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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1969

Page

6

Reds and Allen Diverge Over Philadelphia Future

Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 12-5 as Lee May and Johnny Bench homered to highlight a five homer rally under interim manager George Myatt. Richie Allen said he wants to leave Philadelphia while the Reds pressed atop the NL West, staying 1/2 game ahead of Atlanta after a 7-2 start and boosting their streak with 10 wins in 12 games.

Mike Recht York Mets Associated Press Richie Allen Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati Reds Bitinae Paillies Allen Reds Phillies Cincinnati Atlanta George Myatt Lee May Johnny Bench Alex Johnson Ted Savage Pete Rose Phil RBI T. Taylor Rojas R. Allen A. Johnson Perez Woodward I Ruiz Peewee Tone Cloninger Fisher E — T. Taylor G—Jackson Rose L. May Ruiz Callison Savage B. Johnson Hisle Bench JaJkson Ibwison Raffo Clngero L—B. Wilson Wp—Raffo

National League Standings and Friday Results

NL East standings show Chicago leading with 70 wins. New York 60, St. Louis 61, Philadelphia 44, Montreal 35. West lists Atlanta 64, San Francisco 61, Los Angeles 60, Houston 58, San Diego 35. Friday results: New York 10 Atlanta 1, St. Louis 4 San Francisco 3, Los Angeles 5 Chicago 0, Houston 5 Montreal 2.

W. L. Pet. G.B Chicago New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Phila Phia Montreal Cincinnati Atlanta San Fran Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Philadelphia Seaver Jarvis Robertson Dierker Hands Foser Briles McCormick Maloney Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Oakland Miami Denver Minnesota New Orleans New York Jets Portland Ore New York Giants Green Bay Boston Bowling Green Ohio Cleveland Seattle

Lombardi Loses First AFL Exhibition To Bills

Vince Lombardi coached Washington Redskins lose 21 to 1 to the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo. Max Anderson keyed the Bills attack with a 59 rushing yards and a 25 yard reception setting up the decisive score. Rams top Cowboys 24 17 in Los Angeles as other exhibition games unfold.

Associated Press Vince Lombardi Green Bay National Football League Packers Buffalo N.Y Buffalo Bills AFL Washington Redskins Kansas City Oakland Rams Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Bills Houston Oilers O. J. Simpson Max Anderson Tom Flores Washington Flores Haven Moses Sonny Jurgensen Pat Richter Jerry Smith Cowboys Los Angeles Times Roman Gabriel Wendell Tucker Craig Morton Don Meredith Dallas Bob Hayes Lance Rentzel

North Prevails In All Star Football Classic

In Canton Ohio the North defeated the South 16 to 8 in the 24th annual high school all star game. Key plays came after halftime when the North shifted to left side runs opening holes for Rick Galbos and Doug Root who powered the comeback. Duane Derrick added a 27 yard field goal with 1 23 left to seal the win as South defense pressured but could not move the ball consistently.

Canton Ohio Roo Chismar Fred Pisanelli Fawcett Stadium Warren Western Reserve Galbos Jon Brandeberry Ohio State University Ian ‘McKinley Georges Whitfield Massillon Chis Rick Galbos Mentor Doug Root Cuyahoga Falls Root North Duane Derrick Chismar

Former UC basketball captain returns as assistant coach

Ken Cunningham, captain of the 1964-65 UC team and former Solon High School head coach, was named Friday as an assistant basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati. The East Liverpool native previously served as Kent Roosevelt High School assistant before Solon and succeeds Ray Dieringer who resigned to lead Cleveland State.

Cincinnati Ken Cunningham University of Cincinnati Cunnningham East Liverpool Solon High School Kent Roosevelt High School Cunningham Ray Dieringer Cleveland State

Heldman Starts First in Inaugural Wightman Cup Clash

Julie Heldman earned the No 1 singles spot for the opening match against Britain's Virginia Wade in the first Wightman Cup at Harold T Clark Stadium Cleveland Heights. Wade was 1968 U S Open champion while Heldman won the recent Maccabiah singles title.

