Cardinals Rally To Edge Giants 3 2 In 11th Tie NL Race
In a tense Sunday finale, the Cardinals tied the game in the ninth on Johnny Edwards sacrifice fly and won 3 2 in the 11th on Phil Gagliano’s pinch single off Willie Mays. The victory narrowed the Giants’ margin and left St. Louis seven games from clinching the pennant.
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Edwards
Stallion Sets World Trotting Record at Saratoga
Chester Good, an 8 year old bay stallion, lowered his world trotting record by nearly two seconds in a half mile heat at Saratoga Raceway, clocking 1 23 1 5. The feat came as part of the American Shetland Pony Club National Sweepstakes.
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Saratoga Raceway
Nettles Leads Twins Past Tigers with Four-Day Power
Graig Nettles hits a three run homer in a 3-1 Minnesota win over Detroit, boosting the Twins while trimming Detroit’s AL lead to seven games. Baltimore and New York win as Boston and Chicago drop, shaping the pennant race. Nettles, recalled from Denver on Sept 1, aims for more punch as the season tightens.
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Dean Chance
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Baseball Scoreboard Sundays Results And Schedule Highlights
Sunday results feature St Louis nipping San Francisco 3 2 in 11 innings and Chicago routing Philadelphia 10 3 while Los Angeles edged Cincinnati 3 2. Houston visits Cincinnati in a twi night and several interleague matchups are listed with Tuesday games noted. In the American League Detroit leads at 90 54 with Baltimore Boston and Cleveland chasing. Minnesota and Oakland also in the mix as weathered schedules unfold.
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Gordon To Head KC Royals
Joe Gordon an all time great second baseman and former Angels batting instructor and scout was named manager of the Kansas City Royals. This is Gordon's third major league managerial post following stints with the Cleveland Indians in 1958 1960 and the Kansas City Athletics in 1961. he spent most of his playing career with the Yankees and Indians.
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Cleveland Indians
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Kansas City Athletics
Directors Approve Kansas High School Football Playoffs
The KSHSAA board approved a football playoff system by a 19-16 vote. It awaits state education department approval and could start in fall 1969, with an April 1969 plan presentation. Prior approvals came from boards, principals, and coaches. superintendents opposed the measure.
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Player Heads Home With $50,000 In Tow
Gary Player won the World Series of Golf at Firestone with a birdie on the 4th playoff hole, earning $50,000. Bob Goalby finished second after leading until the pond on the 16th. Julius Boros tied briefly but settled for third with $7,500, while Lee Trevino and others trailed.
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Lee Trevino
Chevrolet Announces Bold 69 Pickup Redesign
Chevrolet unveils a bold 1969 pickups update with a sharpened hood profile aluminum grille and new interior trim colors. Fleet side trucks feature double wall beds for stronger cargo options while payload and box length grow for long haul and larger campers. Independent Front Suspension improves ride and fuel efficiency enhances handling for work or play.
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