Bench Power Pushes Reds Toward NL West Lead
Cincinnati thrashes Philadelphia 9-3 as Johnny Bench belts a three run homer to reach 41 homers and 121 RBIs and tie Roy Campanella for most catcher hits in a season. Bench also stars at multiple positions as Chicago, San Diego, and San Francisco win or lose in other MLB actions.
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San Diego
Don Kessinger
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Ted Williams
Hannan
Royals
Paul Schaal
Frank Howard
Howard
Mike Epstein
Senators
Powell
Jim Palmer
Chico Salmon
Major League Standings and Results Snapshot
West Division standings show Minnesota at 47 598, California 67 53, Milwaukee 46 75. Oakland 67 65, Kansas City 44 77, Chicago 43 80.350. Monday results include Baltimore 3 Milwaukee 2, California 3 Cleveland 0, Detroit 5 Oakland 3, Boston 7 Chicago 2, Washington 7 Kansas City 0. Tonight’s schedule lists six games across leagues with several pitchers and records noted.
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Washington
Hardin
Pattin
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Culp
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Wright
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Gentry
Colborn
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Blass
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Stone
Wegener
Renko
Behney
Foster
Beuss
Francisco
McLain Fights Umpire and Organist as Tigers Rally
Denny McLain clashes with umpire Russ Goetz and Oakland organist Lloyd Fox during a 5-3 Detroit win over the A's aided by Norm Cash’s eighth inning three run homer. The incident follows McLain’s reinstatement and spans his dispute over a balk call and motion before being ejected.
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Lloyd Fox
Russ Goetz
McLain
Oakland
Fox
Goetz
Detroit Tigers
Norm Cash
Detroit
Washington
Kansas City
Jim Hannans
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Boog Powell
California
Cleveland
Tom Murphy
Boston
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Cubs
San Diego
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St Louis
Los Angeles
Tigers
Bowe Kuhn
Felipe Alou
Alou
Denny
Charlie Finley
Senators
Intrepid Ready for America’s Cup Defense Off Newport
Skipper Bill Ficker supervises crew aboard the American yacht Intrepid during a Monday practice off Newport Rhode Island. The boat joins three rival American yachts in competition to defend the America’s Cup next month.
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Newport
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Flynn to lead West in Texas League All Star game
Albuquerque righthander Jim Flynn, 16-3 with a 2.71 ERA, will start for the West in the Texas League All Star game in Albuquerque. Manager Del Crandall says the East has heavy hitters and Flynn must battle a tough lineup while aiming to show his curve and changeup over for strikes.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Dodger
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del Crandall
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Crandall
Roswell Swimmers Shine At 1970 New Mexico AAU Meet
Roswell swimmers earned split results at the Holloman AFB Pool as Anne Brady placed fourth in 50 m breast, seventh in 50 m free, and eighth in three events for 11 12 year olds. Floyd McDaniel claimed multiple podiums in 13 14 year olds including second in 200 back and 400 free, while Candy King posted several top five finishes across 15 17 year olds events.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Holloman Afb
Anne Brady
Floyd McDaniel
Candy King
Jets upbeat as Namath returns to training camp
Joe Namath scheduled to report to the Jets after missing two exhibition games. Greg Cook of the Bengals is lost for the season due to a shoulder injury from spring play. Ken Stabler shines with three TD passes for the Raiders in a 30 19 win over the Eagles.
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Jets
Bengals
Greg Cook
Namath
Weeb Ewbank
Joe
Cook
Cincinnati
Ken Stabler
Oakland
Raiders
Philadelphia Eagles
Alabama
Stabler
Franklin Field
Ray Jones
Eagles
Rod Sherman
al Atkinson
New York Giants
New Haven
Conn
Eddie Meador
Los Angeles Rams
Rams
Walt Sweeney
San Diego Chargers
John Small
Atlanta Falcons
Citadel
Prep Football Camps Show Strong Spirit for 1970 Season
Local teams wrapped two day workouts with high energy and teamwork. Roswell opens Sept 4 on the road at Alamogordo while Goddard hosts Mayfield and NMMI kicks off Sept 5 in Santa Fe under new coach Ed Coplen. Broncos boast 55 players preparing for a rugged schedule. Rangers visit Wool Bowl Sept 12, Coyotes host Las Cruces Sept 11, Colts meet St. Mike's Sept 11 at 3 p.m.
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Roswell
Alamogordo
Tigers
Fettle
Alamo
Goddard
Mayfield
Nmmi Colts
Ed Coplen
Santa Fe
Broncos
Bob Dennis
Wool Bowl Stadium
Ranger Junior College
Coyotes
Las Cruces
Colts
St. Mike’s
de Bremond
Qwen Tarro Capture CPGA Golf Tourney
The Cahoon Park Golf Association hosted its monthly two man blind draw event with 18 teams and full handicap. Bill Owen and Nick Tarro won with a 61, followed by four teams tied at 62. 1970 president Tarro invites golfers to join CPGA at the Municipal Golf Course, call 622 9506.
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Cahoon Park
Bill Owen
Nick Tarto
John Allen
Clyde Voliva
Colonel Crandeu
James Channon
John Archuletta
Stan Gallup
Chuck Mulliner
Manual Lanior
Nick Tarro
CPGA
Romero to battle Kiniski in Roswell arena showdown
Former World Heavyweight champion Gene Kiniski arrives to face Rocky Mountain title holder Ricky Romero at the all new Roswell Sports Arena. Romero earned the title shot by defeating challengers while the winner earns a later title bout against Dory Funk Jr.
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Teddy White
Roswell
University of New Mexico
Drew Hunter
Davidson University
Mike Spann
Mickey Clute
Hobbs
New Mexico Tech
Gene Kiniski
Rocky Mountain
Ricky Romero
Romero
Dory Funk Jr
Alex Perez
Chief Little Eagle
They Fight to Save Our Missing GIs in Vietnam
The National League of Families of American Prisoners in Southeast Asia, formed by wives mothers and sisters of POWs, presses Congress to compel Hanoi to return or account for missing U S service members in Southeast Asia.
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National League of Families of
Southeast Asia
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Hanoi
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