Chicago Tumbles Out of A.L. Race

The Chicago White Sox bobbled away their American League pennant chances with two first inning errors that handed Washington a 1-0 victory.

Tom McCraw let the winning run on when he juggled a throw from Ken Boyer. A few minutes later second baseman Don Buford tossed a double play relay into the dugout. The Sox weak bats bowed meekly to Phil Ortega collecting only four hits.

Detroit was rained out again last night and along with Minnesota and the Red Sox who clash today and tomorrow still has a shot at the flag.