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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
11
Chicago’s 1-0 loss to the Cardinals extends a 46 inning scoreless streak, tying a National League mark and nearing the major league record. Leo Durocher, Milt Pappas and other NL results are noted along with Bobby Unser’s Langhorne title bid and USAC title hopes.
ST LOUIS Cardinals star Bob Gibson praises team effort as he helps set a scoring record. Gibson 8-5 blanked the Chicago Cubs 1-0 for his fourth straight shutout, part of 38 scoreless innings. Jaster set to pitch tonight against the Atlanta Braves after the runless string grew.
New York AP reports jockey Manuel Ycaza rode three winners at Belmont Park on Thursday highlighting his three victories.
Larry Grohovsky pitched a two hit shutout as Noon Optimist defeated Breakfast Optimist 4-0 at Valle Field in Babe Ruth League action. Also Terre Haute Savings beat 500 Platolene 4-3 behind Monte Yeager two hit outing and Larry Pate two hits. In AL Straw Steel won 8-5 over Bituminous Material with John Grubb striking out 12. In NL 500 Platolene defeated Breakfast Optimist 9-7 as nine steals were recorded. Mike McGee fanned 12 in defeat.
Chicago pressed left hander Dan Lazar from the Hawaii based Pacific Coast League squad where he owned a 4-2 record and a 3.33 ERA. To clear space Lazar joined the roster and catcher Dick Booker was sent to Hawaii.
Kentucky and Indiana meet in the annual high school all star game at Freedom Hall Louisville with Kentucky countering Indiana’s height by using a 1 3 1 offense led by 6 5 Ron Thomas and 6 6 Granville Bunton. Indiana coach Cleon Reynolds counters with 6 7 Bob Ford and 6 0 Billy Shepherd hoping for a fast paced crowd pleasing matchup. Ford is touted as one of the best prep prospects, averaging 27 8 points per game and leading Evansville North to the state title in 1967.
Tony Conigliaro, Boston Red Sox slugger, says doctors see potential to hit again and possibly return to right field or pitch. He notes improved vision after a two hour exam and plans to begin workouts at Fenway Park, aiming to swing by the team’s return from its road trip.
Stan Williams pitched a no hitter with 16 strikeouts as VFW defeated Wabash Valley Asphalt 4-0 in game two at Evening Optimist Little League Park. Also in action, Smith Alsop edged Freehole 3-2 and Adams Pontiac beat Seelyville Merchants 7-5 at North Terre Haute Park.
World tag champions Dr Moto and Mitsu Arakawa clash with Wilbur Snyder and Yu kon Moose Cholak in Vigo County at the Fairgrounds starting 8 30 p m Promoters call it a tag team showdown and there will be no rematch Other bouts feature Angelo Poffo versus Bob Boyer and Paul Christy versus Prince Pullins.
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