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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1968

Page

18

Osteen Finesse Sparks 2-0 Dodgers Win Over Braves

Claude Osteen pitched a 10 hit shutout to edge the Braves 2-0. Dodgers catcher Wills Crawford added three hits as Bill Sudakis starred with defensive stops and strong plays at third. Sudakis made a diving stop and a key throw, boosting the Dodgers' win.

Osteen Claude Osteen Braves Satchel Paige Dodgers Willie Crawford Sudakis Felix Millan Millan Paul Popovich

Angels fall to White Sox as Fisher goes distance

Chicago edged the Angels 2-1 behind Jack Fisher who completed the game for the sixth straight opponent start. Bill Melton drove in two runs for the White Sox while Los Angeles able only one run on a bases loaded sacrifice fly in the fifth.

Chicago Angels Jack Fisher Halas White Sox Fisher Chisox Boston Juan Pizarro Andy Messersmith Jim McGlothlin Bill Melton Melton The Hawaii Syracuse Carlos May Pete Ward Roger Repez Vic Davalillo Jim Fregosi Bill Rigney Fregosi Luis Aparicio Detroit Jim Northrup Angel George Brunet Brunet

Streaking Yankees Sweep Senators in doubleheader

New York Yankee rookies lead the win, with Stan Bahnsen earning his 16th victory in the second game and Mel Stottlemyre collecting the opener. The Yankees defeated Washington 4-2 and 2-1 to extend their winning streak to eight games as Mantle drove in two runs in the first game and key hits sparked the late inning rallies.

Dodgers Phil Niekro Willie Crawford Popovich Crawford Ington Senators Bahnsen Senators Yankees Roy White Bill Robinson Mantle Mike Ferraro Tresh Joe Pepitone Frank Fernandez Frank Howard Philadelphia UPI Billy Williams Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Phillies Chris Short Chicago A Ralen Hundley Sutherind Briggs C.short Elia Kessingehzah Handley c Joozer Philips of Fe Onallison Poh Hall Arnt Jos — Pena T.taylor Rigreledelphia Chicas Liams Banks Bec J

Reds Rally Past Giants 6-3 Victory in Seventh Inning

The Cincinnati Reds collected three straight doubles, a triple, and Leo Cardenas's two run homer to push five runs in the seventh for a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants Friday night.

Cincinnati Reds Leo Cardenas San Francisco Giants

New York and Houston play by play recap from a baseball game

The page details a baseball game with New York and Houston players listed by position and stats. It notes pitchers Stroud and Kreptrick, batters like Mantle and Pepitone, and runs scored with box-like references to innings and totals across teams.

Olympic site delays and other sports news

Mexican president Diaz Ordaz presses ahead with Olympic venues opening while Olympic Village dedication is postponed. US Open tennis champion Arthur Ashe wins the Desert Inn Invitational singles title. Buffalo Bisons lose veteran right winger Wayne Larkin to a heart attack during pre season. Ted Makalena dies from injuries in a Waikiki swimming accident. Mark Donohue sets a bridgehampton Grand Prix qualifying record. UCLA names Tom Teller as assistant track coach. Milwaukee Bucks sign Wayne Embry. Tulsa wins the Pacific Coast League title 1 0 over Spokane. Oilers take best of seven series four games to one.

Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Lester Lane Federal Public Works Department Lane Ger Wayne Larkin Buffalo Bisons Waikiki Beach Ted Makalena Makalena TULSA Spokane Chuck Taylor Oilers

Mets Tie Club Wins Mark With Koosman Shutout

New York Mets rookie Jerry Koosman pitched a three hitter to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 0 Friday night. The win gave the Mets their 67th victory of the season a club record and Koosman earned his 18th win.

NEW York Jerry Koosman New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Mets

Motorcycle Racing at Ascot Park Short-Track Main Event

AMA short track main event ran four laps with Chuck Jones Arcadia Paul Conserriere Pacifica and John Hately Van Nuys listed for consolation main four laps. Skating Derby T Birds score 110 to 103 with high scorers Corbin Vallederes Gandolfo Lynch. Terri Lynch defeated Jan Valle in a match race.

Ascot Park Chuck Jones Arcadia Paul Conserriere Pacifica John Hately van Nuys John Carter Burbank de Wayne Keeter Gardenaa Seems Huntington Beach Corbin Vallederes Gandolfo Lynch Terri Lynch Jan Valle

Harrelson caps homer as Red Sox rout Twins 3 0

Ken Harrelson hit his 35th homer and added a run on a single to support Ray Culp who allowed six hits and struck out nine in a 3 0 Boston win over Minnesota. Culp posted his 13th victory against five defeats.

Boston UPI Ken Harrelson Ray Culp Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins Culp

Jacksonville Triumph in Semifinal Best of Five

In a tight semifinal series, Jacksonville defeats Columbus 12 to 3 to clinch a best-of-five victory and advance to the finals. The decisive win follows earlier tight games as Jacksonville moves forward in the tournament.

Tigers blank Oakland as Wilson hits 33rd career homer

Earl Wilson pitched his seventh straight complete game for the Detroit Tigers who beat Oakland 3 to 0. Wilson also slugged a solo homer in the eighth, tying his season best with seven, and the Tigers moved four games from clinching their first pennant since 1945 while Denny McLain eyed a 30th victory in a nationally televised game.

Osteen Detroit UPI Earl Wilson Tigers Oakland Wilson Diego Segui Wes Ferrell Denny McLain

Track meet finals and sprint results from city relay

Track events headline a crowded meet with Schul receiving a standing ovation. Ed Burke leads hammer throw with 226-3, followed by Hall and Connolly. In the 400 meters, Evans and Collett post top times in semifinals while Flowers and Pomphrey set field marks in high jump and pole vault sharing finals with long lists of competitors and results.

Ed Burke Costa’ Mesa Calif al Hall Chariton Mass Harold Connolly Culver City George Jenn Long Beach Bob Narcessian Moon Socket N.J Wayne Pangborn Wayne Jim Pryde Sacramento Lee Evans San Jose Mike Mondane Chicago Larry James White Plains N.Y Jim_Kemp Los Angeles Emmett Taylor Akron Ohio Wayne Collett Gardena Vince Mathews Queens Ron Freeman Elizabeth Hal Francis Franklin Henry Smothers New Or Years Jim Burnett Phila Witte Davenport Baton Royue Coleman Carty Perth Amboy Tom White Losan Jeff Howser Charlotte Eat Erv Hall Philadelphia Richmond Flowers Pat Pomphrey Larry Livers My Calif. Coe. 4 Aen Polkinghorn Ee High Perias Davenport Colom Hall Pomphrey Flowers Livers Finshers Freeman Kemp Matthews Collettng Smothers Evans James Francis Mondane Neti Shinnick Spokane Wash Proctor Pasadena

Siebert and Paul Combine for Three-Hit Cleveland Victory

Max Alvis drove in three with a three run double as Cleveland busted a six run third inning to beat Baltimore 10 2. Sonny Siebert and Mike Paul combined for a three hitter with Paul finishing the last six innings for his third win against eight losses.

Cleveland UPI Max Alvis Sonny Siebert Mike Paul Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Siebert Orioles Paul

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