1967 American League Pennant Race

May 31, 1967 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 3, Orioles 2  (25-15)

The White Sox ended their three game winning streak with an eleven inning win over the Orioles.  Ron Hansen singled home Ken Berry in the bottom of the eleventh for the game winner.  Tommie Agee hit a solo homerun in the win and Don Buford went three for four.

Hoyt Wilhelm picked up the win and he improved to 2-0.  He threw 2 1/3 perfect innings and he struck out three.  Jim O’Toole had a nice start and he gave up just one unearned run in six innings.

May 30, 1967 at Tiger Stadium
Tigers 4 (25-14), White Sox 2 (24-14)

The Tigers doubled up the White Sox in opener of a weekday double header.  The White Sox actually got on the board first with a run in the second but the Tigers came back and scored two in the fifth and one in the sixth to take the lead for good.

Earl Wilson picked up the win and improved to 7-3.  He gave up two runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts.  Fred Gladding pitched the final 2 1/3 innings and he picked up save number eight.  Gary Peters took the loss for the White Sox.  He dropped to 6-2 and he gave up three runs on six hits in six innings of work.

Jim Northrup homered for the Tigers and Al Kaline had two hits and a run to lead the way for the Tigers.  Ken Berry was the only White Sox with two hits and he scored a run.

May 30, 1967 at Tiger Stadium
Tigers 4 (26-14), White Sox 3 (24-15)

The Tigers swept their double header with the White Sox and won their third straight game.  This was a fun game because each time the White Sox scored, the Tigers matched them.  Each scored a run in the third and a run in the fifth.  The White Sox scored one run in the eighth and the Tigers finally broke the routine and scored two runs in the bottom half of the frame to put the game away.

Joe Sparma was knocked out of this one early.  He only gave up one run but he gave up two hits and five walks in 2 2/3 innings.  Wickersham picked up the win and Fred Gladding saved his tenth game.  Tommy John last five innings for the White Sox but it was Howard who took the loss and who dropped to 1-3.

Don Wert went yard twice in this one and Willie Horton hit a solo shot in that two run eighth inning.  Don Buford was the big producer for the White Sox.  He went two for four with two runs.

May 28, 1967 at Anaheim Stadium
Angels 5 (18-24), White Sox 0 (24-13)

Jim McGlothlin improved to 4-1 on the season with a six hit shutout.  The righthander walked one and he struck out six in an impressive start.  For the White Sox, John Buzhardt dropped to 2-3 with a rough start.  He gave up two runs on seven hits and four walks with two strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings.

Jimmie Hall had a nice day at the plate for the Angels.  He went three for five with two RBIs.  For the White Sox, Tommie Agee was the only White Sox hitter with two hits in the game.

May 27, 1967 at Anaheim Stadium
White Sox 3 (24-12), Angels 1 (17-24)

The White Sox got another nice start from Joe Horlen, who improved to 6-0 on the season.  He gave up one run on just three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in a complete game.  For the Angels, rookie Rickey Clark took the loss and he dropped to 2-4 on the season. He gave up three runs on seven hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in eight innings.

Ron Hansen hit a two run homer for the White Sox.  For the Angels, Jim Fregosi had two of the Angels three hits and he drove in their only run with a solo homerun.

May 26, 1967 at Anaheim Stadium
Angels 7 (17-22), White Sox 2 (22-12)

Tommy John was hit hard as the White Sox lost the opener in a doubleheader with the Angels.  He gave up five runs (three earned) on seven hits with two strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings.  The loss dropped his record to 3-3 on the season.

For the Angels, George Brunet didn’t make it out of the second inning but Pete Cimino was nearly perfect in 7 2/3 innings of relief to pick up the win.  He gave up just one hits and two walks with seven strikeouts and the win pushed his record to 2-1 on the season.

Don Mincher got it done at the plate for the Angels.  He went two for three with a big three run homer.  Paul Schaal went three for five with a run and an RBI.  For the White Sox, Ken Berry hit a solo homerun and Jerry McNertney went one for three with an RBI.

May 26, 1967 at Anaheim Stadium
White Sox 2 (23-12), Angels 1 (17-23)

The White Sox salvaged a split in their doubleheader with a nice outing by Jim O’Toole.  He gave up one unearned run on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts in seven innings of work.  Hoyt Wilhelm got the final two batters out and he picked up his second save of the season.

A nice start by Nick Wilhite went to waste.  He gave up one run on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts in seven innings of work.  Minnie Rojas gave up the deciding run in the eighth inning and he took the loss.

There wasn’t a lot offense in this one.  The game winner came in the eight with Ron Hansen driving home Tommy McCraw on a sac. fly.  Rick Reichard had the most hits out of anyone on either team with three and he scored the lone Angels run.

May 24, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
White Sox 14 (22-11), Twins 1 (16-18)

The White Sox continued their impressive May with another series win and they did it in grand fashion today against the Twins.  Tommy McCraw had a career day at the plate in the blowout win.  He went three for six with three homeruns and eight RBIs.  Gary Peters also helped out his own cause by going three for five with a homerun, two RBIs and two runs.

