McCovey Leads Giants Past Astros With Two Three-Run Blasts
Willie McCovey delivered a three-run homer in each game as the San Francisco Giants swept the Houston Astros 8-5 and 4-3, extending their winning streak to six and tying the Dodgers for first in the NL West. Jack Hiatt added a tying three-run shot in the opener.
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UPI
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Los Angeles
Jack Hiatt
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Atlanta
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Montreal
Pittsburgh
San Diego
Cincinnati
Cleon Jones
Canadiens Take Cup Opener Over Blues 3 1
Claude Ruel praised effort after Montreal defeated St. Louis 3 1 in the opening game of the best of seven Stanley Cup final. Scotty Bowman blamed Blues layoff for the loss as he considered goalie changes.
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UPI
Claude Ruel
Montreal Canadiens
St. Louis Blues
Blues
Canadiens
St. Louis
Ruel
Boston
Scotty Bowman
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Bowman
Celtics rally to take series lead in Boston win over Lakers
Boston Celtics avoid a comeback by the Los Angeles Lakers and win 111-105 at Boston Garden to seize a 2-1 edge in the best of seven championship series. John Havlicek scores 34 despite an eye injury, with the Lakers rallying in the third quarter before Boston seals the victory.
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Sloan tops Mt. San Antonio Relays decathlon after Toomey withdrawal
Former UCLA star Rick Sloan won the Mt. San Antonio Relays decathlon with 7 615 points after Olympic gold medalist Billy Toomey pulled a hamstring in the pole vault. Toomey led by 301 points entering day two, finishing with 6 509 for eight events. John Warkentin and Jorma Vesala were second and third with 7 255 and 7 121 points.
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UPI
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Sloan
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Mexico City
John Warkentin
Fresno State
Jorma Vesala
Los Angeles State
Broncos Lead UCSB Sluggers in WCAC Race
Santa Clara holds a two game WCAC lead as California, USC, UCLA, Stanford remain tied at 8-4. UCSB rises to second with an 8-4 mark after sweeping Pacific. Santa Clara topped Loyola in a doubleheader as McClain and Troedson earned their fourth wins. San Jose State routed St Marys while San Francisco beat Pepperdine. Oregon evened Pac-8 at 6-6 with wins over Washington State.
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Southern California
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Jerry McClain
Rich Troedson
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UOP
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St. Mary’s
San Francisco
Pepperdine
Oregon
Washington State
Devlin Sneaks Par On Final Hole To Win Nelson Classic
Bruce Devlin avoided a playoff by sinking a crucial eight-foot par at the Byron Nelson Classic. He posted a 277 total, earning $20,000, as Bruce Crampton tied for second after a late miss. Frank Beard finished tied for second with Crampton after a 71, while Arnold Palmer failed to win and must qualify for the Open.
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UPI
Dallas
Bruce Devlin
Bruce Crampton
Preston Trail Golf Club
Crampton
Frank Beard
Beard
Devlin
Arnold Palmer
Houston
Palmer
Bob Lunn
New Zealand
Bob Charles
Lee Trevino
Charles
Bert Greene
Gray, Ga
Don January
Robinson Blots Out 68 Horrors With Home Run Spree
Frank Robinson powered the Orioles to a doubleheader sweep of the Yankees 6-0 and 10-5, belting two homers and driving in eight in the two games. Brooks Robinson added late homers, while Mike Cuellar and Dick Hall pitched well in support. Other AL results included Tigers, Twins, Athletics, and Angels winning. Harmon Killebrew joined the 400-homer club with a solo shot for Minnesota.
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Rusty Staub
Coco Laboy
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Larry Jaster
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Fred Down
UPI
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Baltimore Orioles
Frank
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Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Yankees
Mike Cuellar
Dick Hall
Hall
Brooks Robinson
Detroit Tigers
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Seattle Pilots
Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
California Angels
Kansas City Royals
Dick McAuliffe
Denny McLain
Pat Dobson
Tigers
Willie Horton
Rod Carew
Twins
Harmon Killebrew
Dave Boswell
Gary Peters
White Sox
Pistons and Truckers win debuts in Lompoc Little League
Lompoc opens the 1969 season with a parade and ceremonies. Perry's Pistons beat the Aztecs 4-3 on Tim Boatwright's go ahead double. The Truckers rout Pizza Palace 14-3 behind Carl Sager's win and key doubles. Jose Santiago of the Red Sox undergoes elbow surgery with a 50-50 chance to return next season.
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Pace Perry
Pistons
Aztecs
Boatwright
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Pizza Palace
Carl Sager
John Knickrehm
Ronnie Melson
Bobby Farrell
Teddy Hannah
Brad Johnson
Dennis Pacheco
Boston
UPI
Jose Santiago
Boston Red Sox
John McGillicuddy
Hewes and Parker claim titles in Santa Barbara finals
Tony Hewes wins the 100 yard freestyle in 53.1 and places third in the 200 free with a school record 1:59.4. Butch Parker dominates the backstroke in 1:04.1 and finishes fifth in the 100 IM as Lompoc Braves place fourth with 32 points at Dos Pueblos High School. Glen Green wins two Cee division events and Lompoc also takes a Cee 200 free relay in 1:43.3.
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Darrell Longley
Jackson
Longley
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Brickner
Len Filaseta
Dos Pueblos
Bob Hampton
John Fridrich
Kenny Kring
Smith
Hampton
Fridrich
Bob Phelps
Gary Shelly
Cab
Tony Hewes
Butch Parker
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Cees
Hewes
Parker
Glen Green
David Ross
Bob MacKenzie
David McVicar
Mike Godden
Kerry Lacanette
Andy Kuhn
James Parker
Greg Cumberland
Derby head looks to best race in 95th Derby
Churchill Downs president Wathen Knebelkamp calls the Kentucky Derby one of the best renewals in years as Top Knight Dike Majestic Prince and Arts And Letters train for the $125 000 added race. Majestic Prince looms as favorite after a strong California record and a Stepping Stone Purse showcase.
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California
Meneley Takes Win in J Car Main at Santa Maria Speedway
Bob Meneley of Santa Ynez won the J Car main event at Santa Maria Speedway after grabbing pole in the first heat and leading early. Cliff Vose of Santa Maria spun infield during a bid to pass Meneley, while Don Mosier led all in the trophy dash. Vose finished second with Simkins and Atlas in third and fourth. A ten lap preview saw Bob Shelton edge Joe Leonard and others for the checkered flag.
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Cliff Vose
Santa Maria
Tom Atlas
Santa Barbara
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del Tekant
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Don Mosier
Dan Simkins
Bob Shelton
Dasmalia
Joe Leonard
Arroyo Grande
Bob Purgarich
Wayne Hammond
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