Dodgers Clinch Championship In Tight Bay Series Victory
Dodgers beat Braves 3-2 to claim the Bay championship after a back and forth game decided in the bottom of the sixth. Jimmy Godwie won on the mound with eight strikeouts and nine walks over the full nine innings as Kevin Ellis and John Sivek contributed key hits for Los Angeles. Don Linstrom started for the Braves, lasting five innings before DeHoyas relieved and took the loss.
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Yankees Eagles Tie 4-4 as Red Sox Top Indians
In a muddled game the Yankees and Eagles battled to a 4-4 tie. Red Sox beat the Indians 2-1 behind Carr who got key runs with Rogeo’s two hits and RBI in support as Sheffield and Harrison contributed to a tense late-inning effort.
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U S Expected To Win Pan Am Track And Field Games
Winnipeg prepares for the Pan American Games with about 100000 athletes from multiple nations arriving. The United States aims to dominate track and field led by world record holders while Canada and Brazil field strong swimmers and divers in the opening events at Winnipeg Stadium.
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Injury May Keep Hornung From Playing
New Orleans Saints halfback Paul Hornung, 31, faces possible career end due to spinal cord damage from a neck pinched nerve. Tests at Mayo Clinic followed a recent injury from his Packers days. Saints president John Mecom Jr. withheld comment pending results.
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Finley Denies Athletic's Move to Milwaukee
Kansas City AP reports ongoing rumors that Charles O. G. Finley may move his Kansas City Athletics to Milwaukee. Dutton Brookfield, chair of the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, says Finley ignores authority efforts to install the A's in the complex. Richard Stern and associates consider buying the club, with two other groups also said to be interested. Finley denies the Sporting News story of a near-term move and says there is no truth.
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Cokes Harris Settle Plans for Welter Title Bout
Dallas AP report says promoter Kenneth Hayles expects a July 24 world welterweight title fight between Curts Cokes and Gypsy Joe Harris to proceed after Harris arrives from Philadelphia with manager Willie Reddish and stable mate Al Massey.ри
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Major League Leaders AP Summary
The Associated Press lists top 1969 season leaders across AL and NL. Key names include Harmon Killebrew and Brooks Robinson in RBIs, Carl Yastrzemski and Willie Mays in batting, and pitchers such as Sam McDowell and Jim Maloney with high strikeout counts. The data spans batting averages, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching decisions.
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Major League Standings and Friday Results Briefing
National League standings show Chicago leading with 63 wins and St Louis close behind. Cincinnati and Atlanta follow, while Pittsburgh and Philadelphia trail. Friday results include Atlanta 4 Philadelphia 2 and Los Angeles 5 Chicago 2 among others. Today's schedule features Philadelphia at Atlanta and New York at Cincinnati.
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Mathews Hits 500th Homer In Astros Victory
Houston slugger Ed Mathews belted his 50th major league homer to power the Astros past the San Francisco Giants 6 4. Mathews connected on Joen Marichal's first pitch in the sixth inning with runners on, joining an elite 500 club. The win halted a five game skid for San Francisco and marked Houston's first win over the Giants in San Francisco this year.
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Burrell and Elkins Duel for Oiler Flanker Spot
Houston Oilers coach Wally Lemm faces a six man battle for 70 candidates in Kerrville as Ode Burrell and Lawrence Elkins vie to replace Charlie Hennigan. Elkins, once top pick, seeks revival after knee troubles. Burrell, a 933-yard receiver over three seasons, is favored for his speed and versatility.
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