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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1967

Page

10

White Sox edge toward pennant in tight stretch

1906 hitless wonders inspire a 1967 parallel as Chicago clings to a slim half game lead going into Anaheim for a two game series with the Angels. Manager Eddie Stanky cites pitching strength and speed as keys to a possible late drive to the pennant despite a low batting average.

Chicago White Sox White Sox New York Yankees Sox Anaheim Stadium Angels Ken Berry Stanky Joel Horlen Gary Peters Tammy John Dodgers Eddie Branch Rickey Tim Tover Knoof Bobby Knoop Minnesota Cesar Tover

Cardinals Rally Past Mets in Tight 6-4 Win

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-4 to maintain a two game lead over the Chicago Cubs. Don Kessinger Ernie Banks led the Cubs with three hits as they beat the Giants 4-3 to complete a three game sweep.

St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Chicago Cubs Cubs Giants Charlie Hartenstein Willie McCovery

Billy Jr. to Drive for Aggie in 1967 Indy Circuit

Bill Vukovich Jr., son of the late two time Indianapolis winner, signed by J C Agajanian to pilot the REV 500 Special. The Fresno, California native will race this Sunday at Raceway Park Indiana and through the rest of the 1967 season on the championship circuit. Agajanian plans him for next year as well, continuing a lineage of Agajanian Indy success including 1952 Ruttman and 1963 Jones wins.

Bill Vukovich Agajanian Indianapolis Troy Ruttman Pamelli Jones Vukovich

Gardena Bids to Stall M&M in Softball Title Chase

With three games left, M M Charters of Lakewood leads the Western Softball Congress at 20-5 as Gardena topped Lakewood Express 1-0 to sharpen the race. Gardena hosts the rematch Friday at Gardena Park at 8:15. Long Beach Nite Hawks, 14-7, host Oxnard Kings at Park Avenue Field at 8:15.

Lakewood M & M Charters Gardena Lakewood Express Gardena Park Long Beach Nitehawks Oxnard Kings Park Avenue Field

Merger and season review shape a key soccer agenda

General managers of the United Soccer Association met in Los Angeles a full day to review the 1967 season and outline plans for 1968. A merger was only briefly discussed. next merger committee meeting is set for July 21 in Chicago. The league finished its first season with the Los Angeles Wolves beating the Washington Whips 6 5 in overtime, drawing 17,824 for the final and 690 256 total attendance for 80 games. Coaches for 1968 have been hired for several teams, with 5 10 24 players under contract and clubs negotiating for additional talent. Coaches named include Robson Vancouver Puskas San Francisco Wenni Houston Meyer Chicago Thomas Boston Julians Detroit Lowe Cleveland.

United Soccer Assn Iteams Seasion Los Angeles Dick Wash Chicago Los Angeles Wolves Washington Whips Walsh USA Bob Robson Vancouver Florence Puskas San Francisco Geza Wenni Houston George Meyer Sean Thomas Boston Len Julians Detroit Norman Lowe Cleveland

Unclear sports score list with garbled names

Fragmented scoreboard text shows multiple team names and players but is largely unreadable. Key entities like teams and scores are present only in broken form, making precise reporting impossible.

Senators Beat Indians 4 2 to Extend Win Streak to Eight

Mike Epstein and Paul Casanova drove in three on back-to-back third inning singles as Washington defeated Cleveland 4 2. Ed Stroud walked and Ken McMullen added a key single as Frank Howard loaded the bases. Coleman earned the win with six innings, Knowles added insurance in the sixth. Meanwhile Tom Phoebus pitched a four-hitter for Baltimore in a 6 1 win over New York, Aparicio drove in two in a four-run fourth. Boston crushed Detroit 7 1 as Joe Foy had three hits and Carl Yastrzemski homered twice, lifting the Red Sox.

Rich Nye Giants Dick Groat Jim Davenport Bob Etheride Don Kessinger Ernie Banks Cubs Ray Ledecki Nye Billy Willams Mike Shannon Tim MecCarver Cardinals McCarver Shannon Bob Veale Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Braves Joe Torre Veale Clete Boyer Denis Menke Woody Woodward Torre Ken Johnson Alon Mack Jones Rico Carty Pittsburgh Donn Clendenan Joe Pagan Wille Stargell Mike Epstein Paul Casanova Pace Washington Cleveland Indians Senators Ed Stroud Ken McMullen Cleveland Luis Tiant Frank Howard Max Alvis McMullen Epstein Casanova Ine Coleman Darold Knowles Coleman Bob Allen Tom Phoebus Luis Aparicio Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Phoebus Mel Stottlemyre Brooks Robinson Orioles Aparicio Robinson Boog Powell Curt Ble Powell Biefary Clarke Ruben Amaro Tom Tresh Joe Foy Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Carl Yastrzemski George Scott Yastrzemski Red Sox Detroit Denny McLain Andrews Wenl Foy Jim Northrup Tony Conigliaro

Sail Trials Shortened by No Wind

In Newport the observation trial races for the America's Cup defense were canceled again due to lack of wind. The New York Yacht Club committee waited at the buoy before signaling the end of racing, with scheduled matchups Intrepid versus American Eagle and Columbia versus Constellation set for the final day amid continuing weather delays.

Newport Australia New York Yacht Club

Oregon State Beavers roll past DeVonport Warriors 72 53

Oregon State defeated DeVonport Warriors 72 to 53 at Burmie Monday night. Gary Freeman scored 18 points and Vince Fritz added 16 for the Beavers.

Hobart Tasmania Oregon State Devonport Wariors Burmie Gary Freeman Beavers Vince Fritz

Gonzalez Ends Drills for 10 Round Lightweight Bout

Rodolfo Gonzalez wrapped up workouts Monday for his 10 round fight with Claudio Adame at Long Beach Auditorium. The fast stepping Gonzalez seeks win number 38 as a slight favorite against the crafty veteran who brings 78 pro fights to the ring.

Rodolfo Gonzalez Claudio Adame Long Beach Auditorium Gonzalez

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