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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1969

Page

8

Mets Rally Past Cardinals as Carlton Sets Strikeout Record

Steve Carlton of the Cardinals struck out 19 Mets in nine innings, a major league record, but lost 4-3 as Ron Swoboda hit two two-run homers. Swoboda also homered in the fourth and eighth, overcoming a 3-2 St Louis lead with two walks issued to Clendenon and Agee.

Steve Carlton St. Louis Cardinals Harvey Haddix Ken Johnson Bob Feller Ron Swoboda New York Mets Mimai Fla Carlton Mets Swoboda Feller Detroit Tigers Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Don Wilson Houston Astros Charles Sweeney Providence Haddix Johnson Pittsburgh Milwaukee Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Donn Clendenon Tommie Agee

Heinsohn Named Celtics Coach Amid Coaching Rumors

Boston reports Philadelphia detenido rumors indicating Thomas Heinsohn is set to become the Celtics head coach. Officials and players await official announcement as Mets prepare to appoint the veteran star to lead Boston.

Boston UPD National Basketball Association Thomas Heinsohn Boston Celtics Heinsohn

Thorpe Heffelfinger Unanimous Selections in All Time Team

The Football Writers Association of America named an all-time college football squad with Jim Thorpe and Pudge Heffelfinger as unanimous selections. The group includes Yale stars Frank Hinkey and Wilbur Hardwick plus Michigan’s Germany Schulz and Willie Heston, honoring early era legends as part of the 100th anniversary of college football.

New York Jim Thorpe Pudge Heffelfinger Carlisle Heffelfinger Yost Michigan Yale Frank Hinkey Germany Schulz Willie Heston Football Writers Associaton of America Thorpe Schulz Hickey Huntington Hardwick Harvard Crimson

Giants fire coach Allie Sherman after fan pressure

Wellington Mara told Allie Sherman goodbye citing autocratic style and poor recent form as Giants aim to restore standings after a 0-5 preseason and recent losses to the Jets. Mara defended honesty in the decision and announced Alex Webster would take over.

Milton Richmond UPI New York Wellington T. Mara New York Giants Allie Sherman Mara Sherman Alex Webster Montreal Steelers Giants Allie

McLain Earns 23rd Win With Shutout Of Yankees

Detroit ace Denny McLain pitched a two hit 2-0 shutout over New York to notch his 23rd win of the season, becoming the first major leaguer to reach 23 victories this year and matching elite pitchers from recent eras. Minnesota topped Oakland 6-3 as Boswell earned the win. Washington beat Baltimore 3-2 with Brinkman driving in the decisive run. Cleveland edged Boston 1. California blanked Chicago 4-0. Seattle 3-2 over Kansas City.

Willie Mays Giants Mike McCormick Alex Johnson Tony Perez Reds Claude Osteen Dodgers Jose Arcia Padres Astros Dave Watkins Phillies Johnny Briggs Rick Wise Jeff James Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Lefty Grove Dizzy Dean Yankees Minnesota Oakland Washington Baltimore Cleveland Boston California Chicago Seattle Kansas City Harmon Killebrew Dave Boswell Twins Ed Brinkman Mike Epstein Senators Lee Stange

Packers Retire Vet Bratkowski and others in roster cuts

Green Bay coach Phil Bengtson placed Bratkowski Agajanian and Dan Eckstein on waivers to reach the 40 player limit before league play. Bratkowski may retire if claimed while Agajanian faces a similar fate. other veterans including Jim Phillips John Baker Ralph Smith and rookie Dicky Lyons were waived by various teams.

Heinsohn Celtics Russell NBA Zeke Bratkowski NFL Green Bay Packers Packers Larry Agajanian UCLA Ben Green Bay Phil Bengtson Bratkowski Agajanian Dan Eckstein Packer Rockies Jim Phillips Los Angeles Rams John Baker Detroit Lions Ralph Smith New Orleans Saints Dicky Lyons University of Kentucky Atlanta Falcons

Ski Area May Save Pittsox

PittfieldMass local ski area Bousquet Ski Area Monday offered its rights to Wahconah Ballpark home of the Pittsfield Red Sox of the Eastern League The city would need an estimated 95000 for lighting upgrades if the plan fails The ski area would loan lights from the slopes to the park early in April and return them after the season ends Club owner Joe Burus may relocate the club by month end

Pittsfield Mass UPD Massachusetts Bousquet Wahconah Pittsfield Red Sox Red Sox Ball Park Joe Burus

Cubs buy Jimmie Hall from Yankees in cash deal

The Chicago Cubs purchased outfielder Jimmie Hall from the New York Yankees on Thursday for an unannounced cash amount. Minor league pitcher Terry Bongiovanni, a Cubs bonus player, was obtained by New York and sent to Syracuse in the International League.

Philadelphia UPI Chicago Cubs Jimmie Hall New York Yankees Terry Bongiovanni Cubs New York Syracuse

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