Rose Clinches NL Batting Title With Last At Bat
Pete Rose of Cincinnati clinched the National League batting title by a last at bat in an 8-3 win over Atlanta, finishing with a .348. Roberto Clemente of Pittsburgh ended at .345, the runner up, as Hank Aaron sat out the final chance for the home run crown.
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Scores, milestones, and clutch moments cap a chaotic baseball day
In San Francisco a homerless Awwvdd team fell 3-2 to San Diego. Bob Gibson pitched 12 innings for his 20th win as St Louis edged Philadelphia 3-2, and Bill Singer notched No 20 in a 5-4 Dodger win over Houston. The Cubs beat the Mets 5-3 as Clemente and Rose struggled for the NL crown race. Perez powered Atlanta past Pittsburgh as a 37th homer erased a 3-1 hole and ended Atlanta’s 16-game run. Forbes Field hosted a possible final game. St Louis eyed a three-peat pennant but finished fourth. Stinson scored on Billingham’s pitch in LA’s win over Houston, while Banks and Santo provided Cubs offense in a win over the Mets.
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Cuellar McNally To Face Perry Boswell in AL Set
Orioles manager Earl Weaver targets a five game playoff sweep over the Minnesota Twins in the inaugural AL series at Memorial Stadium. Cuellar and McNally will start the first two games against Jim Perry and Dave Boswell as Baltimore eyes a rapid path to the World Series.
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Boxing Card Roundup From AP Across Cities
Boxing results reported from New York Portland Maine Montreal Los Angeles Halifax and Halifax Nova Scotia feature bouts with outpoints knockouts and a draw. Notable outcomes include Julia Novoa defeating Steve Shevlin in a points decision and Irish Jimmy McDermott stopping Johnny Jones. Joey Durelle and Dave Dittamar fought to a ten round draw. Sinichi Kodata stopped Juan Collado and Dave Downey stopped Valley Vasquez. Carlos Mark beat Bobby Warthem by points in Buffalo.
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Chick Evans Leads Western Mass Open at Elmerest
Berkshire golfers shine at Elmerest Country Club as Pro Chick Evans posts a 68 to lead after the first round. Amateur Joe Mullarkey shot 72, dropping to eighth. Dan DiRico ties for low amateur with 68. Other Berkshire pros score mid to high 70s as 131 players compete for top prizes and amateur honors.
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New Red Sox Manager Opposite of Dick Williams
Eddie Kasko named Boston Red Sox manager for 1970 replacing Dick Williams who led the club to the 1967 pennant. Kasko, 38, known for a softer approach, replaces the hard nosed Williams who was fired after a year remaining on his contract. Williams styled as strict, while Kasko promotes firmness balanced with fairness and player respect. Darrell Johnson out as pitching coach, replaced by Charlie Wagner. Papowski returns as coach.
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Asians Hold Top Spots In World Golf Tourney
In Singapore the 17th World Cup moves into its second round with Asian teams led by Taiwan pair Hsieh Yung Yo and Hsu Chi San tied for team lead at 138 with Moody and Trevino of the United States. Sukree Onsham and Sachin Suwanpongse of Thailand sit close, as do Philippine duo Ben Arda and Eleuterio Nival. Individual leader Hsieh posted 63, with Sukree and Moody a stroke back at 64.
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Oakland's Bando ends season with .833 in Seattle
Sal Bando powered Oakland to a 3-1 win over Seattle at Sicks Stadium, going 2-for-4 to finish the series with 15 hits in 18 Seattle at bats for an .833 average. Minnesota beat Chicago 6-5 and Kansas City topped California 6-2 as AL playoff races loom.
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Kerby Farrell Returns as Cleveland Coach Next Spring
Kerby Farrell, who managed the Cleveland Indians in 1957, will return to the team as a coach next spring. The 36-year-old Tennessee native was named yesterday by Manager Alvin Dark after four seasons with the Chicago White Sox. Farrell earlier played and managed within the Cleveland system from 1947 to 1957 and led Williamsport of the Eastern League in 1985.
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Caesar Leads Late Rally In South Junior High Opener
In a season opener, Caesar breaks through for a 75 yard TD to tie South Junior High, while Crosby efforts stall. Caesar finishes with 82 yards on 8 carries and Wright gains 86 on 19 for Crosby. Matteodo leads South with 108 rushing yards. Attendance 400. Next home game is Wednesday vs St Joseph's High freshmen.
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