Athens Lions Club Announces Annual Hole in One Contest
The Athens Lions Club reveals plans for a seven night Hole-in-One tournament at the Athens County Fairgrounds from July 13 to 19. A grand prize of 200 dollars awaits a hole in one while nightly prizes go to the closest to the pin. Proceeds support eye research and pilot dog programs. Co chairs Jack Anastas and Dave Reese lead the event with 7 to 11 pm play each night.
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Athens Lions Club
Athens County Fairgrounds
Lions Club
Jack Anastas
Dave Reese
Pilots Fall To Royals As Killebrew Leads Twins Rally
Seattle loses two starters to injuries in a 9-3 defeat of Kansas City while Don Mincher and Steve Horley each collect three hits. Harmon Killebrew hits a two run homer in Minnesota's 7-6 win over Oakland, lifting his RBI total to 82 as the Twins widen their lead in the West. Denny McLain becomes the AL's first 13 game winner as Detroit edges Baltimore.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Seattle Pilots
Harmon Killebrew
Minnesota Twins
Killebrew
Pilots
Kansas City
Don Mincher
Steve Horley
Seattle
Minnesota
Nap
Oak
RBI
Twins
Athletics
Oakland
Danny Cater
Leo Cardenas
Cesar Tovar
Graig Nettles
Tony Oliva
Denny McLain
Detroit
Baltimore
Dick McAuliffe
Tom Tresh
Tigers
Boog Powell
Erled Hendricks
Orioles
Bubba Morton
California
Chicago
Tom Murphy
Tommy John
Dick Bosman
del Unser
Washington
Boston
Bosman
West Division Clinches Lead With Sweep Over Athletics
West Division and Minnesota completed a three game sweep of the Athletics to move into first in the West. Sunday results include Washington 5 Boston 0 New York 4 Cleveland 2 Detroit 5 Baltimore 4 California 2 Chicago 1. Seattle used Mincher at first after Hegan injured a leg while Butler started for Kansas City.
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Washington
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Baltimore
California
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Seattle
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Mike Hegan
Bill Butler
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Oakland
Joe “Eig
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Pattin
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Bunker
Kent
Kravese
Chicago Peters
Milwaukee
Tientrai
Hannon
Aerate
Ohio
Deadline Set for 1970 ABC Tournament Entries
Reservations for the 1970 ABC tournament in Knoxville must be made by November 5, 1969. After that date entries are accepted on a first come basis until the final deadline February 3, 1970.
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ABC
Knoxville
Timely Yankee Hitting Aids 'Lucky' Stottlemyre
Yankees beat Indians 4 2 as Mel Stottlemyre struggles on the mound and at the plate while Sam McDowell excels with 10 strikeouts. Murcer delivers a two run double and Kenney, Pepitone, and Michael contribute in a close game.
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Yankee
Lucky’ Stottlemyre
NEW York
Mel Stottlemyre
Sam McDowell
Stottlemyre
New York Yankees
McDowell
Cleveland Indians
Waslewski and Kelley Toss One-Hitters in Split Doubleheader
Montreal’s Gary Waslewski pitched a 5-0 complete game shutout over Philadelphia in 96 minutes to earn his first win of 1969. San Diego’s Dick Kelley held Houston to one run in a 1-0 win that lasted 2 hours 1 minute, aiding a split for the expansion clubs.
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Gary Waselwski
Dick Kelley
Montreal
Waslewski
San Diego
Kelley
Philadelphia
Expos
Phillies
Gary Wasilewski
Padres
Houston
Rick Joseph
Astros
Dennis Menke
National League Roundup Seventhinning double shines in opener
The Phillies shell Bill Stone man in opener behind rookie Billy Champion as Tony Taylor leads a 16 hit attack. Kelley wins first since June 4 for the Astros, aided by Ed Spiezio's ninth inning pinch hit. Cardinals top Cubs behind White Huntz and Carlton. Bonds homers twice as Giants split with Braves. Clendenon drives in four for Mets in fifth straight win.
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RBI
Phillies
Bill Stoneman
Montreal
Billy
Tony Taylor
Kelley
Atlanta
Astros
Denis Menke
Ed Spiezio
Billingham
Ollie Brown
San Diego
Jose Arcia
Doug Rader
Bill White
Steve Huntz
Cardinals
Cubs
Steve Carlton
Joe Hoerner
Mike Shannon
Joe Torre
Chuck Taylor
New York
Bobby Bonds
Giants
Braves
Juan Marichal
Gaylord Perry
Los Angeles
Reds
Donn Clendenon
Mets
Pittsburgh
Toledo Course Flooding Threatens Ohio Amateur Championship
Flooding at Sylvania Country Club from heavy rain jeopardizes the 63rd Ohio Amateur with only 12 holes playable and rain forecast through Tuesday. If needed, organizers may shorten to 30 holes or push to Friday to complete the event featuring defending champ Bob Lewis Jr. and top Ohio players.
