IN THE NEWS: Cardinal broadcaster Harry Caray is struck by a car while crossing a street in St. Louis, and he suffers two broken legs, a broken shoulder, and a broken nose.
IN THE NEWS: Bob Gibson edges Pete Rose to win the National League MVP award. Fittingly in the year of the pitcher, it is the only year in which both MVPs are hurlers.
IN THE NEWS: Cincinnati C Johnny Bench is named National League Rookie of the Year, getting 10 1/2 votes to edge out New York's Jerry Koosman who had 9 1/2. Bench is the 3rd Reds' player in six years to be named the top rookie.