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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1969
Page
7
Ernie Vivion Field hosts the Jefferson City Babe Ruth League opener after months of planning. Readies teams with age rules and balanced rosters, including Nick Finn and Bob Gurnee, as they prepare for two league games weekly and non league contests.
The Cardinals overcame Atlanta 4-3 as Gibson and Toughed held the line in relief while Brack, Shannon and Torre delivered key RBIs. Montreal dropped their eighth straight after a late Expos rally, and San Diego, Chicago and New York posted wins to keep pace in a tight league race.
Mexico City AP reports Rafael Osuna, famed Mexican tennis player and Davis Cup star, among 79 killed in a plane crash. Osuna, Olympic and Wimbledon participant who partnered Dennis Ralston to a 1960 victory, had reduced international play in recent years.
Rain delayed a Bun Johnson Bears at Centralia matchup into July 6 after two and a half scoreless innings. Plans cited limit rules on footwear and rosters with eight AFL players and one FL B-1 invite.
Rod Carew revives the art of stealing home with a six setup in a 4-2 Minnesota victory over the New York Yankees. He notches three hits and reaches a .200 average as the Twins extend their lead in the AL West. the performance includes a noted steal of home and a key sacrifice fly by Nebles.
Standings list teams with W L and percentage in both East and West divisions. Notable leaders include Chicapa, New York, and Pittsburgh with around .686, .521, and .500 records respectively. Schedule notes cover Wednesday results and upcoming games across multiple stadiums and cities.
Lincoln University announced four Cen tours high school players signing letters of intent to attend. Tony Edwards a 6 4 forward from Columbia Hickman High School Class state tournament team David Scrivner a forward from Russellville Leia Hackney a 6 1 guard from California High School who averaged 18 points per game and Henry Hauck a 6 4 forward from Dixon Cress State Championship team.
Reinsch TV limited the Forhitel Cubs to four hits as they won 8-1 in Midget League action. Mike Thompson had two singles to pace the winners, and Ray Davis struck out 17 batters in another Midget League contest. The Jays blasted Cosmos 15-4 behind Danny Fennewald’s two hits. In softball Jacques toppled Wicus’s Hould-0 in Junior League play. Calvary Baptist beat Church Farm 13-12 in Slow Pitch with John Plummer four-for-four and three homers. Central Electric defeated Butzer’s 18-5. Park Board registration offered for youths aged 15-18.
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