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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1969

Page

11

Run Down Cards Beat Orioles in Dixie Boys Play

In a Dixie Boys game the Cardians win 2-1 over the Orioles on a first inning rundown that scores the go ahead run. McClanahan wins his third, Boutwell escapes a rundown to score, dropping Orioles into a four way tie for first place.

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Astros players injured in collision during Pirates game

Outfielder Jesus Alou and shortstop Hector Torres of the Houston Astros were hospitalized with head injuries after colliding chasing a fly ball in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Alou suffered a severe concussion and was reportedly lapsing. Torres had deep cuts but was not believed to be as seriously hurt.

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Fight Results From The Associated Press

Honolulu Lionel Rose outpointed Ernie de la Cruz in a 10 round nontitle bout. New York Angel Quineto outpointed Louis Hicks in a 10 round bout. Miami Fus Brussell won a 10 round decision over Mert Brownfield. Manchester Joe Bugner outpointed Mose Harrell in eight heavyweights. Chicago Jose Gonzales stopped T J Jones in four rounds. Woodland Hills Lobito Montoya defeated Ray Adigun in twelve rounds.

Associated Press Honolulu Lionel Rose Australia Ernie de la Cruz Philippines New York Angel Oquendo Puerto Rico Louis Hicks Brooklyn N.Y Miami Beach Fla Rufus Brussell Lima Ohio Mert Brownfield Pittsburgh Manchester England Joe Bugner Britain Mose Harrell Miami Chicago Jose Gonzales T. J. Jones Woodland Hills Calif Lobito Montoya San Diego Ray Adigun Los Angeles

McGee Named Chair Advisory Panel for Rockwell Mechanics Award

Indianapolis AP reports Jim McGee was named chairman of the advisory committee for the Rockwell Mechanics Award at the 1970 Indianapolis 500. He previously served as co-crew chief for Memorial Day winner Mario Andretti.

Indianapolis Ind Jim McGee Rockwell Mechanics McGee Mario Andretti

Mets Extend 11th Straight Win in 9-4 Triumph Over Giants

New York Mets stun the San Francisco Giants 9-4 to stretch the league’s longest winning streak to 11 games. Tommie Agee collects four hits including two homers while Don Cardwell pitches eight innings. Cardwell earns his first win in over a month as the Mets climb six games over .500 and stay hold second in NL East.

New York Mets Gil Hodges San Francisco Giants Tommie Agee Don Cardwell Mets Ron Taylor New York Chicago Cubs Atlanta Ken Holtzman Willie Smith Ron Santo Los Angeles Braves Philadelphia Houston Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Montreal San Diego Baltimore California Minnesota Boston Detroit Seattle Oakland Washington Kansas City New York Yankees White Sox Cleveland Agee Mike McCormick Hodges Cardwell Cleon Jones Willie McCovey Jack Hiatt Taylor Cubs Ron Reed Smith Santo Orlando Cepeda Holtzman Phil Regan Ted Sizemore Don Sutton Dodgers Phillies Sutton Weddy Fryman Pirates Hector Torres Jesus Alou Astros Alou Torres al Oliver Lou Brock Vada Pinson Clay Carroll Bob Gibson Bob Tolan Expos Don Bosch Maury Wills Mack Jones Ed Spiezio Nate Colbert Padres San Francisco

Pitcher Wickers saves Royals 7 6 over Yankees

Dave Wickersham entered in the ninth with tying run on third and no outs, retired three in order to seal a 7 6 win for Kansas City over New York. Tommie Agee powered the Mets with four hits two homers and three RBIs in a 9 4 win over San Francisco. Sam McDowell struck out 283 last season, marking a third such total in four seasons to lead the American League.

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Oakland and league scores across multiple games

Night games feature Oakland at Washington with Moore and Tiant pitching for Cleveland at Chicago and Hor len at Milwaukee. International League results include Syracuse 7 Richmond 3 and Louisville 4, Toledo 6 Rochester 5. American Association showcases Omaha 17 Denver 4 Tulsa 7 Iowa 3 Indianapolis 15 Oklahoma City 4 Texas League Albuquerque 14 San Antonio 6 Amarillo 4. Pacific Coast League lists Hawaii 4 Phoenix 2 and Spokane 5 Portland 7 Eugene 4 Vancouver 3.

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Floods Delay Chatfield Golf Course Opening

Flood waters southwest of Denver damaged Chatfield Golf Course by 25000 dollars and pushed the planned opening to the summer of 1970.

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Orioles Ride Powell and Robinson to East Lead

Frank Robinson's eye and Boog Powell's hip spur the Orioles to a 11-4 win over California while Powell drives in three. The article notes Powell's 26 game streak with 32 RBIs and a .327 average, alongside Paul Blair's 10 RBIs in four games. Other league results include Kansas City over New York 7-6 and Detroit 5-0 over Seattle.

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