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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1969

Page

11

NFL Teams Trim to 40 Man Roster Across League

Multiple NFL teams announced cuts to reach the 40 man limit for the season. Baltimore Colts dropped Bobby Boyd Don Alley and Larry Conjar. Atlanta Falcons cut Ken Vinyard Rick Eber Jeff Van Note and Dicky Lyons. New Orleans Saints released Joe Wendrykowski John Douglas Tom Barrington Ralph Smith. Minnesota Vikings cut Jerry Marcanti Dick Kotite Gary Roberts. Detroit Lions waived John Baker Bobby Thompson. Pittsburgh Steelers cut Jim Shorter Steve Barrett. Dallas Cowboys released George Nordgren Chuck Kyle. St. Louis Cardinals cut Mike Strofolino Moe Forte Gene Huey. Green Bay Packers trimmed to 40 including Zeke Bratkowski and others.

Baltimore Cosel Bobby Boyd Baltimore Colts Don Alley Larry Conjar Boyd Colta Anto Alley Seawt Conjar Philadelphia Eagles Notre Dame Atlanta Atlanta Falcons Ken Vinyard Texas Tech Rick Eber University of Tulsa Prockin Jeff van Note Dicky Lyons Kentucky NEW Orleans New “Orleans Saints John W. Mecom ,Jr National Foot“ball League Detroit Joe Wendrykowski John Douglas Los Angeles Texas Southern Wendryhowski Saints Tom Barrington Ralph Catfish Smith Bob Miller Southern California Lions John Baker Bobby Thompson Terry Miller Jim Carr Baker Joe Robb Pittsburgh Steelers Inca Thompson Canada Tommy Vaughin ST. Louis St. Louis Football Cardinals National Football League Mike Strofolino Villanova Cards Moe Forte Hannibal University of Minnesota Gene Huey Wyoming

Mets Beat Cardinals as Swoboda Two-Run Homers Spark Win

Ron Swoboda hit two two run homers to lift the New York Mets to a 4 3 victory over the St Louis Cardinals. Carlton pitched for the Cardinals in a bid to set a modern major league strikeout record but the Mets scored in each inning and edged ahead in the eighth. The Mets remained ahead of the Cubs in the NL East chase with their win and the article notes a rain delay and Carlton’s dominant showing despite the loss.

ST. Louis Ron Swoboda New York Mets St. Louis Cards Steve Carlson Mets Saines Chicago Cubs Montreal Eit Foui Carlton Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Don Wilson Houston Bob Feller Cleveland Cards Swobodal Wehmoos Cardinals Swoboda Tommie Agee Donn Clendenon

Red Raiders Face Uncertain Offense in Season Preview

Coach King describes defensive strength as big spray element and experience. He notes offense lacks playtime experience at tight end center tackle quarterback and fullback. Split ends are all new and two junior college transfers have not yet played varsity.

Page One King Raiders

DFW Spurs Edge Out In Home Stretch Narrow Loss

Dallas Fort Worth arena night saw the Spurs edged in a tight late stretch. The home team battles for lead as key players push for a comeback with a late run failing to clinch a win.

Dallas Dallas- Fort Worth Spurs

Voss Delivers Bases-Loaded Triple as Angels Top Chisox

Bill Voss drilled a bases-loaded triple in the seventh inning to spark the California Angels to a 4 0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Jim McGlothlin and Ken Tatum combined on the shutout pitching, while Fred Rath took the loss in his major league debut. The Angels totaled four runs, all earned on extra-base hits, as Chicago managed five singles.

Chicago Bill Vogs Jim McGlothlin Ken Tatum California Angels Chicago White Sox Voss Angel Fred Rath Angels Jim Fregosi Jay Johnstone Rick Reichardt Fregosi Ngels

Indians Rally Past Red Sox On Sims Ninth inning homer

Duke Sims belted a two run homer in the ninth to cap a Cleveland comeback and lift the Indians to a 4 1 victory over Boston. The tied game followed Jose Cardinal's fourth hit off Lee Stange and continued with a sequence of singles before Sims connected on a 3 2 pitch for his 16th homer.

