Oakland A's struggle as fire marshal shuts fireworks
The Oakland A's slim hopes fade on a 6-4 loss at Baltimore dropping them to 8-12 on the road trip and 81 games back in the AL West as the city revokes the fireworks display license after August grass fires. Catcher Frank Fernandez vents by throwing his helmet, gets ejected, with Dick Green finishing behind the plate.
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Two Features Set For Ruidoso Races
Ruidoso Downs New Mexico hosts two feature races on August 29 honoring the Ruidoso-Hondo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Mel Tillis. Contingents will join winners for photo and blanket presentations. The World’s Championship Quarter Horse Classic offers $55,000 in its second year. Six days of races run September 2–7 with 1:30 P.M. posts.
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Greatest Putter Paul Trevillion Stirs Golf Circles
British calf writer Paul Trevillion proclaims himself the world’s greatest putter and promotes a bent-over split-hand technique. He claims a four footer miss record of three years and, while some endorse mindset, others prefer orthodox method as proven over time.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Highlights
The American League East shows Baltimore leading with 83 wins, New York at 71, and Detroit 68 as Boston and Cleveland trail. In the West Minnesota tops with 75 wins, California 72, Oakland 68, Kansas City 49. Milwaukee and Chicago near bottom. National League leaders Pittsburgh 70, New York 67, Chicago 67. St. Louis 61, Philadelphia 59. Montreal 55. Upcoming games include doubleheaders and twi nights across multiple cities as teams chase division titles.
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Astros Begin Last Big Homestand With Mets Series
The Houston Astros open a final big homestand hosting the New York Mets in a three game set starting Friday at 7 30 p m televised on NBC with a 1 15 p m Saturday game and 2 p m Sunday contest The slate also includes Padres and Dodgers games with various fan events and promotions across Aug 28 to Sept 5 1969.
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Texas backfield coach says offense ahead of previous years
Emo Bellard reports Texas Longhorns offense ahead of last season at this point in fall drills. He notes more experience, strong attitude, and early sound play while scrimmages and two-a-days continue across Southwest Conference camps.
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Cowboys Prepare Halfback Pass Tactic for Oilers Showdown
Dallas plans a possible halfback pass trick against Houston in the Texas Professional Championship at the Astrodome. The Cowboys have not shown this play publicly, keeping it as a potential surprise for Saturday night.
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Huisman Little, But Loud Boosts San Antonio Past Travs
San Antonio’s Bill Huisman, 5-6 but loud, sparked an eighth inning rally as the Missions beat Arkansas 9-8 to drop the Travs from the Eastern Division lead. Memphis swept Shreveport to grab first, while Albuquerque and Dallas–Fort Worth won behind standout performances.
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Baylor Faces Thin Depth As Beall Prepares Bears For 1970
Baylor coach Bill Beall faces a patchwork roster with only a few players certain to start. Depth is the major weakness as 30 lettermen return and competition across positions remains unsettled. Ed Marsh anchors punting with a national title potential, while quarterback remains an open race among Stuart Cook and Southall.
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Unruly Beau Charge Wins Allowance at Garden State
Angel Cordero explains he did a favor to the unruly Beau Charge who won the allowance race at Garden State Park. The 2-year-old altered course across five of six rivals in the closing stretch while jockey Ron Turcotte notes the horse’s stubborn bid.
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Little League Nears Finals in World Series Showdown
Campbell California led by 12 year old Mike Alvares edged Nicaragua 2-1 to reach the title game. Wayne New Jersey used a fourth inning burst to defeat Highland Indiana 4-0 and will meet Campbell for the championship Saturday at 2 PM EDT in Williamsport.
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Pro Charts National Conference Giants Offense Preview
New York Giants offense shows depth and aging stars. Tarkenton remains a threat with receivers McNeill and Jones, while Shiner looms as relief. Running back choices lie among Coffey Johnson and others. line play steady with Larson and Young, but center and guards need consistency. Secondary and kicking noted, with Johnson a boomer and Gogolak erratic. Prediction: third in the division.
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