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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1969

Page

7

Padres Rally to Sweep Dodgers and Dethrone Them in NL West

The Padres beat the Dodgers 4-2 to sweep the four game series, knocking Los Angeles from third to fourth in the NL West. Padres coach ties to Dodgers include Gomez and Craig, while former Dodgers stars Bavasi Moon Snider and Anderson fill front office and staff roles. The Dodgers remain 2 1/2 games behind the first place Giants as Atlanta and Houston win in the rest of the league.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers San Diego Preston Gomez Padres Los Angeles Cosa Nostra Buzzie Bavasi Dodger Gomez Sparky Anderson Duke Snider San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Pittsburgh Chicago Len Gabrielson Ted Sizemore Moon Orlando Cepeda Tony Perez Braves Ron Reed Hank Aaron Davis Bob Watson Hector Torres Matty Alou Don Kessinger Richie Hebner Pirates Cubs Willie Stargell Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins Boston Patriots Len Dawson Chiefs Curly Culp Bobby Bell Falcons Travis Williams Green Bay Packers Vikings New York Bill Harris Don Cockroft Cleveland Roy Gerela New Orleans Saints Tom Fears Lem Barney Errol Mann Detroit Greg Cook Dale Livingston Bengals Bob Griese Carl Kremser Miami

Padres edge Dodgers as Spiezio delivers late rally

San Diego erased a 2-1 deficit in the seventh with Claude Osteen walking Arcia and Roberto Pena driving in the tying run before Ed Spiezio singled to cap a three-run inning. Relievers Ross and McCool shut down Dodger threats to seal a 4-2 win.

Clarence Gaston Gary Ross Billy McCool Dodger al Santorini

Rams ruin Simpson homecoming in 21 10 win over 49ers

Charley Johnson led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 21-10 exhibition win over the San Francisco 49ers as O J Simpson’s homecoming was spoiled by a Rams defense and a big game from Johnson. Spurrier threw five picks for San Francisco.

Sheila Moran Associated Press Charley Johnson Johnson Army St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco 49Ers 49Ers Steve Spurrier Spurrier John Brodie Cardinals Los Angeles Rams Buffalo Rams George Allen

Browns Win 20-10 as Kellermann Hurt in Exhibition

Cleveland topped Washington 20-10 but lost safety Ernie Kellermann to a fractured left thumb. Kellermann faces about three-game absence after surgery at Shaker Medical Center. Freddie Summers and Walt Sumner vie for his spot as rookies fill in on defense.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Browns Ernie Kellermann Miami University Kellerman Ben Davis Kellermann Shaker Medical Center Vic Ippolito Freddie Summers Wake Forest Walt Sumner Florida State Davis

Bowling Doctor By Joe Wilman

Complaint: Wild first ball. Diagnosis: Straining. Treatment: Most bowlers are amazed at how accurate they all be on their second shot after a wild heave on the strike attempt. The cause is usually too much strain. The spare attempt is usually an easier, more coordinated effort. Does this suggest anything to you.

Joe Wilman

Tuesday Major League Baseball Schedule Satire Note

In The Majors Minn ye rm Thuesday's Games Chicago at New York N Pittsburgh at Montrec N St Lovig af Philadelphia N Los Angeles of Atlanta San Francisco of Cincinnati N San Diego at Houston N Tuesday's Games Kansas City of Oakland N Minnesota at California New York of Detroit N Boston at Cleveland Washington or Baltimore N Only games scheduled.

Chicago New York Pittsburgh Montrec St. Lovig Philadelphia Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati San Diego Houston Kansas City Oakland Minnesota California Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Baltimore W. L. Percb St. Pittsburgh Louseveevereesdd Philadeliphia Montreal Louis St. Louis Koosman Taylor Frymen Marichal Bolin Maloney Arrigo Los Ange Stone Singer Ellis Werslewsk Orkins Ot Houtton Diego A Ie Bomimere Sesseeis York Seattle Kekich Nelson Peters Johns Seatle Fuentes Crom Perry Calito Mov Belanger Frank Robinson Chico Salmon Eddie Watt Tiger Orioles Tigers Unser Jim Lonborg Frank Howard Senators Indians Jose Cardenal Yankees Billy Wynne Ed Hermann Wayne Comer Tommy Harper

Moody Wins World Series of Golf at Firestone

Orville Moody captured the $50,000 first prize with a 36 hole total of 141 at the World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club Akron Ohio. George Archer finished second worth $15,000 while Ray Floyd and Tony Jacklin split $25,000 for third and fourth.

Akron Ohio Oriville Moody Firestone Country Club Moody George Archer Archer Ray Floyd Tony Jacklin

Buckeyes Fall 33-0 as Evans Slain Injured in Loss

Warren Local opened with a 33-0 win over Nelsonville York as Buckeyes star Bruce Evans 17 suffered a head injury and remained unconscious after a noncontact hit. Evans, star for Nelsonville York, was treated at Parkersburg St. Joseph Hospital and later Columbus University Hospital in critical condition. Bayless led Warren Local with 151 rushing yards and scored a TD, while Bayless and Knick provided most Warren Local scoring. The Buckeyes return home to host Vinton County in the following game.

Vincent — Warren Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Buckeyes Bruce Evans Parkersburg St. Joseph Hospital Columbus University Hospital Harry Evans Nelsonville Warren John Bayless Warren Local Vinton County

Killebrew Drives In 7 As Twins Rout A's At Oakland

Harmon Killebrew homered twice including a grand slam and drove in seven to power Minnesota past Oakland 16-4 at the Coliseum. The big day built the Twins lead and overwhelmed the Athletics, boosting his RBI total against Oakland this year.

Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Oakland Athletics Oakland Coliseum Minnesota A’s Oakland

Killebrew Power Caps Twins Win as A L Race Rolls On

Harmon Killebrew homered three times including a 42nd grand slam as Minnesota beat Oakland 9 3 and widened the lead in the A L race. He left with a bruised knee after a fourth inning collision but the Twins held on despite the Athletics trailing by three weeks.

Jim Hickman Cubs Art Shamsky Mets Phillies Ken Boswell Tommie Agee Rod Gaspar Rusty Staub Steve Carlton Montreal Bill Stoneman Killebrew

Jockey Chuck Baltazar Leads Monmouth Meet Winners

Chuck Baltazar topped Monmouth Park's 1969 meeting with 63 wins, 16 more than runner up Ed Maple. The text also notes Dor Larsen’s famous World Series appearance in 1956 and a baseball roundup with Harmon Killebrew hitting a three-run homer and a grand slam for Minnesota against Oakland.

Chuck Baltazar Monmouth Park Ed Maple Dale Mitchell Dor Larsen New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers

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