Flood and Julian Javier driving in runs. Detroit faces Mickey Lolich and Earl Wilson in upcoming games as they seek a way to beat Gibson and stay alive in the series.
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Murray Chass
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Bob Gibson
Gibson
Boston
Jim Lonborg
Cardinals
Denny Mclain
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Mickey Lolich
Detroit
Earl Wilson
Mayo Smith
Lolich
Wilson
Nelson Briles
Ray Washburn
Mc McLain
Smith
McLain
Cardinal
Sandy Koufax
New York Yankees
Lou Brock
Julian Javier
Curt Flood
Mickey Stanley
al Kaline
Stanley
Kaline
Pye
Roger Maris
Tim McCarver
Silke Shannon
Javier
Brock
Pat Dobson
Shoats Open Freshman Schedule Against SMU
Texarkana Arkansas AP reports the Shoats open a five game freshman season tonight vs SMU. Arkansas freshmen Wilson Matthews oversees, with quarterbacks Gus Rusher and Walter Nelson sharing duties. Tailback duo Steve Jones and Steve Hockersmith lead the backfield. Mike Saint and Robert Dew start at fullback and end.
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Texarkana
Tex
Arkansas Shoats
Southern Methodist
SMU
Arkansas
Shoats
Wilson Matthews
Gus Rusher
Brinkley
Walter Nelson
Little Rock
Steve Jones
Mamiphis
Steve Hockersmith
Mike Saint
Robert Dew
Warren
Manker
Practice Improves as Broyles Praises Razorbacks
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles praised Wednesday’s workout for improved effort and attitude ahead of the Southwest Conference opener against Texas Christian. He noted receivers looked good while the Razorbacks wore sweat clothes and prepared to fly to Arlington, Texas, Friday for the game. In another note, Sonny Liston and Sonny Moore signed to meet in a heavyweight bout October 14 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Texas Christian
Frank Broyles
Razorbacks
Arlington
Tex
TCU
Las Vegas
Ney
Sonny Liston
Sonny Moore
Phoenix
Ariz
Gibson strikes out 17 to set World Series record
Bob Gibson racked up 17 strikeouts to break Sandy Koufax’s World Series mark in St Louis 4-0 win over Detroit. He pitched through fatigue after 305 regular-season innings, fanning Kaline and Wert and tying the record before finishing with 144 pitches. Tony Roche defeated Marty Riessen 6-3 6-4 in Johannesburg Pro Tennis.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Bob Gibson
Denny McLain
Gibson
Detroit
Renee
Omaha
Tigers
Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tim
Tim McCarver
al Kaline
Don Wert
Hegan
Koufax
Mickey Stanley
al Kaeline
Norm Cash
Cash
McCarver
New York Yankees
Willie Horton
Tom Corman
Johannesburg
South Africa
Tony Roche
Australia
Marty Riessen Evanston
Wades
Day
Fort Smith Northside faces Springdale in Arkansas poll preview
In Little Rock, the AP notes Fort Smith Northside sitting No.2 after a 9-3 tie with Pine Bluff, while unbeaten Springdale sits third. Northside, coached by Bill Stancil, prepares for a Friday clash as region titles loom. Other high school games include Huntsville at Bentonville and Russellville versus Southeast.
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Scratx King
Associated Press
Little Rock
Fort Smith Northside
Grizzlies
Pine Bluff
Northside
Arkansas
Springdale
Bulldogs
Bill Stancil
Huntsville
Bentonville
Rogers
Russellville
Southeast
LA Hall
Jonesboro
Horace Minn
NLR
Jones
North Little Rock
el Dorado
Texarkana
Fayetteville
Hot Springs
McClellan
Shreveport
Forrest City
Helena
Conway
Jacksonville
West Memphis
Newport
Harrison
Siloam Springs
World Series Game One Report and Financials
Detroit and St Louis opened the World Series with Detroit scoring 5 in the ninth and St Louis taking a 6 0 win. McLain Dobson McMahon and Freehan Gibson and McCarver tally the hits for Detroit while Brock homered for St Louis. Attendance reached 54 692 with net receipts $430 580 85 and equal shares for players and clubs across leagues.
