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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1968

Page

30

Gibson vs McLain in fourth World Series game

In Detroit, Bob Gibson faces Denny McLain in game four at Tiger Stadium after a 4-0 win in game one. The Cardinals seek a 3-1 edge as McCarver Cepeda and Kaline homer in a high scoring series effort with Brock stealing yet another base.

Tiger Stadium Channel 3 Nevada Tim McCarver Orlando Cepeda Detroit Cardinals Bob Gibson Denny McLain Gibson Earl Wilson Tiger McCarver Theankees Red Sox

Cardinals Rally Ends in World Series Loss to Tigers

In a tense game a first inning walk and Brock thefts set the pace as Detroit fails to score early. Kaline belts a homer for the Tigers and McCarver later hits a two run shot to give St Louis a brief lead before a Cain run rally by Detroit. The final score shows Tigers triumph with late runs and strong pitching to seal the win.

Detroit al Kaline Dick McAuliffe Ray Washburn Joe Hoerner Washburn Kaline Tiger McAuliffe Tigers Wilson Cepeda Javier Stanley Brock McCarver Flood Maris Cadinals Shannon Northrup Cardinals Don McMahon Maxvill Cash Maxville Horton Hoerner Freehan Patterson McMahon Wert Hiller

Governor Laxalt blocks private lottery proposal as Dickerson attacks petitions

The column likens Laxalt to a football hard hitter and notes Atty. Gen. Harvey Dickerson argues more than 800 of 18 000 signatures on the Nevada Sweepstakes Corp petition are forged. Sports odds preview various NFL games and college picks. The Greek backs the Eagles and Oregon State winner Steve Preese is mentioned. VOTE YES on question 2 to help NSU.

Paul Laxalt Ray Nitchkie Green Bay Packers Harvey Dickerson Dickerson Nevada Sweepstakes Corp

World Series 1968 Preview and Scoreline Notes

Facts and figures for the 1968 World Series between the St Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers. Cards lead 2 1 after two games with a 7 3 win in game 3 and 4 0 8 1 scores in earlier games. Remaining games scheduled in Detroit and St Louis with Denny McLain and Bob Gibson as top pitchers.

Detroit UPI St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers Cardinals Tigers Tiger Stadium Denny McLain St. Louis Bob Gibson

Simpson Runs Wild as USC Beats Miami 28 3

O J Simpson scored two touchdowns for USC while a strong Trojan defense held the Miami Hurricanes to 3 points. The game was billed as a duel between Simpson and Ted Hendricks, with USC avoiding Hendricks’ side and using misdirection to outpace the defense.

LOS Angeles UPI O. J. Simpson Miami Hurricanes University of Southern California Simpson Miami Ted Hendricks Trojans Hendricks Stork

Purdue Bolts Northwestern 43-6 Behind Keyes Hat Trick

Purdue toppled Northwestern 43-6 in Evanston as Le Roy Keyes scored three touchdowns and powered the attack. Keyes rushed 22 times for 96 yards and added 46 receiving yards, sharing targets with Mike Phipps and others as Purdue earned its third straight win and first Big Ten victory before 45 163 fans.

Evanston Ill UPI Purdue Leroy Keyes Northwestern Keyes Wildcats Mike Phipps Bob Dillingham Jim Kirkpatrick Phipps Evanston, Fll

Nevada Southern Rebels triumph over Westminster Parsons 27-7

Nevada Southern Rebels beat Westminster Parsons 27 to 7 at Cashman Field for a fourth straight win in their first football season. Tailback Bill Buzick scored twice and added three PATs as the Rebels pulled away in the second half despite a late Parsons push.

Nevada Southern Rebels Parsons Cashman Field Rebels Las Vegas Bill Ireland Ron Nay Bill Buzick Sparks Nev S. Buzisk George Saphire Hodges Bill Casey Nate Hawkins Jimmy Thompson Westminster

Andretti Sets New Lap Mark and Wins Pole at Watkins Glen

Mario Andretti, 28, grabbed pole for the Grand Prix of the United States at Watkins Glen after setting a lap speed record of 128.97 mph in final practice. He drove a Lotus Ford and earned a $1,000 prize for the fastest lap. Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser also competes in the event among 18 international drivers.

Watkins Glen, N.Y UPI Mario Andretti United States Andretti Bobby Unser Colin Chapman England Lotus

Football Scores From Across The Nation This Week

The roundup lists numerous college football results with scores for teams including Wyoming, Arizona State, Oregon State, California, Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State, and many others. Notable outcomes feature California 46 over San Jose State, Notre Dame 51 over Iowa, and Penn State 31 over West Virginia.

West Wyoming Arizona State Oregon State Washington Stanford Air Force California San Jose U Uteh State Montana Nevada San Francisco Southwest Southern Methodist N. Carolina St South Georgia Tech Clemson Virginia Davidson Mississippi Alabama Florida Mississippi St Centre College Washington & Lee Alabama State Knoxville College Allegheny Bethany W. Tennessee Washington St. Louis Glenville Fairmont West Liberty Concorde Villanove VMI Citadel Furman Savannah State College Allen Taylor University Georgetown Midwest Kousas Virginia Tech Miami Ohio Kent Ohio Oregon Bowling Green Western Michigan Minnesota Morris Bethel St. Olaf Lawrence Weartburgh Luther Ripon Grinnell Platteville Stout Wisc Bemichi Michigan Tech Chardon Wayne St Neb Oshkosh Eureka Indiana Ilinois Whitewater State Superior State Michigan Navy AST Penn

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