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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1969

Page

11

Orioles crush Seattle as May Buford and Robinson power win

Dave May, Don Buford and Brooks Robinson homered to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-1 victory over Seattle. The win stretched Baltimore’s streak to five straight and kept them 13 games ahead in the American League East amid Seattle rallies sparked by Don Mincher and Tommy Harper stole a base.

Seattle Dave May Don Buford Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Orioles Them Detroit

Houston Nips Phillies in 3-2 Victory

Sandy Valdespina stole home in the first inning to spark Houston's 3-2 win over Philadelphia. The Phillies squandered a ninth inning rally as Richie Allen homered to close to one, but Jim Wynn threw out a runner at third to end the threat.

Philadelphia Sandy Valdespina Houston Astros Phillies Phils Richie Allen Houston Johnny Callison Deroni Johnson Fred Gladding Jim Wynn Callison

Mays 998th Home Run Highlighted Doubleheader Split

In San Francisco Willie Mays hit his 998th home run and Bobby Bonds drove in the tiebreaking run as the Giants salvaged the opener. The Cubs countered with a 3-1 nightcap win paced by a four-hitter from Selma Nye and Regan, leaving Chicago 7 1/2 games behind the Mets in the NL East.

Willie Mays Bobby Bonds Ron Hunt Mays Chicago SAN Francisco Dick Selma Rich Nye Phil Regan Chicago Cubs Frank Linzy Giants

Mets Edge Padres in doubleheader sweep to snap skid

Duffy Dyer hit a three run homer in the opener and Bud Harrelson added a two run triple as the Mets swept San Diego 3-2 in both games. Jerry Koosman allowed five hits in the opener while Joe Niekro matched him until a late rally. Don Cardwell and Clay Kirby pitched scoreless nightcap until Ed Kranepool lashed a seventh inning single to start a run.

NEW York Duffy Dyer Bud Harrelson New York Mets San Diego Padres Dyer Joe Niekro Mets Niekro Donn Clendenon Harrelson Jerry Koosman Roberto Pena Ollie Brown Don Cardwell Clay Kirby Ed Kranepool

Dodgers rally past Expos with ninth inning comeback

Bill Sudakis hit a 12th homer and a seven run burst in the ninth as the Dodgers overcame a 3-2 deficit against Montreal. Bill Sudakis delivered a two run shot after Willie Crawford walked to set up the outburst leading to a 9-3 Dodgers win.

Montreal Bill Gudakis Los Angeles Dodgers Bill Stoneman Willie Crawford Sudakis

Twins Win In 13th On Three Straight Hits

Cesar Tovar Ted Uhlaender and Tony Oliva delivered consecutive singles in the 13th inning to break a 2-2 tie and lift the Minnesota Twins past the Washington Senators. Harmon Killebrew earlier hit a two run homer in the 11th to give Minnesota a lead as Frank Howard singled to start the Senators' late rally.

Washington Cesar Tovar Ted Uhlaender Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Washington Sun Twins Harmon Killebrew Senators Tovar Dennis Higgins Uhlaender Ken McMullen Killebrew Frank Howard Tom Hall

Cardinals Top Braves in Sevenths Powered by Shannon and Javier

In Atlanta, the St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the seventh inning with a Shannon sacrifice and a Javier RBI single to beat the Braves 3 0. Steve Carlton earned the win, allowing seven hits over eight innings before Jim Grant finished. Bob Tillman Hank Aaron and Rico Carty hit all three Braves home runs.

Atlanta Mike Shannon Julian Javier St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves Steve Carlton Jim Grant Bob Tillman Hank Aaron Rico Carty Braves

Corat Y s results ICAN league game summary

ICAN league play saw a 4 pie AI match between Kansas City and Washington end with an 8 to 3 score. The brief notes the teams and final tally, with no further details provided.

Red Sox Hurlers Blank Royals 1-0

Boston starter Vicente Romo earned a rare start and blanked Kansas City 1-0 with support from Sparky Lyle. The game featured tight pitching as both clubs managed few dangerous threats and Romo completed the whitewash.

Red Sox Royals Kansas City Boston Vicente Romo Sparky Lyle

Hall Sparks Yankees Past White Sox With Big Rally

Jimmie Hall delivered a tying two run homer in the fourth and followed with a double to start a seven inning rally as New York beat Chicago 5 to 2. Walt Williams and Gail Hopkins supplied early offense for the White Sox while Stan Bahnsen struggled with 10 hits in five innings.

Chicago Jimmie Hall New York Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox Stan Bahnsen Walt Williams Gail Hopkins Williams Hopkins Hall Yankee Paul Edmondson Joe Pepitone Pepitone

McLain Claims 19th Win as Tigers Hit Six Homers

Denny McLain became the first 19-game winner in the majors by leading Detroit past Oakland 94. Al Kaline hit two homers and the Tigers launched four additional roundtrippers. McLain allowed a two run shot by Reggie Jackson in the first inning before settling in.

Oakland Denny McLain Oakland A al Kaline Tigers Reggie Jackson

Reds Fall By 8 5 As Pirates Rally In First Inning

Pittsburgh Pirates overcome four Cincinnati homers to beat the Reds 8-5. Alley Belt Three Run homer caps five run first inning rally. Steve Blass improves to 13-7 with help from Joe Gibbon and Chuck Hartenstein.

Cincinnati Gene Alley Pittsurgh Pirates Reds al Oliver Manuel Sanguillen Matty Alou Willie Stargell Oliver Stargell Sanguillen Isolo Pete Rose Bobby Tolan John Tony Perez Eo Perez Howie Young Detroit Steve Blass Red Wings Joe Gibbon Chuck Hartenstein

Pinch Homer Lifts California Past Cleveland

In Anaheim, Billy Cowan hit a two run homer in the eighth inning after a missed squeeze bunt, lifting the California Angels over the Cleveland Indians 6 to 4. It was Cowan's second homer of the season and first with the Angels, part of California’s five homers in the game tying a club record.

Anaheim Billy Cowan California Paneers Cleveland Cowan Angel California

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