The Toe May Get Axed and Rookie OK'd
Cleveland Browns face roster cuts to reach 40 before the season opener in New Orleans. Lou Groza, 44, may be released after a 31-9 exhibition loss to Green Bay where rookie Don Cockroft kicked all points and handled punting duties.
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Bills default to Gino Cappelletti in AFL opener rout
Gino Cappelletti booted three field goals and an extra point to power the Patriots past the Bills 16 7 in the AFL opener. Buffalo used Dan Darragh at quarterback and a rookie backfield as Gamble led rushing while New England’s Mike Taliaferro struggled.
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Gary Player Captures World Series of Golf Title
Gary Player, a 32-year-old South African golf star, won the World Series of Golf in a sudden-death playoff over Bob Goalby at Firestone. Player and Goalby finished tied after 72 holes, with Player clinching the victory on the fourth extra hole. Goalby earned $15,000 for second, Boros $7,500 for third, and Trevino $5,000 for fourth.
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Alston Names Johnny Bench Rookie of Year Candidate
Cincinnati Reds manager Walter Alston says rookie catcher Johnny Bench leads his choice for National League Rookie of the Year. Bench is batting .284 with 76 RBIs, second to Tony Perez's 83. Alston notes pitchers are a concern and hints Bench will continue to improve.
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Golfer Makalena Injured Diving at Waikiki Beach
AP reports US golfer Makalena was injured Sunday diving into shallow water off Kuhio Beach Waikiki. Lifeguards say he apparently struck his head on packed sand and was pulled from the water unconscious by his brother Gary and another man.
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Casper Dominates Hartford Open With Four Great Rounds
Bill Casper, the year's leading money winner, captured the Greater Hartford Open at Wethersfield Country Club with scores of 68 65 67 66 for a 266 18 under par prize of 20000. Bruce Crampton finished second after a 269 total. Casper’s putting was a standout, needing 27, then 26 putts per round as sun returned Saturday and Sunday. Casper’s 171,436 season money leads, with five wins this year.
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Major League Leaders Summary of 1969 Stat Leaders
Major League leaders include batting averages with Yasiel Trzemski Boston Oliva Minnesota and Cater Oakland at .289. Runs led by McAuliffe Detroit with 88 and White New York with 83. Rbi leader Fred Harrelson Boston 103 and Frank Howard Washington 98. Hits topped by Campaneris Oakland 161 and Aparicio Chicago 153. Doubles to Smith Boston 30 and Robinson Baltimore 29, Yasiel Trzemski 29. Triples led by McCraw Chicago 12, Fregosi California 10, McAuliffe Detroit 10. Home runs Frank Howard 39 and Harrelson 33. Stolen bases Campaneris Oakland 51 and Cardenal Cleveland 38. Pitching decisions McLain Detroit 285, McNally Baltimore 208. Strikeouts McDowell Cleveland 253 and McLain Detroit 242.
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Baseball Season Leaders and Key Player Stats
Batting leaders show Rose and M Alou atop averages with 375 at bats for Rose and 333 for M Alou. Runs leader Beckett tops with 89, while Rose has 84 and Brock 84. RBIs led by McCovey with 89, Williams 88. Rose 185 hits. Brock 44 doubles. Brock 12 triples. McCovey 32 home runs. Banks 30. Brock 51 stolen bases. Wills 47. Pitching leaders: Marichal 25–7, Gibson 207 strikeouts, Jenkins and Gibson 230.
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Dodgers Clinch 3-2 Win as Moeller Debuts Slider
Los Angeles defeated Cincinnati 3-2 to tighten the NL standings as Jim LeFebvre delivered a four for four day and Joe Moeller, recalled from Spokane, debuted a slider that held the Reds scoreless until the ninth. Moeller managed control and held Cincinnati to two bunt singles before Lee May and Johnny Bench homered late. Dodgers improve to three wins in four, laddering out of the cellar behind Alston’s hot hand approach.
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Mays Delivers as Cardinals Edge Giants in Ninth Inning
In a dramatic 3-2 St Louis win the Cardinals rally from a 2-1 deficit in the ninth as Phil Gagliano delivers a run scoring pinch single after Willie Mays misplays Roger Maris’ drive. Johnny Edwards tied it earlier with a sacrifice fly. The victory trims the Giants’ lead and tightens the pennant race.
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National League standings and results recap
The National League table shows St. Louis leading with 90 wins and 55 losses followed by San Francisco at 78 66 and Cincinnati 73 68. Sunday results include St. Louis 3 San Francisco 2 in 11 innings and Chicago 10 Philadelphia 3.
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Baseball scores and standings across leagues
American League results show Minnesota 3 Detroit 1 and New York 7 Washington 2 along with Baltimore 3 Chicago 2. California beat Boston 3 2 and Oakland defeated Cleveland 10 2. Pacific Coast games include Denver 8 Indianapolis 1 and Portland 7 Tacoma 0. International League note Toledo 17 Rochester 0 and Jacksonville 7 1 Richmond
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Nettles Leads Twins Past Tigers With Three-Run Shot
Graig Nettles, called up from Denver, hit a three-run homer and drove in all three Minnesota runs in a 3-1 win over Detroit. The Twins’ victory tightens the AL pennant race as Detroit’s lead over Baltimore shrinks to seven games. Nettles later described his homer bursts as part of hitting homers in bunches.
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Toledo Mud Hens Clinch 1968 IL Pennant In Final Weekend
The Toledo Mud Hens win the International League title in a dramatic finish over Columbus. Toledo defeats Rochester 17-0 as Columbus splits with Jacksonville, finishing a half game back. Les Cain throws a three hitter with a grand slam. Jacksonville beats Columbus to end their hopes. Gov Cup playoffs begin Tuesday with Jacksonville at Toledo and Rochester at Columbus.
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Rumors Center on Anaheim Angels GM Succession
Bob Scheffing and Dick Walsh named as potential successors to retiring California Angel General Manager Fred Haney. Haney resigns January 1 after 50 years in baseball but will remain as club adviser. Scheffing with the Mets and Walsh, a former Dodger executive now soccer commissioner, surfaced in discussions.
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Mall group hosts Bengals kickoff ticket give away
Middletown Shopping Center Merchants Association will give away twenty tickets for the opening Cincinnati Bengals home game. William Davidson says the drawing is Friday at 5 30 in the center mall. first name drawn gets four tickets for the Sept 15 game, next eight names receive two tickets each.
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Odle Leads BYU Recap With 77 Catches and Nine TDs
Phil Odle of Brigham Young led major college receivers last season with 77 catches and nine touchdown receptions.
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