Yaz Demonstrates Fielding Prowess as Red Sox Top KC
Boston catcher Carl Yastrzemski, praised for his arm, threw out Mike Hershberger at the plate in the sixth inning to spark a 5-3 Boston win over Kansas City. Dave Morehead earned the win as Boston cut Chicago's lead to one half game, with Detroit and Atlanta also posting wins.
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Packers Vie Without Standouts In All-Star Showdown
Chicago AP reports the 34th midsummer classic features the NFL champion Packers facing the College All-Stars at Soldier Field with 60 000 expected in a nationally televised game. Aaron Starr directs a revamped backfield with Elijah Pitts and Danny Anderson as Hornung and Taylor depart.
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Major League Stars Deliver Big Days For Braves And Tigers
Joe Torre of the Braves hit two home runs and two other hits while scoring three times and driving in two in a 10-3 Atlanta win over Chicago. Denny McLain of the Tigers allowed three hits and shut out Baltimore 5-0 as rain halted the game in the eighth inning.
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Patriots Jets Exhibition Clash Opens 1967 Season
Boston Patriots host the New York Jets in Bridgeport in the 1967 exhibition opener. New York eyes reviving a potent attack while Boston seeks defensive fixes after a 1966 finish. Namath and Snell anchor the Jets with Parilli Nance and Cappelletti lead the Patriots. Attendance expected near 18 000 at Kennedy Stadium benefiting Easter Seal Society.
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Hurdlers Renew Rivalry In Pan American Meet
In Winnipeg, Davenport and McCulloch renew their 110 meter hurdles rivalry as the Pan American Games near completion. Ralph Boston headlines the Manitoba program in the long jump while Eleanor Montgomery defends the women's high jump title.
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Clifford Park Hoop League Eagles Rally Past Rams
Eagles defeat Rams with a late surge 46 to 41 after trailing early. Key scorers include Roussel and Turcot teing with 12 and 3 respectively while Bissonette and Dery contribute. Referee Cantata officiated the game at Clifford Park.
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Elston Howard Traded To Red Sox In Pennant Drive Shuffle
The Boston Red Sox acquire Elston Howard from the Yankees for $20 000 and two players to be named later. Howard, 38, adds catcher versatility and left handed options as Boston seeks depth and bench strength for the pennant run.
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Major League Leaders Summary Of 1969 AL Batting Pitching Stats
The American League top performers include Frank Robinson batting .327 for Baltimore and Al Kaline hitting .323 for Detroit. Boog Powell and Harmon Killebrew lead with 68 and 67 runs, Carl Yastrzemski and Killebrew tie for RBIs at 78 and 75. Yastrzemski also has 120 hits, with Tovar of Minnesota at 115. Campaneris leads in doubles with 23, while Monday and sereno tie at 5 in triples. Harmon Killebrew leads homers with 32, Frank Howard 28. Campaneris steals 39 bases, Agee 23. Pitching leaders show Hoyt Horen 13‑3 and Lonborg 15‑4 with high strikeout totals 155 and 154 respectively.
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Key NL leaders include Staub Houston batting 355 at bats and 31 doubles while Clemente Pittsburgh hits 354, Aaron leads runs with 79 and Wynn Houston RBIs 84. Willams Chicago tops triples with 9 and Hart San Francisco 27 home runs. pitching leaders Hughes St Louis 103 769 and Veale Pittsburgh 124 750 strikeouts Marichal San Francisco 162 Bunning Philadelphia 157.
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