12 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
1
In NL action, the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 4-2 as Tim McCarver drove in five runs, while the Reds edged the Phillies 4-1 and the Astros defeated the Mets 3-0. The Cardinals narrow the gap in the chase for the pennant behind late surge leaders.
A garbled sports summary lists players from the National and American Leagues with mixed-inning notes and partial statistics. Names such as Aaron Ruth Perez Wynn Holl, Killebrew Yastrzemi, Jackson Howard Powell and Seaver are mentioned amid unclear standings and out-of-context scores.
In the Milwaukee Open event the top money winners are unclear due to garbled text. Readable parts indicate three notable players, with one likely in first place, another in second, and a third in third, but exact names and standings are not recoverable from the fragment.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a disabled list and a pitcher named Jim Nath with a possible return. Reads like sports note about Oakland and a comeback, but details are garbled. If intended, summarize: a pitcher exits disabled list and rejoins the winners after an unspecified period.
The White Sox drop their sixth straight, 4-2 to Boston after Cap May injures his right thumb cleaning a mortar while at Camp Pendleton. Chicago’s skid extends to six losses. other results include California over Detroit 3-1 and Oakland rallying past Baltimore.
CAMP PENDLETON California April reports say Carley May a 21 year old rookie of the Chicago White Sox is listed in satisfactory condition at the base hospital after losing the first joint of his throwing hand in a mortar cleaning accident. May had been a leading rookie of the year candidate in the American League with a .281 average 18 home runs and 61 RBIs. The 5 foot 11 inch 200 pound player was a rare bright spot for a White Sox team that lost to Boston 5 2 in a key Western Division game.
Local notes list Little League football meeting times for Packers and Steelers at 7 30 pm at the Little League field with coaches Billy Joe Idele and Jay Howard. A Southeastern Kentucky Conference gathering with Donnie Martin discusses standard admission fees and the upcoming football panorama. Also mentioned are Bradner Stadium work, Corum race results at Tazewell, and Cincinnati Montreal game telecast with Gary Nolan back on the Reds.
Jets focus on Simpson as they prep for a major showdown. Reports from Buffalo and New Haven note coaching comments and plans for Sunday’s exhibition and the upcoming Super Bowl context. Trade talks and injuries dominate league chatter with Rozelle upholding moves amid wariness over star status and team strategy.
Carol Mann closed to within 2500 of Kathy Whitworth atop the LPGA money list after earning 2300 for second place in the Stesh Open in Springfield. Whitworth leads with 31997 in season earnings as the tourney circuit continues.
A crowded set of matchup notes lists probable starters and game slots EDT across leagues. Cincinnati Arrigo and Montreal Stoneman clash tonight while Philadelphia Jacks visits Atlanta Niekro, New York Koosman at Houston Wilson, and San Diego Santorini hosts Chicago Siebert as St Louis Washburn faces Los Angeles Singer. Multiple other games progress with mixed accuracy in team names and times.
Dodgers star Don Drysdale announces retirement at age after an elbow problem ends a storied career. The right hander, famed for his crossfire delivery, finished with a 199-154 major league record, 564 scoreless innings, and yielded the Cy Young in 1962 with 25 wins 9 losses. He joined the Dodgers in Brooklyn in 1958 and leaves as one of the club’s last active links to that era.
Bayton Olio reports Jack Nicklaus, favorite for a 72 hole PGA at the National Cash Register Club south course, says he's been playing well though winless since February. He joins field including Tony Jacklin and George Archer as Sam Snead eyes playoff glory, with $35,000 first prize and World Series of Golf spot at Akron.
Niagara Falls reports O J Simpson arriving to a cheering crowd of about 2500 as he rejoined the Buffalo Bills after a six month contract dispute. He received city keys from Mayor Sodira and a kiss from Miss Buffalo Kathleen Karpinski before a full training camp schedule.
In the Middlesboro pro am at Middlestars Country Club a four way tie for low team occurred with seven under par 65. Pro am duo George Engle and Dogk Gous each shot two under par to share low pro honors. A three way tie for low amateur featured Jimmy Wilson Julian Pitzer and John Black, all finishing two over 74.
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