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McLain
Maxvill
Maris
McCarver
Dobson
Javier
McMahon
Gibson
Freehan
Shannon
McAuliffe
Kaline
Cash
Horton
Northrup
Wert
Stanley
Mathews
Associated Press
W. L. Pet
St. Louis
N.L
Detroit A.L. A
Detroit
St. Lous
Brock
Ie Louis
Malvern Leopards Facing Haunted Hope In Friday Clash
Malvern Leopards coach David Alpe brings a high powered offense to Hammons Stadium to challenge the Hope Bobcats in a key 4-AA showdown. The Leopards feature Mac Stroud at quarterback, Mike McGoogan and Doug Pilcher in the backfield, and a versatile line anchored by Joe Hobbs. Bobcats rival Jerry McWilliams likely guards Williams, with Mickey Allen opposing. A cautious, hard hitting battle is anticipated as both teams seek dominance and a place atop the league.
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Ralph Bouton
Malvern Leopardsight
Hope Bobcats
Hammons Stadium
Lepard
Bobcats
Malvern
Leopards
David Alpe
Alpe
Mac Stroud
Hope
Mike McGoogan
Doug Pilcher
Cornell Williams
Williams
Gue
Jerry McWilliams
Joe Hobbs
Mickey Allen
Chipper Phillips
Bruce Efird
Jim O'Neal
Rodney Petty
Greg Hodges
Leopardland
Camden
Jockey Clinches Lead With 35 Wins at Lincoln Downs
Lincoln Downs jockey Herb Hinojosa extended his stranglehold on the meet leading with 35 victories after his third triple of the meeting on Wednesday.
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Lincoln, R.J
Herb Hinojosa
Lincoln Downs
Hinojosa
Burnett Builds On Brothers Legacy At Arkansas
Tailback Bill Burnett, a six foot, 185 pound sophomore, has emerged as a hurdling runner for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He credits natural style, not his brothers Bobby and Tommy Burnett, for his success. Burnett opened with 92 yards and a TD against Oklahoma State and added 58 yards versus Tulsa as Arkansas aims to rebound after a loss to Smackover. The Kittens face Camden at 7:30 p.m. hoping to secure a third win.
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Tommy Yates
Associated Press
Fayetteville, Ark
Burnett
University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Bill Burnett
Razorbacks
Bill
Bobby Burnett
AFL
Buffallo Bills
Tommy Burnett
New York Jets
Bul
Bobby
Tommy
Oklahoma State
Tulsa
A-State Rates 15th in Small College Poll
San Diego State leads the AP small college football poll as Weber State and New Mexico Highlands crack the Top Ten. SDSU has 12 first place votes after a 34-22 win over Montana State for its third straight victory. North Dakota State rises to second after defeating Northern Illinois 31-13. Eastern Kentucky falls to third despite a 23-20 win over East Tennessee.
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San Diego State
Associated Press
Weber State
Utah
New Mexico Highlands
Montana State
Northern Arizona
Hiram Scott
North Dakota State
Northern Illinois
Eastern Kentucky
East Tennessee
Northern Michigan
Lenoir Rhyne
Texas Ags
Fairmont
W.va
Louisiana Tech
Texas
Arlington
Morton State
Eastern Washington
Arkansas State
Western Kentucky
Akron
Tampa
Indiana
Trinity
Tex
Texas A&i
Tennessee A&i State
Texas-Arlington
Morgan State
Burnett
Kron
David Dickey
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Razorbacks
TCU
Athletes Shun Spicy Foods Before Mexico Trip
In Mexico City for the 1968 Olympics, American athletes avoid tacos chili peppers and guacamole fearing Montezuma’s Revenge. Dr Dan Hanley says hydrate with bottled water avoid leafy vegetables and spicy dishes while the U S team relies on a bland menu of roast beef steaks and chicken prepared by American staff.
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Mexico City
Montezuma
U.S.A
Mexico
Dan Hanley
Maine
Bowdoin College
U.S
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