Reggie Jackson Lights Up Fenway With 15 RBI Weekend
Oakland slugger Reggie Jackson crushed four homers a triple and two doubles in 14 at bats over the weekend series, driving in 15 runs as the A’s swept Boston. He piled up 10 RBI Saturday and five more Sunday, boosting his hot streak as Boston’s pitchers struggled.
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Moody Wins U S Open in Unlikely Victory at Cypress Creek
Orville Moody, a 35 year old Choctaw Indian and 14 year Army veteran, captures the 69th U S Open at Champions Golf Club with a final round 72 and a total 281 one stroke ahead of Al Geiberger. President Nixon called Moody after the victory praising the unexpected champion from the Army.
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Moody wins Open after last hole escape in playoff drive
Orville James Moody claimed his first tour victory at the Open. He faced a charging field including Bob Rosburg and Deane Beman, with Mill er Barber, Arnold Palmer, and Bruce Crampton close behind. Moody's dramatic finish came after a bold choice on the 18th and a quick, decisive tapping of the final putt.
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All-Stars Nab Two Victories After Rainout Layoff
Lawrence All-Stars split a Sunday doubleheader sweeping Fireball Jackson's squad 9-0 at the State Penitentiary in Lansing and then overcoming Manhattan 7-4 in Musial League play. Bob Helm earned the mound win in the first game while Sandy Buda and Dan Howard provided key power and offense in both contests. Howard hit home runs in both games and finished 6 for 10 with 4 RBIs. Snelgrove reached 5 for 8 across the twin bill. The club stands 4-1 and hosts Baldwin Thursday at Municipal Field.
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Ely Scores Double Wins at Wheelsports Meet
Robert Ely of Kansas City rode a pair of Bultacos to first place in both the .200 cc and 500 cc motorcycle scramble races at Wheelsports track Sunday. Other class results list Hicehard Bryan and Dick Roberson among top finishers from Lawrence and Perry.
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Mets Acquire Clendenon From Expos In Deadline Deal
The Mets obtain slugger Donn Clendenon from the Montreal Expos for four minor leaguers. Amos Otis is optioned to Tidewater to clear roster space. Clendenon, 33, will share first base duties with Ed Kranepool.
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Kansas prep stars shine at Golden West meet
Three future Kansas University athletes led the Kansas City area contingent at the Golden West high school track show. Dave Anderson of Shawnee Mission South ran the two mile in 9 05.9, Marvin Foster of Kansas City Central hit 47.0 in the 440, and Frank Johnson of Wyandotte posted 9.5 in the sprint. Jim Pearce of Mission North won the javelin at 242-1 and heads to Rice University.
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William Carey Wins 1969 NAIA Baseball Title
William Carey College of Mississippi captured the NAIA baseball championship with a 5-3 victory over La Verne of California in the tournament finals on Saturday night.
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Oakland routs Red Sox as Satting and Jackson shine
Yesterday's stars include SATTING and Jackson with a double, triple, and 28th homer driving in four as Oakland crushed Boston 18-5. Wilson pitched two-hitter for Detroit in a 7-0 win over Kansas City.
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Sinks Grabs A Feature At Shawnee Speedway Race
Lawrence Sinks led the Analopy feature from start to finish as one of four feature winners among sportsman stock cars at Shawnee Speedway Sunday night. Gerry Harrison, Larry Streeter and Don Garst also won heats or features.
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Jones Wins Lakewood 100 by Lap At 74.074 MPH Track Record
Bobby Jones of Greenville powerol his 1966 Ford to a full lap victory in the Lakewood 100 late model sportsman race at Lakewood mile oval. He earned $1,000 for first place and set a track record with an average speed of 74.074 mph.
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