Nuxhall Shuts Out Colts 3-0 For Reds Win
Joe Nuxhall pitched seven hits allowed and a 3-0 shutout of the Houston Colts on Friday night to lift the Cincinnati Reds to third place in the NL pennant race. The 35 year old lefty improved to 6-3 as Frank Robinson homered once and Cincinnati added two runs in the eighth. John Edwards praised Nuxhall for his pitch control and variety helping the win.
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Five Ejections Highlight Cards Dodgers Series Slugfest
Dodgers blanked Cardinals 3 to 0 as Sandy Koufax earned his eighth win and third shutout, with four hits allowed. Cardinals had two ejections in one game and manager Johnny Keane plus pitcher Bob Gibson were ejected for arguing a force play in the eighth. The Cardinals slide continues as they drop eight of 11 and 14 of 20 while Philadelphia maintains the lead in the NL.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games across leagues
National League results show Milwaukee 4 over Los Angeles 3 and Cincinnati 3 over St. Louis 0. New York 11 over Philadelphia 3. Upcoming games include Milwaukee at San Francisco and Pittsburgh at Chicago. Standings list Chicago atop, with Baltimore and New York trailing in separate divisions. Sunday matchups feature Cincinnati at San Francisco and Pittsburgh at Chicago among others.
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McDowell Rebounds to Stop Athletics in Comeback Run
Sam McDowell, after trial and experimentation, notches his third win in relief return with the Indians. He limits Kansas City to four hits and walks six while striking out 39 in 29 innings across his latest stint. The Indians win 3-0 as McDowell survives wildness and a two-run third inning.
32 Horses Die In Fire At Bradshaw Farm
A Friday night blaze gutted a training barn at Garland Bradshaw’s Kentucky farm. Thirty two horses perished, including Captain Denmark who stood at stud. One horse was struck by a passing car while fleeing. The barn and horses were destroyed with no value estimate yet available.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
A summary of 1969 season leaders includes Williams of Chicago with a .389 batting average and 179 hits, Mays of San Francisco leading runs and home runs, Clemente driving multiple categories, and Ford tied for pitching wins with an 81 record and a .889 ERA.
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Griffith Retains Welterweight Title With Points Victory
In Las Vegas Emile Griffith won a decision over Luis Rodriguez to keep his world welterweight championship. Griffith out pointed Rodriguez over 15 rounds in a bout at a Las Vegas venue.
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Suns Win 5th Straight to Lead IL
The Jacksonville Suns captured a doubleheader from Toronto 31 and 91 to seize first place in the International League. They have now won five straight and nine of their last 10. Rochester swept Columbus in a pair of games, while Syracuse and Richmond split. Buffalo and Atlanta were rained out.
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Rocky Colavito Named Captain for Kansas City A's
Rocky Colavito was named team captain in his first year with the Kansas City Athletics during a players meeting before a game with the Cleveland Indians. He is the first Kansas City captain since Dick Howser, now with Cleveland, held the role in 1961.
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Whitey Ford Shuts Out White Sox in Second Game
Whitey Ford of the Yankees allowed four hits in 30 innings? He posted his fifth shutout and eight straight wins since an opening loss as New York doubled Chicago 6-1 in the opener. Zoilo Versalles of the Twins hit a three bagger a double and two singles driving in runs.
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Lema's Legion Follows Tony Lema To 66 At Buick Open
Tony Lema fired a 66 to lead by three strokes at Buick Open as fans dubbed the crowd “Lema's Legion” in Grand Blanc. He birdied six of his last nine holes on the front nine and used a late run to spark a sparkling round while Arnold Palmer was absent. Mason Rudolph was second after a 70, Don Finsterwald shot 70 70 for 140 par, and Gene Hunt missed the cut.
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Hayes and Keefe Lead NCAA Track Finals Sprint Field
Bob Hayes sprinted to a 21.2 second 220 yard heat as Jim Keele dominated the distance races with a 29:19.6 six mile victory and eyeing a three mile title. Top six finishers advance to Eugene for the NCAA championships and U S Olympic trials qualifiers. Reuss and Schulten won the discus and hammer events ahead of Mount Union's five finalists.
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Minnesota Beats Washington 5-3 With Late Push
Minnesota defeated Washington 5-3 as the Gophers surged in the late innings. The rally capped the game with a strong offensive sequence enhancing their lead over the Huskies.
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Lunt Fights For Second British Amateur Crown
England's Michael Lunt, 27, seeking a second consecutive British Amateur title, faces Gordon Clark in the 36 hole final at Ganton. Clark, who eliminated Dale Morey and Martin Christmas, surged from 2 down to win 2 up in the semifinal, while Lunt edged John Hall 4 and 3.
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Tourney Ends At Brown's Run
The Whole Hook Handicap Tournament finished at Brown's Run Country Club with Mrs. Victor Carpenter winning the trophy at 142 net. First flight winner Mrs Don Snyder, 149, runner-up Mrs Phil Becker, 150. Second flight winners Mrs Richard M. Wilson 148 and Mrs D. M. Yost II. Third flight tie Mrs Bruce Thomas and Mrs W T Thorn at 147. Mets nine-hole winner Mrs Jacques Huber 72 and runner-up Mrs Harry Holiday 73.
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