NL Batting Leaders Tie as Final Weekend Looms
Rose of Cincinnati and Matty Alou of Pittsburgh remained tied for the NL batting lead at .382 after a 0-for-4 game between them in Cincinnati's 3-0 win over Pittsburgh. The night also featured Santo's grand slam for Chicago, Seaver's three-hitter for New York, and Briles guiding St. Louis past Philadelphia to stop a five-game skid.
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Gibson and McLain Hold Series Key
The 1968 World Series hinges on ace pitchers Bob Gibson of St Louis and Denny McLain of Detroit. Early matchups predict Gibson facing McLain in Game 1 in St Louis and likely again in Games 4 and 7 if needed, with detailed ERA and bullpen notes shaping expectations.
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Associated Press Sports
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Jon Hoerner
Ron Willis
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Joe Sparma
McLain
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Husky
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Lolich
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Briles
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Cassius Clay Eyes Exhibition Bout in Columbus
Former heavyweight champion Cassius Clay hopes to fight a five round exhibition in Columbus at the Fairgrounds Coliseum. Promoters William Holloway and Bill Cummings Jr. said the opponent will be chosen after two Madison Square Garden exhibition bouts tonight. Clay, who prefers to be known as Muhammad Ali, was stripped of his heavyweight title after a draft evasion charge.
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Storm Over Brundage Evaporates
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIF The controversy over Avery Brundage and remarks about sending demonstrators home from the Olympic Games quieted as athletes at the high altitude training camp said it was a misunderstanding. Stan Wright said Brundage assured him the remarks did not apply only to American Negroes. We cannot afford to go to Mexico City as a tall black or half white team. We're going as an American team.
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Mexico City
Hodges II Resting After Minor Heart Thrombosis
Gil Hodges II, manager of the New York Mets, was reported resting well after doctors confirmed a minor heart thrombosis. Dr Linton Bishop, a heart specialist, said Hodges would be able to resume duties in the future.
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Buckaroos Tough Fee for Bobcats
Bobcat Head Coach Robnie Hige warns of a tough battle as Smackover visits Hope for Homecoming. The Battlin’ Bucks, led by new coach Don Crews, boast a lean line and quick backs despite injuries and youth, aiming to challenge Hope’s defense with a passing and ground game. The article also previews a separate matchup between Hope Bobkittens and the Arkadelphia Cubs at Williams Field, promising excitement tonight.
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Uhat
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Bobcats
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DeQueen
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Malvern
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Don Crews
James Lemley
Texas
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Mike Holloway
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Wilkiewil
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Agah
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Tatum
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Randy Buyson
Benny Brian
Kely
Donnybrook
Donnybrooks
Hope Bobkittens
Arkadelephia Badger Cubs
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Kittens
Press Gott
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1968 69 ABA schedule announced with team shifts
The ABA league office announced a 1968-69 schedule starting October 18 with Oakland at Indiana, stretching to April 3 and likely playoffs into May. Eastern Division includes Minnesota Pipers Kentucky Colonels Indiana Pacers New York Mets Miami Floridians. Franchise moves involve Minnesota Muskies to Miami and Pipers into Twin Cities, with other regional notes and photos of Hope games.
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American Basketball Association League
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