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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1969

Page

15

Giants Sweep Phillies to Move Ahead in NL West

San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 6-2 and 5-3 to sweep the doubleheader and seize first place in the NL West. Dave Marshall, Ron Hunt, and Bobby Bonds homered in the opener, with Hunt and Bonds delivering key hits in the nightcap as Bob Bolin earned the win in the second game. Philadelphia tied the nightcap late before Bolin and Linzy closed out the Giants’ series victory.

Philadelphia Dave Marshall Ron Hunt Bobby Bonds Hunt Bonds San Francisco Giants Giants Cincinnati New York Atlanta Montreal Bob Bolin Bolin Woodie Fryman Willie McCovey Phillies Larry Hisle Johnny Callison Mike Ryan Hisle Phils Kayoed Bolin Frank Linzy SAN SS Marshall Ra Caliisen Rallen Macovey Ia Djohnson Hendersn Fuentes Rojas Barton Mcormck Palmer Harmon Ph Yaoal Raffo Barry San Francisco E—Fuentes San Francisco F Ah—Mcccovey T. Taylor Marshall Hunt Day Bonds R.allen Sb—Rojas McCormick Boozer Rafe Bi Marshall Ty Aarte Allenhanna McCovey Callison Djohnson Fae Hender Mreyan Tal Fuentes Fryman Thon Davenort Gnoo Lanier Bata Chmpano Rolin Py Farrell Noad Linzy Meee Francisce Jav Philadelphis J E—D. Johnson R.stone Francisco T.taylor S—Lanier HFER Inzy Pn Ae Teate Farrell Oy Lingy Bave

Cepeda Homers In Sevenths To Sweep Braves Over Expos

Atlanta Braves rally in the seventh with Orlando Cepeda delivering a three run homer off Mike Wegener to beat Montreal 4 3 and sweep a two night doubleheader. In the opener Gary Sutherland error with two out in ninth seals a 1 0 victory.

Montreal Orlando Cepeda Atlanta Braves Braves Gary Sutherland Cepeda Mike Wegener Expos Sutherland Ron Fairly Mack Jones Wegener Hank Aaron Coco Laboy Rico Carty Atlanta Jim Britton Gary Waslewski Tony Gonzalez Waslewski Aaron Carty Bobby Wine Mike Lum

Indians and A’s split doubleheader in Cleveland

In the nightcap Sam McDowell allowed ten runs as Cleveland beat Oakland 10-4 after the A’s dominated 8-3 in the opener. Key hits included Jose Cardenal and Frank Baker homers followed by a big fourth inning for the Indians.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Sam McDowell Oakland A’s Indians

Mets Triumph in Nightcap as Reds Rally Fails

New York exploded for eight runs in the third inning as Nolan Ryan fired a seven-hitter to lead the Mets to a 10-1 win over the Reds in the nightcap. Earlier Cincinnati built an 8-2 lead before the Mets tied and pulled away behind Don Clendenon’s three RBI on his seventh homer, with Jerry Grote scoring the go ahead run in the second. Pete Rose Bobby Tolan and Tony Perez homered for Cincinnati in the opener as Nolan returned to the majors for his first game since May 6.

Indians Jose Cardenal Frank Baker Lou Klimchock Eddy Leon Cardenal Dave Nelson Baker Ken Harrelson Klimchock Nelson Leon Cincinnati New York Nolan Ryan Mets Reds Pete Rose Bobby Tolan Tony Peres Gary Nolan Jerry Grote Donn Clendenon Tommie Agee Tolan Lee May Bobby Pfeil Cleon Jones Gerry Arrigo Clendennon Ron Swobnda Pfeil Crosley Field Ryan Alex Johnson Perez Nolan Clay Carroll Rose K Jones Johnsons Shamsky Stewart Garrett Perez Ab Kranpool Lmay Martin Can Harrelson Woodwid Cincienon Ruiz Weis Seaver Arroli Koonce Roswell Lauro Anan Gaspar Ph oOnn Vincinnati Asa iSeaver Carroll New York Cincinnati Tolan Cf Johnson Crones Erez Gaspar Cindenon Corrales Charles Ob Woodwrd Chicago Houston Waldspine Weisss Bench Becke Morgan Ryan P Atriga Bwillams If Wynn Noo Os Sante Blefary Beauchp Banks Sol Menkels Fisher Pano Hundley Nmiller Geiger Houston Chicago Hundley Fisher Hickman ” Morgan We Beckert Young A A. Jackson N.miller Arrigo C. Jones Lemaster Biasingame

Tigers Win After 13 Tigers Win After 13

Detroit beat Minnesota 4-3 in 13 innings as Don Wert lined a bases loaded single off Rod Carew to cap the Tigers dramatic victory Tuesday night.

