Australian Pros Could Grab All of the Open Prizes at Forest Hills
At Forest Hills New York Australian professionals looked set to monopolize the men’s singles quarter finals as six of eight spots seemed likely. Arthur Ashe faced by a tough draw with Rod Laver Ken Rosewall and Roy Emerson advancing in the same bracket while Newcombe Roche Stolle also competed. In women’s play four reached the semifinals with Nancy Richey Wade Heldman Smith Court Casals advancing as seedings shifted and matchups formed.
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St. Louis
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San Francisco
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Hamtramck
Mich
Twins Beat Cleveland as Allison Lifts Twins in 7-5 Victory
Bob Allison belts a bases-loaded triple for three RBIs and adds a bunt that scores another as the Twins take the 7-5 win over Cleveland. Other AL action includes Boston over Oakland 6-2, Baltimore 4-0 Chicago, and Seattle rallying past the Yankees in 13 innings.
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Nagy Eyes Rookie of Year as Sox Pitcher Shines
Boston Red Sox right hander Mike Nagy, 21, could win 1969 AL rookie honors with a 10-2 mark and 24 starts though team records show 20 wins in those starts. Nagy's 3.00 ERA and 170 innings lift candidacy despite a blister and limited minor league time.
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Boston Red Sox
Mike Nagy
Nagy
Red Sox
Darrell Johnson
Johnson
Willie Davis Ties Dodger Record In 29-Game Streak
Dodger Willie Davis extends his hitting string to 29 games tying a Dodger record set by Zach Wheat 53 years earlier. Davis had two hits in a 10-6 LA win over the Mets as San Francisco led the West with a 12-2 victory over Montreal. Pittsburgh, St Louis and others posted wins while Chicago at Cincinnati games were rained out.
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McDowell
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White Sox
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Seattle
Yankees
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Pilots
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Washington
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Sandy Alomar
Angels
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Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
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Jim Bagby
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Zach Wheat
Los Angeles
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Houston
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Cincinnati
Jerry Koosman
Cal Koonce
Montréal
Ken Henderson
Jim Davenport
Don Mason
Bobby Bonds
Ray Sadecki
Bill
Gene Alley
Willie Stargell
Bob Moose
Gary Kolb
Pirates
Pro Grid Ranks Are Dwindling
Pro football rosters shrink as multiple NFL teams trim players ahead of the season. Kentucky sprinter Tommie Smith failed to earn a Bengals spot, alongside cuts across the Jets Redskins Eagles Steelers and Giants. Notable exits include Notre Dame alums and veteran linemen amid rosters reshaped by coach decisions.
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Tommie Smith
Bob Hayes
Cincinnati Bengals
Smith
Paul Brown
Bengals
John Guillory
Mike Clemons
Bill Kindrick
Al Unser Wins Ted Horn Memorial at DuQuoin
Al Unser earned 5907.50 dollars by winning the 100 mile USAC Ted Horn Memorial Race at DuQuoin State Fair. He averaged 94.72 mph in the Bels Parnelli Jones Ford Special with Mario Andretti second and A J Foyt third.
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