Cardinals edge Mets as Brock swipes key base
In a tight pennant race St Louis tops New York 3-2 as Lou Brock steals third and scores on Ron Davis sacrifice fly. Dodgers beat Giants 3-1 with Willie Davis rally. Phillies sweep Reds 4-3 on Roberto Pena’s 9th inning single. Santo homers for Cubs in 2-0 win over Astros. Aaron drives in late run as Braves top Pirates 8-7. Other AL games include Detroit's 7-3 over Baltimore and New York's 5-1 win over Cleveland.
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Two Records Battered by Americans
In a high altitude intrasquad meet at South Lake Tahoe, US track stars broke two world records, showcasing superior form as they prepare for the Mexico City Olympic Games.
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Solunar Table Schedule From Knight's Tables
The solunar schedule lists Major periods bolded with start times and lasting about 90 to 120 minutes and Minor periods in regular type. Times follow Central Daylight Saving Time to guide fishing and hunting in the best sportable periods each day.
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McLain Wins Rubber Game for 26th Victory
Denny McLain pitched seven innings of seven hit ball and struck out nine to beat the Orioles 7-4 in Detroit, becoming the first American League pitcher to win 27 games since 1944. The win left Baltimore seven games behind Detroit with 25 games remaining as the pennant race tightens.
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Baseball standings and results from major leagues
National and American leagues show St Louis and Los Angeles atop, with daily scores from Saturdays and Sundays. Notable performances include McLain 27-5 in pitching, Rose and McCovey leading in batting, and Hands with 15th win for Cubs as they blank Houston 2-0.
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Glotzbach and Yarborough Lead Southern 500 Field
Charley Glotzbach aiming for his first NASCAR victory and Cale Yarborough seeking a fourth major speedway win led 44 stock cars in the 19th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Officials expected about 65,000 spectators for the South’s oldest big bore Grand National race. Glotzbach and Yarborough won front row spots after identical four lap qualifying speeds of 144.830 mph at the Darlington International Raceway.
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Offseason Sparks Hope For Hope Bobcats Opener At Home
Star Sportswriter Ralph Bouton notes Hope Bobcats anticipate the 1968 season opener at Hammon Stadium against the Ashdown Panthers after a light injury stretch. Prescott reports Curley Wolves held intra-squad play. 4-AA standings show repeated two year title shifts among Camden, Crossett, Nashville, Fairview, and Milverin through the 1960s.
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John Pierce
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Stram Happy Raiders Are Selected By AFL
Liberty Missouri AP Hank Stram faces a rebuilt Chiefs as six starters depart and new names fill the lineup. The Raiders loom after last year’s rise and may have the league’s best personnel, while Stram adjusts at split end guard and linebacker spots. Patience and new faces shape Kansas City’s pursuit of in-division glory.
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Bobby Hunt
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Curt Merz
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Coach Has Hopes for the Tigers
Yerger sportswriter describes the Tigers under Coach Tate entering a season with veterans and about 10 newcomers. The piece details key players like quarterback Roger Newton, middle linebackers Jim Lynch and Willie Lanier, and defensive stars such as Buck Buchanan and Bobby Bell. It notes readiness to start Sept. 6 against Lewisville and highlights plans, attitudes, and the team colors.
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League Scoreboard Shuffle Across Cities
International League results show Toledo 5 Rochester 7 and Syracuse 4 Louisville 6 with several games postponed by rain including Columbus at Jacksonville. Final pairings list Jacksonville 76 Columbus 14 and other matchups Toledo 6 Rochester 4 Syracuse 5 Buffalo 3 Richmond 6 Louisville 0.
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Tigers Bring the Bacon Home From Lewisville
A local sports note recalls last year when the Tigers secured a victory in Lewisville. The writer hints at future coverage naming the roaring Tigers and their positions for a detailed roster reveal.
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Coach Seems Pleased With His Porkers
Arkansas, ahead of its 1968 season opener with Oklahoma State, worked in pads for the first time this fall after two-a-day shorts. Coach Frank Broyles praised the passing game and catching, with Gordon Norwood leading the first unit and backups Bill Montgomery and John Eichler at quarterback. A 30 minute conditioning drill followed as the team prepared for full contact. Practice sessions were closed to the public.
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McKinley Set for Trip to Australia
McKinley, the former Wimbledon and Davis Cup captain, eyes a Davis Cup trip as he faces John Newcombe in a featured third round at the U S Open. He beat Vic Seixas 6 3 6 3 6 3 in the prior round and remains a lively threat amid a field including Rod Laver and Pancho Gonzalez in the later rounds.
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Cardinals pull off a late thriller against Vikings in exhibition
In a nationally televised Sunday night affair, the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Minnesota Vikings 28 26 as Charley Johnson rallied the offense with 88 yards rushing and a late TD pass. Daryle Lamonica and Billy Cannon connected for a 53 yard scoring strike earlier, while Bart Starrs Green Bay bested Pittsburgh 31 10 and a host of other NFL and AFL preseason results filled the weekend slate.
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