Reds Take Opener Of Doubleheader
Cincinnati beats the San Francisco Giants 5-4 to move within a half game of first in the NL West. Bench hits his 23rd homer as the Reds lead 5-3, Giants threaten in the ninth but Granger closes it out.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1969
Page
5
Cincinnati beats the San Francisco Giants 5-4 to move within a half game of first in the NL West. Bench hits his 23rd homer as the Reds lead 5-3, Giants threaten in the ninth but Granger closes it out.
A 1969 NFL promotion lists Buckets Goldenberg among the All-1930s Team. The piece recalls his Green Bay Packers guard days under Curly Lambeau, notes Packers strong representation on the roster, and ties the promotion to a forthcoming league history book. The narrative spans Packers legends and rival stars across the era.
Washington Redskins star pass catcher Bob Mitchell retired from the NFL after 20 seasons. Mitchell, once renowned for his speed, announced the decision Monday and said the moment was sad as he relinquished a lifelong passion. The team said he will remain with the club in a reduced role.
An 18-year-old USC freshman football player Steve Sisk collapsed during practice in Columbia and died five days later from heat stroke at the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital. Sisk had been in a coma and required a kidney machine, with funeral plans set for Dunbar's Chapel in Columbia.
Several University of South Carolina players flu hit as 16 team members were out. North Carolina State prepared for Wake Forest opener focusing on defense. The Citadel held six hours of practice amid a brutal scrimmage, coach calling it the worst he has seen.
Standings show multiple games with long scores. Baltimore lead tied with Detroit at 14 innings. Cleveland beats New York 7 to 3 after 10 innings. Washington edges Boston 3 to 2 in 10. Chicago loses to California 4 to 1. Seattle defeats Kansas City 7 to 6. Minnesota tops Oakland 16 to 4. Montreal falls to St. Louis 3 to 9. New York pulls ahead of Philadelphia 9 to 3. Pittsburgh beats Chicago 7 to 5 in 11. Atlanta over Cincinnati 7 to 3. San Diego defeats Los Angeles 4 to 2. Houston over San Francisco 7 to 6.
Recreation Director Mike Facciolo says six new recreation facilities are being built at Virginia Acres Recreation Area on Whiskey Road. Grading around the current tennis courts kicks off a project adding four tennis courts, a parking lot, two full-length basketball courts, and four three-wall handball courts.
Rod Laver defeated Tony Roche 7-9 6-1 6-2 6-2 at Forest Hills to complete the professional grand slam, his 30th straight win and 13th title of the year. The victory boosted his year earnings to $105,030 as the top money winner.
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