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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1969

Page

8

Expos Snap Streak With 4 3 Win Over Dodgers

Montreal Expos end a 20 game losing skid by edging Los Angeles 4-3 as Gene Mauch shifts to third base coach role. Jerry Robertson earned his first major league win, with Rusty Staub and Mack Jones delivering key homers aiding the comeback. Mets, Giants, and Astros post winners in various late rallies across the league.

Gene Mauch Montreal Expos Mauch Expos Los Angeles Jerry Robertson Rusty Staub Mack Jones Philadelphia Phillies Giants Larry Dierker Astros St. Louis Hank Aaron Braves Jerry May Pirates Jose Pagan Milt Pappas Atlanta Orlando Cepeda

Yanks Sweep Sox as Mantle Day Inspires Pitching Boost

The New York Yankees, led by Mel Stottlemyre's three hitter and Bill Burbach's six, swept the Chicago White Sox 3-1 and 11-2 to reach .500 for the first time since May. Mantle’s retirement ceremony preceded the games, with Joe Pepitone homering and Horace Clarke driving in three. The Seattle Pilots beat the Orioles 7-5, while Lonborg and other major arms shaped a day of strong pitching across the league.

Associated Press Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Yankees Seattle Pilots Pilots Mantle Chicago White Sox Ralph Houk Houk Mel Stottlemyre Bill Burbach Jim Palmer Baltimore Orioles Jim Lonborg Boston Kansas City Washington Minnesoa Cleveland California Oakland Detroit Stotlemyre Mantie Joe Pepitone O’ Yesteryear Gerry Nyman Burbach Ed Hermann Pepitone Horace Clarke Mark Belanger Seattle Mike Cuellar John Kennedy Gerry McNertney Ray Oyler Steve Barber Sam McDowell Indians New Yorks Chicago Carlos May Yankee Stadium Yankee Bobby Cox

Mantle Honored at Yankee Stadium Notable Day

At Yankee Stadium Mickey Mantle Day drew 60,096 fans as the Yankees retired Mantle's No. 7. New York swept Chicago 3-1 and 11-2 while Mantle, star of 536 homers, was celebrated for his long career and World Series memories.

NEW York New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Mantle Yankees Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Joe DiMaggio Chicago White Sox Mickey

Major League Leaders Amid Noisy Batting Totals

A compilation of leading figures in American and National Leagues including batting at bats hits and home runs. Notable figures include Carew Howard and Brock in the NL with standout totals in runs batted in and hits. Pitching leaders show Stone Boldechun and Gibson among top strikeout makers.

Bor Carew Minnesota Petroceth Boston F. Robinton Beltmore Blair Baltimore Kllebrew Powell Baltmore F. Howard Washington Rbosion Minnescach Festszewet Soeto Megan Seattle M. Alou Pittsburgh C Jones New York Wyon Mousten Kesinger Chicago McCovey San Francisco Alou A Johnson Cincinnati Kessinger H. Aaron Atlante Jewison Atlanta Tolan Aaron Atlanta II le May Cineneti R. Allen Philadelphe Brock St Mergen Moreton Stone

Time Change Delays Colt Leagues Start to 5 30 P.M

Summer schedule moves games to 5 30 p m from 4 30 p m and notes Page Chevrolet takes over the former Lamberh Page sponsorship. Chapman's Jewelers seeks coaches with City Recreation office contact listed. White Sox hurlers played 20 games last season the fewest in the American League.

Colt Page Chevrolet Lamberh-Page Chapman Jewelers City Recreation Office Chicago White Sox

Casper Wins Western Open Sets Open Goal After Victory

Buffalo Billy Casper fired a four under par 67 to win the Western Open at Midlothian by four strokes, earning 26000 and moving toward the U S Open in Houston. He shrugged off rain soaked conditions and said strong driving irons and late putts would make him tough to beat at the Open.

Midlothian Buffalo Billy Casper Midlothian Country Club Billy Houston Casper Rocky Thompson Frank Beard England Peter Townsend Gary Player Julius Boros George Archer U.S Jack Nicklaus

Unclear Baseball Scores and Schedule Fragments Across Leagues

Fragmented box scores and schedule notes list results and upcoming games for multiple teams. Entries mention New York, San Diego, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis, Montreal, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Boston, Cleveland, Kansas City, Minnesota, Washington, Detroit, Baltimore, and Houston with scattered innings and standings references.

Eswite New York San Diego Sean Franesco Philadelpha Atlento Pittsburgh Cincinati Cheago Montreall Los Angees Tetoy Cincinnati Culver Chicago Enkins Orly Atlanta St. Lows Cincinnet Houston Montres Philadelphia Los Angeles San Fran Boston Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Seattles Kansas City California Washington Baltimore Seattle Jon Seattle Tetley Nelson Kebuchof Elsworth Iohn Jarvis Woodpool Scottie Pattin Scorme Teesday Gomer Boston Neveland Caiferine Washingtes Kansas Cty Prowston Pittebe Arienta Maontren St Louie

West Clinches All Star Baseball Series With 17 11 Finale

West tops East 17 11 in Columbus to sweep the three game series. Dave Coleman of Dayton Stebbins drives in six runs and is named West MVP. Dave Simpson of Lorain South hits a bases loaded homer for East as Cleveland Benedictine’s Mike Easter earns East MVP honors.

Columbus Ohio Dave Coleman Dayton Mike Easter Cleveland Benedictine Jet Stadium

Lucas Considers Retirement Amid Business Venture

Cincinnati star Jerry Lucas says retirement is possible if his restaurant business with Cook United Co. grows too large. The Royals forward, a top rebounder, explains he might miss playing but will decide after investing more in his venture.

Cincinnati Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Royals Lucas National Basketball Association Cook United Co Cleveland Royals Cincinnati Enquirer Cook

Wise Edges Leas For Feature Win

Ted Wise of Hubbard wins the first heat and the 2% lap feature at Skyline Speedway. J D Leas, starting last, leads the feature briefly before engine trouble drops him to second. Dean Mast and Steve Ungar contend for third before Ungar spins.

Stewart Ted Wise Hubbard Ohio Skyline Speedway J. D. Leas Steubenville Wise Long Brothers Dean Mast Dover Steve Ungar Garretsville Ungar Tom Dixon Marietta Mast Larry McPeak Parkersburg Leas Cassella Weirton W. Va Bud Framer Chillicothe Dave Reed Ragland

Athens American Legion defeats Wellston 11-3 in nine innings

Athens, now 1-2, defeated Wellston 11-3 at Trautwein Field. Wakefield pitched all nine, Lenigar relieved in the seventh, and Jeff Jordan took the loss for Wellston. Bullock, Levering, and Wakefield led with multiple hits and RBIs, including a bases-loaded double.

Athens American Legion Worthington Wellston Trautwein Field Mike Wakefield Athens Jeff Lenigar Jeff Jordan Mark Bullock Steve Levering Wakefield Parkersburg Newark Freescees Wi Wei Jordon C R McManus Jarvis Lemgar Essex Kelly

Steve Howell Signs with Bengals After Draft Gamble

Cincinnati Ohio State star Steve Howell who did not play college football has signed with the AFL Bengals The 10th round pick will be tried at tight end Coach GM Paul Brown says Howell lacks football since four years but has the size 6 4 245 pounds and should earn a training camp look in Wilmington Howell aims to make the team while fourteen of fourteen draft picks have signed with the club

Cincinnati Ohio State Steve Howell Cincinnati Bengals Howell Bengals Steve Paul Brown Wilmington

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