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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1969

Page

15

Boswell's homer helps Twins top Senators in tight win

Dave Boswell earned his 10th win as the Minnesota Twins rallied past the Washington Senators 6 4. Boswell hit his second homer of the season to spark a four run third inning after trailing early. Tony Oliva Leo Cardenas and Ted Ablanden provided key RBIs as Minnesota pulled away. Del Unser Lee Maye Frank Howard gave Washington an early 2 0 lead before the Twins fought back. The victory puts Minnesota two games ahead of Oakland in the AL West.

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Astros rally to split twin bill with Cardinals on Gotay’s ninth inning homer

In the nightcap Julio Gotay hit a two run pinch single with two out in the ninth, giving Houston a 4 2 win to split the doubleheader after St Louis won 1 0 on Julian Javier’s homer and Nelson Giies four hit pitching. The opener featured Javier’s homer and Briles’ solid pitching as Larry Dierker saw his win streak end. Vada Pinson homered for St Louis in the late inning.

ST. Louis Julio Gotay Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Julian Javier Nelson Griies Denny Lemaster

Angels defeat Indians 8 4 behind Rodriguez and Voss

Aurelio Rodriguez drove in three for the California Angels who beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4. Fred Voss and Ken Tatum homered for the Angels as they built a 4-0 lead and extended it with key hits including Johnstone Reichardt doubles in the ninth.

Cleveland Aurelio Rodriguez Fred Voss Ken Tatum California Angels Cleveland Indians

Braves End Pirates Win Streak In Pittsburgh

The Atlanta Braves built a 6-0 lead and held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 4, snapping Pittsburgh’s eight game winning streak. Clete Boyer drove in two runs with a pair of singles and Rico Carty, Hank Aaron, and Orlando Cepeda also contributed multi RBI outputs in the early innings. Willie Stargell homered for Pittsburgh, his 25th of the season, as the Pirates staged a late rally but fell short. Reed earned the win for Atlanta, while Walker took the loss.

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Owls Hold Three Sessions Tuesday

Houston Rice Owls coach Bo Hagen conducted three practice sessions on Tuesday to maximize work before classes resume next week.

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Bengals Cut Seven Players To Reach 49 Man Roster

The Cincinnati Bengals shed seven players by waivers on Tuesday to meet the 49 man AFL roster limit. Three veterans from last season were among those released: defensive end Jim Griffin linebacker Bernard Erickson and running back Estes.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals American Football League Bengals Jim Griffin Bernard Erickson Estes

Pilots Beat Orioles 2-1 Ending 10-Game Slide

Tommy Davis hit a fifth homer and drove in a run while Gene Brabender hurled a strong game to lift the Seattle Pilots over the Baltimore Orioles 2-1. Brabender earned his 10th win, limiting Baltimore to four hits as Seattle snapped a 10-game skid in a Tuesday night Mound clash.

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Yastrzemski and O'Brien Lead Red Sox Victory Over Kansas City

Boston's Carl Yastrzemski drove in three and hit his 33rd homer while Syd O'Brien added a squeeze bunt as the Red Sox defeated Kansas City 4 1 behind rookie Mike Nagy. Nagy earned the win despite eight hits. Bill Butler took the loss.

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Cooper Pirates Eye District A Title In Tough Region

Cooper High School’s Pirates aim for the District A crown led by coach Pete Hurst. The 7-3 squad returns 18 lettermen including All-State candidate Rick Smith. Key backs include Jack White and Dale Wimmer with Impressive line depth and a stout defense. The district race features Seagraves and Coahoma as primary threats.

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Tigers hit five homers to split twin bill with Athletics

Detroit Tigers defeated Oakland 9-6 in the nightcap after Mickey Stanley and Al Kaline homered twice each and drove in six runs combined in the two games. Kaline joined his 2,200th game in the opener and added a solo shot in the nightcap with Jim Northrup aboard. Reggie Jackson set up Oakland’s first tally with a 440-foot triple.

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White Sox Rally Nips Yanks 3 2 In 10 Innings

The Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 3 2 in ten innings. Pinch hitter Ron Hansen opened the ninth with a single and Walt Williams reached on Michael Michael first baseman miscue. Melton doubled in both runners to force extras. In the 10th Pete Ward sac fly drove in the winning run after wild throw and a passed ball.

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Reds Rally Beats Cubs In Ninth To Take Series

Lee May delivered a run with a single after a double steal, Bench scored on a walk and May's double for the decisive ninth inning. The Cubs answered with a run on a Beckett double and a sacrifice fly, but Wayne Granger closed it out with Santo grounded out with the tying run on third. In other notes, Bobby Hanson named fresh man basketball coach and trainer at Dallas Baptist College to start DEC's junior varsity program for 1969-70.

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Baseball Night Lineups Across Leagues

Major league schedules show Washington at Minnesota Perry 150, Seattle at Baltimore Brunet 7-3, Chicago Peters 9-1 at New York, Oakland Hanter S11 at Detroit, California Murphy 7-12 at Cleveland Morewell 14-Dis, Kansas City Rooker 4:19 at Boston. In the National League Atlanta rilion 7-4 at Pittsburgh Pillie Dendstht County Chotinger S14, Houston Griffin Bb at St Louis Ogib sta, Montreal Reed 63 at Los Angeles Singer wee, New York Koosman 118 at San Diego Kirby 171, Philadelphia Wise 1120 at San Francisco McCormick 71.

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Seaver Nails Eighteenth Win as Mets Beat Padres

Tom Seaver pitched four hits allowed and improved to 18 7 for the Mets in a 4 2 victory over San Diego in the first game of a doubleheader. Conn Clendenon and Ron Swoboda homered, Cleon Jones drove in two with a fourth inning double, and the Mets extended their winning streak to four and 10 of 11 while San Diego dropped to 15 losses in 17.

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Hixson Shines In Scrimmage In Methodist Acrimmage

Hixson led a scrimmage Tuesday with a standout passing display by quarterback Chuck Hixson completing 12 of 16 for 200 yards. Dallas area players and a rib injury for Randy Dosssett were noted as highlights and setbacks.

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Leftover Fragments Mention Local Names and Groups

Fragmentary text mentions Jerry Don Sat and a sophomore Robbie Best with unclear roles. The brief hints at communications and an academic or local group context, but specifics and actions are not provided.

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