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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
4
Rain postpones Detroit’s bid as Denny McLain aims for his 31st victory after clinching the AL flag. The Tigers' makeup game vs Mel Stottlemyre, no-hit attempts by Ray Washburn, and several AL and NL results across Boston, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Chicago are noted. Fregosi, Yastrzemski, and Harrelson contribute key hits in a separate late game.
In Little Rock the AP notes Northside and El Dorado clash as top teams search for a decisive win while St Annes and Hot Springs face notable tests. The column previews high school football matchups across Arkansas, listing expected scores and outcomes for a Friday night slate.
New Orleans fans urge Doug Atkins of the Saints be recognized for defense as he starts his 16th pro year. Atkins, 38, had 13 unassisted tackles last Sunday as part of a strong performance that critics say merits praise.
Ray Washburn shut out the Giants 2-0 a day after Gaylord Perry held St Louis to a no hitter. The sequence marked the first time no hitters were pitched in consecutive games in the same ballpark. The Cardinals and Giants share the pennant chase as Cincinnati and Chicago also win, with Washburn improving to 4-? on the season.
DeQueen visits Hope in a key prep grid clash as Wayne Freppen searches to balance a two deep lineup. Leopards rely on a veteran line and a pair of speed backs to counter Hope speed and solid defense, aiming to extend a recent streak while Hope counters with a balanced, improving attack and a hungry defense.
New York AP reports Australian Peter Thomson who won the British Masters at Sunningdale will represent Australia in the World Cup golf event in Rome November 14 to 17. Thomson has been on two winning teams in 1954 and 1959.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Gaylord Perry and St. Louis Cardinals starter Ray Washburn each tossed consecutive no hitters, a first in major league history at the same park. Washburn limited the pennant winners to two hits while Cepeda singled for St. Louis. McCovey’s RBI double in the seventh provided the Giants with the lone run, and Flood added an eighth inning infield hit as the Cardinals fell 2-0.
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