World Series Preview Cards Edge Tigers In Open duel
St Louis Cardinals favored 8 to 5 as Gibson faces McLain in the 1968 World Series opener. The piece notes Gibson 22-9 with a 1.12 ERA and historic Series record, McLain 31-6, and outlines lineup moves and weather prospects for the Busch Stadium opener.
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Eight Managers For A's During Past Eight Years
Bob Kennedy, fired as Oakland manager after the 1968 season, refused to blame owner Charles O Finley who has axed eight managers in eight years. Kennedy led the A's to an 82-80 finish after a 62-99 prior year amid a youth-filled lineup as Finley’s control over playing decisions clashed with Kennedy’s strategy. Kennedy, who plans to seek another baseball job, noted a breakdown in communications before his firing and cited younger players Donaldson and Duncan as favored by Finley over Pagliaroni Green and Donadson.
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Hawks Beat Buckeroos 2-1 in Preseason Exhibition
Chicago Black Hawks edged Portland Buckeroos 2-1 at the Ice Palace in a pre season game. Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita were held scoreless as Portland’s scrappy defense limited the stars. A rematch is set for 8 p.m. tonight as final fall exhibition for both clubs.
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Nixon declines to predict World Series outcome
Nixon arrives in Detroit and refuses to name a winner in the Tigers Cardinals series. He says the series starting in St. Louis on Wednesday will go the full seven games. He adds that predicting the outcome is something he will never do.
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Casper Tops PGA Money List With 174 296
Billy Casper leads the PGA money standings with 174 296. Tom Weiskopf sits second at 152 948 and Jack Nicklaus is third at 147 902. Julius Boros 145 210, George Archer 127 111, Arnold Palmer 111 977 among the six top money winners.
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Twins Fire Ermer as Manager. New Boss Pending
Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith announced that Cal Ermer will not be rehired as manager next season. Three candidates are under consideration including Bill Martin. the other two candidates are with other clubs. Ermer’s two season record with the Twins was 145-129.
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Umpires Call Off Strike In World Series Crisis
Chicago report says two discharged umpires Al Salerno and Bill Valentine urged pause to avoid spoiling the World Series. Eighteen AL umpires joined in a meeting led by Jack Reynolds. They voted to invite NL umpires to form a unified panel and to reinstate Salerno and Valentine.
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