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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1967
Page
9
Arthur Daley reports on how MLB expansion, free agent draft, and rising talent are shifting power. Dodgers, Cubs, Mets, and Yankees are cited as examples as executives note stronger pitching, more players in majors, and quicker development. Managers discuss volatility and parity across leagues.
The Cubs drop into fourth in the NL after a 6-3 loss to the Pirates in game one and a 3-3 14 inning tie that led to a replay of the second game. Donn Clendenon hit an 11th homer in the ninth to seal the Pirates win. Phillies edge Giants as Bunning earns his 36th shutout and drives a five-run rally off Perry. Rich Allen homered for the Phillies and Gene Oliver walked, sparking a late rally.
Long Beach Nitehawks beat Gardena 1-0 in 15 innings at Gardena Park. Steve Martin opened the 15th with a single and scored on Hob Osborne’s sacrifice fly. Don Sarno fanned 14 for the win while K G Fincher struck out 18 for Gardena. Nitehawks advance to state tournament at Park Avenue Field to face Huntington Park Friday.
Admiral coach Shelby Calhoun, after two days of deliberation, released nine players reducing the roster to 44. He consulted with Carver Shannon and Frank Gansz after Saturday’s intra-squad game and expects further cuts to reach 35 by the league opener on August 26. Six eliminations came from the defensive unit and others from offense, including running back Charles Morrell.
Soothing Desenex is marketed as rapid relief for aching and burning feet caused by Athlete's Foot Fungus. Doctors reportedly prescribe it and it is selected for use by the U.S. Olympic Team. The ad promises daily use and a money back guarantee at drug counters.
Dick Schofield and Hunt singled as Hunt scored the go ahead run. Johnson led with three hits and noted it as his best all round game with the club. Delayed reports mention Drysdale ready to pitch in the Series, Sutton facing Hughes with Army Reserve implications, and Robles slated for a weekend toss. Cardinals plan updates include Gipson, Javier, and Fairly injuries with adjustments as the season nears.
Local sports brief reports multiple bouts featuring Boart Moncday and DC Leroy with decisive outcomes. Lakewood Softball results include Monsen’s run at Hallowwide, final score 2 to 1, with key players Gene Vatai and Beale among noted names.
Ex-Bums heroes for the Nationals cap a strong run as Phil Ortega stifles the Twins with three hits allowed and earns his first career win against Minnesota in a 5-0 Washington win. Ken McMullen adds a notable performance in the highlighted game.
IMERICAM met fending off the sixth was the only earned run scored by the Senators, who benefited from three Minnesota errors. The victory was the third in a row for Washington and its 21st in 29 games and enabled the Senators to reach the 500 level. Ortega, who had lost all previous seven decisions against the Twins, held them hitless until Bob Alli son doubled with one out in the fifth. In raising his rec ord to 9-5, Ortega struck out seven and walked two. The Baltimore Orioles erupted for four mins in the seventh inning, two on Sam Bowens homer, and whipped the Cleveland Indians, 4-0, Monday night behind the four-hit pitching of Gene Brabender. Singles by Frank and Brooks Robinson and a sac rifice fly by Paul Blair who earlier made two spectacular fielding plays snapped the scoreless tie. Dave Johnson then doubled to score Brooks and Bowens followed with his third homer over the center field fence. Brabender, winning his first decision since being recalled from Rochester July 21, struck out 12. Two Cleveland hits came in the eighth inning, but Brabender induced Tony Horton to ground into an inning ending double play. Blair ran far to his left to grab 4 short liner by Vic Davalillo in the opening inning and crashed against the center field fence after grabbing a fly by Duke Sims in the seventh.
Lakewood matches feature Giants and Padres with mixed outcomes. Cubs and Dodgers also appear in a busy schedule listing times, places, and various school teams.
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