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Toledo, Ohio
Sylvania Country Club
Ohio
Sylvania
Weather Bureau
Margraf
OGA
Dayton
Springfield
Bob Lewis Jr
Warren
ERAST STANDINGS AND RESULTS SUMMARY
The standings show New York, St Louis, Montreal, Atlanta and others with winloss records. Saturday results include New York at Pittsburgh rained out, Chicago at St Louis, Atlanta and San Francisco wins, and multiple 12 inning and doubleheader notes.
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New York
St Louis
Ssccorere
Montreal Sesseseee
West Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Houston Icereeese
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Montreal
Philadelphia
Houston
St. Louis
Chi
Gomes St. Louis
Giusti
Pittsburg
Bloss
Culver
Niekro
Stone
Foster
Wilson
Sodecki
Diego
Johncock Edges Foyt In Continental Divide Duel Race
Johncock won at Continental Divide Raceways in Castle Rock Colorado with a 1:47:52 time on the 2.66 mile road course setting a USAC record averaging 88.44 mph. He overtook Dan Gurney Mario Andretti Roger McClusky and Bobby Unser after starting fifth. Gurney led 14 laps before finishing second.
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Foyt
Continental Divide
Castle Rock
Colo
P— Gordon Johncock
A. J. Foyt
Dan Gurney
Indianapolis
Mario Andretti
Roger McClusky
Bobby Unser
New Smyrna Beach Speedway
Bob Unser
Eagle Chevrolet
al Unser
Andretti
USAC
Gurney
Eagle Ford
Fout
Jerry Grant
Solana Beach
Calif
Fireman Carroll Wins Reds First Start of Year
Los Angeles AP Cincinnati pitcher Clay Carroll earned his first start of the year and led the Reds to an 8-1 victory over the Dodgers. Carroll scattered eight hits over 7 2 3 innings with six strikeouts and a win to lift Cincinnati 3-1 in the series. The Reds added five in the third, highlighted by Tony Perez and John Bench two run hits, while Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan provided solo homers. Cincinnati also purchased Camilo Pascual from Washington for more than $25 000 waivers to bolster the bullpen. George Culver was set to pitch against San Diego.
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Reds
Dodgers
Carroll
Bristol
Dave
Jim Maloney
Maloney
Cincinnati
Atlanta
John Bench
Bench
Tony Perez
Tommy Helms
Chico Ruiz
Pete Rose
Bobby Tolan
Camilo Pascual
Washington Senators
George Culver
San Diego
Hill wins Buick Open amid reduced schedule comeback
Dave Hill captured his second Buick Open title of the season after cutting back his tour schedule. He credits the change for boosted confidence and family life, and notes a weight loss and increased smoking as calming aids. He finished two strokes ahead of Frank Beard with Homero Blancas and Dan Sikes close behind.
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Associated Press
Flint
Mich
Dave Hill
Hill
Virginia
Gene Littler
Frank Beard
Homero Blancas
Dan Sikes
Terry Dill
Hil
PGA
Archer Ailing On British Open Eve
U S Masters champion George Archer is bedridden with gastroenteritis and a cold just before the British Open in Lytham St Annes. He hopes to recover in time for the first round as favorites include Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus and defending champion Gary Player among a strong field of 130 players and record prize money.
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John Farrow
Associated Press
Lytham
Archer
Billy Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Play
Bob Charles
New Zealand
Bruce Devlin
Australia
Lee Trevino
Gay Brewer
Orville Moody
Bert Yancey
Three Teams Tie For First In Athens Country Club Best Ball
Three teams tied for first in Sundays best ball foursome at Athens Country Club. The top honors went to groups led by Art Chiki Charley Mitchell Earl White and Les Coon Haig Addison Jim White Paul Farley and Dick Rutkoskie and Dr. Robert Main Dr. Woody Boles Dick Barr and Bill Diles.
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Athens Country Club
Art Chiki
Charley Mitchell
Earl White
Les Coon
Haig Addison
Jim White
Paul Farley
Dick Rutkoskie
Robert Main
Woody Boles
Dick Barr
Bill Diles
Bowlers Allowed in ABC Tournaments as Nonmembers
A new rule lets non ABC members join an ABC sanctioned tournament by paying a $1 participation fee. The fee subjects the bowler to ABC rules only for that event. The Bowling Writers Association of America, formed in 1934, is a historic sports writing group.
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ABC
Bowling Writers Association of America
United States
Major League Leaders in American League and National League
A summary of top performers across leagues includes leaders in runs, hits, doubles, and RBIs. Notable names: Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Tony Oliva, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Willie McCovey, and Bob Gibson among others, with standout batting averages and pitching records shown for 7 decisions and strikeout totals.
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Minnesota
Jackson
Oakland
F Robinson
Baltimore
Blair
Killebrew
Powell
Oliva
Rye
F Howard
Washington
Seattle
Campaneris
Aero Pi
McNally
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Jack Billingham
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Seph
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Toledo
W. H. Margraf
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ESA
Richard Petty
Dover
Del
Jim Paschal
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N.C
Tony Adamowicz
Wash
Marion Edwards
Hialeah
Fla
Dave Bristol
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Williams
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