Well Balanced Orioles Boost Lead To 13 Games
Baltimore slugger Frank Robinson hit his 20th homer and drove in the winning run in the ninth as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-4 to extend their lead in the division to 13 games. Paul Blair stole his 14th base. Jim Hardin pitched a complete game. Andy Etchebarren hit a go ahead homer in the seventh. Other AL results included Cleveland over Detroit 7-5 in 11. Oakland 12-2 over Chicago. Minnesota 6-5 over Kansas City. California at Seattle rained out.
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Jim Hardin
Andy Etchebarren
Detroit
Cleveland
Tigers
Oakland
Chicago
Minnesota
Kansas City
California
Seattle
Tony Horton
All-Stars Prove Electors Correct
National League named Willie McCovey Hank Aaron Ron Santo and Johnny Bench to the All-Star team as they delivered key hits and power in wins for Giants Braves Cubs Reds and Pirates. McCovey and Aaron doubled in two runs each, Santo hit a two-run homer, Bench drove in two in the Reds 5-4 win.
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Hank Aaron
Ron Santo
Johnny Bench
McCovey
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Atlanta Braves
San Diego Padres
Santo
Chicago Cubs
New York Mets
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Philadelphia
Ron Hunt
Willie Mays
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Alou
Mets
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al Weis
Bill Hands
Don Kessinger
Qualls
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Billy Williams
Beckert
Halls AXW Nine 3-6 Bennington Display Clinches Lead
Display dominated Bennington Little League action beating A W nine 6 5 at Beech Street. Giroux pitched a four hitter for Display Pembroke had three hits and three runs while Bull led A W with three hits and one run. A six inning rally by A W fell short as Display answered with four in the sixth to seal victory.
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Bull
Hank Aaron Named to 15th All-Star Team in NL
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves was selected for his 15th All-Star game as the National League lineup aimed to counter the American League’s home run power for the July 22 mid season classic in Washington. Aaron drew 295 votes, one short of Willie McCovey, with Atlanta and Chicago each placing two starters. Red Schoendienst will manage the NL with a 28 man squad.
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UPI
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Atlanta Braves
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Willie McCovey
San Francisco
Atlanta
Chicago
Felix Milan
Braves
Glenn Beckett
Cubs
Don Kessinger
Ron Santo
Matty Alou
Pittsburgh
Cleon Jones
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
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Tommy Helms
Pete Rose
Curt Flood
St. Louis
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Willie Stargell
Willie Mays
Jon Morris
Holy Cross
Patriots
University of Massachusetts
Andover
Morris
Phillips Academy
Larry Eisenhauer
Ron Sellers
Florida State
Mike Montler
Colorado
Carl Garrett
New Mexico Highlands
Irish Veteran O Connor Sets Open Course Record
Christy OConnor sparks the British Open with a 65 in the second round at Lytham St Annes to reach 136 total, one stroke behind leader Bob Charles. Seventythree players make the 151 cutoff for the third round. Americans Casper and Moodie among top challengers, with Jacklin and Caygill close behind on 138.
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Anes
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UPI
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Rich Bassett
Upper Montclair
N.J
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South Africa
Spain
New Zealand
Argentina
Belgium
France
Holland
Billy Casper
Orville Mooddy
Tony Jacklin
Sea Island Club
Alex Caygill
Patriots Menu Looking Better
AMHERST Mass UPI The Boston Patriots focus on getting in shape and learning about their new coach in a shift that promises a different approach. The team emphasizes conditioning and coaching changes as they prepare for the season ahead.
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UPI
Boston Patriots
League Standings and Weekday Baseball Results
East and West standings show Chicago leading the East with 5S wins and .616, Montreal 27, San Francisco 41, and more. Thursday results include Chicago 6 New York 2 and St Louis 9 Philadelphia 3. Saturday and Sunday schedules list numerous matchups across leagues with multiple games postponed by rain and planned doubleheaders. Junior Olympic and boxing notes appear in separate briefs about coaches and managers.
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San Francisco
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YMCA Cage Loop Begins Tuesday at Stark Street
The Bennington YMCA starts its newly organized Summer Basketball League next Tuesday at the Stark Street playground. Kermit Fisher announced the program with over 50 boys signing up. Six captains led roster selections for teams including Mears, Hart, LaCroix, Hurley, Cutler, and Racicot and their varied player lists. All games run Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the outdoor Stark Street court.
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Bennington
Racicot
T. Wright
G. Mears
G. Maguire
R. Outwater
LaCroix
Maroney
G. Dunham
K. Hassenpflug
Warner
Azur
Thompson
E. Hoisington
T. Galipeau
B. Galipeau
M. Daigneault
S. Colliano
Celtics Schedule Opens 1969-70 With Cousy Backing Ex-Mates
Boston announces opening night Oct 17 at home against Cincinnati Royals with Bob Cousy coaching the Royals and helping the Celtics start a 37 game schedule. The card features several doubleheaders and a March 22 season finale against the Knicks.
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UPI
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National Basketball Association
Cincinnati Royals
Boston Celtics
Celtics
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Royals
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Red Auerbach
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Chicago
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Detroit
Seattle
Philadelphia
Baltimore Bullets
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San Francisco
Milwaukee
Drury Named Providence Brown Freshman Coach
Brown University appoints Leon Drury former Springfield College captain as coach of the Bruin freshman basketball team for 1969 70 season. He succeeds Alan Young who quit to lead Long Island University soccer program.
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Leon Drury
Springfield College
Bruin
Drury
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Long Island University
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