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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1970
Page
6
Frank Bridges, 79, former Baylor Bears coach who led the team to SWC titles in 1922 and 1924, died in San Antonio. Funeral services are set for Saturday. Bridges directed Baylor from 1920 to 1925 with a 35 18 6 record and was known for legal trick plays.
Thursday night results feature the Dodgers defeating the Yankees 12 to 6 with Savario Hawkes earning the win and Jimmy Johnson taking the loss. Red Sox beat the Cardinals 12 to 3 behind Rayos as winning pitcher while Ricky Rankin lost for St. Louis. Indians toppled Pirates 6 to 3 with Charley Morris winning and Mike Sadler losing. Bridges, a longtime coach at St Marys University and Baylor, also linked to Golden Gloves and several pro teams, spanning 1930s to 1950s.
The AP notes include the opening of the National Wheelchair Games with 280 athletes from 28 states, college players set for the Coaches All-American game in Lubbock on June 27, Bruins/Boston Patriots sign players Bra miett and Aeero in a draft resurgence, Dennis Bra miett and Greg Aeero ink deals. Washington Redskins sign rookie Paul Laavey. Denver Pioneers hockey team reaches 30 wins under coach Murray Armstrong. 1928 Kentucky Derby nominations, 22 starters, winner Reigh Count. Denver Spurs feature a puck shot hole contest. UNM lefthander Jim Kremmel no-hits Arizona in Tucson to deliver first WAC no-hitter.
American League East leads with Baltimore atop at 38 19 and New York 33 24. National League shows Chicago 30 22 and St Louis 25 28. Daily results include Baltimore 9 California 1 and Chicago 7 San Diego 1 in 12 innings.
Cubs right-hander Bill Hands improved to 8-4 with a decisive 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Hands escaped trouble in the first with a crucial double play and added another in the second as Chicago built a lead. The Cubs provided run support with timely hits including doubles by Cleo James and Paul Popovich and Billy Williams' RBI double.
Jim Northrup hit his eighth career grand slam to break a 2 2 tie and lead the Detroit Tigers past Milwaukee 6 2. The 30 year old center fielder added his contributions as Detroit moved to 27 26, nine games behind Baltimore. Also noted were other MLB results from the day and future return plans for Denny McLain.
In San Francisco AP reports legal maneuvering has halted Charles O Finley from purchasing the Oakland Seals. The price of the National Hockey League team remains unresolved as authorities review the deal.
Parnelli Jones of Torrance California captured the Baja 500 in 11 hours 55 minutes on a 557 mile course with Bill Stroppe as navigator. The win shattered the previous record as motorcycles edged the overall finish by 41 minutes.
Chicago report details Bill Melton's rise to a permanent third baseman role with the White Sox after a path through multiple outfield and infield positions. It notes his 1969 spring progress, past injuries, and endorsements from manager Al Lopez and Don Gutteridge, plus his early signing by scouts Bennett and Thurston and varied minor-league stops.
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