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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1970

Page

6

Koosman Shuts Down Reds In 4-1 Mets Victory

Jerry Koosman worked seven hits allowed over eight innings to steady New York a 4-1 win Friday night, snapping Cincinnati’s three game slide. The veteran lefty, a 17 game winner last season, completed his first start since June 25 and kept the Reds in check as the Mets seized control.

Aladino New York Met Jerry Koosman Koosman Mets Cincinnat Reds New York Reds

Stars Pitching and Batting Highlights Across MLB Action

Deve McNally of the Orioles pitched a six-hitter to become the majors first 19 game winner as California fell 5 0. Bill Sudakis homered and drove in two for the Dodgers in a 2 1 win over Pittsburgh. Claude Osteen beat Pittsburgh 2 1 at home to extend his streak over them. San Francisco beat Chicago 5 1 while Montreal beat Atlanta 6 4. St Louis routed San Diego 15 1 and Phillies split with Astros 9 3 and 9 1. Koosman expressed arm improvement after comments on his speed changes as Mets lost ground to Pirates. Dave Marshall and Mets rallies aided Reds loss. Cubs dropped to Giants 6 2 as Reberger pitched six innings. Expos, with Bailey Staub and Bateman homering, extended win streak to four. Hank Aaron moved into eighth on all time RBIs list with 1 829. Cardinals offense featured 15 hits including three each for Birles Brock Torre. Don Wilson blanked Astros in second game while Jim Bunning won opener for Phillies.

Los Angeles Claude Osteen Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Mets San Francisco Chicago Montreal Atlanta St. Louis San Diego Philadelphia Houston Phillies Astros Koosman Bud Harrelson Dave Marshall Reds Osteen Dodger Stadium Matty Alou Dave Cash Roberto Clemente Cubs Giants Frank Reberger Bill Hands Willie McCovey Expos Bob Bailey Rusty Staub John Bateman Carl Morton Clete Boyer Bob Tillman Braves Hank Aaron Cardinals Nelson Birles Lou Brock Joe Torre Padres Don Wilson Jim Wynn Jim Bunning Phils Don Money

National League Friday Games and Matchups

National League results show San Francisco 5 Chicago 2 and Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 14 San Diego 8 with Montreal 6 Atlanta 4 and New York 4 Cincinnati 9 1 Houston 3 9. Scheduled games include Atlanta at Montreal and Cincinnati at New York plus several co matchups across venues with pitchers Nash Renko Merritt McAndrew Dierker Short Moose Sutton Gibson Coombs Holtzman Perry.

San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Pittsburgh St. Louis San Diego Montreal Atlanta New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston Nash Renko Merritt McAndrew Dierker Short Moose Sutton Gibson Coombs Holtzman Perry

Bengals Sell Standing Room Tickets for Riverfront Exhibition

Cincinnati AP reports standing room tickets go on sale Monday morning for the Bengals Browns exhibition at Riverfront Stadium on August 29. All 56,000 seats for the prior game and season clashes have sold out, with New York and Cincinnati squads listed in the box score.

Cincinnati New York Cleveland Browns Riverfront Garret Jones Shamsky Marshalls Foy National Football ‘Grote Harrelson Koosman N. York

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Lists top players across major categories. Highlights include Bench and Perez leading Cincinnati with 121 and 119 RBIs respectively, Williams and Rose each with 160 hits, and Yastrzemski leading Boston with a .324 average. Dense with names and team ties across multiple teams and stats.

Laver advances to semifinals at Colonial National Invite

In Fort Worth Ray Emerson defeats Pancho Gonzalez 7 9 6 1 6 1 to reach the semifinals. Andres Gimeno upset Ken Rosewall 6 3 6 2 to join Emerson. Gimeno then eliminates Red Laver as Wimbledon champ John Newcombe awaits. Heat and humidity wore on the players.

Fort Worth Tex Ray Emerson Pancho Gonzalez Andres Gimeno Spain Ken Rosewall Emerson John Newcombe Gimeno Red Laver

Baseball scores and upcoming games from Sunday

Scores show Kansas City 2 Boston 1 in 12 innings and New York 4 Chicago 2, Minnesota 4 Washington 3, Baltimore 5 California 0, Cleveland 6 Oakland 3, Detroit 6 Milwaukee 4. Box scores list Peters Rooker Hannan Kaat Bahnsen Johnson Krausse McLain Odom Horgan Wright Palmer. Sunday schedule includes Boston at Kansas City Washington at Minnesota New York at Chicago Milwaukee at Detroit Oakland at Cleveland California at Baltimore 3:50 m start.

Yastrzemski Boston Oliva Minnesota Tovar F. Howard Washington J. Powell Baltimore Killebrew A. Johnson California Harper Milwaukee Fregosi Otis Kansas City R. Smith McDowell Cleveland Lolich Detroit New York Chicago Oakland Peters Rooker Hannan Kaat Bahnsen Johnson Krausse McLain Odom Horgan Wright Palmer

Casper Seeks 150000 Avco Classic Victory at Pleasant Valley

Masters champion Billy Casper built a three stroke lead at the halfway point of the Avco Classic at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Casper shot 67 to reach 135 nine under par while Dan Sikes, who opened with 66, slipped to a 74 for 140 and two behind.

