Ralston Rallies In Rain Affects French Open Action
In Paris Dennis Ralston and Cliff Richey faced weather delays as rain halted several matches. Ralston of Bakersfield won 6-0 6-4 0-6 0-6 6-4 to reach the third round, while Richey led 6-4 6-3 8-10 6-6 before day end. Rod Laver trailed Dick Crealey as rain paused play. Nancy Richey and Julie Heldman advanced to the third round in women's draw.
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New York
Red Sox rally behind Smith cleanup punch
Reggie Smith shifts to No. 4 and drives in 14 runs in eight games since the move. He belts a three run homer in the eighth to spark an 8-6 comeback win over Kansas City as Boston extends its hot stretch.
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McCallister Leads Memphis Open With 63 In Heat
In Memphis 144 golfers started the 12th Memphis Open as 84 beat par of 70 under 90 degree heat. Bob McCallister shot a seven under par 63 to lead a group at 63 while Lee Elder and Ron Reif trailed by one stroke. Gene Littler and Lee Trevino stood two back with 66.
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Ron Reif
Bert Yancey
John Lotz
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Lee Trevino
Lou Graham
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Mac) McLendon
Gary Player
Chargers Gillman Paves Path to Summer Jobs in San Diego
Chargers coach Sid Gillman leads Job Fair ’69 to place 6 000 to 7 000 youths ages 16 to 18 in summer work across banks shops Navy base offices and science programs. Local employers banks and unions pledge hundreds of positions as Gillman urges profit margins to yield to jobs for youth.
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Simpson seeks trade to secure payment he believes is due
O J Simpson, USC Heisman winner, in Indianapolis for the 500 race, says he wants a pro football trade to a club that pays his value. Buffalo owner Ralph C Wilson offers 50 000 a year for five years. Simpson raises salary demand to 650 000 with a 500 000 loan dropped. Wilson says talks with several clubs may lead to a trade. Simpson warns he will not play for Wilson without his price.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Across Leagues
National League standings show Atlanta leading the East with 26 17 605, while Cincinnati 22 19 537 in the West. Montreal 11 30 256 at bottom. American League lists Baltimore 33 14 702 atop, with Boston 28 18 681 behind. multiple doubleheaders and tonight’s scheduled games include Pittsburgh at Houston and San Francisco at New York.
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Virgie Burger Defends Village Country Club Title in Golf
Virgie Burger wins the Village Country Club Women’s Golf Association championship with a 346 aggregate over 72 holes to defend her 1968 title. She finishes 20 strokes ahead of runner up Jean Sullivan as qualifying days set up the Mary K. Browne tournament at San Gabriel.
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Pals and Chemical Kids Tie In Dim Nine Inning Game
The Pals and the Chemical Kids battled to a 3 3 tie when darkness halted play after nine innings. Pitchers Mike Bratz and Ted Grafton allowed four hits each. Bratz fanned two, Grafton nine. Andy Black went 3-for-3 for the Kids. In other games, Kluge homered for Gusto's in a 2-4 win over the Diatoms while Curt Wade defeated the American Legion 4-3 as Lom poc league hitters pace the standings.
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Truckers beat Sprouts as Gurley homers in pitchers duel
Bobby Farrell drives in the margin of victory as the Truckers defeat the Grange Sprouts 4 3 in a Lompoc American League game. Frank Hain earns the win in relief of Carl Sager as Sprouts tie game on a bases loaded walk in the sixth. Gurley homers, Etheridge and Sutton collect two hits for Sprouts.
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