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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1969

Page

14

Hickman Card Delivers Cubs Win to Halt Braves Streak

Jim Hickman drilled a leadoff homer in the seventh, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 2 1 victory over Atlanta. Don Kessinger tripled and scored in the sixth for the Braves earlier. The loss ends Atlanta’s five game win streak and the Cubs snap their slump while Chicago catcher Glenn Beckett and Kessinger were involved in a first inning triple play.

Atlanta Jim Hickman Chicago Cubs Braves Cubs Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett Hickman Pat Jarvis Kessinger Billy Williams

Dodgers edge Phillies with late plays and Davis streak

Dodgers win behind Crawford’s ninth inning catch on Hisle drive and a sac fly by Gabrielson. Willie Davis extended his batting streak to 26 games as he chipped in two singles, lifting his average to .318 after a rough stretch post All Star Game.

Maury Dodgers Coliseum Walter Alston Gabrielson Haller Crawford Hisle Willie Davis Willie D Dodger Philadelphia Dodgers Seemet Gan al Ygreeere Piticuen Sutton Fryman

Padres Rookie Santorini Dominates Nineteenth Pitching Win

San Diego rookie Al Santorini fired a two hitter to beat Montreal 3-0, ending a six game skid. Only Ty Cline’s infield single and Coco Laboy’s ninth inning hit broke up the no hit bid.

San Diego al Santorini Montreal Padres Santorini Ty Cline Coco Laboy Gems Biave Arcia Igpener Weoener

Yankees Beat Royals on HR and timely hits

Jimmie Hall capped a four run third inning with a two run single and Bobby Murcer homered for his 19th of the season as the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 6 to 1 Friday night. The Yankees used a multi run frame to take a lead and held on behind strong pitching.

New York UPI Jimmie Hall Bobby Murcer New York Yankees Kansas City Royals Kansas City Falchsel Achary Duvning Rrison Aker Nelson Po Schaal Elson

Maloney Rolls To Complete Game In 8 1 Win

Jim Maloney pitched his first complete game since April 30 as Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 8-1. Pete Rose and Alex Johnson starred with key hits and strong innings, while Maloney worked through eight hits and two jams to go the distance.

Cincinnati Jim Maloney Pete Rose Alex Johnson St. Louis Maloney Houston Rose Johnson Regis

Marichal Dominates Mets As Bonds Hits Three Run Homer

Juan Marichal scattered four hits over seven innings and Bobby Bonds belted a three run homer as the San Francisco Giants defeated the New York Mets 5-0 for their ninth straight win. The victory widened the NL West lead to 1 1/2 games over Atlanta and Cincinnati. Marichal improved to 16-9, facing 31 batters with six strikeouts and one walk. The Dominican pitcher held NY to two singles by Bob Pfeil and silenced Swoboda and Cleon Jones with minimal trouble.

SAN Francisco UPI Juan Marichal Bobby Bonds San Francisco Giants New York Mets Atlanta Cincinnati Marichal Mets Bob Pfeil Ron Swoboda Cleon Jones New York Gyose Piet Ib Hunt Burdarf Wesene Harrelson Stiss Fame Richa Taylor New Yore San Spranciece Sal Taylor

Twins Rout Red Sox As Kilighrew Oliva and Nettles Power

Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva and Graig Nettles homered as the Minnesota Twins routed Boston 10 4. Killebrew drove in a run with a sac fly and belted his 37th homer to boost his league leading RBI to 115. Nettles added a three run shot and Oliva homered for the 18th time. Tom Hall limited the Red Sox to three more hits after a second inning blast by Rico Petrocelli.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis UPI Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Graig Nettles Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Killebrew RBI Nettles Oliva Rico Petrocelli Boston Reggie Smith Tom Hall Mike Andrews

Clutch Hit Paces Pirates to 4 2 Win Over Astros

Al Oliver delivered a two out two run double in the 10th inning lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4 2 victory over the Houston Astros. Matty Alou and Roberto Clemente advanced on walks and a steal before Oliver’s double. Bob Moose earned the win to improve to 9 2 in relief of Bob Veale who pitched seven innings.

Houston UPI al Oliver Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Astros Oliver Matty Alou John Edwards Jim Bouton Roberto Clemente Bob Moose Bob Veale Faery A. van SB A. Oliver M Alou

Chisox Hit Homers To Defeat Indians In Chicago

Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Indians 4-2 aided by Tom McCraw two run homer and solo shots by Luis Aparicio and Buddy Bradford. scoring summaries show McCraw and Aparicio contributing key drives as Chicago climbs to victory.

Chicago UPI Tom McCraw Luis Aparicio Buddy Bradford Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Cleveland Chicago Klimeriek Melion Morton

Lifeguards Hold Taplin Race Today Belmont Shore

Lifeguards stage the Taplin Race at 10 a.m. on 62nd Place Belmont Shore with paddling swimming and rowing events on the program.

