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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1969

Page

8

Reds Grab First With Dual 5-4 Wins Over Giants

Cincinnati tops San Francisco 5-4 in both games to move one game ahead in the NL West. Wayne Granger earned both wins in relief across 15 innings, with Ted Savage and Bob Tolan delivering decisive late scores. Jim Maloney and Juan Marichal were the respective starters.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Wayne Granger Reds San Francisco Giants Ted Savage Bob Tolan Jim Maloney Jim Hart Bobby Tolan Crosley Field Johnny Bench Bob Dietz Bench

LeVeck and Rader Shift Roles in OU Injuries

Ohio University drills reveal depth issues as veterans adapt due to injuries. Dave LeVeck hamstringed last scrimmage may miss opening game vs Kent State. Harvey Mitchell covers tailback, Paul Kapostasy backs up fullback, Randy Wallace to left tackle, and Craig Rader out several days with a bad ankle while Fred Lewis returns at end.

Ohio University al Hart Dave LeVeck LeVeck Hess Peden Stadium Harvey Mitchell Paul Kapostasy John Roush Randy Wallace Logan Chuck Kemper Wallake Craig Rader Fred Lewis Ohio

Braves Acquire Wilhelm to Bolster Bullpen

Atlanta signed veteran reliever Hoyt Wilhelm from the California Angels on waivers. The 46-year-old knuckleballer appeared in 44 Angels games with a 5-7 record and a 2.46 ERA this season.

Braves Wilhelm Atlanta Atlanta Braves Hoyt Wilhelm California Angels Angels

Baseball Scores and Schedule Roundup From New York to San Francisco

Daily results show New York 3 Chicago 1 and Pittsburgh 6 Montreal 3 while St Louis loses to Philadelphia 3 2. Cincinnati and San Francisco split, Los Angeles defeats Atlanta, and Houston tops San Diego. Tonight's slate includes Briles Niekro Perry and Dierker matchups with key games in New York Montreal Philadelphia and Houston, plus twilight and doubleheader notes.

W.tt Chicago Escoveses New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati SSS San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego Montreal St Louis Philacerphia Ind Gore Houston Tetley Hultzman Scover Walker Renko Briles Philadelphic Jackson Bunning Niekro Perry Merritt San di J. Niekro Dierker Twilight Chicago Philadelphia Twinight Nightcap

Bengals Trade McVea and Mira Moves Rock NFL Market

George Mira was traded from the 49ers to the Eagles as Bobby Mitchell retires from the Redskins. Cincinnati sent Warren McVea to Kansas City for Horst Muhlmann and a draft pick, reducing its roster to 39. Browns coach Paul Brown explained the trades and cuts amid league reshuffling.

Mira Eagles Mitchell San Francisco 49Ers Philadelphia Eagles Bobby Mitchell Washington Redskins NFL Randy Beisler John Brodie Steve Spurrier Beisler Vince Lombardi Washington Cleveland Ernie Davis Cincinnati Bengals AFL Warren McVea Kansas City Chiefs Horst Muhlmann New Orleans Saints George Youngblood Chicago Bears New York Jets Carl McAdams Billy Joe Bill Rademacher Jets Paul Siler Minnesota Vikings King Hill New York Giants Pete Gent Dallas Roger Anderson Art Graham Boston Patriots Cincinnati American Football League Bengals Liit Paul Brown McVea Kansas City Brown Muhlmann John Matlock Ruby Jackson Bob Kruse Greg Broughton Mike Wilson

Mets Edge Cubs as Playoff Plans Spread

The Mets beat the first place Cubs 3-2 to tighten the NL East race amid Bowie Kuhn announcing four division playoff options. Agee drove in the game’s deciding run, Koosman earned the win, and Pittsburgh edged Montreal 6-2 as Cincinnati took first in the West with a 5-4 doubleheader sweep over San Francisco.

Associated Press New York Mets Bowie Kuhn Mets Chicago Kuhn Cubs Pittsburgh Montreal Cincinnati San Francisco Giants

Twins, Orioles Grow Closer to Division Titles

Baltimore was rained out as the Orioles’ magic number to clinch the AL East fell to eight. In the West, California beat Minnesota 6 4 as Oakland lost to Kansas City 7 3, leaving the Twins 814 games ahead with a 16 game magic number. Boston beat Cleveland 5 4 and Seattle swept Chicago 2 1 and 5 1 behind Miguel Fuentes in his first major league start.

Baltimore Detroit Corse Boston Washington York Cleveland Minnesota Oakland California Kansas City Seattle New York Detroit Baltimor Ron Konses Ty Chicago Peterson Kilkenny Rome McDowell Carlos Ond Coleman Phoebus Cuveller Chance Geshert Orage Hunter Associated Press Orioles Twins Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Miguel Fuentes Angels Jim Perry Ted Uhlaender

American League Roundup Highlights From A Busy Day

The Angels surged with four runs in the fifth as Alomar started the rally with a single. Oakland fell to 11 defeats in 14 after Royals added three in the ninth, Joe Keough driving in two. Yankee reliever Mike Kekich earned his first 1969 win in relief, Detroit defeated as Red Sox and White Sox trades delivered offense.

Astros San Diego Joe Morgan Jesus Alou Curt Blefary Tom Griffin Nate Colbert Mike Shannon Cardinals Phillies Philadelphia Johnny Briggs Jim Fregosi Cesar Tovar Angels Alomar Bob Allison Twins Fitzmooris Kansas City Oakland Bob Oliver Lou Piniella Royals Joe Keough Oakland Coliseum Gene Michael Mike Kekich Yankees Detroit Kekich Jim Northrup Jack Aker George Scott Red Sox Cleveland Rico Petrocelli Tony Conigliaro Boston Fuentes Pilots White Sox Angel Bravo Walt Williams Seattle Steve Whitaker Chicago Buddy Bradford Tommy Harper Don Mincher

Waverly Joins SECAL As 1970-71 Member

Waverly is officially welcomed into the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League effective 1970-71, replacing Nelsonville York which moves to the Tri Valley Conference after this school year. Officials set admission prices for league events and named a committee to study reserve and freshman football schedules. League dues are $25 per member.

Wellston John Worthington Jackson James Mains Ironton Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Waverly Nelsonville- York SECAL Tri-Valley Athens Gallipolis Logan Meigs Ed Stewart Jim Diehl John Nerrow Charles Moore Ron Schumacher Cage Dick Myers Irenton

Bowling Doctor Explains Spare Angles For Accurate Spares

A fitness style bowling note outlines three universal spare angles to cover all spares and splits. The 10 pin angle from left corner for right side spares, the 5 pin angle from center for middle spares, and the 7 pin angle from right corner for left side spares.

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