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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1969

Page

16

Pirates Dump Reds Twice Cubbies Remain on Skids

Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 as Jay Alou drove in three runs and Larry Dierker scattered four hits. The win, Houston’s latest strong outing, snapped a 2-0 Cubs lead by scoring three in the sixth. Norm Miller started the uprising with a walk and third on Denis Menke’s fielder’s choice. Glenn Beckett’s single helped Chicago take an early 2-0 edge before Dierker settled in.

Chicago Jay Alou Larry Dierker Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Astros Cubs Dick Selma Norm Miller Astro Selma Denis Menke Rich Nye Curt Blefary Miller Houston Dierker Glenn Beckett Jim Hickman

Cincy Wins Slim Margin in Pirates Doubleheader Sweep

In Pittsburgh, Al Oliver hit a two run homer with two out in the ninth to lift the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Reds and complete a two game sweep after Roberto Clemente drove in four in the opener 8-2. Matty Alou started the ninth with a single and Clay Carroll was pitching.

Pittsburgh UPI al Oliver Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Roberto Clemente Pirates

Motton's Pinch Hit Sinks A's in 10th for Orioles Win

Curt Motton delivered a pinch hit homer to start the 10th, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics as Jim Palmer earned his 13th win. Palmer improved to 13–2. Oakland dropped 2½ games in the AL West.

Oakland UPI Curt Motton Jim Palmer Baltimore Orioles Oakland Athletics Minnesota New York

Giants Sweep Expos in twi night doubleheader

Willie McCovey drove in five runs with two homers as the Giants swept Montreal 7-5 in game one and 10-1 in the nightcap. The club drew 11 walks in the second game, with Mays and Henderson among the contributors and Warren scoring on key hits.

Montreal Willie McCovey San Frisco Giants Giants Jarry Park Willie Mays Mike Wegener Don Shaw Mays Steve Renko Ron Hunt Bobby Bonds Ken Henderson Jack Hiatts Hunt Dave Marshall

Aparicio In Sharp Form Drives Sox Past Red Sox

Luis Aparicio sparking the Chicago White Sox with a key third inning RBI sacrifice fly and flawless shortstop defense as Gary Peters held Boston to seven hits in a 4-1 victory. Aparicio handled 12 chances, turning three rally-killing double plays to preserve the lead.

Boston Luis Aparicio Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Gary Peters White Sox

Kirkpatrick HR Sinks Senators in Royals Win

Kirkpatrick drove in the decisive runs in the eighth inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 3 2 victory over Washington. The box score lists Kirkpatrick in the lineup along with Kelly Versalies and Cullen among others as Kansas City built a late lead.

Kansas City Ed Kirkpatrick Kansas City Royals Washington Washington Kansas City Ebrkemean Kelly Rf Schaal Cullen Frlowerd Foy NeMulin Kirkpirek Hernandz Coleman Rooker O

Ascot Results Tie A4 Event Details

In Riverside and Arcadia circuits the day showcased finishes from Mellocker and San Peg, with Rockwood and Gordena among notable entries. Final cash prizes and times included 1 13.0 for Rechwond and 2 19.20 for lien treony.

Mellocker San Peg Tom Rockwood Gordena Dave Ekeweed Uae Bow Ende San Os Oo Frea Tdeerms Riverside Joann Hotle Ven Nuys Lien Treony Cash Lieva Hourtans Arcadia Rechwond

Roller Derby Results Featuring Biro and Outlaws 127

Roller derby notes highlight team action with Biro leading as Outlaws post 127 points in the event. Details on opponents and venue are sparse in the fragment.

Angels, Tigers duel as McLain homers again

McLain drives in Horton with a homer after sparking a 20th inning double play threat. Mike Kilkenny with a 3 hitter eyes the mound for Detroit while Rudy May and Geisbert are shuffled for Los Angeles as 1,000 nuns attend the game and veterans linger in Orange County.

ANGEL Angels Tigers Mike Kilkenny Anaheims Rudy May Detroit Vern Geishert Howai Murphy California University of Wisconsin Geishert Islanders Ouae Kuna Orange County E. Jererday Tess Schuffies Motor Ci Aes

Oliva Powers Twins Past Yankees With Two Homers

Tony Oliva belted two homers driving in five as the Minnesota Twins shut out the New York Yankees 6-0 in Minneapolis. Dave Boswell earned his first win since the Detroit fight despite a brief scare when hit on the helmet by a Bill Burbach pitch. Ron Perranoski finished the game.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Tony Oliva Dave Boswell Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Oliva Stan Bahnsen Ted Uhlaender Bill Burbach Boswell Detroit Bob Allison Billy Martin Burbach Ron Perranoski

Hawks Open Title Defense In International Softball Congress

The Long Beach Nite Hawks, with a first round bye, face Hammond Indiana at 5 p.m. in ROCK ISLAND for the ISC world tournament opener. Eight games start at 8 a.m. Friday drew 1,972 the lowest opening night attendance in tourney history. First round scores Hammond 7 E Rene Okto 9 Bebarti hoemmeted at Houston 5 Columbia 6.

