Giants Hammer Astros to Seize NL West Lead
San Francisco defeated Houston 9 3 to move into first place in the NL West as Giants catcher Jack Hiatt drove in four runs on a 3 for 4 day. Ron Bryant won his fourth decision, while Jay Alou hit a three run homer and Ken Henderson added a run batted in.
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Al Bianchi Named Head Coach of Washington Caps
Al Bianchi, 97, former NBA guard and coach, is named head coach of the Washington Caps of the ABA. Caps owner Earl Foreman calls him a witcher, noting Bianchi shocked the league by aiding Johnny Kerr’s Bulls to the NBA playoffs. He will meet the team Tuesday with their first game set for Oct. 18 against the New Orleans Saints in Washington.
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Dodgers Rally Past Braves for 5-2 Win
Los Angeles rookie Ted Sizemore hits a bases loaded triple as the Dodgers erupt for four runs in the sixth to beat Atlanta 5 to 2. Ben Sutton improves to 17-15, while Phil Niekro drops to 20-13 after seven innings and seven hits allowed. Willie Crawford and Willie Davis contribute key hits in the rally.
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Ashe to face Nastase as U S Romanians open Cup play
The 1969 Davis Cup Challenge Round opens in Cleveland with Arthur Ashe meeting Romania's Ilie Nastase in the first singles. Stan Smith and Ion Tiriac tackle in the second singles as U S Captain Donald Dell predicts a 4 1 US win. Doubles teams await one hour before 1 p m start. Dell plans Smith and Bob Luz against Nastase and Tiriac.
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Twins Fall to Angels 5-2 in Minneapolis
Angels pitcher Andy Messersmith improved to 16-9 after holding the Twins to three hits through six innings before exiting with one run in the seventh. Aurelio Rodriguez and Bill Voss delivered two run singles to key a 5-2 California win over Minnesota. Tom Hall took the loss for the Twins, dropping to 8-6, as Harmon Killebrew and Joan Rosebore contributed offensively in a late rally.
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Fluke Three Run Triple Shifts Royals to 6-1 Win
Kansas City rovers topped Oakland 6-1 as Jan Piniella delivered a bases loaded three base hit after Bob Brooks slipped. Mike Hedlund earned the win to improve to 3-5, scattering seven hits with eight strikeouts. Pedro Adair and Luis Alaraz added insurance in the sixth.
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Yankees Top Senators as Ells Lifts Bombers in 8th
Rookie John Ells delivered a two run single in the eighth to propel the New York Yankees past the Washington Senators 4 to 2. Mel Stottlemyre pitched a complete game for his 19th win while Mike Epstein homered for Washington.
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Mays Sidelined by Knee Injury in Giants Game
In San Francisco Willie Mays left a Giants game after injuring his knee in the first inning against Houston. He later contributed four errors in the second inning before being replaced as manager Clyde King said the 38 year old would rest for a few days while she or he pushes through the race.
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Bay Meadow Highlights And Baseball Broadcasts
Friday radio log lists Bay Meadow horse racing at 5 p.m. on KSAY 1010 followed by Giants versus Dodgers at 7:40 p.m. on KSFO 560 and Oakland A s vs. California Angels at 7:40 p.m. on KNBR 660. Regular listings reflect station call letters and broadcast times.
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Mets blank Expos behind Seaver in win chase
Tom Seaver earned his 23rd victory with a five hitter as the New York Mets shut out the Montreal Expos 2-0. Ed Kranepool drove in a run and homered, while Seaver struck out nine to extend the Mets lead in the NL East and drop the Expos further. The win reduces the Mets’ magic number to eight for clinching the division.
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Phillies Edges Cubs In Eighth Inning Spark
Mike Ryan's eighth inning single plated pinch runner Larry Hisle for the tie breaking run and insurance as the Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 5 3. Cookie Rojas homered earlier the Cubs fall to 12 losses in 15 games. Grant Jackson wild to first allowed two unearned runs but the Phillies rallied. Deron Johnson singled and Hisle scored on Johnson's dash for home. Regan took the loss while Jackson earned the win for Philadelphia.
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Yanks Trail British on Ryder Cup First Day
Britain leads four matches to three with one halved after the morning and afternoon sessions in Southport England. Jacklin Townsend teamed to defeat Hill Aaron and the Brits stayed ahead despite Nicklaus Littler and Sikes rallying to keep the home side on top.
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Pena Kirby Lead Padres Past Reds
Bobby Pena drove in two runs as the San Diego Padres built a six run fifth inning to rout the Cincinnati Reds 7 1 The win trimmed Cincinnati's lead in the National League West race to two games and snapped Jim Maloney s five game winning streak.
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NFL Week 1 Odds Put Colts Bears Redskins Favorites
In New York reports, the defending Baltimore Colts are six point favorites at home against the Rams, while Green Bay is four points ahead of Chicago in the NFL Central clash. Washington opens under Lomardi favored by five over New Orleans with other contests showing various spreads across the league.
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