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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1969

Page

11

Cubs Sweep Phillies as Jenkins and Selma Dominate Doubleheader

Ferguson Jenkins scattered seven hits in the opener as the Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 1-0. Dick Selma pitched a four-hitter in the nightcap, leading the Cubs to a 6-1 victory. Don Kessinger and Don Young delivered the decisive third inning runs in the opener, while Ian Santo belted his 20th homer in the nightcap and Selma finished strong for the win.

Philadelphia Ferguson Jenkins Dick Selma Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Don Kessinger Jenkins Grant Jackson Don Young Kessinger Phils Don Money Ian Santo Billy Champion Cubs Selma Glenn Beckett

Split tenth inning squeeze lifts Mets to victory

In Montreal, the Mets win 6-3 in the second game as Ron Swoboda scores on a 10th inning squeeze bunt by Bobby Pfeil after a two run rally. The Expos won the opener 3-2 on homers by Mack Jones Bob Bailey and Bobby Wine aided by Wasilewski five hitter. Coco Laboy led off the ninth with a homer to tie the second game before Swoboda’s late surge.

Montreal Bobby Pfei Ron Swoboda New York Mets Expos Mack Jones Bob Bailey Bobby Wine Gary Wasilewski Coco Laboy Mets Swoboda Adolfo Phillips Pfeil Ron Taylor Ty Cline Mike Wegener al Weis Kevin Collins Cline

Sox Complete Sweep in 6-5 Comeback over Orioles

Syd O'Brien had a single, triple and homer driving in three as the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 6-5 to complete a three game series sweep. Ray Culp left with arm tightness after five innings. Relievers preserved the lead as Sparky Lyle finished.

Boston Syd O’brien Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles O'Brien Ray Culp Culp Sparky Lyle Orioles Mike Cuellar Carl Yastrzemski Russ Gibson Don Buford Bill Landis Curt Motten Red Sox Jim Lonborg

Indians Salvage One From Tigers

The Indians beat Detroit 5-4 in 10 innings to split a Sunday doubleheader. Cardenal scored the winning run on a bases loaded force in the 10th after Northrup mishandled a play. Horton homered twice in the first game and Tresh added a clutch two-run double for Detroit.

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Rematch Sparks Pro Boxing Card in New Orleans

A welterweight rematch leads the boxing card as Billy Backus of Syracuse faces Jerry Pellegrini of Arabi in New Orleans tonight. Backus seeks revenge after a disputed split decision last year while Pellegrini rides a recent win streak. Also on the bill, Ken Norton meets Gary Bates in a 10 round heavyweight bout in San Diego Friday night.

Ascoctate Presa Billy Backus Syracuse N.Y Jerry Pellegrini Arabi New Orleans Backus Pellegrini Percy Pugh Ken Norton San Diego Gary Bates Las Vegas Ina Friday Fish

Braves wallop Padres 10 to 0 behind Jarvis six-hitter

Braves rout Padres 10 to 0 as Pat Jarvis limits San Diego to six hits. Felix Millan sets early tone with a stolen base and scoring on a wild pickoff throw, with four unearned Braves runs in the fourth. Clete Boyer, Bob Didier, Gil Garrido, and Millan drive the offense with key hits as Atlanta builds the lead.

Atlanta Pat Jarvis San Diego Padres Braves Felix Millan Clary Kirby Clete Boyer Roberto Pena Bob Didier Gil Garrido Millan Tony Gonzalez

Andrews Named AL All Star Replacing Johnson

Boston Red Sox second baseman Mike Andrews selected to the American League All-Star team, filling in for Baltimore’s Dave Johnson who left with a back strain. Andrews hits .301 with six homers and 25 RBIs, his first All-Star nod backing Rod Carew.

Boston Mike Andrews Boston Red Sox Baltimore Dave Johnson Teans Andrews Johnson Yeat Rod Carew Minnesota Cleveland

Twins Rout Pilots as Perry Shines in Double Victory

Jim Perry doubled to spark a four run 18th inning burst and then beat John Gelnar again in the regular game as the Minnesota Twins defeated Seattle 11-7 in the suspended marathon and 4-0 in the late affair. Perry worked the 7th and 18th of the suspended game and scored the deciding run on Gelnar’s balk then added another win in the nightcap. Mitterwald and Tovar homered for Minnesota with Uhlaender driving in five in the opener.

Seattle Jim Perry Minnesota Twins Perry John Gelnar Gelnar Twins Pilots A.m Ted Uichtaender Yout Rod Carew Kietnar Chuck Manuel Rick Renick Uhlaender Jim Pagliaroni Minnesota George Mitterwald Cesir Tovar Mitterwald Tovar Weapen Dim Bauton

Giants Ride McCovey Home Run To 7 3 Victory Over Dodgers

San Francisco slugger Willie McCovey belted a two run homer and Gaylord Perry added his first major league homer as the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3. Perry survived a rough start, Osteen took the loss, and Mays moved into 16th on the all time hits list with his 2,885th.

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Giants acquire quarterback Milt Plum from Rams

New York trades for Milt Plum from Los Angeles and gives up future draft consideration. Plum, once a Browns star, led the NFL in passing in 1960 and 1961, totaling 122 TDs on 1,303 completions. He is 24 and from Detroit while Fran Tarkenton remains the Giants starter with Gary Wood as understudy.

Fairfield Giants Fran Tarkenton Tarkenton Gary Wood

Royals sweep White Sox as Oliver delivers in extras

Oliver's run scoring single in the 11th inning lifts the Kansas City Royals to a 2 1 victory over Chicago, completing a doubleheader sweep. Hank Aaron and Bob Taylor drive in key runs as Kansas City builds late rally to edge Chicago.

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A's Rally Past Angels as Jackson Homers for Win

Reggie Jackson hit his 37th homer to back a 9 6 Athletics win over California in the nightcap after Sal Bando and Danny Cater added key runs to split the doubleheader. The Angels had taken the opener 7 3, ending Oakland's six game streak. Jackson doubled twice, driving in two and scoring once as Oakland pulled away in the later innings.

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Veterans report for Bears training in Indiana

About 60 veterans reported to the Chicago Bears summer camp at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer Indiana over the weekend. New workouts were held Sunday with the quarter mile run led by defensive back Bennie McRae in 59 seconds. One on one drills with contact filled the afternoon.

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Valian Wins Race at Mugello International

Arturo Merzano of Italy drove an Abarth 2000 to victory Sunday in the Mugello International auto race in Scarperia Italy. He completed the 629 mile course in four hours 12 minutes 35 seconds.

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