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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1969

Page

9

Expos Extend Losing Streak Amid Giants, Cubs, Reds Action

Montreal Expos suffer a 5-2 defeat to San Diego to stretch their skid to 16 games tying a modern expansion record. St. Louis beat Cincinnati 11-3, Chicago thumped Atlanta 13-4, Mets edged San Francisco 5-4, Pirates overwhelmed Houston 14-7, and Dodgers hid Philadelphia 12-4 as rookies Dan Colbert hit two homers and Johnny Podres earned his fifth win.

Associated Press Gene Mauch Mauch Montreal Expos San Diego New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Atlanta Hank Aaron San Francisco Pittsburgh Houston Los Angeles Philadelphia Nate Colbert Johnny Podres Expos Montreal Mets Bill Stoneman Chicago Padres Kansas City Seattle Vic Davalillo Cardinals Davalillo Nelson Briles Lou Brock Cards Lee May Johnny Bench Randy Hundley Cubs Billy Williams Jim Hickman Aaron Ted Williams Ron Swoboda Joe Gibbon Willie McCovey Giants Pirates Richie Hebner al Oliver Roberto Clemente

Gamble Has F Hitter In Dixie

John Gamble fired a two hitter as the Mets edged the Cardinals 1 0 in Dixie League. Jim Clarkson pitched a complete game for the Orioles in a 9 8 win over the Tigers. Stewart Roby and Steve Jones each had triples in the loss.

John Gamble Mets Cardinals Orioles Tigers Gamble Mark McClanahan John Brooks Lee Dennis Ken Boutwell Andy Cornell Jim Clarkson Stewart Roby Jarry Zeigler Butchtterson Stewart Robby Steve Jones Robby Jerry Kelso Ricky Ward Billy Eyster

Conigliaro Leads Red Sox Past Twins in Triumphant Return

Tony Conigliaro, declared healthy by Dr. Charles Regen, slugged a single two doubles and his 10th homer as Boston beat Minnesota 5-2. Conigliaro's return fuels a strong stretch with five homers in nine games and six RBIs in 11 at bats.

Boston Red Sox Minnesota Charles D.J. Regan Conigliaro Seattle Detroit Washington Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Kansas City Baltimore California Oakland Cleveland Rico Petrocelli Ray Culp Sparky Lyle Tommy Harper Don Mincher Steve Whitaker Wayne Comer Harper Frank Howard Ken McMullen Brant Allea Barry Moore Yankees Joe Pepitone Jimmie Hall Roy White John Ellis Jim Lyttle Royals Boog Powell Paul Blair Orioles Dave Leonhard Dick Hall Eddie Watt Pete Richert Jim Palmer Angels Tommy Reynolds Reggie Jackson

Baseball Scores And Schedules Across Leagues

Tuesday night matchups include Boston at Kansas and New York at Minnesota while Seattle visits California and Detroit plays at California. Pacific Coast League results show Phoenix routing Spokane 6 0 and Vancouver beating Tucson 12 5. American Association Tulsa and Omaha post wins, Texas League highlights El Paso 4 Memphis 0 and Dallas Fort Worth 5 Arkansas 4. Sunday results include Phoenix 5 Spokane 2 and Eugene 346 Tacoma 10 5 with heavy multi league action across the region.

Chicago Boston New York Minnesota Washington Kansas City Cleveland Seattle Detroit California Baltimore Oakland Phoenix Spokane Vancouver Tucson Eugene Hawaii Tacoma Portland Buffalo Toledo Rochester Syracuse Louisville Columbus Richmond Tidewater Tulsa Iowa Omaha Denver Oklahoma City Indianapolis el Paso Memphis Dallas-Fort Worth Arkansas San Antonio Albuquerque Amarillo Shreveport Hawai Twewater Oklahoma Anh Thera Charlotte G Savannah Asheville Montgomery Eastern Manchester Pittsfield

Braves Cubs Beanball Clash Sparks Heated Row

In Chicago Ernie Banks and Henry Aaron sparked a beanball incident as Dick Selma and Claude Raymond clashed with Braves and Cubs players. Aaron blasted his 521st homer, the Cubs won 13 4 to sweep the series, while managers Durocher and Harris argued and a bench scrimmage followed.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago Chicago Cubs Ernie Banks Atlanta Mr. Big Henry Aaron Cubs Banks Claude Raymond Dick Selma Felipe Alou Felix Millan Aaron Selma Randy Handley Paul Doyle Ed Vargo Doyle Sam Harris The Cub Leo Durocher Vargo Leon Ted Williams Hank Alou Millan Handley Ernie Hundley Braves

Dave Hill Wins Memphis Golf Tournament

Dave Hill captured the $30,000 top prize with a 15 under par 265 total at Colonial Country Club in Memphis. The win came after a final round 65 with key birdies on the 12th and 13th holes, finishing two strokes ahead of Lee Elder and others.

Dave Hill Colonial Country Club Memphis Hill Associated Press Memphis, Tenn Jackson Mich PGA James Dean Lee Elder Bert Yancey Elder Charles Coody Tommy Aaron Steven Reid Don January Yancey Lee Trevino Lou Graham Dale Douglass Hale Irwin

Flint and Hartselle Extend Clean Slates In Valley League

Flint leads the Tennessee Valley Baseball League at 4-0 after a 6-1 win over Midway. Hartselle stays undefeated at 3-0 with a 13-3 victory over Moulton. Other scores include Moulton 26-5 over McCullouch and Trinity 12-4 over Chalybeate as Mt. Hope Pinhook Midway Trinity Chalybeate Moulton McCullouch chase the leaders.

Flint Hartselle Tennessee Valley Baseball League Midway Moulton McCullouch Pinhook Parker's Town Trinity Chalybeate Mt. Hope

Evans Wins DCC Tourney at Decatur Country Club

Bobby Evans shot a 71 Sunday to win the two day Decatur Country Club Memorial Weekend golf tournament finishing at 147. Billy Hayes two day total 149 with 72 Sunday 77 Saturday. Cecil Chandler finished third.

Bobby Evans Decatur Country Club Billy Hayes Hayes Cecil Chandler

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