Mantle tops Aaron as era's best in Mantle praise
Mickey Mantle says Hank Aaron is the best player of his era and likens him to DiMaggio. He notes Aaron could break Babe Ruth's 714 career home runs and praises Aaron's durability and power. Mantle discusses public reception, his World Series telecast, and his own 3,500 at bats over 18 Yankees seasons.
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Seaver, Marichal head NL pitchers in 1969 leaders
Mets' Tom Seaver topped the league with 25 victories and a 2.21 ERA, and Juan Marichal led with an 2.139 ERA and eight shutouts. Bob Gibson paced in complete games with 28, while Steve Carlton posted 2.17. Don Wilson and Jim Maloney tossed no hitters for their clubs as the era and records shifted across the NL.
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Associated Press
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Mont ‘Treal
Jerry West Leads N B A Scoring Lead
Jerry West held a strong edge atop the NBA scoring race as Philadelphia’s Billy Cunningham trailed with 27.4 points per game while San Diego’s defending champion Vin Hayes stood third at 26.1. West tallied 95 points across four games last week, slightly below his season average.
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Beard tops PGA money winners in 1969 race
Frank Beard led the PGA tour money list in 1969 with 175,223 dollars, finishing 18,791 ahead of runner up Dave Hill who earned 156,432. Palmer won the season finale overall with a 270 stroke total, while Hill and Beard each earned 192,907.
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