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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
5
Arizona State achieved an 11-3 victory over Tulsa as the Sun Devils built a commanding lead in Omaha. NYU and Arizona State eyed a meeting to decide who advances toward the finals, with Arizona State star John Dolinsek delivering four hits and three RBIs while Paul Ray Powell and Larry Gura aided with key innings and wins.
Roberto Clemente powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs, tying the game with a two run homer in the eighth, then doubling in the 10th and scoring the winning run on Jose Martinez's single. The Dodgers, Mets, Reds, and Expos also posted wins across the league. Clemente, entering his 75th Pirates season, again ruled left field while confirming retirement talk remains distant as he recovers from shoulder pain yet displays top hitting form.
Reggie Jackson slugged two homers in the opener and added a 28th homer in the nightcap as Oakland routed Kansas City 16-3 and 16-2. The A’s, aided by strong pitching from Chuck Dobson, built on Jackson's power as the Royals were unable to slow the slugger in both games.
In New York Joe Namath told Douglas on television he plans to try to play football this year. He said it is a big decision but he intends to make the effort despite prior delays and public attention. Meanwhile Senator Epstein fumbled a pop foul under police watch at RFK Stadium during Wednesday’s game.
Oakland slugger Reggie Jackson leads the A's to 6-4 and 9-2 victories over Kansas City to reclaim first in the AL West. He hits a two run homer and a solo shot, notes he is ahead of Ruth and Maris pace only if a big late surge occurs. He also makes a diving catch to aid Chuck Dobson’s win and moves on from a recent beaning.
Kansas mile ace Jim Ryun, hailed as the world’s best miler, sought entries in both the mile and three mile at the 48th National Collegiate Track and Field Championships in Knoxville. Coach Bob Timmins described the late decision as Russian roulette, risking mile chances and team prospects, but Ryun qualified for both events.
National League East shows Chicago leading at 40 23 635 with New York at 32 27 .542 and St Louis 30 32 .484. West includes Los Angeles 8 6 26 .581 and Cincinnati 31 25 .554. American League leaders Baltimore 44 17 .730 and Boston 31 24 .607. Detroit 8 42 .598. Wednesday results include New York 2 Philadelphia 6 and Houston 3 Atlanta 1.
Dennis Green leads the Capital City Bears as they meet Boonville tonight in a 2 1 record. Green has five hits three runs and six RBI in seven plate appearances while teammate Denny Alberts and Charley Ratz trail with more than one hit. The club hits .304 in easy wins over Sedalia and Marshall, and hosts Tipton Sunday after Wednesday games were postponed due to wet grounds.
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