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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1968

Page

3

Major League Baseball: Tonight and Weekend Schedule Shifts

A cluttered slate shows results from Friday including Baltimore over Washington and New York edging Chicago. Upcoming games list Cleveland at Oakland Boston at California and Detroit at Minnesota with multiple twi light and night fixtures across both leagues.

W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Minnesota California Oakland New York Chicago Wash Washington

McLain Spins 17th Win in 5-1 Tigers Victory

Detroit ace Denny McLain fired a three hit win over Minnesota Friday night in Minneapolis. The right hander improved to 17-2 on the season with his 15th complete game in 21 starts, boosting the Tigers to their 13th win in 16 games as AP Photofax captured the action.

Denny McLain Detroit Minnesota Twins Twin Cities McLain Tigers

Venture for Victory Loses Doubleheader in South Korea

The visiting U S college basketball squad fell 75 72 to Yonsei University and 93 83 to a Korean team in a two game goodwill series. The U S team posts seven wins five losses and one draw on the tour.

Sequlap Venture For Victory U.S

McDowell Ties Mark With Five Opening Strikeouts

Sam McDowell tied a modern major league record by striking out the first five batters in Cleveland's 3-1 win over Oakland but fell one short of the 41 strikeouts in three consecutive games. Detroit beat Minnesota 5-1, Baltimore beat Washington 3-2, Boston edged California 3-2, and the Yankees beat the White Sox 2-1 under interim manager Les Moss.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Sam McDowell Cleveland Oakland Detroit Minnesota Baltimore Washington Boston California New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Les Moss McDowell

Stockton Faces Open Lead in Milwaukee Golf

Dave Stockton seized a two stroke lead after 36 holes at the Greater Milwaukee Open at North Shore Country Club. He fired a 67 to pair with a 68 first round for nine under par 135, saying he plays best when he charges but can be cautious. Weichers McLendon and Snead chase at 137 as Belts of windless day yield low scores across 51 under par rounds.

Milwaukee Wis Dave Stockton Stockton North Shore Country Club Jim Weichers Mac McLendon Sam Sneal Dave Marad Marad Wollaston Mass Bob Goalby Dick Lotz al Geiberger

Sectionals Set Monday In Baseball

High school summer baseball action opens Monday at Tom Bruner Field and area sites Muscatine, Hayes Catholic idle until Tuesday when they meet at 8 p.m. The Monday schedule includes Bennett versus Bettendorf at Muscatine 6 p.m. Assumption versus Durant at 8 p.m. Louisa-Muscatine versus WACO at Columbus Junction 4 p.m. Columbus Community versus Highland at 8 p.m. Oxford Junction versus Lincoln of Stanwood at Clarence 6 p.m. Clarence versus Lowden at 8 p.m. Burlington versus Burlington Notre Dame at Mediapolis 6 p.m. Danville versus Mediapolis at 8 p.m.

Tom Bruner Muscatine and Hayes Catholic Muscatine Bennett Bettendorf Assumption Durant Columbus Junction Louisa-Muscatine Waco

Minor League Scores From Pacific Coast and International Leagues

The Associated Press report lists Pacific Coast League results including Oklahoma City 4 over Tacoma 1, San Diego 3 over Indianapolis 2, Vancouver 3 over Tulsa 2, Portland 5 over Hawaii 1, Spokane 8 over Seattle 3, Phoenix 5 over Denver 2. International League results show Toledo 45 over Syracuse 2-1, Rochester 2 over Buffalo 3, Columbus 3 over Richmond 2 in 10 innings, and Jacksonville 5 over Louisville 2.

Oklahoma City Tacoma San Diego Indianapolis Vancouver Tulsa Portland Hawaii Spokane Seattle Phoenix Denver Toledo Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Columbus Richmond Jacksonville Louisville

NFL Players Owners to Meet Over Pension Dispute

Players and owners of the NFL plan a Sunday in New York meeting to resolve pension fund tensions that threaten the season. The Players Association accuses owners of trying to disrupt the union while owners defend bargaining in good faith amid funding demands and counter proposals.

NFL Bob Green Associated Press National Football League Players ‘Association New York Art Modell Cleveland Los Angeles Players’ Group John ‘Gordy Detroit NFL Players Association Gordon Gordy Playters Johnson City Tenn Atlanta Falcons Sam Williams Players’ Association Minnesota Vikings Jim Finks

Muskies Clinch Playoff Win Over Bettendorf 1416 Season Ends

Muskies defeat Bettendorf 14 to 16 as Mike Hartsock fanned six in a complete game victory. Calkins tripled and doubled twice to drive in runs, Roelle added two hits and an RBI, and Sissel contributed a sacrifice as Muskies surge ahead early and hold lead through the game to close the season. They advance to sectional play versus Hayes Catholic at Tom Bruner Field on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Ron Reifert Hayes Catholic High Tom Bruner

Krieger's Wins In Open League Softball Thriller

Krieger Motors defeated Hendersons 8 to 0 in the Open League game at Kent Stein Park Friday night. Winning pitcher Keith Chapman allowed no runs, while Gary Houseman took the loss. Score by innings shows Krieger Henderson 101 2410 00 000.

Krieger Motors Henderson’s Kent Stein Park Keith Chapman Gary Houseman Journal

Cartledge Pitcher Gibson Extends Shutout Streak in Win

Bobby Gibson extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings with an 8 1 victory over the Astros. Denis Menke’s run-scoring double barely stayed fair, inching past Gibson’s bid for a seventh shutout this season. The Cardinals moved 9 1 games up as Don Drysdale struggled for the Dodgers. Other NL results included Atlanta over Los Angeles and San Francisco over Cincinnati.

Mike Bryson Associated Press Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Bob Los Angeles Gibson Bullet Bob Houston Denis Menke Menke Astros Bob Aspromonte Cardinals Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Dodgers Don Drysdale Jim Britton Milt Papas Jim Hart Willie Mays Willie McCovey Jeff James John Boozer Pirates James Gene Alley Roberto Clemente Boozer Matty Alou Donn Clendenon Gary Kolb

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