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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1969
Page
5
Larry Ziegler earned the playoff victory at the Michigan Golf Classic, while Homero Blancas tied for lead after regulation. Prize money reportedly held back due to insufficient receivables, delaying checks for all players including Ziegler.
Orville Moody, Army sergeant and second year pro from Killeen Texas, shoots three under par 67 to win the World Series of Golf with a 141 total and $50,000 prize. George Archer finishes second at 143 with 69. Ray Floyd and Tony Jacklin tie for fourth at 145 after rough final round.
Fragmentary text mentions Boston and Cleveland in an American League context with unclear scores and Batista. Contains garbled words and names, hindering decisive summary.
San Diego Padres upset Los Angeles 4-2 to sweep a four game set, dropping the Dodgers to fourth in the NL West while the Giants lead. Ed Spiezio's seventh inning single sparked a late Padres rally after Jose Arcia and Roberto Pena reached off Claude Osteen, with relievers Gary Ross and Billy McCool sealing the win. The Dodgers had held a 9-2 edge prior to the sweep.
Pittsburgh left fielder Willa Sturges kept possession after colliding with center fielder Matty Alou in the third inning at Chicago. The Pirates won 7 to 5.
Gus Schrader notes Illinois coach Jim Valeri touts a triple option offensive plan inspired by Houston and Texas styles. Valeri, optimistic yet cautious, highlights soph quarterbacks Steve Livas Bob Quinn and Gary Lange, Illinois defense with four lettermen, and aims to improve after a 1967 loss to Ohio State. He predicts a better team but warns early-season starts matter, with Ohio State, Purdue Indiana and Michigan State seen as top contenders.
Australia’s Rod Laver pushed toward a 30th straight victory in the U S Open at Forest Hills as a crowd anticipated a possible grand slam. He was set to meet fellow Australian John Newcombe in a late match on the center court, with darkness delaying the finish and a top prize of $4,000 at stake.
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