Cubs 1906 Win Record Sets National League Mark
The Chicago Cubs finished 1906 with 116 wins and 36 losses, the most by any pennant winner in the National League to date.
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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1969
Page
10
The Chicago Cubs finished 1906 with 116 wins and 36 losses, the most by any pennant winner in the National League to date.
Lincoln Continental debuts its first complete redesign in nine years while Lincoln Mercury launches a new extended Montego and Cyclone intermediate line for 1970. Lincoln’s Continental keeps its identity with a longer wheelbase, unchanged lineup, and added comfort and safety features across all models.
The 1970 Lincoln Mercury lineup receives major design changes across Cyclone and Montego lines with longer fronts and racy profiles. The Continental Mark III shows refined exterior and interior upgrades, Michelin tires, and new safety features including three point belts, side marker lights, and a three way locking steering column to deter theft.
The Twins beat the Angels in a late rally 2 1 while Tom Chapman struck out 15 and Jack Henry earned the win in relief. Mike Wicker and Bill Meisenheimer supplied key hits, with Gary Adams fanning 14 before leaving in the eighth. The Cardinals topped the Mets 9 2 behind Steve Pritz who improved to 6 0. Tom Claes had four stolen bases and Zmuda added his fourth triple. The Yankees opened the World Series with a 6 3 win over the Pirates fueled by Steve Kliff two hitters and a late Yankee rally. The Pirates staged a late surge but fell short as Tom Alie and Joe Woelfel sparked the offense. The CLASS B Tigers came from behind to beat the Sox 6 5 with a grand slam by Sand and solid relief pitching by DeMarie.
The Midget Football League of Mount Prospect hosts a cheerleading clinic next Monday and Tuesday at Lions Park. Sessions start at 9 30 a.m. For more information contact Director Lynne Bennett at 392 5619.
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