Tovar's First Career Grand Slam Beats A's in Twins Rally
Cesar Tovar hit his first career grand slam to cap a late rally as the Minnesota Twins erased a 4-1 deficit and beat the Oakland A’s 10-5 in Oakland. Harmon Killebrew added his 40th homer, lifting Minnesota in a crucial four game series and keeping pace atop the AL West. Baltimore beat Detroit 5-4, California shut out Chicago 1-0, and Kansas City defeated Seattle 5-3.
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Hometown Slugging Ends A's Rally as Cesar Delivers Grand Slam
The Twins ride a Cesar Cesar grand slam after Tovar's unlikely slam setup, beating the A's in extra innings. Detroit's late burst powers past Baltimore with three homers in the ninth, while Tatum Neal wins for California in a tight contest. Kansas City and Seattle split the day with Drago and Fiore delivering early power.
Major League Baseball Tonight's schedule counts two night games
Major League Baseball listing from the Associated Press covers Tonight's games in Philadelphia at New York Atlanta at Cincinnati San Francisco at Houston Los Angeles at San Diego and Pittsburgh at Chicago with starters listed. It also notes Saturday and Sunday pairings including Montreal at St Louis and New York at Cleveland among others.
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Streak Ends as Willie Davis Fails to Hit in 32nd Game
In San Diego, Gary Ross and the Padres shut out the Dodgers 3 0 to stop Willie Davis at 31 straight games, ending the longer stretch in the NL since Tommy Holmes 37 in 1945. Davis collected two hits earlier and left without extending the skein.
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Open delays scramble shadow on U S Open fate
Australia’s John Newcombe warned the two day postponement of the U S Open tennis tournament could create a wide open scramble for the $16 000 first prize. With rain delaying matches into Monday key quarterfinals and semifinals shape the title picture while top seeds vie for momentum in a shifting schedule.
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Patriots Name Cappelletti and Antwine Co Captains for 1969
Boston Patriots designate Gino Cappelletti and Houston Antwine as co captains for the 1969 AFL season. Cappelletti, a durable wide receiver and kicker, and Antwine, a defensive lineman since 1961, were announced by coach Clive Rush.
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Bud Dawley Leads Classic At Barkshire Hills In Golf Meet
Bud Dawley and Fran Ryan won the Classic at Barkshire Hills Country Club with scores 71 72 72 and plus 47 under the Pederson point system earning a $50 pro shop credit. The event ran alongside the club championship as low handiwork golfers faced a 36 hole Sunday option.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Career leaders across leagues show Carl Yastrzemski like figures in batting averages. Pitching leaders include Palmer and Seaver with strong win totals and top strikeout counts, while Bonds rose in runs and McCovey led in RBIs.
Namath May Miss Cotton Bowl Game Due to Injury
Jets quarterback Joe Namath may sit out the Cotton Bowl clash with the Cowboys because of a left leg injury suffered against Minnesota. Namath, who hinted he will decide Saturday night, said he has not practiced all week and wants to save himself for next week’s season opener against Buffalo.
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Moody Says He Is Playing Well At World Series Of Golf
Orville Moody, the U S Open champion, is the only one among four entrants admitting strong play during practice for the World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club Akron. Tony Jacklin, George Archer, and Ray Floyd report varying form after recent events, with Floyd tied to a course record earlier this year. The field meets in 36 holes Saturday and Sunday, NBC plans live nationwide telecast, while weather and a plane incident caused course damage.
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Hank Waddock Memorial Scotch Foursome at Greenock CC
The annual Hank Waddock memorial open Scotch foursome golf tournament will be played Sunday at Greenock Country Club with two shotgun starts at 9 am and 1 30 pm. Entry is 12 dollars per team including dinner and songfest, with Pinehurst scoring and gross and net prizes. Deadline Sept. 15. reservations to Joe Maley with attested handicaps. Louis Scaramuzzi chairs.
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AHL Expands Western and Eastern Divisions Ahead of Season
The American Hockey League reveals an expanded schedule for opening on October 16 with Montreal Voyageurs joining the Eastern Division alongside Springfield Providence and Quebec. The Western Division includes Buffalo Baltimore Rochester Hershey and Cleveland. Each of the nine teams will play 36 home games.
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Ryan and Corrinet Tie for First in Berkshire Hills Match
Sheila Ryan and Miss Peg Corrinet tied for low gross honors with 485 in Berkshire Hills Country Club Thursday night supper match. Twenty-five played in the all-iron event and 30 attended the dinner. Mrs. Louis Bolduc had the low net score of 87. Mrs. Richard Hinckley and Miss Patricia Smith tied for second with 39s. Miss Diana Ranatta earned a special award. Next week's poker-hand event is on the front nine. Chairs are Mrs. John Dawley and Mrs. Baumann.
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Date Change Announced for Virgilia Baseball Banquet
The Virgilia Construction Co Little Baseball League city champions banquet date moved from Monday September 15 to Friday September 12. It will occur in the banquet hall at Highland Restaurant.
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Boxing Los Angeles Bout Ends Narrowly
Ruben No varro of Los Angeles weighed 133 pounds and out pointed Ron Collado from the Dominican Republic at 134 pounds in a tight decision.
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