Peters improved to 6-1 with a really nice start that was lost in all the offense.  He gave up one run on six hits and seven walks with nine strikeouts in a complete game.

Dean Chance took the loss for the Twins in a rough start.  He gave up six runs on ten hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.  The loss dropped him to 7-2 on the season.  The lone run for the Twins came on an RBI single by Bob Allison in the third inning.

May 23, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
White Sox 5 (21-11), Twins 4 (16-17)

The White Sox put four runs on the board in the sixth inning to end their three game losing streak.  Three of those four runs came on a big three run homer by Ron Hansen.  Pete Ward also went yard in the game with a solo shot.

For the Twins, Harmon Killebrew hit a two run shot and that was his eighth homerun of the season.  Cesar Tovar went two for four with a homerun and two runs scored.

John Buzhard picked up the win for the White Sox with a decent start. He gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.  The win improved his record to 2-2 on the season.  Hoyt Wilhelm threw 2 2/3 innings and he didn’t give up a hit to pick up his first save of the season.

Mudcat Grant took the loss for the Twins.  He gave up five runs (just one earned) on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. 

May 22, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
Twins 8 (16-16), White Sox 7 (20-11)

For the first time this season, the White Sox lost three games in a row and this time it was in a high scoring game against the Twins.  Jim Kaat was roughed up in his start but the pen did a fair job and the hitters picked him up.  Ron Kline picked up the win with an inning of shutout relief and Al Worthington gave up one unearned run in three innings to pick up his fifth save.

Joe Horlen was also shelled in his start but he wasn’t subjec to a decision either.  That honor went to Bob Locker, who gave up two runs on four hits and one walk and he got just one batter out.  The loss drops him to 1-1 on the season.

Cesar Tovar went two for three with two RBIs and a run for the Twins.  Rod Carew singled and scored twice.  For the White Sox, Tommie Agee went two for four with two RBIs and a run while Ken Berry went two for three with a solo homerun and three runs.

May 21, 1967 at Municipal Stadium
Athletics 5, White Sox 4  (20-10)

The first time in almost a month, the White Sox dropped two straight games.  And it was their first series loss in a month as well.  Jim O’Toole gave up four early runs that the White Sox never could recover from.  He gave up the four runs on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings and the loss drops him to 1-1 on the season.

Duane Josephson went three for four in the loss.  Wayne Causey doubled, scored a run and drove in one.

May 20, 1967 at Municipal Stadium
Athletics 9, White Sox 4 (20-9)

The White Sox were blown out in an ugly game to the Athletics.  Tommy John gave up two runs in his two innings and then the three relievers used each gave up at least two runs a piece.  Dennis Higgins hit two batters and gave up a walk before leaving the game.  Then Bruce Howard allowed all three inherited runners to score and Higgins took the loss.

J.C. Martin doubled and drove in two runs.  Don Buford singled, stole a base and scored a run in the loss.

May 19, 1967 at Municipal Stadium
White Sox 9, Athletics 1  (20-9)

The White Sox won for the twelth time in thirteen games with a blowout win over the Athletics.  Tommie Agee was one of the hitting stars in the win.   He went two for four with two runs, an RBI and three stolen bases.  Ken Berry doubled, drove in two and scored a run.

Gary Peters went the distance and he improved to 5-1 on the season.  He gave up one run on seven hits and one walks with eight strikeouts. 

May 17, 1967 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 5 (19-8), Twins 4 (12-16)

The White Sox didn’t miss a beat after their ten game winning streak ended yesterday.  They took care of the Twins behind another nice start by Joe Horlen.  He improved to a perfect 5-0 and he gave up four runs on nine hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings.

Jim Kaat took the loss and he continued his rough start.  He gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits with seven strikeouts in only 3 1/3 innings.  The loss dropped his record to 1-5 on the season.

Don Buford went two for four with a run and a stolen base for the White Sox.  Ron Hansen doubled twice, drove in one and scored a run.  For the Twins, Harmon Killebrew had a nice gave and he went two for five with a homerun, a double and two RBIs.  Rod Carew went three for five.

May 16, 1967 at Comiskey Park
Twins 1 (12-15), White Sox 0 (18-8)

The White Sox ten game winning streak came to an end at the hands of Twins starter Dean Chance.  He gave up just five hits and four walks with six strikeouts in a complete game and the win improves his record to 6-1 on the season.  John Buzhardt was on the short end of the duel and despite throwing a nice game, he dropped to 1-2 on the season.  He gave up one run five hits and three walks with three strikeouts in seven innings.

Zoilo Versailles drove in the only run of the game for either side.  Bob Allison had two hits and he scored the only run.  Don Buford was the only White Sox with more then one hit.  He went two for three.

