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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1969

Page

6

Jackson's Bat Sizzles As A's Rip Red Sox Week

Reggie Jackson powered a three game sweep at Boston, hitting .643 with nine hits in 14 at bats and 15 RBIs. He piled up four homers a double a triple and two singles for 25 total bases, drawing praise from Boston manager Dick Williams as he chased the AL home run lead. The Athletics outslugged the Red Sox 4-1 21-7 and 13-1 as Jackson racked up 10 RBIs on Saturday alone and finished with 23rd homer and four more RBIs on Sunday.

Reggie Jackson Larry Eldridge Associated Press Boston (Ap Boston Red Sox Oakland Boston Red Sox Athletics Dick Williams Tony Lazzeri New York Yankees Ray Culp Jackson RBI Lazzeris Tom Phoebus McNally Phoebus Carlos May Graig Nettles Minnesota Dave Boswell Cleveland Twins Earl Wilson Kansas City Tigers Dick McAuliffe Jim Northrup Jimmie Hall Yankees Stan Bahnsen Seattle Pilots

Jerry Quarry Aims For Frazier After Brutal Training Test

In a grueling sparring session Jerry Quarry survived a sharp right hand strike and affirmed he is in peak condition for the June 23 Madison Square Garden challenge for Joe Frazier's piece of the heavyweight title. He says he is 100 percent improved and focused on beating Frazier through stamina and timing.

Jerry Quarry Roger Russell Quarry Co Rnainel Jerry Russell Madison Square Garden Joe Frazier Buster Mathis Mathis Mike Magnolia High School Anaheim Calif Gross Frazier Johnny Flores Teddy Bentham

William Carey Wins NAIA Baseball Crown

William Carey College of Mississippi captured the 1969 NAIA baseball championship by defeating LaVerne California 5 to 3 in the final game. Tourney MVP was Steve Barber of LaVerne. outstanding fielder Paul Baker of Grand Canyon. hustle award to Mike Halliburton of LaVerne.

ST. Joseph William Carey College of Mississippi Carey LaVerne Calif Steve Barber Paul Baker Grand Canyon Ariz Mike Halliburton Barber Bill Kouns William Carey Phil Bush Glassboro N.J Mike Trewick St. Cloud Minn Bill Pell Leroy McDonald Jim Arnold Bob Billings Appalachian N.C Tom Ditty Richard Aldavy Emporia Kan Mike Lacheur LaVerne

Soviets and Romania Advance in Davis Cup

The Soviet Union swept Italy 5-0 to claim a final European Zone B berth as Tomas Lerus and Alex Metroveli won singles. Romania defeated Spain 4-1 in Valencia with Ion Tiriac and Manuel Orantes securing key wins in Sunday matches.

Associated Press Soviet Union Italy Rumania Spain Tomas Lerus Eugenio Castigliano Alex Metroveli Nicola Pietrangeli Moscow Romania Valencia Ion Tiriac Jose Luis Arilla Manuel Orantes C. Manuleanu

Moody Wins U S Open as Longshot Surprise Champion

Orville Moody, a 35 year old Army veteran and cross handed putter, wins the 69th U S Open at Cypress Creek with a 281 total after a final round 72. He earns praise from President Nixon and joins Geiberger Rosburg Beman in a tight leaderboard. Moody plans more tournaments and a new agents deal with Trevino Boros handlers.

Houston Orville Moody Moody Nixon Jack Nicklaus Army Killeen Tex PGA Players School Charlotte Lee Trevino Julius Boros Trevino Greenskeepers Chickasha

Open Golf Scores and Winnings From Cypress Creek Event

United States Open at Cypress Creek course, Champions Golf Club in Houston lists final scores and prize money. Orville Moody won $30,000 with 281 total. Geiberger earned $11,000 at 287. Deane Beman $31,000 at 282. many players including Bob Rosburg Foxed in the field with 282.

Okla Houston Cypress Creek Champions Golf Club Orville Moody Geiberger Deane Beman Bob Rosburg Bob Murphy Arnold Palmer Bruce Crampton Miller Barber Bunky Henry Dave Marr Bruce Devlin George Archer Charles Coody Dean Refram Ray Floyd Julius Boros Dale Douglass Phil Rodgers Kermit Zarley Dave Hill Howie Johnson Bob Stanton Bert Yancey Tom Weiskopf Bob Mitchell Tony Jacklin Dave Stockton Dick Crawford Jack Nicklaus Joe Campbell J. Stedsmith Bob Smith Bobby Cote Bob Nichols Rich Bassett Homero Blancas George Knudson Sam Nead Dan Sikes Olde Tommy Aaron Billy Casper J. Montgomery Mike Souchak Robert Lunn At Balding John Miller Bert Green Don Bies Gary Player Frank Beard Robert Stone Wea Robert Payne Ken Still Bill Ogden Ete Brown Labron Harris Dave Philo Larry Hinson Rives McBee Jack Ewing Martin Boehn D. Eichelberger D. Finsterwald Lee Elder Chuck Courtney

Few Trades Ahead Of Major Deadline

Major league trading slowed in the final 48 hours before the deadline with three big deals and several smaller moves. Mets acquire Donn Clendenon from Montreal for four minor leaguers. Red Sox trade Joe Azcue for Tom Satriano. Yankees ship Tom Tresh to Detroit for Ron Woods.

New York Mets Donn Clendenon Montreal Expos Boston Red Sox Joe Azcue Tom Satriano California Angels New York Yankees Tom Tresh Detroit Tigers Ron Woods Mets Montreal Clendenon Kevin Collins Steve Renko Jay Carden

Outstanding Lifts Set Marks At AAU Weightlifting Meet

Robert Bednarski of York Pennsylvania set three world records at the 42nd annual National AAU Senior Weightlifting Tournament in Chicago. He lifted 3474 pounds in the snatch 46642 pounds in the clean and jerk and totaled 1215 pounds. He also set a national and meet press record of 401 pounds.

Chicago Robert Bednarski York Bednarski

Wisconsin rider wins 100 mile motorcycle title in New Hampshire

Fred Nix of Franksville Wisconsin led 36 of 63 laps to capture the 100 mile national motorcycle championship in 1 hour 32 minutes 9 seconds. Cal Rayborn of San Diego finished nine seconds back in second place.

Loudon N.H Fred Nix Franksville Wis Cal Rayborn San Diego

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