Cards Stretch World Series Edge as Gibson Wins Again
St Louis Parked ahead early to beat Boston 6-0 behind Bob Gibson who allowed five hits for his fourth straight World Series win dating back to 1964. The Cardinals move to a 3-1 Series lead while Red Sox rely on Lonborg and Carlton in upcoming tilt.
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Boston A beats St Louis N in 9th inning showdown
Box score notes Boston A 6 St Louis N 6 with Maris Cepeda Javier Brock Yastrzemski doubling for St Louis. Brock stole a base, McCarver and McCarver produced runs. Pitchers Morehead Gibson Scott Adair Petrocelli Foy Ryan R. Smith faced 6. Attendance 54 575. Umpires Donatelli Range Pryor Stevens Barlick Umont. Time 2 05.
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Cardinals Take 3-1 Series Lead With 6-0 Win
St Louis pitchers delivered a shutout as Bob Gibson twirled five hits through seven innings, limiting Boston to zero runs. The Cardinals built an early lead, allowed one baserunner per inning, and chased the Red Sox while remaining confident in a potential final game.
Baker Has Two Paths After NBA Tryout
San Diego AP reports Lynn Baker, a top Colorado long jumper who clearfed 25 feet, may join the San Diego Rockets in the NBA or try out for the 1968 Olympic track squad if not graded in basketball.
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Gibson’s 6-0 Win Gives Cardinals 3-1 Series Lead
Bob Gibson fought through pain after a July broken leg and finished six innings of shutout relief as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-0 to take a 3-1 edge in the World Series. He rallied after an earlier rough outing, admitting the road to victory required effort and patience as he returned to form.
Braves Trade LeMaster For Jackson In World Series Swap
In a four player deal announced during the fourth World Series game the Atlanta Braves acquired shortstop Sonny Jackson and first baseman Chuck Harrison while Houston moved lefty Denny LeMaster and shortstop Denis Menke. Menke’s stay in Houston may be brief as a potential subsequent move is hinted by Houston executive Bill Giles.
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Casper Brewer Lead Historic Playoff Duel in Scotland
Billy Casper and Gay Brewer entered a third playoff in the Allan Golfer of the Year Tournament in St Andrews, Scotland, vying for a $55,000 first prize. Casper noted they were making golf history after prior triumphs this year including a Canadian Open playoff win and a Curling World Tour event victory.
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Spitz Sets Record In 200 Meter Butterfly
SPITZ SETS RECORD BERLIN AP Mark Spitz the 17 year old swimming ace from Santa Clara California smashed the world record for the 200 meter butterfly by a 2 05 7 time during a US West German meet Brewer and Casper tied Sunday with a 283 for the 72 hole title five under par over the 6926 yard par 36 36 72 old course of St Andrews Casper remarked We've never met head to head before in a playoff and nobody's met in a playoff for such a big prize anywhere in the world George Archer Gilroy California finished third with a four round score of 285 and picked up 7500 Brian Barnes 22 year old Englishman was fourth with a total of 287 a score that won him 5800
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Ickx Wins Rome Formula Two Grand Prix in Ford-Matra Cosworth
Belgian driver Jacky Ickx took victory in Rome by winning both heats of the 57.5 mile Formula Two Grand Prix. His Ford-Matra Cosworth combination led the field with a clear margin in Sunday's race.
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