Gibson hits 211 as Cardinals rout Padres 14–3
Bob Gibson, 36, earned his 211th win to move past Pop Haines for the Cardinals' all time lead, delivering a 14–3 triumph over San Diego. He homered for the second time this year, left with a left knee muscle pull after a four run seventh, and Moe Drabowsky finished.
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Pop” Haines
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Oilers roll to 8-0 win before Nashville tourney
The Martin Oilers crushed Steeleville 8-0 behind Gary Endres two hitter after 11 strikeouts and no walks. Clem Quillman and Rich Siller had three hits apiece with Quillman drilling his 21st homer as Lamont and Herring added two each. The club carries a 34-7 record to Nashville for the Music City Invitational, opening Friday against Nashville Meat Packing in a 7 p.m. game.
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Major League Standings and Friday Games Preview
Major League standings update notes St Louis over Cleveland 6 to 4 as Gentry 3 5 loses for New York. Houston 6 3 at Cincinnati led by Roberts. Friday schedule lists Pittsburgh at Chicago Philadelphia at Montreal St Louis at New York Houston at Cincinnati San Francisco at San Diego Atlanta at Los Angeles.
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West- East clash in Coaches All America game at Texas Tech
Willie Buchanan stars for the West at cornerback in the 12th Coaches All America game at Jones Stadium. Jerry Tagge and Jack Mildren lead West quarterbacks while Paul Miller and Joe Gilliam direct the East. Coaches Fair Banks and Bryant face off as 40,000 fans expected in Lubbock.
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Reds regain first place as Bryant shuts out Cubs at Wrigley
Giants pitcher Ron Bryant earned a 4-0 two hit victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, prompting an onfield bow by manager Charlie Fox. Cincinnati moved back atop the NL West with a win over Montreal, while other NL results included the Mets beating Houston and the Pirates losing in 10 innings.
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Wives Seek Saline County Course In SIGA Meet Delays
Several golfers wives accompanying their husbands to the Southern Illinois Golf Association tournament at Eldorado ran into routing trouble while finding Saline County Golf and Country Club. After a misdirected rural road detour, the group ended up near Shawnee Hills Country Club before correcting course. Jackson Country Club contributed 20 entrants, the largest group from any SIGA club for the host Saline County event.
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Gibson becomes winningest Cardinal with 14-3 win
In St Louis on Wednesday night Bob Gibson pitched into the fourth inning with a 10-0 lead and the Cardinals routed the Padres 14-3 as Gibson earned win No 211 for the club and solidified his status as the Redbird career leader. Brock homered and Gibson added a three run shot while Kirby faced an early barrage.
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