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September 1 1968
A 17-13 August let us make up some ground. We're six out now. For a short period we were five out. The Giants collapsed with a 7-22 August and are now in second 5 1/2 games out. The Dodgers went 17-11 to claim first place.
Bob Moose threw a no hitter at Cincinnati on August 20. Moose had a perfect game through eight but walked Johmmy Edwards to start the ninth. He threw only 78 pitches.
In spot checking some August box scores I found Milton Hite took the free agency highway from SF to LA. He's 28 now, still doesn't hit much but walks a lot (.360 career OBP). His contract runs through 1973 and the last four years pay $360k each. I havne't been brave enough to sign a never in the majors player to a long contract.
Its funny how one can make a difference. When we were five out I was quite hopeful. Add one to that to make us six out and one week to the date I'm not nearly as hopeful.
However The Python has us four wins better than actual. It would be super nice to get those. We're second in scoring and second in runs allowed. Pitching has really shaped up.
Danny Murtaugh, Joe Brown
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