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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1969

Page

21

Aaron Aaron Describes Himself As A Superstar Braves Slugger

Atlanta Braves star Hank Aaron, age 35 in 1969, ranks as a “super star” among teammates and rivals. He sits near .329 with 19 homers and 40 RBIs through Thursday, chasing 3,000 career hits while remaining amiable and popular with fans.

Run Speer Associated Press Sports Weller Atlanta Suftapo Ken Hanharon Ercris May Heyer Willie Mays Mickey Mantle Atlianta Braves Adran AllStar Valen Aaron Allenta Tans Hank Aaron Actron Boyer Jay Braves

Louis returns to Dayton to cover golf tournament

Joe Louis, former heavyweight champion, released from New York hospital after a street collision, arrives in Dayton to fulfill a previously made commitment to participate in tournament coverage for the United Golf Association. He was treated at Beechmont Downtown Hospital and placed under care of his own physician.

Chicago Ken Berry Oakland Larry Maney Hamey Sekton Dayton Ohio Joe Lous New York Golf Association Louis Lous Bechmat New Lork Manhattan Detron

Athens Pony League Results From Saturday Makeup Games

Reports from Athens Pony League show makeup games played Saturday morning. Valley Bank defeated Swearingens. Mancle Water evened its record at 3 3 with a 4 2 win over Athens National Bank. Andy Chonho earned the pitching win with two hits in four at bats. Rob Smith and Dave Stover contributed two hits each for the winners. Don Stover added two hits for the losers.

Athens Pony Unting Valley Bank Swearingens Sith Steve Parridge Hocking Valley Bank Mancle Water Athens National Bank Andy Chonho Dave Don Stover Rob Smith

Sam McDowell Notches 1500th Strikeout in Indians Win

In Cleveland, Sam McDowell recorded his 1500th career strikeout during a Friday night victory over the New York Yankees. McDowell called the moment a perfect pitch after fanning Ron Woods on a slow moving third strike.

Cleveland Fay New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Sam McDowell Eame Keout McDowell Ffth-Wong Ron Woods

McDowell Sets Strikeout Record In Indians Win

McDowell struck out 12, boosting his season total to 122 to top the American League as Cleveland beat New York 4 3. He logged his seventh win in a row for a 10 4 record with a fourth straight complete game.

McDowell Walter Johnson Yankees Cubs

Reds Power, Pitching Dominate In Twin Bill

Cincinnati combined strong pitching and timely hitting to sweep a Friday night doubleheader from San Francisco. Pete Rose delivered a two run homer in the opener, while Roberto Allen and Wayne Granger closed out the game. The Reds rode Marichal’s rough fourth inning to win 3 4 and 4 2.

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Chauncey Indians Triumph Over Pirates in Little League Play

Chauncey Indians defeated the Pirates in a Little League game. Standings show Chauncey atop the division with Pidas 124 close behind.

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