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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
12
National League and American League standings and recent results are listed with team records, key players, and highlights. The text includes scores from Wednesday's games such as Cincinnati 2, New York 1, and Houston 2, Chicago 3, plus upcoming schedule details and batting and pitching leaders across both leagues. Named players include Rose, McCovey, Perez, and McLain, with team ties and league positions noted.
In Davidsville Indiana County the Tri-County Night Softball League schedules a weekend tournament starting July 19 at 7 p.m. Red Barn spiked Lucerne and moved into second place at Joseph Johns Ball Field. Entry from Cambria Somerset Indiana Blair Bedford and nearby counties is limited to 1 team per roster of 25 for the double elimination journey. Entry fee 30 dollars, deadline July 1. Contact Nick Yarehak in Johnstown at 814-? or write Yarehak 600 Revok Avenue Johnstown 15902.
Despite Red Barn’s victory, Patti’s clings to first place as front-runners gain forfeit wins due to short-handed opposition. Saliva drives a four-run burst after a scoreless start, Bazela clears the bases, Wilden nabbed the win while Miohia took the loss in a tense mound duel.
St Louis right-hander Bob Gibson pitched his fifth consecutive shutout, ruling Pirates 3-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. He allowed four hits, walked none, and shrugged off talk of Drysdale's six straight shutouts, saying focus remains on getting runs. Gibson likely to face Don Drysdale next Monday.
Shannock Valley Giants beat Marian Center 7-5 in the Connie Mack League after a four-run sixth inning. Pete Kulik opened the scoring with a first-inning single, Ed Patterson drove in Kulik with a hit, and Rick Covolo doubled for two more. Avonmore edged Indiana 4-3 in the other game as Speedy and Bucco delivered RBI singles in the seventh. Stuller earned the win for Avonmore, while Stile took the loss for Indiana.
Indiana County Baseball League managers will meet in the Gazette Editorial Office on Sunday night at 9 p.m. to select an All Star Team. The gathering aims to finalize the roster from local players and emphasize standout performances from the season.
Indiana junior league action featured detailed scorelines and player matchups including RFA teams and notable pitchers. Key performances came from BMcCreary and Smeltzer with regional venues noted and standings adjusted for ensuing contests.
Bob Gibson praised to support a Drysdale pursuit as the Cardinals pitcher fires a five straight shutout, matching the major league pace set this month by Don Drysdale. Gibson’s team beat Pittsburgh 3-0 in the opener of a Wednesday doubleheader, four hits allowed.
Pitcher Bob Gibson hurled 7 2 3 innings of hitless relief as St Louis beat San Francisco 2 1 while Drysdale’s scoreless streak ended. Pirates toppled top NL leader Cardinals 3 1. Cincinnati edged New York Mets 7 6. Houston beat Chicago 2 1. Philadelphia outlasted Atlanta 3 2 in 11 innings.
United Com. traw, 05 goo-s! Windy Andy 600 an 0-0: 2B-Dougherty,B-Wolfe, HA-Shick W-McGinnis 501, BB hk L Don nelly $06, BB 8. Gary Shick homers for UCT as Mike McGinnis wins with 11 strikeouts while Handy Andy suffers the loss. Kiwanis defeats Indiana Lumber 6-5 in the other game.
Medals from the District 6 Track Meet are now available for pickup at Indiana Area Senior High School today through the week. Students may collect between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the school office.
Lucerne ACs blank Young Two 8-0 as Rick Sacco tosses a one hitter and Reno Martini leads with four hits. Martini, Sacco and Ray Sexton drive scoring while Lucerne moves to a half game atop the standings, with Marion Center and Blairsville at 3-2.
The Homer City Boosters Club plans a meeting this evening at Pam. room in the Homer City Creation Club. Members are urged to attend to discuss upcoming events and fundraisers.
The Uill brothers Jack and Glen will represent Indiana and Elks Club 931 at Meadia Heights near Lancaster for the State Elks Junior Golf Tournament on July 22 and 23. Jack finished qualifying with 146, 16 strokes ahead of Glen’s 162 for 36 holes. Jack shot a one under 70 on the par 71 VFW course, leading by two under at the turn and finishing four under par for the two days. Glenn opened with 83 then 79 for rounds of 39 and 40. Rob Mahon posted 89 after a 78 opening round, tying Renaldo Lovisa who had 86 and 81 in the second round. Lovisa began with 86. In July the boys will face other junior golfers from around the state.
Sports brief notes a Pirates versus Phillies game Friday at 7 40 aired with Chan as commentator. It also lists the Coaches All-American Football Game at 8 30 with Chan on duty.
In Atlanta the eighth Coaches All-America game matches UCLA quarterback Gary Beban against Massachusetts’ Greg Landry. Beban will direct the West, Landry the East, with both offenses limited by strong defenses led by Notre Dame’s Kevin Hardy and Tennessee A&I’s Claude Humphrey. West star power includes Rick Eber and Max Anderson. East’s Csonka looms large, as both squads plan even rotation of 30 players in 80 degree night air. Kickoff at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.
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