Sutton Mass Billy Casper Pleasant Valley Country Club Casper Dan Sikes Sikes

Hook Line And Sinker Routine In Junior Loop

AP report covers several early season baseball games. Dick Couch notes Tom Tischinski hit his first major league homer for Minnesota in a 4-3 win over Washington. Reggie Smith homered for Kansas City to beat Boston 2-1 in 11 innings. Klimkowski earned key outs as the Yankees defeated the White Sox 4-2. Baltimore shut out California 5-0 with Dave McNally notching his 19th win. Cleveland beat Oakland 6-3.

Dick Couch Associated Press Tom Tischinski Bill Rigney Reggie Smith Wally Bunker Ken Berry Ron Klimkowski Tischinski Minnesota Rigney Twins Washington Smith Bunker

Hall Uncertain Of Top Speeds At AAU Meet

Gary Hall, 19, questioned how fast he can swim as he clocked 4:31.03 in the 400-meter individual medley at the national AAU championships, nearly erasing his world record of 4:33.90 set last year. Mark Spitz and Long Beach teammates Ann Simmons and Susie Atwood also won events as Indiana's Hall and others shined.

Los Angeles Gary Hall Hall

Ali's Wife Delivers Twin Daughters Prematurely

Belinda Ali gave birth to twin daughters in Philadelphia at the Medical College of Philadelphia. Both babies arrived prematurely with weights of two pounds four ounces and two pounds twelve ounces. Cassius Clay, who now uses Muhammad Ali, was present at the birth.

Philadelphia Cassius Clay Clay Muhammad Ali Medical College of Philadelphia Belinda Ali

Baseball Roundup: Orioles, Indians, Tigers Win Big

Yanks rookie Steve Kline faltered as Chicago edged ahead after Bill Melton's leadoff homer. Lindy McDaniel nailed his 18th save for Baltimore while Jim Lytle threw Berry out at the plate to preserve a 6th straight Orioles win. Indians and Tigers also won big behind strong pitching and timely homers.

Yanks Steve Kline Chicago Bill Melton Ed Herrmann Ad Syd O’brien Klimkowski Berry Jake Gibbs Herrmann Duane Josephson Jim Lytle Gail Hopkins Lindy McDaniel McNally Brooks Robinson Orioles Duke Sims Roy Foster Ted Uhlaender Vada Pinson Indians A’s Dean Chance Rick Austin McDowell al Kaline Brewers Tigers Milwaukee Les Cain

Namath's uncertain NFL exhibition return in Yale Bowl

In New Haven Joe Namath remains unsure about playing in the Jets vs Giants Albie Booth Memorial Game at Yale Bowl. With 70,000 fans expected, Namath weighs knee concerns and whether a brief appearance can boost his team, while Weeb Ewbank hints his participation would be a bonus.

New York Jets Giants Yale Bowl Albie Booth Weeb Ewbank Namath

Browns Eye Final Roster Cuts In Chiefs Test

In Memphis, Cleveland Browns rookies face key evaluation in an exhibition against the Kansas City Chiefs. The defensive backfield remains crowded with 11 players competing for final spots as 45,000 fans expected. LeRoy Kelly poised to play despite bruised ribs while Chiefs’ Mike Garrett, Robert Holmes, and Bobby Bell deal with injuries.

Memphis. Tenn Cleveland Browns Kansas City Chiefs LeRoy Kelly Chiefs Mike Garret Robert Holmes Bobby Bell

Norton Didn’t Last Too Long in Cincinnati Bengals

Former University of Kentucky All America quarterback Rick Norton was placed on waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals after one week. Norton, acquired from the Miami Dolphins, had trouble passing according to officials.

Cincinnati University of Kentucky All America Rick Norton Cincinnati Bengals Norton Cincinati Miami Dolphins

Checker Players Are Selected

DAYTON Ohio AP International Hockey League defenseman Jack Turner was drafted by the Flint General from the defunct Columbus Checkers. Flint also chose Bob Regis as the Checkers folded for debts. The IHL mandated masks for goalies this season and announced retirements and trades involving Fort Wayne Des Moines Port Huron Muskegon and Dayton selections.

Dayton Ohio Jack Turner Flint, Mich Generals Columbus Checkers Fort Wayne Serge Boudreault Mike Quinn Des Moines Ken Knapton Tim Tabor Jules Bouchard Port Huron Danny Belisle Nelson LeClair Muskegon Moe Mantha

Valiant Humbled as Trials Set for Heritage Race

Newport AP Valiant, suffering its first defeat, seeks a fresh breeze today resuming America's Cup trials against Heritage after Friday’s loss left Valiant 3 1 in final trials to select the U S defender. Gretel II and France clash Monday for the challenger series lead amid light winds.

Newport R.1 Valiant Intrepid Heritage United States Moday Rhode Island Sound France Gretel II Australia

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