Gibson Sets Blank Mark Mets Win on Dropped Fly
In a twin bill from Aug 9, 1968, Bob Gibson blanked Atlanta 1-0 for his 15th win in a 9th shutout of the year, while the Mets rallied past the Giants 4-3 on a dropped fly miscue by Jim Davenport in the ninth. Cincinnati beat Chicago 7-3. Houston edged Philadelphia 2-1. Philadelphia topped Los Angeles 3-2.
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Lee May
Johnny Bench
Tony Perez
Tommy Helms
Doug Rader
Wynn
Elroy Face
Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente
Donn Clendenon
McNally and John Take Different Paths After All Star Break
The tale follows two pitchers since the All Star break. Dave McNally of Baltimore, overlooked for the midseason classic, has run off seven straight wins while remaining undefeated. Tommy John of Chicago is noted for contrasting fortunes as he returns from the break.
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Associated Press
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Dave McNally
Orioles
California
Braves Fall 1 0 as Gibson Records Third Straight Win
Bob Gibson pitched the Cardinals to a 1 0 win over Atlanta in four hits, extending his streak to three straight victories and clinching his ninth shutout of the season. Joe Foy belted a grand slam for Boston in an 8 3 victory over Detroit, while Baltimore’s Jim McNally allowed four hits in a 3 0 win over the Angels, part of a 4 game win streak. Other AL results included Minnesota’s 4 3 11 inning win over New York, and Boston’s 5 3 triumph over Detroit. In Binghamton, Fred Stolle upset Rod Laver 7 5 8 6 to reach the Masters Tennis Tournament second round. Billie Jean King beat Ann Haydon Jones 64 63 and Rosemary Casals defeated Francois Durr 5 3 4.
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Francois Durr
France
Little League Senior Tourney Finalists Set
LaGrange Alabama and Dayton Ohio Dayton View clinch northern region finals by defeating Des Moines Beaverdale in a double elimination format. Dayton edged Beaverdale 3 2 in nine innings, while LaGrange prevailed 4 0 on four hit pitching by Dave Gaynor.
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Packs For Home Too Soon Takes 2nd Round Lead
Amateur Bill Campbell stunned Firestone with a 67 for a 36 hole total of 187 leading by one, as pros chase a $25,000 first prize in the $125,000 American Golf Classic at Akron. George Knudson and Lee Elder close behind, with Nicklaus and Johnson among a crowded group at 139.
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Eng
Amateurs and pro lead Sani tourney at Des Moines
Des Moines AP Two amateurs Chuck Sinclaire and Mel Gicoff joined pro Ramsey atop the Herman Sani Golf Tournament after posting 71s on the first qualifying day. More than 200 golfers were slated to qualify Saturday as leaders posted scores from 35-36 to 38-36 with multiple names listed among Friday’s leaders.
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Chuck Sinclaire
Mel Gicoff
West Des Moines
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Alcona
Chuck Sinclair
Larry Ramsey
Altoona
Jack Kinley
Ken Whitehead
Steve Harrell
Ames
Bill O'Connor
Atlantic
All-Star Team Named For Open Softball League
The 14 player open softball all star squad was chosen by team managers led by Vern LaRue and features six players from Safley’s Sports Shop and four from Krieger Motors. Key selections include Catchers Butch Murdock and Myron Holden, Pitchers Joe Van Nice and Keith Chapman, First baseman Pete Sotores, Second baseman Harold Lloyd, Shortstop Doug Bollinger, and Outfielders Bob Steckman Steve Temple. The all star game versus Open league champions will be scheduled later. Krieger Motors must face Cricket Club in a best of three to decide the title.
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Joe van Nice
Keith Chapman
Baseball Scores Friday and Upcoming Schedule
Friday results include Boston 5 Detroit 3 Baltimore 3 California 0 Chicago 1 Cleveland 0 Oakland 4 2 Washington 2 3 tied game 10 innings Minnesota 4 New York 3 11 innings Today's games feature Cleveland at Chicago Boston at Detroit Oakland at Washington Minnesota at New York California at Baltimore Sunday's schedule lists Boston at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago Monday brings Detroit at Cleveland Baltimore at Oakland New York at California Washington at Minnesota Chicago at Boston New York at San Francisco St Louis 1 Atlanta 0 Cincinnati 7 Chicago 3 Houston 2 Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 3 Los Angeles 2 St Louis at Atlanta New York at San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh at Houston day night Chicago at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Los Angeles St Louis at Chicago Atlanta at Cincinnati Chicago at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at Houston Philadelphia at Los Angeles New York at San Francisco 2 St Louis at Chicago
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