McLain earns tenth win as Tigers top Twins 3 1
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain earned his 10th victory to spark a 3-1 Tigers win over the Minnesota Twins as Detroit stretched its pennant lead. A's beat Indians 1-0 in 11 innings and California topped Boston 4-2 in the opener of a doubleheader.
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Sluggers blaze as Schofield fuels Cardinals win
Deadly Dick Schofield and Steve Carlton connect as St. Louis beat Atlanta 3-1 in 13 innings. Daly Dalrymple and Bob Watson drive runs for Philadelphia and Houston. Banks Santo and McCovey homer as Cubs rout Reds 8-4 and Giants fall to Pirates 8-7.
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Oilers Sign Illinois Center Bob Robertson
Houston Oilers announce contract signings for two 1968 draft picks. Bob Robertson of Illinois, a center, becomes Houston ninth pick to sign. Bob Smith of Miami of Ohio, a defensive back, signs after a 16th round selection.
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Major League Standings and Upcoming Schedule
National League leaders include St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York and Pittsburgh with several two team clashes listed. Thursday results featured St. Louis over Atlanta in 12 innings Chicago over Cincinnati Philadelphia beat Houston and Pittsburgh defeated San Francisco.
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Savage Qualifies Ford Torino In Carolina 500 Field
Swede Savage, a 21-year-old rookie under Freddie Lorenzen, earned the 10th starting spot at North Carolina Motor Speedway for the Carolina 500. He averaged 116.735 mph in two laps, with Buddy Baker fastest at 117.555 mph in a Dodge Charger.
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Unknown pro steals the spotlight at U S Open
In the U S Open at Oak Hill Bert Yancey led with a 67 before settling throat through the first round. The 5 foot 3 inch John Felus from Gallitzin Pa. shocked the gallery by posting a 70 and sharing fourth. Casper wrenched his back and shot 75 while Trevino Coody Palmer Nicklaus and Player posted solid 70s to 76s.
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Pat Fischer to Sign with Redskins in Washington
Former Saint Louis Cardinal defensive back Pat Fischer announced he will sign a contract with the Washington Redskins in Washington at noon. The ex Nebraska halfback saw his NFL deal with the Cardinals expire April 30 after failed salary talks. He did not disclose contract terms.
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