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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1969
Page
6
In a day of tight NL West action Cincinnati edged the Cubs 9 8 on a late defensive grab and homers from Tony Perez and Lee May to move into second by percentage. Washington defeated Minnesota 7 3 as Dick Bosman and Darold Knowles preserved a Washington win.
Cincinnati powered to a 98 over Chicago as Tony Perez hit two homers and Lee May another, lifting the Reds from a four game drought. Bob Tolan caught a misplayed ball to end the game, preserving Gary Nolan’s strong pitching. Perez drove in two runs and scored three while Nolan noted his form despite arm trouble. Cincinnati closes within a half game of NL West lead.
New York AP reports the NBA ends merger talks with the ABA as season nears. Breach of good faith cited over Cunningham contract and failure to notify of Oakland move. Gardner says 15 to 20 NBA stars negotiating with ABA. Haywood signed with Denver Rockets. Gardner remains hopeful for a merger eventuality.
Dayan the lead contender in the Hambletonian field at Du Quoin. Dayan has 14 starts and eight wins this year, earning 75417 dollars. Lindy's Pride is the 9 5 favorite with post No 1 as Dayan sits No 2 in odds 5 to 1. Other runners include The Prophet Viewpoint Smokey Morn Bonfire Hanover Armbro Jet and Del bert Hanover in the nine horse lineup.
Marshall University appoints Charles E. Kautz as acting athletic director. Rick Tolley named acting head football coach and W Stewart Way named acting head basketball coach after Edgar Barrett resignation and staff reassignments. Barrett Moss and Johnson tied to MAC recruiting irregularities and suspension context.
Cleveland Indians catcher Duke Sims was charged with assault and battery after a Maple Heights incident. An arrest warrant alleges Sims threw a glass at Adrienne Lieb, cutting her face during a dispute at a cocktail lounge. Sims is due in Garfield Heights Court on September 8.
The Stockport Youth Recreation Association schedules its annual slow-pitch softball tournament for the weekends of September 6-7 13-14 and 20-21 with a draw on Friday August 29 at 8 p.m. at the Stockport fire house. Entry fees are 20 dollars for sanctioned teams and 26 dollars for non sanctioned. Tournament manager is Raymond Oliver. Also listed are results Syracuse 5 Columbus 4 Richmond 5 Toledo 2 Tidewater Rochester 2 Louisville 7 Buffalo 6 in 10 innings and upcoming games including Syracuse at Toledo Richmond at Buffalo Tidewater at Louisville Columbus at Rochester. International League noted.
Oakland Raiders avenged 1969 AFL title loss by beating the New York Jets 24 6 in Montreal. Daryle Lamonica threw two TD passes before leaving with interceptions, George Blanda added a field goal and TD pass, while Jets QB Namath largely watched from the bench. Montreal’s attendance dwindled as Boston and Detroit games drew small crowds, prompting officials to seek a Giants Steelers matchup for a stronger test.
A crowded slate lists Cincinnati at Chicago, Philadelphia at San Francisco, Montreal at Los Angeles, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, New York at San Diego, and Seattle at Baltimore. Twi night games feature Houston at St Louis and more, with several matchups noted and standings hints.
Major League Leaders list top players in Runs RBI hits and pitching under American and National Leagues. Highlights include R Jackson 45 homers for Oakland, Clemente 35 at bats and Rose 96 runs, plus pitching leaders Palmer 13 2 with 1.95 ERA. The Ladies Wednesday Night Rollerbowl League schedules an organizational meeting at 7 30 p.m. at the Rollerbowl.
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