Lolich Delivers World Title For Detroit In Game Seven
Mickey Lolich, soothed by an odd machine, pitched the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in game seven, earning his third win of the series and ending St Louis’ title hopes. He overcame early trouble and joined a select group as a three win World Series pitcher, while also entertaining thoughts of life after baseball.
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Fights Last Night Reported By Associated Press
Irish boxer Jimmy McDermott from Holyoke outpointed Leo Richard of Quebec City in a ten round welterweight bout. Fernando Sotelo of Mexico City stopped Baby Cassius of Pasadena in nine rounds in another New York area event.
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World Series Facts and Figures Detailed Box Scores
Compiled World Series results from Games 1 through 7 between St. Louis and Detroit. Includes game by game scores, winning and losing pitchers, home runs, and attendance, plus financial breakdowns and per club shares.
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Tigers Beat Cards Take World Series Thriller
Detroit wins 4 1 in game seven as Mickey Lolich hurls a complete game two run effort and Bill Freehan catches the final popup. Norm Cash and Willie Horton spark the offense. Curt Flood and Lou Brock miscue on key plays. Detroit becomes the fourth team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in World Series history and Mayo Smith may earn a large raise after the victory.
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Winningest coach rankings announced for college football
Nebraska's Bob Devaney leads as the nation's winningest coach with 88 wins, 22 losses, and 5 ties in 11 seasons for a .787 percentage. Johnny Vaught of TCU follows at 163-48-1 (.750) and Paul Bear Bryant of Alabama at 179-53-45 (.755).
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Bear) Bryant
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Hope Star Box Score Poised for Texarkana Tilt
Reader notes from Onset indicate Hope Star looks to lose at Texarkana. Pitcher Lolich and Gibson contribute to the line, with Kaline, Northrup, and Wert driving multiple hits. Managers listed as Gorman and Honochick for National and American leagues respectively.
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Brundage Will Again Head the Olympics
The 1968 Olympic Games near opening ceremonies in Mexico City face controversies from South Africa to politics and professional athletes. Avery Brundage, 81, won re election as president of the IOC amid debates on South Africa's participation, while Enriqueta Basilio Sotelo will carry the flame on its final lap and Janice York Romary will lead the American delegation. Debbie Meyer resumes competition after ankle support issues, and Randy Matson posts a 70-2 1/4 inch shot put as the U S aims for medals in a troubled Games.
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Associated Press
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Supreme Council For Sports In Africa
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Millwood Lake Information Forecast Update
Millwood Lake remains steady at 257 19 elev and tailwater at 231 60. Lake is clear with fair fishing. Visitation for the week totals 26 606. One gate remains open with a flow of 330 CFS. No mosquito control measures are in place.
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Washington High Rebuilding for Texarkana Visit
Washington High prepares for a key 4-AA Western Division clash at Texarkana Washington as Hope aims to rebound after a string of scoreless halves. The Lions boast depth concerns but feature a solid line and a varied Winged-T offense led by William Jones and Jackie Tyler, while Hope relies on improved blocking and a quick outside attack to test the visitors.
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Thousands Celebrate in Detroit Street Jubilation
Thousands of strangers danced hugged and shouted through downtown Detroit as teens swam Kennedy Square fountain. Two youths climbed a 100 foot flagpole to raise a Tigers banner beside the Stag and Stripes amid a mass celebration led by cheers and chants.
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Associated Press
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Shouts Trail Tex Tech in Lone Arkansas Triumph
In Little Rock Arkansas Shouts beat Texas Tech 21 to 10 as defensive plays keyed the win. Dennis James and Ronnie Carroll led a unit with three interceptions two fumbles and a 67 yard punt return. Gus Rush er added a 12 yard option score and James sealed the victory with a late interception return.
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Shoats
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