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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
12
Pancho Gonzales defeated Pancho Pasarell in a five hour match at Wimbledon, the longest in the tournament’s history, overcoming a 24-22 first set deficit and rallying to claim the opening round. The victory drew 15,000 fans as Gonzales slowed the pace to his tempo and survived Pasarell’s late charges.
Pancho Gonzalez, at 41, outlasted Charles Pasarell in a 2-1 sets comeback to win a 112-game singles match by half an inch. The veteran recovered from two sets down and darkness suspension to claim a 22-24 1-6 16-14 63 11-9 victory before facing Ove Bengtsson in round two.
Richie Allen of the Philadelphia Phillies demanded Wednesday that he be traded. The NL slugger, one of the league’s top home run producers, pressured management as the trade deadline loomed and then passed.
A Philadelphia Phillies player was suspended indefinitely after failing toappear for a doubleheader against the New York Mets. The star stated I’m through with the Phil organization.
Details unfold as Phillies slugger Frank Allen faces suspension amid ongoing disputes with manager Bob Skinner. Allen criticizes team handling and waivers rules limit potential trades after June 15. Mets swept a Tuesday night doubleheader as part of a larger baseball night of results across leagues.
Gary Erskine son of former Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine was drafted by the Dodgers in late rounds. The elder Erskine says the left hander may choose college this year over a pro start. Gary, 18, pitched and played outfield for Anderson High School and helped his team win sectional and regional titles.
Coca-Cola 127's nine hit attack overwhelmed Hockett 8 to 5 on Madison Heights diamond. Gary Erskine belted a three run homer in the fifth, as Coke rallied with three runs in both the third and sixth innings to chase Kevin Lane in the sixth. Marc Scharnowske doubled twice and Tom Lacey added two singles, with seven Coke players recording hits. Coca-Cola 127 improves to 4-3 and visits Batesville Saturday.
The Cleveland Open at Aurora Country Club features defending champion Dave Stockton leading a field including PGA luminaries and top money earners. Weather and a demanding, irregular layout may decide the $22,000 first prize as players adapt to rain treated greens and precision driving.
Dan McGrath aged 24 is named head football coach at Terre Haute Gerstmeyer High School succeeding Claude Roloff. Charles Seitz, 32, takes over as Garfield basketball coach, replacing retired Don McDonald.
Madison Lynch finished second as Lynch won its ninth game in 13 starts by defeating Acme 12 to 3. Coca-Cola holds a perfect 13-0 in the league, with Lynch and Acme also posting notable scores across the standings and Thursday’s schedule listed for 5:30 Emge versus Pepsi-Cola and Nick's Burgers against Coca-Cola.
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