Cleveland, Ohio Julie Heldman Miss Heldman Britain Virginia Wade Harold T. Clark Stadium Cleveland Heights Miss Wade

Seldom Used Limbs Give Birds, Yanks Victories

Two key games highlighted by rare basestealing and clutch rallies. Baltimore pulled off a 6-5 win over Minnesota in 10 innings aided by Boog Powell stealing second and a sacrifice fly from Dave Johnson. Downing delivered a four hit shutout as the Yankees defeated Oakland 5-0. Washington crushed Seattle 10-3 while Cleveland and Detroit won to keep pace in the league.

Oakland Dobson New York Stottlemyre Kansas City Butler Cleveland Horgan Minnesota Chance Baltimore Palmer Seattle Brabender Washington Shellenback California MacGlothlin Boston Culp Detroit McLain Chicago Lazar Brooks Robinson A’s Dave Johnson Twins Orioles Downing Yankees Andy Etchebarren Don Buford Paul Blair Frank Robinson Powell Martin Robinson Jim “Catfish Hunter Horace Clarke Thurman Munson Ted Kubiak Rick Monday Dick Green Bert Campaneris Larry Taney Hank Allen Senators

Drysdale May Be Finished With Dodgers Due To Injury

Los Angeles AP reports Don Drysdale, 33, the Dodgers ace, may end his 14 year pitching career due to a recurring injury that makes pitching too painful. He suggested being removed from the active list to allow a healthier pitcher to help the club. Drysdale had a 5 4 record for the season and a 209 166 lifetime mark.

LOS Angeles Dodger Don Drysdale Drysdale

Pitching Star Drysdale's Future Hangs On Dodgers

Yesterday's Stars notes Bill Singer of the Dodgers threw a two hitter with seven strikeouts, Los Angeles defeating the Cubs 5 to 0. Willie Horton and Tom Tresh led the Tigers in a 7-3, 9-7 sweep of the White Sox with key homers. Reports suggest a possible forced retirement for Drysdale amid shoulder issues after a series of discussions with Dodgers executives and family the season recalls Koufax's earlier retirement.

Los Angeles Giants Chicago Cubs Bill Singer Dodgers Willie Horton Tom Tresh Tigers Detroit Chicago White Sox Horton Tresh Drysdale Dodger Peter O'Malley Ginger O'Malley Sandy Koufax

Pro Cage Talks Spark Merger Hope Between Leagues

The NBA and ABA announce exploratory talks on cooperative arrangements possibly leading to a merger. Kennedy and Gardner stated discussions with owners and lawyers have begun, with several options reviewed but no agreement yet. Key NBA figures named include Ned Irish and Sam Schulman. ABA links include Gardner and Ray Boe.

NEW York National Basketball Association Walter Reonede American Basketball Assot NBA James Gardner ABA Kennedy NFL AFL

Heavyweight bout delay and light win noted in brief card

In Troy New York the heavyweight clash between Dave Zyglewicz of Houston and Charlie Polite of Springfield Massachusetts was postponed to Saturday night due to rain. In Oakland Henry Hank of Detroit at 178 outpointed Terry Lee of Concord California at 176 over ten rounds.

Troy N.Y Dave Zyglewicz Houston Charlie Polite Springfield Mass Oakland Henry Hank Detroit Terry Lee Concord Calif

Cardinals Top Giants as Taylor Artworks Hall of Fame?

The Cardinals beat the Giants 4 to 1 behind rookie Chuck Taylor who pitched six innings of six hit ball. Tim McCarver drove in the decisive run in the eighth as St. Louis won its 10th of 12. Willie Mays remained in right, with Bobby Bonds in center.

Giants Chuck Taylor Willie McCovey Cardinals Gaylord Perry Tim McCarver Willie Mays Bobby Bonds Singer Don Kessinger Cubs Jim Qualls

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