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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
11
Stein prepared for a pregame bat game at Busch Memorial Stadium before the St. Louis-San Francisco matchup. Larry Odell’s column on Stein’s St. Louis appearance appears elsewhere on the page. Photo credit goes to Jack Griggs.
Former SIU All-American shortstop Bill Stein blamed the Busch Memorial Stadium setting for his 0-4 night in Tulsa's 3-2 win over Indianapolis. He said the big stadium affected him more than the Astro-Truf and noted a need to improve defense and hitting the slider after a tough game.
The Cardinals beat the Giants 7 to 1 as Bob Gibson neared his 200th win, drawing just under 30,000 at Busch Stadium amid a season that has seen attendance fall by over 200,000 compared with last year. Fans cling to Gibson's dominance and the lingering star appeal of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey.
Houston rookie Ken Forsch pitched a four hitter to blank the Dodgers 2-0 ending LA five game win streak. Forsch struck out nine in his first major league shutout and recalled Dodgers’ single phone inquiry before the draft.
Bob Gibson pitched a seven hit game with nine strikeouts to earn his 200th major league victory, the second Cardinal ever to reach the milestone. The win, his fourth straight, improves his season record to 10-9 despite a groin injury setback. Ted Kubiak hit a three run homer and Jim Bunning and Juan Marichal stand among the era’s leaders as Gibson basks in a rare achievement.
Julio Gotay, formerly of the Cardinals, lined a bases loaded pinch single with one out to drive in the winning run for Tulsa at Busch Memorial Stadium. The hit came at 7:10 p.m. as the game seemed headed for extra innings despite a 7:35 p.m curfew on new innings. Bill Stein of SIU went 0 for 4 while Gary Geiger did not play for Tulsa. Indy 2 Tulsa 3 final, box score shows 11 Tulsa hits.
The record notes Bob Gibson’s 200th career win on July 30 1959 with the Cardinals over the Giants as part of a list of milestone wins. It cites key games including his 1st 50th 100th and 150th victories with shutouts and strong pitching across a storied career.
Bryan-Wides edged Royal 4 to 3 as Goins struck out 14 and allowed one hit through seven innings. Zeigler shaded Christopher 3 to 0 with Goins pitching a near no hitter and 14 strikeouts to reach the semis. The schedule lists five matchups including Martin Oilers vs Du Quoin and Village Inn vs Murphysboro Elks, with quarterfinals and Friday games noted.
Milt Pappas stifled the Padres in a nine inning start, extending his perfect fright against San Diego. Joe Pepitone provided all scoring with a first inning double and a third inning run single. The Cubs move to 8-3 against the Padres and close their season series with a finale the next day.
Bob Gibson told his daughter he must go warm up just before earning his 200th career victory in a Tuesday night game in St Louis. Ted KuBiak started at second base after Red Schoendienst announced the move and reacted with a three run homer and a single in his first few plate appearances.
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