Reds Ride Granger's Arm Back Into First Place
The Mets moved within 1 ½ games of Chicago by beating the Cubs 3-2 as Tommie Agee ignited the offense with a two run homer and a run scored. Jerry Koosman earned the win over Bill Hands after a seven hitter. Pittsburgh won to stay close in the East while Cincinnati and Los Angeles battled in the West.
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Unpubli cized Sports Attractions Hit Local Golf Tournaments
Lt. Jim Miller of the local police forced into publicity by tournament directors, finishing first in both unpublicized events the Wildwood Labor Day and Chamber Golf Tourney. Steve McCluskey to start as flanker for Northwest Missouri State College after transferring from Midwestern. his speed and catching ability impress Northwest coaches.
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Local Ball Players Return and Prep School Football Notes
Duane Barnette, a Middie alumnus, plans to return to Eastern Washington University this month to resume studies and basketball on the west coast. James B. Walburg of the Lawrenceville School football team hails from 110 Aberdeen Dr. The Lawrenceville prep schedule features eight games against Germantown, Williamson, Andover, Peddie, Mercerburg, Choate, and The Hill. Ohio high schools will switch to the one point after touchdown under National Federation rules.
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National League East results and tonight's games
National League East standings show New York 3 Chicago 2 and Pittsburgh 6 Montreal 2 with St. Louis 4 Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 5 5 and San Francisco 44 two games to none. Tonight games include Chicago at New York and Pittsburgh at Montreal with several others across the circuit.
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Wilhelm Back In NL Again With Braves Waiver Pick
The Atlanta Braves acquire veteran reliever Hoyt Wilhelm from the California Angels on waivers. Wilhelm, 46, a knuckleballer in the majors since 1952, went 5 7 with a 2.46 ERA in 44 appearances for the Angels.
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Baseball Standings and Monday Results Across Leagues
Standings show W L records for teams in the American and National Leagues with Detroit, Boston, New York, Washington, Cleveland and others. Monday results include Boston 5 Cleveland 4 and New York 3 Detroit 2, with multiple matchups and pitcher notes.
Orioles Twins progress toward AL pennant showdown
Orioles rainout with Washington and Twins loss still narrow gaps in the American League race. Baltimore’s magic number to clinch the AL East drops, while California beats Minnesota and Oakland falls to Kansas City. The Twins hold a large lead with 16 games to go in the pennant chase.
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Reds Take NL West Lead Behind Granger's Effort
Cincinnati moved into first place in the National League West as pitcher Wayne Granger delivered a strong start and the Reds dominated the game.
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Reds edge Giants twice in 15 innings to widen division lead
Cincinnati wins 5-4 in both games against San Francisco on Monday. Granger improved to 8-5 with clutch work in relief in both games. In the opener Jim Maloney earned the win while Juan Marichal took the loss. The nightcap saw Linzy charged with the defeat as Cincinnati pulled out the 15th inning victory with Ted Savage driving in the deciding run.
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Biggies Return To Big Ten Action
Chicago based AP reports the first five scorers from the 1968 49 Big Ten basketball race will return next season. The headline notes major players such as Di(ane) and rm are highlighted as returning to action.
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