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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

10

Wayne Garrett Home Run Delivers Mets NL Title Triumph

Wayne Garrett belts a crucial homer as the Mets clinch the National League East and sweep the Braves, completing a dramatic rise after a long wait. Fans celebrate wildly in the infield as Gil Hodges guides a team that finally reached the World Series after years of rough seasons.

Wayne Garrett Mets Chicago Cubs Braves Gil Hodges Dodgers Giants California

Mets Clinch Pennant as Garrett Homer Sparks 7 4 Win over Braves

Cleon Jones and Jerry Koosman lead a Mets rally in New York, with Garrett Jones delivering a two run homer in the fifth to seal a 7 4 victory over Atlanta and clinch the National League pennant. Ryan relieved and shut down the Braves for a seven inning save, while Hodges hails the win as a turning point.

METS New York Mets Atlanta Braves Ed Kranepool Clete Boyer Wayne Garrett Hank Aaron Tony Gonzalez Aaron Rico Carty Garrett Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Braves Bo Scheffing Chicago Cubs Arizona Murphy Charles Cleon Jones Atelanta Baltimore Jerry Koosman Ken Boswell Boswell Gary Gentry Nolan Ryan Ryan Gil Hodges Young Ryan Cepeda Carty Sith Tommie Ager Ken Bowell Garret Luman Harris Homer Yitte Metabolinen Art Shamsky Toy Art Pat Jarvis Jine Harris Jarvis George Stone Jones Jerry Grote Burl Harrelson Agee Cecil Upshaw Stone

Mets Blast Braves in NL Playoffs for Sweep

New York defeats Atlanta three straight as the Mets score 27 runs on 37 hits including six homers. Hank Aaron notes Mets slugging. Lyman Harris questions Braves pitching while Nolan Ryan’s relief work keys the clincher.

NEW York Lyman Harris Atlanta Braves Harris New York Mets Hank Aaron Mets Aaron Jarvis Nolan Ryan Ryan

Southwest Little League to Elect 1970 Board Tonight

The Southwest Little League will elect its 1970 Board of Directors at an 8 p.m. meeting tonight at Maxey Community Center. Parents and interested persons are urged to attend. no money will be solicited.

Southwest Little League Maxey Community ‘Center

Examination of Hospital Surgical Policy and Costs

A call to review current hospital surgical policy for adequacy against rising costs. The note offers a free service with no obligation and mentions the option to add protection at a low cost, inviting the reader to call or write for details.

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