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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1969
Page
32
Baltimore Orioles celebrate clinching the pennant after an 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Coach Earl Weaver and players project a pennant sweep as Mike Cuellar Dave McNally and Jim Palmer prepare to start the Mets series in Baltimore.
The Mets, led by Cleon Jones and Gil Hodges, swept Atlanta 7-4 to win the National League pennant. Nolan Ryan relieved Gary Gentry in the pivotal spot, striking out three, then the Mets hit hard in the series, totaling 27 runs and 37 hits. Ryan pitched seven innings, allowing only Cepeda’s homer, and the team eyed a four-game series with Baltimore.
Billy Martin declined to discuss his job status after the Minnesota Twins were swept by the Baltimore Orioles 11 to 2 in the AL division series. Twins owner Calvin Griffith said he planned a long talk with Martin before deciding on a contract.
The New York Mets rout the Atlanta Braves three straight to clinch the National League pennant and set up a World Series date with the Baltimore Orioles. Led by Wayne Garrett, Tommy Agee, Ken Boswell, and pitching by Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver, the Mets exploded for a .327 team batting average and held off Atlanta with key relief from Ryan in relief.
Members of the Piedmont Ladies Golf Association will invade Colonial Country Club Wednesday and Thursday for a two day meet. Some 85 ladies are expected to play with shotgun starts at 9 30 each morning. A luncheon and awards presentation will be held Thursday afternoon after play.
Duke coach Tom Harp described this year as the worst for injuries as Dick Biddle joins three defenders sidelined for the season after a 14-12 loss to Pittsburgh. Wake Forest and North Carolina report player bumps but in good shape for upcoming games as Duke glances toward Wake Forest and Air Force.
High Point College freshman Richard Litchford set a five mile course record with 28 08 as HPC defeated Wake Forest 21 39. Beavers of Wake finished second at 28 46 with Grinch Johnson third for HPC. The Panthers, now 5 1, host Appalachian Methodist and St Andrews next Monday at 4 30.
The San Francisco Warriors file an $8 million countersuit while facing a $10 million suit from the Caps of the American Basketball Association regarding Rick Barry. Barry plays for the Washington Capitals.
Earl Weaver hailed Baltimore Orioles after they swept Minnesota 3-0 in the AL playoff, clinching the Series with an 11-2 win and earning a World Series meeting with the New York Mets. Palmer led the pitching and Blair and Buford each supplied key hits as the Orioles collected 18 total.
Reidsville's Tony Jones and Reggie Huff led a 26-8 victory over Andrews as each added two touchdowns. Jones scored from 10 and 5 yards, Huff from 5 yards and 10 yards, while Lester Diggs scored Andrews' lone TD in the fourth. Will Alexander, Randy Hobbs and Harry Bynum stood out on defense for Andrews.
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