Kaat Wins as Twins Top Indians in Cleveland
Cleveland falls one game out of third place in the AL as Minnesota beats the Indians 3-2. Jim Kaat pitches six effective innings, collecting his sixth win in Cleveland this season and matching a July 2 shutout in seven hits.
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From Ghetto to Glory Gibson Speaks of Early Life
Bob Gibson describes growing up in Omaha Nebraska ghetto while discussing his new book. He recalls rat bites and hardships but emphasizes hard work to become a top pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. The piece notes his potential Cy Young MVP prospects and a key game against the Indians. It also mentions roster moves including acquiring Rob Gardner from Portland.
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Paul
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Rollins
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John Roseboro
Lou Johnson
Tony Horton
Eddie Fisher
Alvin Dark Thursday
Rob Gardner
Tribe
Portland
Nets Sign Fourth Player Tony Jackson For 68 69
Fourth signed by the New York Nets for the 1968-69 ABA season is Tony Jackson. The former St. John’s standout was the club’s second leading scorer last season with a 19.5 average.
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American Basketball Association
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Eckert calls top four teams to discuss 1968 World Series
Baseball Commissioner William D. Eckert invites the four leading clubs in each major league to a September 5 meeting in New York to map plans for the 1968 World Series. The American League representatives are Detroit Baltimore Boston and Cleveland. The National League are St Louis Cincinnati San Francisco and Chicago.
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Baseball attendance tops 20 million for seventh straight year
New York 20 million plus in paid attendance through Aug. 27, led by the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. Eckert cited office figures showing 20,076,167 tickets sold, an average of over 15,200 per game, with the Cardinals at 1,770,296 and the Red Sox at 1,603,309.
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Graham Returns to Celtics After Military Service Break
Mal Graham signed with the Boston Celtics after missing part of the 1967 68 season due to military service. The NYU star guard scored 290 points in his brief freshman pro season with Boston.
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To Buy Sell or Rent a House Classified Ad
A compact classified notice invites readers to buy, sell, or rent a house and provides a contact phone number 662 4241 for listings and inquiries.
St Paul Flyers Seek Firelands Crown In 1968
St Paul Saints aim for their first Firelands Conference football title after joining the league last year. Coach Mike Gottfried builds for speed with a deep depth chart and standout backs like Steve Missler and Dave Wasiniak. Season opens September 7 at Lucas, then Woodmore and Monroeville await as the club eyes the conference crown.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Thursday Action
National League standings show St Louis atop with 85 wins, Cincinnati 71, San Francisco 72, Chicago 70. Thursday results featured Houston over San Francisco 6 4, New York over Cincinnati 2 0, St Louis over Pittsburgh 5 0. American League scores include Detroit 2 California 0, Oakland 11 Boston 2, Cleveland 6 New York 3, and Chicago 1 New York 0.
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Rookies to Start as Bills Host Browns in Exhibition
In Buffalo War Memorial Stadium the Bills face the Cleveland Browns in a pre season game expected to draw over 40 000. Rookie quarterback Dan Darragh from William and Mary may start replacing Jack Kemp out for the season while Gary McDermott fills in for injuredKeith Lincoln. The Browns bring a 1 2 exhibition mark into tonight's game. Ken Hodge signs with Boston Bruins for fifth NHL season after a 56 point previous year.
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