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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1969

Page

14

Reds Seek Fourth Straight In Chicago Showdown

In Chicago the Reds aim to complete a four game sweep of the Cubs. A win would push Cincinnati back into first place if San Francisco loses to Philadelphia. Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and Alex Johnson pace the offense while Clay Carroll seeks his seventh save as Ken Holtzman faces Cincinnati for the Cubs.

Chicago Reds Chicago Cubs San Francisco Philadelphia Ernie Banks Banks Clay Carroll Carroll Tony Cloninger Cubs Ron Santo Pete Rose Alex Johnson Ken Holtzman Atlanta Bob Tolan Johnson Holtzman Nalis Charlie Johnson Minnesota New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Princeton N.J Los Angeles San Diego Buffalo Green Bay Cleveland Miami Baltimore New Orleans Cincinnati Pittsburgh Oakland Jets New York Boston Denver Eagles Pete Ratzlaff Leroy Keyes Giants Keyes Purdue

Versatile Move By Bengals Sets New Starters

In Wilmington Ohio AP reports Bengals coach Paul Brown reshuffles the offense as Jess Phillips moves from defense to starting backfield opposite Paul Robinson. Essex Johnson shifts to halfback as Brown experiments with six running backs for a Saturday night clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Oilers Cowboys Kickoff Weekend Pro Grid Tonight

The Houston Oilers seek to end the Dallas Cowboys Texas Pro Championship hold in a sold out Astrodome tilt kicking off a 13 game holiday weekend. Dallas backs Baynham Shy Morton pace the attack while Lemm warns of quick plays. Morton seeks edge over Beathard as both clubs post 2 1 records.

Houston Oilers Dallas Cowboys Astrodome Wally Lemm Oilers Dallas Craig Baynham Les Shy Lemm Craig Morton Don Meredith Morton Cowboys Houston Pete Beathard Beathard Kansas City Chiefs Cardinals St. Louis Chiefs Kansas City Len Dawson Ting Los Angeles Rams Cardi

Mets Dominate New Expansion Padres as Koosman Shines

The New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres for the 11th straight time, with Jerry Koosman tossing a two hitter. The win tightened the Mets’ lead while Cincinnati and San Francisco also won to stay near the top of the standings.

Mets Edge Padres Behind Koosman Rally In 2 1 Victory

Jerry Koosman 3-for-5 leads a third inning rally with a line single that starts a run and Cleon Jones drives a two run double for a 2-1 Mets lead over Kirby. Koosman improves to 12-8 as he limits San Diego to a homer by Ollie Brown and a single by Al Ferrara.

Kirby Koosman Cleon Jones Art Shamsky Ken Boswell San Diego Ollie Brown al Ferrara Padres Mets Chicago Jim Davenport San Francisco Willie McCovey RBI Bobby Bonds Phil Niekro Tony Gonzalez Dock Ellis Atlanta Willie Davis Bill Singer Dodgers Montreal Doug Rader Bob Gibson Houston Tom Griffin

Ashe Wins Opener At U S Open Forest Hills

Ashe Jr. powered to a 6-2 6-2 7-5 victory over Dickie Stockton as the U S Open opened before 11 000 at West Side. Graebner Smith and Lutz advanced while Roche Laver Newcombe Rosewall Emerson and Gonzales won or appeared in early rounds. Alexander High seeks football foe for Oct 24. coach Snipes listed for contact.

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