Baseball Standings and Results From Aug 15 1968 Journal
Muscatine Iowa Associated Press reports American and National League standings with teams Detroit St Louis Baltimore Chicago Boston San Francisco Cleveland Cincinnati Oakland Atlanta Minnesota Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia California Chicago Los Angeles Washington Houston and others. Wednesday results include Detroit 3 Cleveland 0 St Louis 3 Chicago 1 New York 5 California 2 New York 4 Los Angeles 4 Washington 4 Minnesota 2 Philadelphia 4 Houston 3 Oakland 4 Baltimore 1 Cincinnati 7 Atlanta 4 Chicago 5 5 Boston 3 7 San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh 2 Today's games include Chicago Boston New York Oakland St Louis Chicago Washington California Houston Philadelphia Baltimore Minnesota San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland Los Angeles Detroit Boston
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Montreal joins Major Leagues as first non US franchise
AP reports Montreal becomes the first city outside the United States admitted to the National League. NL President Warren Giles announces Montreal as a full member after a $1,120,000 initial franchise payment toward a $10,000,000 fee. John McHale is named president and CEO, Jim Fanning as general manager, with Paul Beaudry and McHale among early backers. Temporary stadium at Jarry Park set to house team until 1972.
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Lester Pearson
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Atlanta Needs Satchel Paige to Save Braves From Reds
Atlanta signed Satchel Paige and he may debut Aug. 23 as the Braves seek pitching help after a 7-4 loss to Cincinnati. The Reds piled 11 hits to total 20 in two games against Atlanta, while Felipe Alou extended a 19 game hit streak. Pat Corrales and Fred Whitfield led Cincinnati with key hits, and Mack Jones homered for the Reds.
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Felipe Alou
Baver Named Manager Candidate For Kansas City Expansion Team
The Baltimore News American on Wednesday reported Hank Baver had been picked to manage Kansas City's new American League expansion club next year. Cedric Tallis, executive VP of the team, disputed the report but said Baver remained under consideration. Bauer was dismissed as Orioles manager a month earlier.
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Cards Acquire Kickoff Return Specialist Clarence Childs
Football trading season brings Clarence Childs to the St. Louis Cards, returning kickoff ace formerly with the New York Giants. Other moves include Jerry Hillebrand to the Steelers, Sam Silas to the Giants for a 1970 draft pick, and Saints dealings that reshuffle quarterbacks and defensive backs.
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Gary Wood
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Rotary To Honor Berlin In Muscatine Bowling Star
Rotary to recognize Mike Berlin, Muscatine bowling star and 1968 Petersen Classic winner in Chicago, at its August 19 meeting. Berlin’s victory capped a record $35,600 purse with 17,280 entrants. he averaged 206. Walter Jensen and Wes Norton of the Muscatine Men's Bowling Association will attend, as will Mike’s wife and parents. Jimmy Rosette defeated Ford Hernandez in a Las Vegas middleweight bout.
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Smith Reaches Into Bag to Relieve Tigers at Cleveland
Detroit starter Mickey Lolich worked 4 2/3 innings in relief, earning his fourth win in nine days as the Tigers beat the Indians 3 1/3 hours after trailing. Lolich allowed three hits and struck out five, extending a streak of scoreless relief and keeping Cleveland in check. Freehan hit his 18th homer, Kaline added a double, and a key eighth-inning double play preserved the win as Detroit widened its lead over Baltimore.
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Harrelson
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Playoff date set for Industrial League title bout
The playoff to decide the second half champion between HOW No. 1 and Thatcher Glass is scheduled for Monday August 19 at 7 30 p m at Musser Field. The winner will meet Kent Feeds, first half champ, on Tuesday August 20 at 7 30 p m for the 1968 league title. If rain occurs games shift to the following day.
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HON Industries
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Kent Feeds
Musser Field
Midwest League scores roundup AP recap
In an Associated Press listing, Waterloo defeated Decatur 4 to 2, Burlington triumphed over Quincy 7 to 6, Quad Cities edged Appleton 2 to 1, Wisconsin Rapids beat Dubuque 3 to 2, and Cedar Rapids won against Clinton 8 to 6 in a 13 inning contest.
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