Mullens Bowled by 9-1 in tourney as Monongah shuts out Wahama
West Virginia high school baseball tourney quarter finals saw Monongah beat Wahama 5-0 behind Tom Halderman two hitters while Keyser defeated Mullens 9-1. Coleman allowed only three safeties after a one hit bid, Parkersburg hosts East Bank/Wellsburg game postponed by wet field. Semis set for Friday, Monongah 23-1, Keyser 13-3.
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Parkersburg
Tom Halderman
William Coleman
Monongah
Keyser
Wahama
Mullens
East Bank
Wellsburg
St. Albans
Ohio U and Western Michigan Dominate 1969 All-MAC Baseball Team
Ohio University and Western Michigan place three players each on the 1969 All-MAC baseball squads as selected by the seven league coaches. Key names include Ohio’s Mike Murphy at first base and Bill McGowan of Kent State among the first team outfielders, with Western Michigan and Marshall also featuring multiple selections.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio University
Western Michigan
Souad
Ohio U
Mike Murphy
Kent State
Bill McGowan
Murphy
Ken Kovac
Miami
Dave
Gilboury
Marshall
Ken Novak
Jim Petitto
Roger Gertz
George Fannin
Ed Robbins
Terry Bork
Bowling Green
Canadian Back Inks Cleveland Contract
Robert Bo Scott a 26 year old 6 3 running back signed with the Cleveland Browns after gaining 911 yards last season for Ottawa at a 6.6 yard average. Scott has been a top ground gainer in the Canadian League for four years and joins NFL action with Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Robert
Bo) Scott
Cleveland Browns
NFL
Scott
Ottawa
North-South All-Star game canceled by NCAA rule
FAIRMONT AP The North South All Star high school basketball game scheduled for Saturday at Fairmont State College is postponed due to an NCAA rule banning seniors from playing high school ball after graduation. Charleston and Sistersville, two teams with players on the roster, will have graduation ceremonies before Saturday night.
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Fairmont State College
Charleston
Sistersville
Virginia Considers Parimutuel Tracks for Revenue
Virginia horse breeders urge the governor to allow pari mutuel racing at home while horses race in other states. The task force estimates $3.5 to $4.5 million annual revenue, possibly $6 million by 1980, with Virginia’s horse industry valued at $11 million and past thoroughbred worth at $6.8 million.
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Richmond
Virginia
Study Committee
Howard H. Gordon
Commission
Gordon
Delware
New Hampshire
Western Open leads as Beard Maxwell shoot five under par
Frank Beard and Billy Maxwell share the first round lead at five under par 66 at Midlothian Country Club. Rocky Thompson and Dick Rhyan sit one back with 67 as five players tie at 68. Defending champ Nicklaus battles swing issues, cards 71 after an eagle on 16. Trevino Casper Boros post 72. Palmer not competing.
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Midlothian
Ill
Frank Beard
Billy Maxwell
Rocky Thompson
Dick Rhyan
Midlothian Country Club
Bob Goalby
Gary Player
Bob Murphy
Jack Ewing
Mike Hill
Jack Nicklaus
Trevino
Lee Trevino
Billy Casper
Frank Beard Ace
Jame Rocky Thompson Weeee
Gay Brewer
Joe Goldstrand Wtewee
Bobby Greenwood
Ray Floyd
David Shuster
Bert Greene
Bob Stanton
Elder Denies Pensacola Racist Incident Allegations
Lee Elder refuted reports that he would boycott the Monsanto Open in Pensacola Florida over racial incidents this year. He stated there was no incident on the course and expressed readiness to play anywhere, including Pensacola, in comments after his Western Open round.
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Midlothian
Ill
Lee Elder
Pensacola
Fla
Elder
Washington
D.C
Tom Seppy
Associated Press
Seppy
Gro
Nethe Bethesda Country Club
Maryland
Angels Name New Manager Phillies style notched in on road
The California Angels named Lefty Phillips their new manager after a 0-10 stretch ended Bill Rigney's tenure. In his first home stand Phillips went 5-3 as Jim Fregosi urged belief in a revived lineup. He traded Vic Davalillo for Jim Hicks and emphasized scrappy, clutch hitting and strategic play.
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Anaheim
Lefty Phillips
California Angels
Bill Rigney
Phillips
Walter Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Angels
Jim Fregosi
Baltimore
Boston
Vic Davalillo
St. Louis
Jim Hicks
Senators select Jeff Burroughs No 1 draft pick
Washington Senators grab 18 year old Jeff Burroughs of Woodrow Wilson High Long Beach Calif as top pick in the summer free agent draft and he may sign for 100000. Burroughs hits five home runs in a trial with Ted Williams watching and cannot sign until June 18 graduation. Other first round selections include Ted Nicholson Randall Sterling Alan Bannister Michael Anderson Paul Powell oe McDermott Don Stanhouse Don Gullett Alvin McGraw Recer Metz Charis Misnett James Thomas Balor Moore and Randy Elliott with teams from MLB across the league.
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NEW York
Ted Williams
Washington Senators
Long Beach
Calif
Burroughs
Joe Coleman
Bowie Kuhn
Houston
Astros
James Rodney Richard
Lincoln High School
Ruston
Richard
Southern University
Chicago White Sox
Ted Nicholson
Laurel
Miss
New York Mets
Randall Sterling
Key West
California Angels
Alan Bannister
Buena Park
Philadelphia Phils
Michael Anderson
Timmonsville
S. C
Minnesota Twins
Paul Powell
Eloy
Ariz
Los Angeles Dodgers
Oe McDermott
West Hempstead
Oakland Athletics
Don Stanhouse
DuQuoin
Pittsburgh Pirates
Robert May
Merritt Island
Expo Fans Stay Devoted Amid 18-Game Drought
Montreal Expos suffer their 18th straight loss as the Giants beat them 8 to 3 at Jarry Park. 9,510 fans attend, CBC French network carries the game, while GM Jim Fanning praises fan devotion despite poor play and shaky pitching and fielding.
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Expo
Montreal
Ours
Expos
Montreal Expos
San Francisco Giants
Jarry Park
CBC
New York Mets
Giants
Jim Fanning
Saratoga Raceway Fire Destroys 43 Horses in Barn Blaze
Fire at the Saratoga Raceway destroyed a 48 stall wooden barn in Saratoga Springs New York killing 43 harness horses and causing about 500000 dollars in losses. One horse escaped. groom Joe Huska and a guard prevented spread to adjacent structures as firefighters fought the blaze.
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Saratoga Raceway
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Saratoga
Rivervale
N. J
Garden State Park
Cherry Hill
N.J
Lincoln
R. I
Downs
Count Jopa
Adio Bet
Joe Huska
Twelve Named To International Swimming Hall Of Fame
Olympic champions Donna DeVarona Vicki Draves Greta Anderson and Ethel Lackie are among 12 slated for induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Inductions will take place December 28 in Fort Lauderdale Florida.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Donna DeVarona
Vicki Draves
Greta Anderson
Ethel Lackie
International Swimming Hall of Fame
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Jim Hines
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Mills E. Godwin Jr
Commission On the Industry of Agriculture
Denise Long
Whitten
Iowa
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David Kieval
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Senators
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Woodrow Wilson
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Jack Sheehan
Baseball Brass
Phil Piton
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Joe Cronin
AP Wirepioto
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Jostle
Swim Hall of Fame
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