Mets Clinch East With 6 0 Win Over Cardinals
Donn Clendenon slugged two homers and Gary Gentry pitched a four hit shutout as the New York Mets routed the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 to clinch the NL East title. Clendenon drove in three in the first inning and added another in the fifth, while Gentry improved to 12-12 with a dominant start. The Mets, once trailing Chicago, finished the season strong to seal the division in front of a 54,928 crowd at Shea.
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Alcan Golf Classic Debuts in U S with 24 Players
Portland hosts the Alcan Golfer of the Year tournament with a $55 000 first prize. Twenty four players from the PGA Brit ish Canada Australia Asia Europe and South Africa compete at Portland Golf Club with play starting 2 30 p m EDT and the event lasting four days ending Sunday Gay Brewer of Louisville Ky a former winner is favored to win for a third time.
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Punt Pass Kick Contest Set For October 4 At Hagood Field
The annual punt pass and kick competition for boys ages 8 through 13 will be held October 4 at Hagood Stadium. Sponsored by Aiken Jaycees and Satcher Motor Company, registration is due by October 3 at Satcher's. Winners advance to state and national finals with twelve division winners earning a trip to Miami for the national finals during the NFL playoff game in January 1970.
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Cubs Edge Expos to Stay Alive in pennant race
In Chicago, Bill Hands allowed five runs in the sixth as the Cubs beat the Montreal Expos 6 to 3. The Cubs trail the Mets who can clinch the division by defeating St Louis, with Renko stuck on a 2-1 lead before the barrage. Glenn Beckett, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, Banks, and Jim Hickman contributed key hits amid Expo errors.
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Attitude May Be Key Factor In Aiken Florence Contest
Aiken Hornets, after a 19 18 heartbreaker to St Andrews, prepare to host Florence at Hagood Stadium. Coach John Socha notes the mental edge as crucial while Florence, 0 2, aims to prove its potential in Friday night game. Aiken dominated on offense with 404 rushing yards and 402 passing yards, but failed on a late two point try.
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Notre Dame and Purdue Feel Aftermath of Early Losses
Notre Dame and Purdue, both dealing with graduation losses, face a tougher path as they seek bowls. Ara Parseghian notes that early losses affect rankings, while Ohio State and USC posted strong showings in season debuts.
Braves Skein Extended To Six Games
Tony Gonzalez hit a solo homer in the eighth to break a 1-1 tie as Pat Jarvis pitched a three hitter to beat Houston 2-1. It was Atlanta’s sixth straight win lifting their NL West lead to one game over San Francisco while Gonzales notched his 12th homer. The Braves improved to 13 of 16 and 7-3 on the road trip.
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Vanderbilt's Show Off Wins Nasrna Purse at Belmont
Racing roundup notes Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's Show Off sprinted to victory in the Nasrna Purse at Belmont Park. Gay Talk, guided by George Custarno, captured the Beach Haven Purse at Atlantic City by a length.
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Baseball standings and game results across leagues
Standings show Baltimore at Cleveland New York at Boston Washington 8 Detroit 41st Washington at Detroit 2nd Chicago 2 Oakland 1 Minnesota 2 Kansas City 1. Seattle at California Chicago 6 Montreal 8 New York 6 St. Louis 0 Atlanta at Houston Los Angeles at Cincinnati San Francisco at San Diego.
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Junior Jackets Hornets Clash In Hagood Stadium
Aiken Junior High opens its football season tonight at 7:30 facing North Augusta Junior High in Hagood Stadium. Both teams are experienced with a ninth grader Charlie Smith directing the Hornets backfield and eighth grader Steve Dufour at fullback.
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Walterboro Hunter Horse Show Set For Saturday
The Walterboro Academy Hunter Horse Show sponsored by John C Calhoun Academy will be held Saturday at 10 a m at Colleton County Saddle Club grounds along Highway 303 two miles south of Walterboro. Judge John Hosang of Aiken a noted American Horse Show Association official will preside. Twenty classes are offered including the Thomas P Murray Memorial Class for academy students judged on horsemanship. The perpetual trophy goes to the winner for one year. Championships will be awarded in Pony Working Hunter Junior Working Hunter and Open Working Hunter.
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Saints Set to Host Blythewood in Home Game
St. Angela, 3-0 this season, faces Blythewood at Eustis Park Field in their first home game in two seasons. Coach Hank Caver notes a strong offense and improved defense as the Saints seek their fourth win and maintain second place in the 38 A conference while Chapin leads undefeated.
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