Detroit Don Wert Rod Carew Detroit Tigers Minnesota

White Sox trounce Senators 11-4 behind strong hitting

Ron Hansen drove in five runs and Bill Melton four as the Chicago White Sox routed the Washington Senators 11-4. Billy Wynne improved to 4-2, with Gail Hopkins collecting four hits and Aparicio, Hopkins, Melton and May driving in early runs to spark a four run third inning and extend the lead. Melton added a 16th homer later, complementing a productive offensive showing.

Chicago Ron Hansen Bill Melton Gail Hopkins Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Billy Wynne Sox Hansen Luis Aparicio Hopkins Melton Carlos May

Cubs Outscore Astros 5 2 to extend lead

Chicago Cubs beat Houston 5 to 2 as Bill Hands allowed six hits over 7 innings and Phil Regan earned his 15th save. Randy Hundley and Jim Hickman delivered early doubles, with Hands driving in a run. The Cubs, now 7½ games up on the Mets, stretch six straight wins. Marty Martinez plated a Houston run in the sixth.

Houston Bill Hands Phil Regan Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Hands Regan Norm Miller Cubs New York Mets Cincinnati Randy Hundley Jim Hickman Denny Lemaster Billy Williams Ron Santo Ernie Banks Hundley Don Young Dooley Womack Williams Banks Marty Martinez al Houston

Dolphins Acquire Boutwell as Free Agent Quarterback

Miami picks up Tom Boutwell a free agent quarterback from Southern Mississippi who played for the Cleveland Browns after being drafted in the 13th round. He was placed on waivers last week.

Miami Dolphins Sigu Boutwell MIAMI Tom Boutwell Mississippi American Football League Cleveland Browns

Southland Seeks New Football Coach

Southland High School seeks applications for the head football coach position after Bob Dyess resigned to take a job at Borden County High School. Superintendent F. W. Callaway announced the vacancy and directed applicants to submit to him.

Southland Southland High School Supt F. W. Callaway Bob Dyess Borden County High School Callaway

Stargell Homers To Lift Pirates Past Dodgers In Dodger Stadium

Willie Stargell belted a 480 foot homer into the right field roof to break a seventh inning tie and spark the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 11 3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The blast was likely the first homer hit out of Dodger Stadium since its 1962 opening. The Pirates added seven runs in the ninth off Pete Mikkelsen and the game featured RBIs from Clemente Sanguillen Mazeroski and Kosco.

Los Angeles Willie Stargell Rons Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Stargell Dodger Stadium Pirates Pete Mikkelsen Tom Hutton Pittsburgh Clemente Sanguillen

Mike Casey to miss season with leg cast

Kentucky star Mike Casey will wear a leg cast for six to eight months after a car accident. The 6foot4 guard from Shelbyville is out of competition for the coming season but expects to be eligible next year. He set school records with 129 assists and 1,075 points in two varsity years.

Lexington Mike Casey Kentucky Shelbyville Wildcats Louisville Casey Wildcat

Brabender Sparks Seattle Win Over Red Sox 9-2

Gene Brabender scattered eight hits and homered as Seattle topped Boston 9-2 to halt a four game skid. Brabender improved to 9-8, fanning 12 in a row at one stretch before Dick Schofield’s leadoff homer in the eighth broke the bid. Culp fell to 5-7 despite a strong start.

Boston Gene Brabender Seattle Pilots Ray Culp Red Sox Barbender

Orioles Edge Royals In Ten The 7 5 Win In Extras

Brooks Robinson hit his 17th homer with one on in the 10th to lift the Baltimore Orioles past the Kansas City Royals 7-5. Frank Robinson added his 27th to force a 5-5 tie in the eighth and Boog Powell contributed earlier with a sacrifice fly. Buck Martinez put KC ahead in the eighth before Robinson and Baltimore reclaimed the lead in the 10th.

Baltimore Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Royals Frank Robinson Galen Olsen Boog Powell Brooks Buck Martinez Kansas City Royals Jackie ‘Hernandez Dick Hall Jim Hardin Paul Schaal F Joe Keough Clay Dalrymple Paul Blair Joe Foy Foy Roger Nelson J

Jones Leads Junior Golf in U S Girls Tournament Qualifiers

Martha Jones of Decatur Alabama tops 32 qualifiers at Brookhaven Country Club with a 151 total after 36 holes in the U S Golf Association Girls Junior. Nancy Hager of Dallas and Hollis Stacy of Savannah finish second and third. the field of 105 advances to match play.

Dallas Martha Jones Decatur Ala U. S. Golf Association Brookhaven Country Club Miss Jones Alabama Nancy Hager Texas Hollis Stacy Savannah Hager Stacy Mary Budke Dayton Ore Janet Ann Coles Aptos Calif

Ex Title Holder Quits Boxing

Kim Ki-Soo former world junior middleweight champion and Orient middleweight king announced his retirement from boxing He said he would make way for younger fighters The Korea Boxing Commission said Choi Ap-Sung will defend the title against Japan's Junior Naito on Sept 27 in Seoul after Kim relinquished the belt.

Seoul South Korea Kim Ki-Soo Orient Korean Boxing Commission Choi Ap-Sung Japan Naito Kim

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