Stone Leaves Dodgers Very Dazed By Braves Comeback
Atlanta tops Los Angeles 5-2 as George Stone hurls five perfect innings in a three-hit win. Tony Perez drives in the decisive runs with a seventh inning triple and Lefebvre and Russell homer late. Dodgers fall further from the pace while Cincinnati, Houston, and San Diego win elsewhere.
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Dick Coach
Associated Press
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Atlanta
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Cincinnati
Tony Perez
San Diego
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Giants
Houston
Don Wilson
Bill Russell
Reds
Chico Ruiz
Pete Rose
Bob Tolan
Perez
Rose
van Kelly
Padres
Curt Blefary
Astros
Jim Wynn
Barber Going After the British Open
Barber and Gardner Dickinson head the American contenders at the 1969 British Open in Lytham St Annes. The pair note many blind shots on the course and the need to read greens, with Jack Nicklaus Gary Player and Bill Casper among 6 1 favorites. Lee Trevino and Orville Moody also eye the prize as 13 Americans dominate the field of 180 for the 72 hole event opener Wednesday. Defending champion Gary Player from South Africa won Carnoustie last year.
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Associated Press
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Gardner Dickinson
Palm Beach
Fla
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Gary Player
Bill Casper
Lee Trevino
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Orville Moody
Texas
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South Africa
Carnoustie
Jaycees Seize Second in Money League After Wins
The Jaycees beat Merchants 9 to 5 at Legion Field last night to move into second place in the league standings. First National upset Citizens 13 to 3, recording its third straight win.
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Two Arkansans Honored by Conference
Dallas AP report honors two Arkansans by the Football Writers Association of America. Wear Schoonover, Arkansas 1929 All American, named to the All-Southwest team. Loyd Phillips, Arkansas 1964–66 star, named to second team. Schoonover ended as end, Phillips as tackle, with peers from TCU and Rice.
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Chicago Bears
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Froggie" Williams
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Douglass Plans Avco Classic Appearance
Dale Douglass, a two time PGA tour winner this year, intends to compete in the $150,000 Avco Golf Classic at Pleasant Valley Country Club August 21 to 24. The slender pro from Dewo ka, Oklahoma has already won the Arglea Open in Wilmington, North Carolina and the Kemper Open in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Mets Face Cubs in Crucial Series at Shea Stadium
New York Mets shift from laughs to serious play as they open a pivotal three game series with the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium. Ed Charles expresses hunger for win while Gil Hodges lines up Jerry Koosman against Ferguson Jenkins in a bid to close the division gap. Ted Williams reflects on managing and the lessons learned from a storied career.
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New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
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Cubs
Ed Charles
Chicago
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The Associated Press lists AL batting leaders with Carew at .357 and Oliva at .106 hits, plus R. Jackson 65 runs and 82 RBIs by Killebrew. NL notes Bonds and Santo power, with M. Alou 123 hits. Pitching leaders include Lolich 11-1 and Jenkins 142 strikeouts. Standings show Chicago, New York, and St Louis atop their divisions with multiple games remaining.
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All Williams Demands All-Out Effort From Senators
Ted Williams preaches relentless effort as Washington's rookie manager leads the Senators to a 7-2 win over Cleveland, lifting them to 45-42 and a late-season surge. Frank Howard belts his 32nd homer, Mike Epstein adds 20, and the club has won 10 of 13. Williams notes unease but stresses players must do their best and fire up potential.
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World Hockey Meet Loses Open Competition Bid
Canada failed to win open world hockey competition at the IIHF meeting in Crans sur Sierre as delegates voted 30 to 20 against. Douglas Fisher of Ottawa argued concessions may come, such as allowing six to nine pro players for the 1970 world tournament, but the principle of open competition remains the aim.
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International Ice
Confidence Vote Sparks Night of Uncertainty for Pirates
Pittsburgh General Manager Joe Brown called a confidence vote for manager Larry Shepard "like the kiss of death" yet pledged 100 percent behind him as the Pirates sit in fourth in the NL East, 13 games behind Chicago with a seven game skid and injuries amid uneven performances.
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Larry
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al Oliver
Willie Stargell
Solunar Tables Plan Your Best Fishing or Hunting Times
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides daily activity. Plan outings to fish in prime territory or hunt in favorable cover during these times to maximize sport.
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Richard Alden Knight
OJ Simpson talks stall Bills push for contract
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. said a Monday telephone talk with O. J. Simpson's agent made no progress toward signing the Heisman Trophy winner. Simpson and Barnes seek a five year $750,000 deal, while Wilson has offered $250,000 as training camp opens at Niagara University. Dale Dusablon, 18, of Burlington, scored a hole in one after being told to “spread your foot and hit the bill easy.”
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Ralph C. Wilson Jr
Buffalo Bills
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Niagara Falls
Associated Press
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Three Leading in Boat Race Reported in Boston
AP dispatch from Boston notes Jubo, Jubi lee III, Geronimo, Tala and Tantuld leading the Marbleheid to Flabifax, as 150 boats began a 330 mile voyage. Leaders reached 60 to 70 miles southwest of Cape Sable, about halfway to the finish, Monday night.
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