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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
8
Huron County Bank edged Schilds IGA 3-2 in AA and A division action in City Slo Pitch League Monday night. Norwalk Furniture beat Halfway Inn 8-4 as Ed White Builders defeated Saginaw Wire 12-5 to improve.
Dwayne Knittle and Matt Smith combined for a no hit effort as Citizens National Bank toppled Hug Concrete 16-2 in Lefty Grove League action behind 14 hits. Perry Stein and Mike Comyns each hammered triples while Tim Altomare took the loss.
The 11 returning lettermen among 45 candidates took part in the first fitness workout for the St Paul Flyers at Whitney Field Monday night. Coach Mike Gottfried watched a one hour session and called the team in fair to good shape as calisthenics begin nightly at 7. Two a day practices start Friday with morning 9 to 11 and afternoon 4 to 6 sessions. Standouts include quarterback Chris Amato and running backs John Potts Jack Ledermeier Rich Frank along with linemen Steve Collins Mike Mushett Mike Wasiniak Tim Wiedemann John Romanko Bill Kluding and Mike Laux. All monogram winners are seniors.
O J Simpson drew a crowd estimated at 2500 at Greater Buffalo International Airport as he arrived to rejoin the Bills. Mayor Sedita awarded him the keys to the city and Miss Buffalo kissed him, before he headed to Niagara University for a full Bills workout and 1 PM news conference.
Cleveland falls to Seattle 8-2 after Don Mincher belts a grand slam in the fifth off Stan Williams. Diego Segui earns his second complete game of the season with six hits allowed and driving in three runs. Luis Tiant struggles with the plate as the Pilots take a 2-1 lead in the fourth. In Oakland, Rick Monday is placed on the A’s disabled list after breaking his hand.
The Cleveland Browns start focused practice at University of Puget Sound for Saturday exhibition against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles after a 24-19 win over the 49ers. Linebacker Dale Lindsay hobbled with a deep leg bruise but is expected to play. coach Blanton Collier praised the win and noted new players contributing. Art Modell and Pat attend George Preston Marshall funeral in Washington, D.C.
Berlin Heights American Legion Post 659 captured the North Central Ohio Baseball League double elimination title at Perry Wallace field in Berlin Heights. They defeated Port Clinton Post 113, Milan, and Bellville Post 535 to secure the championship with an 13 to 2 final in the decisive game. Bellville Post 535 finished as runner up.
The American League East shows Baltimore leading with 79 wins and 35 losses. Detroit, Boston, Washington, New York, and Cleveland follow with varying records. In the West, Minnesota and Oakland lead, while Seattle and California trail. Monday's results include Boston 5 Chicago 2 and Baltimore 4 Washington 2 among others, with several pitchers slated for tonight's games. The National League features St Louis, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Houston in action, with notable performances from Carlton and Griffon and HRs by McCarver and Bench.
A modified Porsche 917 with a 12 cylinder motor and Goodyear 17 inch rear tires is set for debut at the Can Am race at Mid-Ohio Raceway on Aug. 17. Driven by Joe Siffert, the lighter body keeps the chassis while boosting power to 580 BHP. It can hit 60 mph in under three seconds and 125 mph in under seven. It has previously raced at Le Mans and the Nürburgring.
Don Drysdale announces retirement at age 33 due to a failing throwing arm. The 6 foot 6 right hander finishes with a 209-166 career record and a Cy Young year in 1962 with 25 wins. He was the Dodgers last active player from the Brooklyn move to Los Angeles in 1958.
Edison High School football players must attend a 9 a.m. physical at the high school Thursday. Equipment will be issued to those present and wishing to play this season.
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