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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1969

Page

4

Yastrzemski and Petrocelli drive Bosox homer barrage

In St Paul Minneapolis, Carl Yastrzemski launched his 14th homer and Rico Petrocelli hit his 20th as Boston built a 5-1 lead, while Vicente Romo held Minnesota with clutch relief. Rich Reese contributed a two-run triple for the Twins, but the Red Sox prevailed 5-3 as Jarvis earned the win.

ST. Paul - Minneapolis Carl Yaastrzemski Rico Petrocelli Boston Vicente Romo Red Sox Minnesota Twins Twins Romo Ray Jarvis Sparky Lyle Rod Carew Tony Ofiva Harmon Killebrew Jarvis Rich Reese Graf Nettles Cardenas Dick Schofield Yastrzemski Reese Petrocelli Dick Woodson Minnesota Minnesota Schofield Uhlaendr Oliva LaHoud Killebrew Scoll Gibson Netles Jervis Rome Rwondsn Crider Tyle Bate Woodson Crider Io T.hall Grienda B.miller Save—Ramo

Ashe and Graebner Lead Advance At Net Tourney

Arthur Ashe of Richmond Virginia and Clark Graebner of New York won in straight sets to push the American contingent through the first round of the 27440 dollar Wills Open lawn tennis championships in Bristol England on Monday.

Bristol England Arthur Ashe Richmond Clark Graebner New York

Namath open to talk with Rozelle about retirement

Joe Namath said he would discuss retirement with NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle but sees no reason to change his decision to quit. He noted Rozelle would likely not budge and criticized the Jets for their handling of the affair while detailing other aspects of the saga and his reluctance to sell his stake.

Terry Ryan Associated Press Stateline, Nev Joe Namath National Football League Pete Rozelle Namath Rozelle New York Jets Baltimore Colts New York City Nevada Las Vegas Edgewood Tahoe Jets Bachelors Jr New York Upper East Side Bachelors W Thad Canmmates

Royals Defeat Yankees 7-1 in five-run fifth inning

Royals explode for five runs in the fifth highlighted by Ellie Rodriguez's three-run homer to erase a 1-0 deficit. Roger Nelson scattered five hits over six innings to beat the New York Yankees as Kansas City cruised to a 7-1 victory at the Polo Grounds.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press New York Ellie Rodriguez Roger Nelson Kansas City Royals Yankees Royals Mike Kekieh Mike Fiore Lou Piniella Jerry Adair Yankee Joe Pepitone Rodriguez Jackie Hernandez Pat Wel I Welly AL Downing Kansas City Aly Hobi Bi -Hernandz Clarke Katty Kenney Murcer Fiore Adair Nelson Kekich Proto Aker Downing Hoati Yoo Daniel

Matty Alou Hitting Title Bid Gathers Speed With Heavier Bat

Matty Alou moves toward a possible National League batting crown as he thrives on a heavier bat. He raised his average to .354 after 12 hits in 29 at bats last week, leading NL hitters and widening the gap over Alex Johnson and Frank Howard. The piece notes NL and AL leaders, and records, with Alou’s 84 hits in 56 Pirates games sparking the chase.

Ben Olan Associated Press NEW York (Ap Matty Alou Pittsburgh Pirates Alou Alex Johnson Cincinnati Frank Howard Washington Howard George Sisler St. Louis Browns Lefty O'Doul Philadelphia Bill Terry New York Giants O’doul Terry Tarry Walker San Francisco Cleon Jones New York Mets Reds Johnson Hank Aaron Atlanta Willie McCovey Rod Carew Minnesota Rico Petrocelli Boston Frank Robinson Baltimore Reggie Smith

Alvis Drives Indians Past White Sox 5-1 in Chicago

Max Alvis drove in three runs with a two run single and his first homer to spark the Cleveland Indians to a 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Steve Hargan won for Cleveland as Chicago slipped to a fifth straight loss. Cleveland jumped on Tommy John early, then held the Sox to three hits through seven innings before Juan Pizarro and Wilbur Wood helped seal the victory.