Boston Duke Sims Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Sims Josef Cardinal Lee Stange Ste Jen Frank Baker Mike Andrews Red Sox Stange Mannnesota Jean Oakland A's Twins Roe Carew RBI Killebrew A’s Dave Boswell Fingers Leo Cardenas Jose Tartabull Cesar Tovar John Rosebors Cardenas Rick Monday Tito Francona

Coronado Booster Club Jottings Preview

Coronado Booster Club notes an 7:30 p.m. event. Andrés DAAA is highlighted as a favorite in previews and local sports chatter.

Booster Club Coronado Falls Coronado Weil Andres A

Killebrew powers Twins past A's for decisive win

Harmon Killebrew blasted a 43rd homer and drove in two as the Minnesota Twins beat Oakland 6-3. The victory narrowed the A.L. West pressure and trimmed Oakland's lead as Killebrew's late run highlighted the comeback. Rick Monday opened scoring for the A's with his 11th homer, while Dave Boswell earned the win.

Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Oakland

McLain Sharp in 2-0 Detroit Win Over Yankees

Denny McLain pitched his ninth shutout of the season, allowing only two hits as the Detroit Tigers blanked the New York Yankees 2-0. He earned his 23rd victory Monday night, aiding Detroit’s victory despite limited run support.

New York Denny McLain Detroit Tigers New York Yankees McLain Jin Detroit Matenek Munsen Taeo iPreeharn Bahnser

Veale Suffers Loss as Phillies Sweep Pirates in Doubleheader

Philadelphia shuts out Pittsburgh 2-1 in the opener as Bob Veale’s eight game win streak ends amid a one hit prior to the ninth. Dave Watkins drives in the winner with a single off Fred Patek’s glove after Callison and Ricard o Joseph reach base. The nightcap sees Tony Taylor and Callison give Philly the early lead, while John Metrer belts a first Major League homer for Pittsburgh before Don Money and John Briggs answer for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Bob Veale Veale Phillies John Callison Ricardo Joseph Larry Hisle Don Money Dave Watkins Fred Patek Deron Johnson Willie Stargell Rick Wise Tony Taylor John Jdeter Carl Taylor Mike Ryan John Briggs Jerry May Tun

Hurler Hero Seattle Edges Royals 4-2

Gene Brabender limited Kansas City to three hits over seven innings and scored the winning run himself as Seattle beat the Royals 4-2. Brabender, now 13-2 on the season, moved to the top of expansion-era pitching winners, with Pat Kelly driving in both Royal runs and Brabender scoring on a wild pitch in the first. Wayne Comer provided the third hit support with Brabender’s run.

Kansas City Gene Brabender Seattle Royals Braebener Diego’ Segui Ning Ken McBride Los Angeles Angels Bennie Daniels Washington Brabender Wayne Comer Pat Kelly Ed Kirkpatrick Selui

Montreal Wins 8 2 as Cubs Slump Continues

Ron Fairly drove in four runs with two doubles and John Bateman belted a two run homer as Montreal beat the fading Chicago Cubs 8-2. Mike Wegener worked five innings for the win while Ernie Banks opened scoring for the Cubs. The loss drops Chicago four games behind the Mets in NL East as Montreal strings a four game winning streak.

Montreal Ron Fairly John Bateman Chicago Cubs Mike Wegener Cubs New York Mets Ernie Banks Rusty Staub Fairly Gary Sutherland Sutherland Mack Jones Coco Laboy

Palmer Loser Sens Nudge Orioles 3-2 For Streak End

Washington Senators beat Baltimore 3-2 ending Jim Palmer's 11 game win streak. Brinkman drove in the winning run with a ninth inning single after Allen doubled to spark the late rally. Del Unser Lee Maye and Mike Epstein contributed key hits in a tying eighth.

Washington Fy Brinkman Vinning Washington Senators Baltimore Jim Palmer Bernie Allen Palmer Tony Harrah Allen Brinkman Senators del Unser Lee Maye Mike Epstein Orioles Dick Bosman Paul Blair Boog Powell Baltimore Vashon Frisbiey ID. Johnson Rosrat Bostrian Abe

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