Taplin Long Beach Belmont Shore

Pepitone Fined Five Hundred Dollars and Suspended

New York Yankees first baseman Joe Pepitone was fined 500 and suspended indefinitely for leaving the dugout during a game and before another. Manager Ralph Houk and club officials cited Pepitone’s personal troubles including financial worries and marital difficulties as context for the disciplinary action.

NEW York UPI Joe Pepitone New York Yankees Ralph Houk Kansas City Pepitone Chicago Royals Mike Burke Yankees Leo MacPhail

Palmer withdraws from Governor bid focus remains on golf and business

Arnold Palmer announced on Friday he is not running for Pennsylvania governor. He will devote full attention to golf and his business interests. In other NFL news Clifton McNeil agreed to terms with the 49ers ending a holdout. Rocky Bleier writes to teammates after injuries in Vietnam. A high school incident in Castlewood Virginia resulted in a death and several injuries as a goal post struck a live line. Charles Tidwell, a former Kansas track star, shot himself after killing his wife in Denver.

Arnold Palmer Pennsylvania Arnold SAN Francisco Clifton McNeil 49Ers Rocky Bleier Vietnam Pittsburgh Steeler Chuck Noll Bleier University of Kansas Charles Tidwell Denver Tidwell

Indoor Cycle Races at Sports Arena

Los Angeles hosts the California Class A Speedway Motorcycle Championships at the Sports Arena with an 8:30 p.m. start. The three week series runs through September 7 and ends September 13, featuring a 25 race card on a 320 yard dirt track.

Los Angeles California

Lolich Fans 12 En Route to 100th Win in Majors

Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich earned his 100th major league win and 17th of the season with a five-hitter. Willie Horton contributed three hits and two RBIs, including his 18th homer, as the Tigers rolled Seattle 6-1, sending the Pilots to their 13th loss in 14 games. Lolich struck out 12 to improve to 17-7.

Detroit UPI Mickey Lolich Willie Horton Detroit Tigers Seattle Pilots Lolich Pilots Seattle Horton al Kaline

Dodgers Rally Amid Bees and Buzz From Phillies

Richie Allen returned to Connie Mack Stadium and was greeted by a swarm of bees before singling. Dodgers notes report Jim Brewer in traction at Centinela Valley Hospital, two more days there, while Bill Sudekis still weak after a five day hospital stint. Larry Hisle aims for Rookie of the Year with 142 strikeouts, and Dave Nicholson’s 175 season mark looms. Chuck Stevens promotes Palm Springs golf dates October 23 to 25. Lakers manager Walter Alston denies retirement talk. Tony Taylor suffers tonsillitis. Eddie Sizemere named Dodgers Rookie of the Year. Claude Osteen seeks 18th win against Jerry Johnson.

Dodger Phillies Richie Allen Connie Mack Stadium L.A Jim Brewer Centinela Valley Hospital Ingleweed Bill Sudekis New York Phils Larry Hisle Dodgers Dave Nicholson Chuck Stevens Dodger Stadium Plush Canyon Country Club Palm Springs Lakers Fred Scheus Walter Alsten Tony Taylor Teddy Sizemere Fresh Produce Council of Southern California Claude Osteen Jerry Jehnsen

Oakland Athletics Three-Hit Senators in 5-0 Win

Jim Nash pitched the first start since July 15 and joined by two relievers to hold Washington to three hits. Oakland snapped a three game skid with a shutout, scoring two runs in the eighth as Dick Green opened the rally with a triple, Reynolds scored on Reynolds walk then Johnson drove in the second run on a pinch single, Cater sac fly brought in Reynolds for the final tally.

Washington UPI Jim Nash Oakland Athletics Washington Senators Dick Green Tom Reynolds Bob Johnson Danny Cater Reynolds

Rock Island Sports Shop blanks Nitehawks in ISC quarterfinal

Lefthander Gary Ralfs struck out 14 and allowed two hits as Rock Island Sports Shop defeated Long Beach Nitehawks 2-0 at Douglas Park in the International Softball Congress championships. Marty Mosier homered for the Sports Shop in the second inning.

Rock Island III Gary Ralfs Long Beach Nitehawks Douglas Park

Matthes Breaks Hall's Swim Mark in Berlin

East Germany's Roland Matthes, 18, set a 200 meter backstroke world record at the East German championships finishing in 2 minutes 6.4 seconds. He surpassed Gary Hall of Garden Grove by 0.2 seconds to claim the new mark.

Berlin Roland Matthes East Germany Gary Hall Garden Grove

Angels Sweep Doubleheader Amid Nine-Run Rally

The Angels win the nightcap with a dramatic eight hitter by McGlothlin who holds the Orioles as Roger Repoz drives in the decisive runs in left field. Reichardt sits with a headache as Rick Reichardt remains on the bench after the opener.

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