July 23, 1967 at Municipal Stadium
White Sox 8 (52-40), Athletics 4
The White Sox doubled up the Athletics in game one of their doubleheader over the Athletics. Tommie Agee went two for three with a two run homer while Walt Williams went two for four with two runs to lead the way for the Sox at the plate.
Joe Horlen improved to 12-3 on the season with the win. He gave up four runs on six hits and one walk with one strikeout in seven innings of work. Bob Locker pitched the final two frames and didn’t give up a run to pick up save number twelve.
July 23, 1967 at Municipal Stadium
White Sox 1 (53-40), Athletics 0
The White Sox kept their razor thin lead in the American League as they completed their sweep over the Athletics. Gary Peters provided the nice start and he improved to 12-5 on the season. He gave up five hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 shutout innings. Hoyt Wilhelm threw the final 1 1/3 and he picked up save number ten.
The lone run for either side came in the second inning. Jim King led off the inning with a double and he scored on Ron Hansen’s RBI single.