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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1969

Page

8

Weird Reds top spot early in wide win over Phillies

Cincinnati grabbed the NL West lead by outslugging Philadelphia 19 to 17 as Wayne Granger, Billy Sutton and Pete Rose starred. Lee May and Rose powered a 10-run fifth, Tony Taylor hit a grandslam for Philly, and Rose’s game-ending grab preserved Cincinnati’s wild win.

Dick Coach Associated Press Chico Ruiz Cincinnati Reds Reds Philadelphia Ruiz Wayne Granger Lee May Pete Rose Alex Johnson Johnny Bench Phillies Tony Taylor Granger Cincinnati Richie Allen Rose Ron Stone Dave Bristol Phils Bob Skinmer

Fever Grips Cincinnati As Reds Top Phillies in Slugfest

Cincinnati welcomed the Reds home with a pennant fever fueled by a 36-run, 45-hit slugfest that sent fans flocking to Greater Cincinnati Airport to celebrate their return to first in the National League Western Division.

Cincinnati Cincinnat Reds Philadelphia Phillies Connie Mack Stadium Reds Greater Cincinnati New York Mets

Boxing results from Johannesburg and Shippigan bouts

Willie Ludick of South Africa outpointed Fabio Betti in Johannesburg while Joe Durelle stopped Clement Sarazzin in the third round in Shippigan. Both events list 155 pound classes and note Montreal and Trois-Rivieres participation.

Johannesburg South Africa Willie Ludick Fabio Bettini Italy Shippigan N.B Canada Joe Durelle Trois-Rivieres Que Clement Sarazzin Montreal

Future golf stars loom in Ohio Junior Championship

The Ohio Junior Golf Championship opens at Wildwood with 154 entrants led by past players such as Frank Stranahan Leo Biagetti and Jack Nicklaus. Yank Heisler stands out as the only player to win both Senior and Junior divisions. Rounds begin with 18 holes tomorrow and Wednesday weather permitting, with adjustments if rain intervenes.

Jerry Nardiello Middletown Tennis Club Wildwood Frank, Stranahan Leo Biagetti Jack Nicklaus Yank Heisler Nicklaus Worthington Heisler

National League East and West standings and latest results

NL East shows Chicago leading with 67 wins and New York 58, St Louis 57, Philadelphia 43. West lists San Francisco 59, Los Angeles 57, Cincinnati 55, Houston 7 at times. Sunday results include New York 6 Atlanta 5, LA 5 St Louis 0, Chicago 4 San Diego 3, Cincinnati 19 Philadelphia 17. Upcoming games note matchups across division rivals.

Granger Chiago Cincinnati Atlanta New York Mets San Francisco Pittsburgh Giants Braves Los Angeles St. Louis Houston Astros Montreal Chicago Cubs San Diego Ww. L. Pet. G.B Chicago New York Phila Phia San Fran Gee Philadelphia Koosman Maloney Singer Briles Robertson Wise Stone Jenkins Griffin Twinight W. L. Pet. G.B. Baltimore Cay Detroit Boston Wash’n Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Kansas City Seattle California Baltimore Washington Phoebus Horgan Woodson Miller Kilkenny Oaklawd

McNally Reaches Stretch End as Reese Delivers Slam

McNally seeemed set to extend his 17 game win streak but faltered with a 2-2 count. Rich Reese hit a grand slam in the seventh to lift the Twins past the Orioles 5-2, ending McNallys long run. Willie Horton added a later slam for Detroit and Danny Caters slam boosted Oakland in the early twin bill. Other games saw California beat Washington in 11, the Yankees over Seattle, and Kansas City edging Cleveland.

Associated Press Dave McNally Baltimore McNally Rich Reese Reese Detroit Oakland Willie Horton Tigers Chicago Danny Cater Boston Red Sox California Washington New York Yankees Seattle Kansas City Cleveland Merv Rettenmund Frank Robinson Earl Weaver Leo Cardenas Frank Quilici Rick Renick Jim Kaat

First Exhibition Weekends Offer Early NFL Hints

Pro football opened with six exhibitions as Vince Lombardi debuts with the Redskins and Gayle Sayers shines for Chicago. Unitas returns for Baltimore, Stram promises improvement, and Bud Grant seeks explosive passing for Minnesota. Jets edge College All Stars 26 24 as early hints of season form emerge in Chicago Houston and Birmingham.

Chicago Bears Gayle Sayers Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Hank Stram Kansas City Chiefs Minnesota Bud Grant Vikings Weeb Ewbank New York Jets Washington Bears Baltimore San Diego Kansas City Oakland Miami Dolphins Houston Buffalo Jets College All‘Stars Morrall Stram Chiefs Raiders Birmingham Ala Gene Trosch Ion Eldridge Dickey Jackie Lee Robert Holmes Miami Joe Kapp Tampa Fla Kapp Bob Grimm Houston Astrodome Don Trull Pete Beathardt George Webster Chicago Joe ‘Namath

Ellis Johnson Plans Appeal After Marshall Dismissal Recommendation

Marshall University coach Ellis Johnson, 57, denied Friday charges from President Roland Nelson and said he will appeal the dismissal recommendation. In six years, Johnson posted a 68-80 record with two NIT appearances, and this is his first public response to the alleged irregularities.

Huntington W.va Marshall Ellis Johnson Roland Nelson Johnson Nelson Mid American Conference New York

Advertising Account Executive Travel Friendly Dayton Area

Marketing or advertising background required. role offers occasional out of town trips for a day or two. Sell and service top-name companies in and around Dayton with advertising programs that help expedite sales. Contact sales product and advertising managers. Learn more with no obligation by requesting the job description from a nationally known growing local company. Box 32.

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