McLain Wins No. 29 for the Tigers
Denny McLain pitched Detroit to a 7-2 win over the Angels, nearly notching a 30th victory as he also collected three hits. The game kept alive Detroit’s pennant push with his bat boosting the lead, while New York and Chicago faced late-season results in the AL and NL.
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Dodgers- Again Beat Cardinals
Dodgers win 3-0 over Cardinals as St Louis falters in NL pennant race. San Francisco trims Cardinals lead 1 0 4 games with 4-2 win over Atlanta. Cubs powered by Billy Williams six runs homer spree beat Mets 8-1. Yankees sweep White Sox 2-1 and 5-0. Cleveland tops Minnesota 6-2. Detroit over California 7-2. Oakland edges Boston 5-3. Baltimore-Washington rainout.
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Ashe Loses Doubles Final in Davis Cup Context
Arthur Ashe and Andres Gimeno fall to Stan Smith and Bob Lutz 11 9 6 1 7 5 in a marathon three day doubles semifinal at Forest Hills. The win boosts the United States Davis Cup hopes as the Americans pursue a spot to face Australia in the upcoming series with India Japan and West Germany.
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Baseball results and standings in National League and American League
Tuesday results feature Chicago 4 Mets 1 and San Francisco 4 Atlanta 3 Los Angeles 3. Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia ppd. New York at Chicago and San Francisco at Atlanta among tonight’s games. In the American League Detroit 7 California 2 and Oakland 5 Boston 3. Cleveland 6 Minnesota 2. New York 2-5 Chicago 10. standings show leaders McLain and Gibson among top pitchers. Batting and pitching leaders listed with names like Williams Harrelson Rose McAuliffe and McLain.
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Razorbacks name captains for opener against Oklahoma State
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles named defensive end Gary Adams, tight end Mike Sigeman, and offensive tackle Webb Hubbell as captains for the Sept. 21 opener with Oklahoma State. He reduced Tuesday practice to one session to restore leg bounce, noted players returning from injuries and transfers, and praised Bill McClard for four consecutive 52 yard field goals.
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Dr Fager Opens Turf Challenge for Horse of the Year
Dr Fager, 4, tries grass for the first time in the $100000 United Nations Handicap at Atlantic City Race Course. He carries 134 pounds atop 10 rivals, with Braulio Baeza riding the favored colt seeking a sixth win in seven races this year and a potential grass championship bid.
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Colleges Open Grid Season
Colleges open grid season as 1968 football kicks off with a slate led by Tennessee vs Georgia and Houston vs Tulane. AP writer Dick Couch lists picks featuring Nebraska over Wyoming, Wake Forest over NC State, Iowa State over Buffalo, Utah State over New Mexico State, Western Michigan over Arkansas State, Houston over Tulane, Colorado State over New Mexico, Xavier over Miami Ohio, Toledo over Richmond, and other scorable matchups.
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Laver Captures Fourth U S Pro Tennis Title in Five Years
In Brookline Massachusetts Rod Laver defeats John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 9-7 to win his fourth U S Pro Tennis Championship in five years. The delayed $32 000 event extended his win streak on grass amid recent Open reversals as rivals like Drysdale and Roche watched. Ralston injured defaulted before a third place match, Roche then beat Drysdale in an exhibition.
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Grid Greats Groza Taylor McDonald Retire From Play
Pro football marks three all time greats end active careers Lou Groza left Browns for coaching and a new kicker, Don Cockroft. Jimmy Taylor retires after five 1,000 yard seasons with Green Bay and Saints, now in PR with New Orleans. Tommy McDonald cut by Falcons after 11 year run with 488 receptions. Giants await Gogolak return from Army as season opens.
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