Rock Island Long Beach Hammond E Rene Okto Bebarti Houston Columbia

Cleveland Holds Off Pilots Bid

Tony Horton hit two homers while Lou Klimcheck and Eddie Leon added one each as Cleveland defeated the Seattle Pilots 9-8. Seattle staged a four-run rally in the ninth but could not overtake the lead.

Cleveland Seattle UPI Tony Horton Lou Klimcheck Eddie Leon Seattle Pilots

Hisle and Johnson power Phillies to 10-0 win

Larry Hisle and Deron Johnson homered and drove in three apiece as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Diego Padres 10-0 behind Rick Wise six-hit shutout.

Philadelphia UPI Larry Hisle Deron Johnson Rick Wise Philadelphia Phillies San Diego Padres Anie Baldschapp Philadevnnia Joseph Allen Cavier Callison Eae D.johnson

Shannon's HR Propels Cards to 4-2 Win over Braves

Shannon hit a two-out two-run homer in the fifth to break a 2-2 tie and lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Bob Gibson earned his 16th win, allowing eight hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. The homer was Shannon's 10th, coming after Tim McCarver walked.

ST. Louis UPI Mike Shannon St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves Bob Gibson Gibson Shannon Tim McCarver

Salta Pontiac Out of Tourney in California Playoffs

Salta Pontiac was held hitless for six and one third innings before two runs on a Rod O'Brien double and a Ray Brown single, but San Fernando won 3-2 Friday night in California Collegiate Baseball League post season play. The loss drops Salta Pontiac to two defeats in two days and eliminates them from the tournament.

San Bernardino Salta Pontiac Rod O’brien Ray Brown San Fernando

Duran Bogs Title Fight Postponed to Sept 11

European middleweight champion Carlos Duran and Danish challenger Tom Bogs had the title bout moved from September 4 to September 11 in Loiano Italy after Duran contracted an infected toe and fever.

Loiano Italy UPI Carlos Duran Tom Bogs Duran

Stamps Will Be Pete Today in Lok Fetes Junior League

Junior high football teams in the Long Junior Football League hold a 2 PM event with boys weighing 100 to 120 pounds eligible for Calis while bows from VV unlimited are eligible for the Mustangs.

Long Vv.unlimited Mustangs

Small Surges Into The Lead At California Open

Husky Terry Small of Long Beach tied for the lead at 139 after a five under par 67 in Santa Maria. He sits with Jack Laxson and Charles Leider at the top while John Hardy and Pinky Stevenson chase in the crowded field at the California State Open.

Santa Maria Husky Terry Small Long Beach Small San Jose St Santa Maria CC Jack Laxson Monterey Charles Leider Burlingame John Hardy Camarillo Dick Carmody Pinky Stevenson Stevenson Carmody Jack Fleck Jerry Barber Ronnie Reis Barber George McCallister Stew Morgan Ralph Coker Coker McCallister Morgan Bill McCormick Terry Small Charles Lelder Jack Monterey Myohn Hardy Camarilio Pinky Ae di Dick Carried Long Jerry Heard Visalig Dave Barber Bakersfield Mre Veltey Sim Gilbert Cing Va'x Jer Angeles Jarber Los Ronnie Y Reit Costa Mesa Ed Weck Carmichael Brad Lovares Sdretoos Eaton Pain Springs Ralph Cokaton Alm Sprang Oler San Jacinto

Shaw extends Avco lead with second 68 at Sutton

Tom Shaw, Golf Illinois, fired a second straight 68 to reach 136 eight under par at the Avco Golf Classic. George Knudson stood second at 141 after a 72, as windy, tough Pleasant Valley layout continued to challenge. Billy Casper shot 70 but missed the cut for the first time in five years, after a 151 total.

Sutton Mass. i Tom Shaw Golf Shaw Pleasant Valley Country Club George Knudson Billy Casper Phoenix

Mets Dump Dodgers In Slugfest Hitters Extend Streaks

Willie Davis stretched his hitting streak to 20 games for the Dodgers, homering and driving in runs as Maury Wills and Bill Russell contributed singles. Tug McGraw fanned Manny Mota while Davis raised his season average above .300. The Mets and Giants hover close in the NL race amid various streaks and lineup notes.

Bill Russell Maury Wills Tug McGraw Manny Mota Willie Davis L.A Russell Wes Parker Wills Ludakis McGraw Dodgers Willie Giants Didorers Ola Giants Radio P Paar Angels Jerry Coumen Goodby Allie Sherman NFL Willie Gove Baby Hall Wee Jones Eddy Sizemore Gil Art Aes Sogemire Reds Shansky Tommy Acec Mets Tommy Davis Jim Corawet

Tony's Truck Line Beats Finigan’s Rainbow 2–0

In a recent match Tony's Truck Line defeated Finigan's Rainbow by two goals to nil. Bavarian Room and J Cafe contributed to the event as spectators and local supporters.

Finigan's Rainbow

Connie Mack World Series Report From Farmington

Incomplete OCR text references Connie Mack World Series results tied to Farmington with mentions of players Roich and Wine but lacks clear details on teams scores dates or outcomes.

Ommston Psechne

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