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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1969
Page
7
The Orioles clinched the AL pennant with a three game playoff sweep over the Twins in Minneapolis. Manager Earl Weaver praised pitching staff led by Cuellar McNally and Palmer as Baltimore eyed a World Series start in Baltimore. Frank Robinson and teammates projected a possible fourth straight win.
The Mets, buoyed by a 7-4 win over Atlanta, clinched the NL pennant in a playoff sweep and celebrated with champagne. Cleon Jones led the revelry as Jerry Koosman and Gil Hodges praised Ryan’s late relief and the team’s power. Jones eyed a four-game win streak and a future showdown with Baltimore.
New York Mets sweep Atlanta in three straight games 9-5 11-6 7-4 to clinch the National League pennant and set up a World Series against the Baltimore Orioles. The team radiates confidence as fans chant they are the greatest, with Cleon Jones and others quoted on the momentum.
The Mets beat the Braves as Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman and Gary Gentry pitched, while Wayne Garrett, Danny Agee and Ken Boswell hit crucial homers. Fans poured onto the field taking souvenirs as New York tied the series about to shift the pennant race.
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. Shotgun starts at 9:30 each morning. Luncheon and awards presentation will be held Thursday afternoon.
Duke coach Harp reported veteran Dick Biddle sidelined for the year after a 14 12 loss to Pittsburgh. Duke also lists five others possibly ready for Wake Forest. Wake Forest coach Cal Stoll says his team is in top physical shape despite bumps from a 14 12 Maryland loss. Duke’s Tom Harp notes Pitt blitzes and limited outside runs as key factors in the loss. Duke and Wake Forest prepare for Saturday matchup amid multiple injuries and lineup questions.
High Point College freshman Richard Litchford set a course record with 28 08 over the altered five mile course as HPC defeated Wake Forest 21 39. Wake’s Phil Beavers was second at 28 46 and Grinch Johnson of HPC finished third. HPC improves to 5 1 and will host Appalachian Methodist and St Andrews next Monday at 430.
San Francisco Warriors sue for 8 million dollars while answering a 10 million claim from the Caps of the American Basketball Association regarding Rick Barry. Barry is playing for the Washington Capitals in the Capitals noted dispute.
Earl Weaver lauded the Baltimore Orioles after they swept the Minnesota Twins in the AL playoff series. He hailed the feat as amazing, noting the need to keep winning after 162 games and praising his club’s performance behind Jim Palmer and a 18-hit barrage led by Paul Blair and Don Buford. The Orioles earned four days to regroup before opening the World Series against the New York Mets in Baltimore.
Tony Jones and Reggie Huff led Reidsville with two touchdowns each in a 26-8 victory over Andrews. Jones had 10 and 5 yard runs, Hull added a 5 yard TD and a 1 yard score, while Andrews answered with a 3 yard TD by Lester Diggs in the fourth. Andrews’ season record stands 2-3-1 with key defenders Will Alexander, Randy Hobbs, and Harry Bynum noted.
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