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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1969

Page

5

Pirates Rally Past Astros 4-3 in Ninth Inning

Pinch hitter Carl Taylor lined a two out single to score Manny Sanguillen from third in the ninth, lifting Pittsburgh past Houston 4 3. Roberto Clemente tied the game with an eighth inning two run homer as Jim Bunning earned the win in relief. Houston led 3 1 after a three run third, but the Pirates answered with timely hits and a late rally.

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Reds Edge Cardinals 4 3 On May's Go Ahead Hit

In Cincinnati, Lee May delivered a go ahead two out single after an intentional walk in the sixth, scoring the tying and winning runs as the Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4 3. The rally followed a Rose single and an error on a bunt by Tim McCarver, with May driving a Briles pitch over Lou Brock's head for the decisive hit.

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Senators Rally to Beat Athletics 4-1 in First Start of Season

Washington pitcher Jimi Shellenback steadied after a rough opening to toss seven efficient innings and beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1. Hank Allen hit his first homer, Del Unser drove in runs, and Bernie Allen, Brinkman, and Casanova supplied key late hits as Washington improved behind reliever Jim Roland.

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Tennis Rivalry Highlighted by King Victory

Billie Jean King tuned up for Wimbledon defense with an avenging 6 8 11 9 6 2 win over Virginia Wade in Bristol England. Wade had defeated King in the 1968 U S Open final at Forest Hills.

Bristol England Billie Jean King Virginia Wade Forest Hills

Arizona State Texas open NCAA World Series in Omaha

Arizona State and Texas begin the NCAA baseball College World Series in Omaha Nebraska to redeem recent showings. The Longhorns and Sun Devils meet in Regen Bhatt Stadium at 6 20 p m EDT as part of opening night with Tulsa and U C H A also on the slate. Saturday features Southern Illinois versus Massachusetts and New York University versus Mississippi. The Friday losers play Saturday afternoon to stay alive.

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Cubs Beat Braves 12-6 In Flaunted Mistimed Night

Chicago Cubs routed the Atlanta Braves 12-6 as Al Spangler belted two two run homers and Ernie Banks added RBI doubles. Spangler keyed a 2-0 start and later connected for a fourteenth home run season while Dick Selma cruised until a late surge by Hank Aaron and Sonny Jackson.

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Grand National Steeplechase winner High Patches sets record

High Patches ridden by Doug Small won Belmont Park’s Grand National Steeplechase for $39,475, defeating Vocalist by three lengths in a course record 5:89 57 for 18 jumps. Misty Cloud captured Delaware Park’s Ribot Purse by three lengths at 1 mile 70 yards, paying $4.20, $4, and $2.40. Palle Canyon won Arlington Park’s Striking Purse by three lengths over Dark Stream, paying $4.40, $3.00 to place.

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O. J. Simpson Heads 52 Players Picked Thursday To Face New York Jets

Chicago AP report: Southern California star O J Simpson leads a 52 man All Star squad chosen to meet the New York Jets in the 36th college All Star game at Soldier Field August 1. Coaches, draft holdouts, and a star studded lineup including Namath’s absence frame the roster amid NFL interest.

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Reggie Jackson Aims for More Singles and Power

Oakland outfielder Reggie Jackson, after a 6-4 win over Washington, says he would like more singles and a higher average though he still projects as a rising power hitter. He trails Rico Petrocelli for the league lead with two homers in the game and notes Joe DiMaggio as a coach who guides his swing. Jackson has 19 homers, 10 doubles, a triple and 41 hits in 164 at bats for a .250 average, with season totals near the 40-homer mark as September approaches.

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