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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

5

Elk Pack Halts Ford on Baldy Trail in Montana Tale

A Montana trip along Baldy to the Blackfood River pool yields wildlife drama with elk bulls, several grouse clashes, a Clark's nutcracker sighting, and bears foraging at a garbage dump. Johnny Stone narrates with wry commentary as guests observe wildlife and joke about bear hunting after dinner. Jane Stone guides the party through dusk as the bear saga concludes with a stoic king of the hill retreating.

Greenough Mont Johnny Stone Baldy Blackfood Big Bend Robins Johnny Big Daddy Jane Jane Stone Canada Arkansas MacArthur

Mets win NL pennant in dramatic fashion over Braves

Wayne Garrett delivers a two run homer in the fifth as the Mets beat the Braves 4 1 at Shea to clinch the National League pennant. Nolan Ryan shuts down Atlanta over seven strong innings as New York advances to the World Series.

NEW York New York Mets Atlanta Braves Wayne Red” Garrett Atlanta Mets Garrett Nolan Ryan Texas Gary Gentry Shea Stadium Ryan Ed Kranepool Tony Gonzalez Met Chicago Cubs Braves Gil Hodges Dodgers Giants California Tom Seaver Jerry Koosman Gentry Hodges Gonzalez Hank Aaron Rico Carty Aaron Carty Orlando Cepeda Clete Boyer Bob Didier Cepeda Tommie Agee Pat Jarvis Jarvis Wayne Garrett UPI

Blair Guides Orioles to Dominant World Series Clincher

Blair and Bufford combined for nine hits as the Baltimore Orioles blasted the Minnesota Twins 11 to 2 to complete a playoff sweep and earn a home World Series opener against the New York Mets. Palmer pitched effectively while Baltimore piled up 18 hits including eight for extra bases. Blair drove in five runs including a 407 foot homer.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Paul Blair Don Bufford Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins Orioles New York Mets Atlanta Braves Metropolitan Stadium Blair Ellie Hendricks Minnesota Baltimore Jim Palmer Rich Reese Twins Buford Bob Miller Reese Brooks Robinson Tony Oliva Dave Johnson Hendricks

Texas Drops To Second As Ohio State Reigns In AP Poll

Ohio State stays No.1 after a 35-7 win over Washington while Texas rockets to No.2 following a 56-17 victory over Navy. Penn State falls to fifth after beating Kansas State. Southern California moves to fourth. Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri follow. Several teams swap positions in the top twenty. Texas meets Oklahoma in Dallas next Saturday.

Texas Longhorns Navy Associated Press Ohio State Washington Longhorns Penn State Arkansas Kansas State Razorbacks Buckeyes Michigan State Texas Texas Christian Southern California Georgia Missouri Oklahoma Purdue Tennessee Volunteers Oregon State South Carolina Michigan Stanford Tennessee Memphis State Notre Dame Nebraska Auburn Irish Mississippi Alabama Crimson Tide UCLA Florida Louisiana State Dallas Baylor Southern Cal West Virginia

Payson linked with Mets as The University wins Belmont feature

The University owned in part by Mrs. Joan S. Payson led by Angel Cordero won the first division of the Long Island Handicap at Belmont Park, clocking 2:17 1-5 for 1 1/16 miles. Red Reality took the second division at Belmont, with Jorge Velasquez riding to a 2:16 4-5 victory. Tradesman and Rhinelander also hit placings as Atlantic City hosted Full Steam Ahead’s victory in the Anniversary Purse. Walter Blum added a second win to become the meet leader.

Mets The University Greentree Joan S. Payson Belmont Park Angel Cordero Vent du Nord North Flight Jorge Velasquez Red Reality Tudor Black Arabian Legend Walter Blum

Holy Cross Football Cancelled After Hepatitis Outbreak

Worcester Holy Cross College cancelled its remaining eight football games after tests showed the entire 75 member squad contracted infectious hepatitis. Athletic Director Vincent Dougherty notified opponents the schedule could not be fulfilled. Dr. John Shea said isolation would prevent further spread within the 2,350 student body. four managers seven coaches the trainer and the director of sports information were also affected.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross College Vincent G. Dougherty Holy Cross John Shea

Fermata Club Tennis Tourney Begins Today

The 1969 Fermata Club Tennis tournament opens with men singles as Ryder faces Smith and Eberhard meets Howard among others. Men's doubles include Honeck-Pilinger and Moore-McKellar with several pairings listed. Women singles feature Howard and Twombly with Eloise Twombly on a bye. Juniors postponed. deadline for junior entries is Sunday.

Fermata Club Fred Ryder Ron Smith Bruce Eberhard Norm Howard David Pillinger Ben Rusche Hank Honeck Dave Moore Jane Hawkins Eloise Twombly Vought- Minton Jakes-Cheetham Copley-Hawkins Howard-Miller Twombly-Schulhofer

Gresham and Warner Named to State Swim Team

The 1969 SCAA All State Swim Team includes Bill Gresham and Bob Warner from Aiken High School and Aiken Swim Association. Warner, a senior, and Gresham, a freshman, have strong regional showings and will compete in the coming season. The selections were announced at the SCARU awards banquet in Columbia. Becky Jennings, Caroline Scott, and Matthew Doherty also received emblems for the 1968 and 1969 All-Star Teams.

Bob Warner Bill Gresham S.C.A.R.U Becky Jennings Matthew Doherty Caroline Scott South Carolina Amateur Athletic Union S.C.A.A.U Aiken Senior High School Aiken Swim Association Warner Aiken Senior High Southeast Gresham Columbia Gresham and Fermata Club

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