Mets and Pirates split doubleheader as Virdon laments history
Yogi Berra’s Mets, 5 1/2 games back in the NL East, split with the Pirates after Jon Matlack’s four-hitter and Wayne Garrett’s 10th inning sacrifice fly in the opener. Pittsburgh won the finale 7-5 behind Stargell and Hernandez. Other NL results included Cubs over Phils, Reds past Padres, Dodgers over Astros, and Cardinals routing Montreal.
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Chisox Open With 7-3 Win as Nelson Shuts Down Sox
Roger Nelson, not on KC’s roster last spring due to arm trouble, delivered a clutch seven inning start and a four hit shutout to stop Chicago 3-0 in the nightcap. Dick Allen homered twice in the opener as KC rolled 7-3. Nelson also delivered at the plate and spoiled Stan Bahnsen’s no hit bid with a two out single in the eighth.
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Nebraska Favored to Repeat Big Eight Title by Poll
Kansas City writers pick Nebraska as 1969 Big Eight champion with 40 first place votes and 644 points led by Colorado in second. Oklahoma, Iowa State, Kansas, and Missouri follow, while historical notes show the favorite won 16 of 23 seasons since 1946, with two upsets.
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Phillies Place Nash On Disabled List
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right hander Jim Nash on the 21 day disabled list with a recurring shoulder problem. Reliever Bill Wilson, who had been on the DL since April 13, was activated after back surgery to remove a herniated disc.
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Gurry Named Freshman Coach at Columbia
Jack Gurry aged 26 is appointed freshman football coach at Columbia College after Dick Sakala is promoted to assistant athletic director.
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Rained Out Hawks Set For Try Tonight In Legion Finals
The District 2 championship between Lawrence Hawks and Kansas City Post 199 was rained out but tentatively rescheduled for 8 p.m. tonight with potential Saturday play. KC 199 gains extra innings for ace Jeff Watson, while Lawrence hopes for rest and a chance to reach the state tournament in Garden City.
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All-Star Game Tonight Devaney Faces Cowboys Test
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney leads his Cornhuskers crew against Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys in the 39th All-Star Football Game at Soldier Field. NBC televises the 8 p.m. CDT game with Devaney aided by ten Nebraska quarterbacks and star Jerry Tagge.
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