Word: gibson
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Gibson broke the World Series strike-out record by whiffing 17 batters as he carried the St. Louis Cardinals past Denny McLain and the Detroit Tigers 4-0 in the first game of the 1968 series...
...geratest pitching duels in baseball history--McLain Vs. Gibson--will highlight the first game of the 65th World Series which opens today in St. Louis...
Pitching for the Cardinals, champions of the National League and defending World Champions, Bob Gibson has earned the reverence of opposing hitters. The 32-year-old right hander, who won three games in last year's series, strung together 15 straight victories this summer, including 10 shutouts. Gibson set a National League record by posting an ornery 1.12 earned-run average while winning a total of 22 games...
...World Series is much more than Gibson against McLain. Both the Cardinals and the Tigers are exciting, balanced ball clubs with a multitude of star performers...
...McLain tops Gibson in the series' opener, nothing will stop the Tigers. Watch Detroit sweep by St. Louis in five or six games. Otherwise, hold on to your Bud and watch the Tigers come-from-behind to win in seven...