Unknown Unlikely Moody Captures U S Open Crown
Orville Moody, a long shot and Army veteran, wins the 69th U S Open at Cypress Creek with a final round 72 to finish 281. He claims the title after driving the fairway on the final hole and tapping in for victory by one stroke over Al Geiberger and others. Moody, the cross handed putter and self described bogey player, ends weeks of doubt with his first tour win and a $30,000 prize.
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Reds pull off late rally to split Cubs doubleheader
Cincinnati nips Chicago 7-6 after Bobby Tolan's ninth inning single in the opener then sees the Cubs rally to lead 5-4 in the nightcap before rain and travel plans pause play. Drysdale wins for the Dodgers and Montreal, Atlanta, St. Louis also win as pennant races move along.
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Old Lady Cops Le Mans Victory in Tight Finish
Ford GT 40 nicknamed The Old Lady won the Le Mans 24 hour race as Jackie Ickx and Jackie Oliver held off a Porsche 908 driven by Hans Herrmann and Gerard LaRousse by about 115 yards. A driver was killed in the event. The win marks Ford’s fourth straight at Le Mans and honors Lucien Bianchi, who died in practice in April.
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Trevino Predicts Moody Upset at Open After Doubles Victory
Lee Trevino, defending champion, forecasts Orville Moody as a dark horse in the 1969 U S Open. Moody and Trevino shared a press session in Japan and Houston as Trevino praised Moody’s chances and discussed their recent doubles success and practice rounds. Northeast Missouri scores noted Moody’s 63 8 6 and the broader context of Open contenders emerged from the interview scene.
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Jackson's Bat Mauls Red Sox in Weekend Sweep
Reggie Jackson powered the Oakland A's with four homers two triples two doubles and two singles in 14 at bats producing 15 RBIs as Oakland crushed Boston 4-1 21-7 and 13-4 in a weekend series. Dick Williams praised Jackson while Boston pitchers wore down. Carl Yastrzemski and Boog Powell also homered for the Red Sox. Rick Monday Sal Bando and others joined the assault as Oakland rolled to a dominant set.
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Harmon Lifts Phillies Past Padres In Ten Inning Win
Ted Williams shortstop Terry Harmon singled to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-4. Don Money and Rick Joseph contributed with key hits, while Woodie Fryman earned his ninth win of the season. The Padres tied the game in the fourth before Harmon delivered the decisive run.
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San Fernando Valley Wins NCAA College Tennis Title
In East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania San Fernando Valley College captured the NCAA College Division tennis championship by one point after winning the doubles match against Northeast Missouri.
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Trevino Quietly Delivers After Moody Stumbles
In a tense finish at El Paso, Trevino finds form with a clutch final shot while Orville Moody falters on the 18th. Trevino recalls past rivalry in Japan as Rosburg presses for the title and Moody endures a costly four-footer miss.
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