“DIARY OF A WINNER”

EDDIE POPOWSKI

THE CURSE OF THE BAMBINO, PART 6 ...
 "THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM"

August 14, 1967 ... No game scheduled ... George Scott worked out with coach, Eddie Popowski and made weight. Manager Dick Williams plans to put him back at first base. The Red Sox have five doubleheaders scheduled, without another off day until September 6th.

 

 

1967 AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS

 

 

Minnesota Twins

 63 50 -

 

 

Chicago White Sox

 61 50 1

 

 

Detroit Tigers

 62 52 1 1/2

 

 

California Angels

 62 54 2 1/2

 

 

BOSTON RED SOX

 60 53

3

 

 

Washington Senators

 58 58 6 1/2

 

 

Cleveland Indians

 54 62 10 1/2

 

 

New York Yankees

 51 62 12

 

 

Baltimore Orioles

 50 64 13 1/2

 

 

Kansas City Athletics

 50 66 14 1/2