May 14, 1967 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 4 (17-7), Angels 2 (13-16)

The White Sox made it nine in a row in the first game of their doubleheader with the Angels.  Tommy John picked up the win with a nice start.  He gave up two runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings.  Bob Locker picked up the save with 1 1/3 innings of shutout relief.

For the Angels, George Brunet continued his tough start and he dropped to 1-6.  He gave up four runs on nine hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.

Ken Berry brought the hot stick and he played a part in three of the White Sox four runs.  He went three for four with a double, two RBIS and a run.  Don Buford went two for three with a run and an RBI.  For the Angels, Buck Rodgers went two for three with an RBI while Don Mincher went one for one with two walks and two runs.

May 14, 1967 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 3 (18-7), Angels 1 (13-17)

The White Sox won their tenth straight and the finished up a sweep of both their doubleheader and their series against the Angels.  Gary Peters picked up the win with a really nice start.  He gave up one run on just one hit and two walks with ten strikeouts in a complete game.  For the Angels, Jim Coates dropped to 0-1 on the season and he gave up two runs on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts in five innings.

Tommie Agee hit a solo homerun in the win.  Peters helped out his own cause with a single and he drove in two runs.  For the Angels, the lone hit was a solo homerun by Bill Skowron.

May 13, 1967 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 1 (16-7), Angels 0 (13-15)

Jim O’Toole was simply phenomonal in a ten inning, two hit shutout for the White Sox.  He walked just one batter and he struck out eleven Angels to push the White Sox to their eighth straight win.

A great start by Nick Wilhite went to waste.  He gave up three hits and a walk with one strikeout in eight shutout innings.

Burgess drove home Williams with a sac. fly in the bottom of the tenth to win it.  No player on either side had more the one hit there were only six hits between the two teams in the ten inning game.

May 12, 1967 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 1 (15-7), Angels 0 (13-14)

Joe Horlen outdueled Jack Sanford in the White Sox seventh straight win.  Horlen threw 8 1/3 shutout innings and he picked up the win whle Sanford gave up just one unearned run in seven innings to take the loss.

The lone run of the game by the White Sox came in the fifth inning when J.C. Martin doubled home Ken Berry.  Martin was the only White Sox hitter with two hits while Don Mincher went three for four for the Angels.

May 10, 1967 at Memorial Stadium
White Sox 15, Orioles 1  (14-7)

The White Sox got plenty of offense in their sixth straight win and just about everyone was a hitting star.  Tommie Agee was one of four White Sox to go yard and he went three for five with two RBIs and two runs.  Don Buford went three for four with an RBI and two runs.

Lost in all of the offense was a really nice start by Tommy John.  He went the distance and he gave up one run on six hits with five strikeouts.

May 9, 1967 at Memorial Stadium
White Sox 5, Orioles 4  (13-7)

Don Buford singled home Gary Peters in the seventh inning to give the White Sox the one run they needed to win this one.  The win was the fifth straight for the White Sox as they continued a hot start to their May.  Tommie Agee his a two run homer in the win and Ron Hansen hit a solo homer.

Peters improved to 3-1 with the win. He gave up four runs on five hits and five walks with nine strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings.  Bob Locker got the final two batters out and he picked up his fifth save of the season.

May 6, 1967 at Cleveland Stadium
White Sox 2, Indians 0  (12-7)

The White Sox won their fourth straight game with a combined three hit shutout by Joe Horlen and Bob Locker.  Horlen gave up the three hits and he struck out four while Locker struck out one without giving up a hit.

Tommy McCraw singled and drove in a run.  Don Buford singled and he scored one of the two runs.

May 5, 1967 at Cleveland Stadium
White Sox 3, Indians 2  (11-7)

The White Sox came back from two runs down to top the Indians 3-2 and in the process, they picked up their third straight win.  Tommy John threw all nine innings and he gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts.  It was John’s first win of the season and he improved to 1-2.

The game winner came in the ninth.  Tommy Agee singled with one out and he stole second.  Then he scored on Pete Ward’s single to make it 3-2.  It was Agee’s ninth steal of the season and he was the only player with more then one hit with a two for three game.

May 3, 1967 at Comiskey Park
White Sox 2 (10-7), Tigers 1  (10-7)

Gary Peters and Denny McLain locked horns in a pitchers dual with Peters came out on top.  The White Sox scored two runs in the first inning on RBI singles by Pete Ward and Tommy McCraw and despite not scoring the rest of the game, they still scored just enough to win.

The Tigers scored their one run in the eighth inning.  Norm Cash hit into a fielder’s choice but Al Kaline scored on the play.  That put runners at the corners with one out in that eighth inning but the Tigers failed to bring Jim Northrup, who was on third base, home.

Denny McLain dropped to 2-3.  he gave up the two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk in six innings.  Peters picked up the win for the White Sox.  He gave up one run on seven hits and three walks with six strikeouts in seven innings of work.  Bob Locker held the Tigers scoreless in the final two frames and he picked up his third save of the season.