Kilkenny Family Highlight in 7-2 Tigers Win
Kilkenny, 22, enjoyed a night of milestones as Detroit beat California 7-2 on Rory Erin Kilkenny’s birth day. Mike Kilkenny pitched a complete game with his first win, first hit, and first RBI, while Reggie Jackson belted his 42nd home run in a day of varied results for Oakland and Minnesota.
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Chiefs Hope To Erase Bitter Memory Of Defeat
Kansas City in 1968 posted a 12-2 mark, tying Oakland for the AFL Western Division title but crushed by the Raiders 41-6 in the playoff. Coach Hank Stram expects improvement in 1969 with veteran players healthy, noting Curley Culp strengthens the line and Len Dawson again directs the offense.
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Turnstiles Click At Fast Clip For Major Leagues
Attendance across the majors rose about 15 percent this season driven by expansion from 10 to 12 teams. The AP survey shows total home gate of over 19.4 million for Cubs Braves Senators, with Expos leading new clubs and Kansas City Seattle San Diego posting solid gains. Cubs show the largest rise, while St Louis and Detroit lag at the turnstiles.
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National League Standings And Tuesday Results Digest
National League standings show Chicago leading with 2 wins and 8 losses in the East, New York and Philadelphia close behind. Tuesday results include Houston defeating New York and Chicago routing San Diego, with multiple games across the circuit and several rain-delayed or postponed matchups.
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Want Uniforms Want Uniforms
All Little League and Babe Ruth players must turn in their uniforms to team managers per Ottawa recreational director Orlis Cox. The notice stresses timely return and proper handling of equipment.
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Hole In One at Ottawa Country Club Ends Day
Hugh Didier made a rare hole in one on the 126 yard 18th hole at Ottawa Country Club while paired with Harold Gahagan and Larry Wassmer as witnesses. The 18th is a par three and Didier finished with a total score of 77 as darkness fell.
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Helmetless rookie Simpson joins Bills amid missing gear
The Bills paid 350000 to sign O J Simpson and he arrived for training camp in Niagara Falls without a helmet that fits his face. A specially made helmet was airlifted from California as the high priced rookie prepared for his pro debut in a Tuesday scrimmage.
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