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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
7
The Detroit Tigers stumble in Baltimore as the Orioles take three of four in a key series. Baltimore extended its AL East lead while Detroit fell further behind, with Frank Robinson and a ninth inning hit sealing the outcome. Oakland and Minnesota also posted wins as Boston faltered.
The schedule lists eight games featuring teams from Chicago Montreal Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Houston Los Angeles California Kansas City Washington Cleveland Minnesota and Chicago with pitchers and current records for each matchup. Several games note top starters such as Reed Jackson Briles Niekro McCormick Wibry Griffin Singer Nelson Cox Horgan Kaat Hollen and an incomplete entry for Chicago.
Kansas University distance ace Jim Ryan faces retirement amid mental strain and injuries after years at the top. Teammate Tom O’Hara and Ryan admit the pressure and fatigue may end his track career, with wife Anne helping him stay in the sport.
The opening game saw Weheader earn a 2-0 win over Montreal as his team improved to their first league triumph. Minnesota crushed Kansas City 9-2 to split the twin bill with five RBIs from a hitter who belted two homers.
Donna Caponi overcame 108 degree heat and late storm delays to shoot 69 for a two over par 294 total, securing a $5,000 first prize at the U S Women's Open at Scenic Hills Country Club. The Californian embraced her first major title after two runner up finishes in recent events.
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