1968 08-21 Yankees at Twins
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This episode of the Thomas Paine Podcast presents a detailed, live radio broadcast of the August 21, 1968, baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota. The game is narrated by Jerry Ducey and Phil Rizzuto, with commentary on player performances, pitching duels, and on-field drama. The Yankees, led by a pivotal home run from Rocky Colavito in the eighth inning and a game-winning RBI ground ball in the ninth, edge out a 2-1 victory. Al Downing pitches a near-perfect game for the Yankees, retiring 11 in a row before allowing a hit, while Jim Cott of the Twins matches him with a strong performance. The broadcast is interwoven with period-specific sponsorships for Shopify, Atlantic On-The-Go, White Owl cigarettes, Sanka coffee, Saratoga Vichy, and Pepsi Cola, as well as news segments covering the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, political developments in the U.S. presidential race, and local crime reports. The narrative captures the atmosphere of a live baseball broadcast in 1968, blending sports, advertising, and current events with a nostalgic, immersive tone.
Rocky Colavito was the offensive hero, hitting a crucial home run in the eighth and driving in the winning run with a key ground ball in the ninth.
Al Downing delivered his best performance of the season, pitching 8.1 innings with a no-hitter through five and two-thirds innings.
Jim Cott of the Twins matched Downing with a near-perfect game, retiring 11 Yankees in a row before allowing Colavito’s home run.
The Yankees won 2-1, thanks to timely hitting and strong bullpen work, with Lindy McDaniel earning his sixth save of the season.
Sponsorships for Atlantic On-The-Go, White Owl, Sanka, and Pepsi were central to the broadcast, reflecting 1960s radio advertising culture.
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Sponsor: Shopify Launch
Charissa introduces Shopify as a seamless platform for entrepreneurs, emphasizing its ease of use, integration, and conversion-optimized checkout. She highlights the 1€ trial offer and encourages listeners to start their business journey.
Sponsor: Atlantic On-The-Go Prize Game
A detailed explanation of Atlantic's On-The-Go prize program, where drivers collect coupons at participating stations to win cars, cash, and other prizes. The ad emphasizes four ways to win per coupon and the ease of participation.
Sponsor: White Owl Cigarettes
The White Owl girl promotes White Owl cigarettes as a premium, mellow tobacco with a refined taste. The ad ties the brand to baseball culture, suggesting that only true baseball fans appreciate its quality.
Sponsor: Sanka Coffee
Tracy Gardner, a fisherman, endorses Sanka coffee, praising its rich taste and 97% caffeine-free formula. The ad highlights Sanka as a smooth, satisfying coffee for any man.
Sponsor: Saratoga Vichy
A humorous yet persuasive ad for Saratoga Vichy, claiming it prevents hangovers and enhances party experiences. The host jokes about guests’ drink choices and promotes the green bottle with yellow label.
“Soviet troops appear to be in firm control of almost all of Czechoslovakia tonight, 24 hours after the lightning takeover by troops from Russia and its Warsaw Pact allies.”
“And that will go as a base hit, I believe. Rocky Colavito bounced one off the glove of Rich Rollins. The shortstop clock came up with it. But his throw... Oh, they're going to give Rollins an error. They're going to give Rollins an error but an RBI for Colavito.”
“Carl Avedo puts the Yankees on the scoreboard with a home run, and Ulander's the one that pulled us. It went over the 365-foot sign, but Ulander went to the wall as though he had a chance.”
Hosts
Jerry Ducey
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Al Downing
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Jim Cott
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Rocky Colavito
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Rod Carew
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Bob Allison
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Phil Rizzuto
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Lindy McDaniel
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Atlantic On-The-Go
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Tony Oliva
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