Reggie Jackson Powers A’s to Division Lead in Boston
Reggie Jackson fueled a weekend sweep of the Red Sox with a 4-1, 21-7, and 13-5 series showing including a 14 for 15 at bats run with 10 RBIs. Jackson hit a double, triple and 23rd homer in Sunday’s 13-5 win while Dick Williams praised his form.
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Elks Sponsor Track Meet For Junior High Athletes
Oswego Junior High meet results show Kingsford Park Fitzhugh Park and Minetto School scoring with 4614 points total. Kingsford Park dominant with multiple wins led by Bateman Castaldo and Dawin. Fitzhugh Park took Nessel in sprints. Minetto claimed Gibson and Shaw in field events. Ribbons distributed by Oswego Lodge 271 Elks to top placers.
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Celtics win NBA title but finish fourth in division standings
The Boston Celtics clinched the NBA title but ended the season in fourth place in the league’s Eastern Division, trailing Baltimore and other rivals by several games.
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Foster Targets 15th Straight Win in Atlanta Bout
World light heavyweight king Bob Foster aims for his 15th consecutive victory in a 10 round non title bout against Levan Roundtree in Atlanta. He hasn’t lost since stopping Andy Kendall in the fourth round of a May title defense in West Springfield. Foster, from Silver Spring Maryland, has seven straight KO wins. Mexico’s Alacran Torres also fights Thursday night.
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Jones wins Lakewood 100 with track record lap
Bobby Jones of Greenville South Carolina powered his 1966 Ford to a full lap victory in the Lakewood 100 late model sportsman race. He earned $1,000 for first place and set a track record with an average speed of 74.074 mph on the Lakewood mile oval.
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Bednarski Sets World Records at AAU Weightlifting Meet
Robert Bednarski of York Pennsylvania set three world records in the final session of the 42nd annual National AAU Senior Weightlifting Tournament. He achieved a snatch of 34714 pounds a clean and jerk of 466 pounds and a total of 1 215 pounds plus a national and meet press record of 401 pounds earning outstanding lifter honors.
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Wis cyclist Nix wins 100 mile national bike title in NH
Fred Nix of Franksville Wisconsin finished all 63 laps to win the 100 mile national motorcycle championship in 1 hour 32 minutes 9 seconds. Cal Rayborn of San Diego finished second nine seconds back in Loudon New Hampshire.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Tense Weekend
The standings show New York leading the NL with 44 wins and 17 losses, Baltimore 44 17, Boston 36 22, and Detroit 31 23 in the AL. Sunday results include Los Angeles 3, New York 2 and St Louis 5, Houston 3, with Cincinnati 7-5 and Chicago 6-4 in two games. Upcoming games include Chicago at Pittsburgh and Montreal at St Louis.
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Bills Ready To Sign Simpson In Wilson Absence
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. is away on vacation and has authorized vice president Bob Lustig to negotiate and sign O J Simpson. Wilson may back a five year 250000 dollar deal while Simpson seeks 650000 and a 500000 loan. Dan Darragh will miss start of season due to Army National Guard duty.
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Havlicek Leads Celtics In Seven Game Playoff Run
John Havlicek paced the Boston Celtics in the final seven game series against the Los Angeles Lakers by averaging 25.4 points per game.
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Lupa Cops Net Crown at Savas Tourney in Rain
Stan Lisk dominates the 19th annual Savas Medal Golf Tournament at Battle Island posting a two day total of 138 to win by 12 strokes despite rain. Billy Lach Dr Bill Williams and Frank Lisk deadlock for runner up at 150 as Martin Lupa wins net championship with 156.
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Moody Wins U S Open as Army Veteran and Unorthodox Putter
Orville Moody, a 35 year old Army veteran and cross handed putter, wins the 69th U S Open at Cypress Creek course with a final 72 hole score of 281 by one stroke. He credits unexpected path from golf greens to major victory and quotes Nixon’s praise.
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Clendenon Traded to Mets in Deadline Moves
The Montreal Expos send slugger Don Clendenon to the New York Mets for four minor leaguers including Kevin Collins. Amos Otis is optioned to Tidewater to fit the roster. Clendenon, 33, will share first base with Ed Kranepool.
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Cale Yarborough Wins Michigan NASCAR Classic
Cale Yarborough from Timmonsville South Carolina survived a grinding collision with Lee Roy Yarbrough of Columbia South Carolina to win the Motor State 500 at Michigan International Speedway. The 29 year old finished 250 laps in 3 hours 35 minutes 28 seconds and earned 17 625 dollars. David Pearson of Spartanburg South Carolina finished second earning 10 100 dollars and Richard Petty of Randleman Tennessee finished third for 5 875 dollars
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Harvard Beats Yale in Thames River Boat Race
Harvard varsity crew won the four mile upstream Thames River race in 19:32.3 to set a new record and defeated Yale for the seventh straight year. Yale finished in 20:09.2, eight lengths behind. Harvard swept varsity junior and freshman races to complete a river sweep for the third consecutive year.
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Carey Wins NAIA Baseball Championship in 1969
William Carey College of Mississippi captured the NAIA baseball title by defeating LaVerne California 5 to 3 in the tournament finals on Saturday night in St. Joseph Missouri.
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Dr Jameson Wins Canandaigua Derby Prep at Finger Lakes
Dr Jameson with apprentice jockey Joe Urrutia aboard won by 29 lengths in the $2000 New York Breeders Derby Prep at Finger Lakes. The favorite paid $4.80 and finished six furlongs in 1 15. Shooting Spress was second and Gort third as 7,352 fans wagered $487,782.
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