Relive the history, tradition and memories of Rosenblatt Stadium in The World-Herald's commemorative book, Rosenblatt Stadium: Omaha's Diamond on the Hill, with more than 300 pages of stories and photos about the renowned stadium.
June 12, 1967 - June 18, 1967 • Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha, Nebraska • Attendance: 63,906
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Arizona State junior right-hander Tom Burgess pitched a complete-game gem to lead the Sun Devils to their second College World Series title in three years, defeating Houston 11-2 in the championship game.
Burgess allowed 12 hits and two earned runs while striking out 15 to silence the Cougars in their quest for their first baseball championship. The 15 strikeouts were a CWS finale record.
Houston set a CWS finale record as well, but the Cougars will not look fondly upon it. Houston registered six errors in the championship game which led to four unearned runs. Houston shortstop Art Toombs tied a finals record by committing three errors.
Arizona State catcher Ron Davini batted .409 in six series games and played a large role defensively to earn the most outstanding player honors.
Ron Davini, Arizona State
The catcher hit .409 in six games, and was equally good defensively for the national champs.
All-Tournament Team
Mark Marquess, Stanford, 1b, So.
Dick Swan, Stanford, 2b, Sr.
Dave Grangaard, Arizona St., 3b, Fr.
Jack Lind, Arizona St., ss, Jr.
Ike Lucas, Houston, of
Tom Paciorek, Houston, of
Scott Reid, Arizona St., of, Jr.
Ron Davini, Arizona St., c, Fr.
Gary Gentry, Arizona St., p, Jr.
Q.V. Lowe, Auburn, p, Sr.