Chicago Max Alvis Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Cleveland White Sox Steve Tlargan Sox Juan Pizarro Indians Tommy John Zoiloo Versailles Ken Harrelson Tony Norton Chuck Hinton Horton Alvis Wilbur Wood Versailles Brown Joong Harrelson Aparicie Histon Ward Snyder Mellon Kenan Pharada John Pn Pizarra Woodlanag Po Knoon Oy Pbmu Ga W.williams HR Alvis Hlaraan Pizarro John Wood Piyarpo

Andretti Extends Lead In USAC Standings After Milwaukee Run

Indy winner Mario Andretti maintained the USAC championship lead despite a seventh in the Milwaukee 150 miler. He earned 1000 points for Memorial Day Indy 500 triumph, with Jim Malloy and A J Foyt Jr moving into the top ten. The report lists season standings across series with Andretti ahead of Unser, Gurney and Kenyon, and notes shifts in stock car and sprint standings while intertwining unrelated college coach and race discussion fragments.

Indianapolis Ind Mario Andretti U.S. Auto Club Milwaukee Andretti Jim Malloy A.J. Foyt Jr Art Pollard A.J. Foyt Roger McCluskey Knoxville Iowa Merle Bettenhausen Brother Gary Larry Dickson Nazareth Aie Bobby Unser Albuquerque Nlm Dan Gurney Santa Ana

Rupp Welcomes Kentucky's First Black Signing

Louisville high school star towering 7 feet signs letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Kentucky. Coach Adolph Rupp says the historic signing marks a long awaited day as Paine hails decision from Shawnee High School in Louisville.

Kentucky Rupp Paine Shawnee Louisville Thomas Parta University of Kentucky Tie Adolph Rupp Ouf Paine Shawnee High School

Pilots Edge Tigers in 10 Frames for 3-2 Victory

Seattle pitchers held Detroit to 2 runs until the 10th inning when the Pilots broke through off Pat Dobson for two runs and a 3-2 win. Mickey Lolich fanned 16 over 9 2/3 innings and drove in a run with a single.

Detroit Mickey Lolich Seattle Pilots Pat Dobson Tigers Diego Segui al Kaline John O'Donoghue John Gelnar Willie Horton Tom Mat Matchick Seattle Simpson Stanless Mincher Mauliffe Whitaker Kaline Gil Woods T Davis Sequip Northrup Cf Donghue Whorton Hegan Lolich Kennedy Mertny Dobson P Harper Pr Haney c Oyler Ss Pattin Ranew Ph Gosger ci T.davis Ovler Paitin Openoghve Gelnar Dobson Save

Rangers Acquire Lemieux In Three Way NHL Trade

Montreal New York Rangers obtain Real Lemieux a left winger 24 41 goals 29 assists in 75 games for the Kings last season. Los Angeles receives Leon Rochefort 30 and Dennis Hextall 26 from the Flyers and Buffalo respectively to complete the deal. Glenn Hall 38 retires but protected for intra league draft. Al MacNeil named coach for Montreal's American League team. Cliff Fletcher 33 named Blues assistant GM. Expansion discussion set Vancouver Baltimore expected as expansion sites.

Montreal New York Rangers Real Lemieux Los Angeles Kings Leon Rochefort Philadelphi Dennis Hextall Los Angeles Lemieux Kings Rochefort Flyers Reg Fleming Hextall Buffalo Bisons Glenn Hall St. Louis Blues Scotty Bowman Jacques Plante Bowman Hall al MacNeil NHL Minnesota Memphis Tenn Waterloo Iowa Cliff Fletcher St. Louis Blues Vancouver Baltimore

Stronach Boats 439-Pound Blue Marlin Leads Tourney

Hatteras North Carolina AP reports George Stronach boats a 439 pound blue marlin on opening day of the 10th International Blue Marlin Tournament. The catch took two hours five minutes and earned 220 points, taking the lead.

George Stronach

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