Gibson keeps focus on winning over records in shutout streak
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals extended his scoreless innings streak to 47 with a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, making his fifth straight shutout. He shrugged off talk of Don Drysdale’s six straight shutouts, stressing control and team runs as priorities. His next start may be against Drysdale.
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Drysdale Earns 100th Career Victory in Dodgers Win
Don Drysdale pitched a two hit game as Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 2 1 for Drysdale's 200th career win. A potential no hitter ended with an eighth inning error on a bunt by Bobby Bonds, leaving the bid intact and Drysdale unfazed by the drama.
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Executive Council Calls For United Baseball Front
Baseballs executive council backs a united front with uniform scheduling as the major leagues expand to 12 teams. The American League would adopt two divisions of six with a 156 game schedule and a division playoff, while theNational League may remain with one division.
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Auburn Coach Shug Jordan Expected to Fully Recover
Auburn football coach Ralph Shug Jordan, 57, is described as having cancer in its early stages. He underwent exploratory surgery Monday at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus Georgia and is expected to be discharged today.
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Major Staats By The Associated Press National League Standings
The National League standings show St Louis leading with 45 wins and 28 losses, followed by San Francisco 39 34 and Atlanta 37 34. Splits include Philadelphia 33 32 and Los Angeles 37 37. Results from Wednesday list Los Angeles over San Francisco 2 1 and Cincinnati 7 New York 6.
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Coaches All-America Game Opens 1968 Season Battle
UCLA quarterback Gary Beban faces Massachusetts’ Greg Landry in the eighth annual Coaches All-America game. The East, led by Landry, clashes with Beban’s West at 8 30 p.m. on ABC. Key defenders and playmakers from Notre Dame, Tennessee A I, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas El Paso and others boost the matchup.
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Gibson Throws Fourth-Hitter Shuts Out Pirates in DH Opener
Bob Gibson of the Cardinals pitched a four-hitter for his fifth straight shutout and extended his scoreless streak to 47 innings as St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 3 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader.
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Cubs Fall 2-1 as Giusti Tops Cubs in Nicked Nod
Houston pitcher Dave Giusti fired a two hitter to edge the Chicago Cubs 2-1. Bill Hands took the loss as Chicago dropped to 11 losses in 12 games. Jim Wynn hit his eighth homer. Giusti drove in the winning run with a fifth inning single. The Cubs host the Cardinals next, while the White Sox go to Detroit for a four game set.
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Olympic Boycott Still Planned in San Jose
San Jose State instructor Harry Edwards says the Negro Olympic boycott remains planned and will be endorsed by black athletes. Reports after a Sacramento track meet suggested a 75 percent requirement to proceed, but Edwards asserts no doubt and insists the effort continues.
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