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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
10
A feature preview notes that four time champ A J Foyt could become the first driver to win midget sprint and stock car features in one Action Track weekend. Don Smith expects about 26 stock cars and praises Foyt as the best he has seen. The column also recounts Alex Agase’s passionate campus flag protest remark and wartime heroism.
Chicago manager Don Gutteridge praised Billy Wynne after the rookie pitched a complete game, as the White Sox defeated the Seattle Pilots 8 to 3 at Milwaukee County Stadium. The victory follows a four game losing streak and boosts team morale and bullpen rest.
The recap lists top performers across leagues with names like McCovey Yastrzemski Banks Aaron and Santo. It notes home runs and runs leaders and mentions pitchers such as Gibson Seaver and Sutton with era figures and team affiliations.
Indiana hopes to rebound at Hinkle Fieldhouse in a Saturday game against Kentucky as Angus Nicoson reshapes the all star squad. Key players missing include Jo von Price and Dennis Gamauf, with George McGinnis and Rod Freeman leading a mix of centers and guards as two-a-day practices prepare the team.
Lefty Phillips blasted Rod Carew for a showboating steal of home in the first inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the California Angels 2 to 1. Carew stole home with two on, tying the AL single season record for home steals at six, set by Ty Cobb and Red Roth in 1915 and 1917. Manager Billy Martin said Carew has the green light anytime, while Phillips warned such stunts could cost the pennant.
Killebrew hit a 390-foot homer for his first of the year after singling in the third run as Minnesota beat an opponent. Winning pitcher Jim Perry struck out 10 in eight innings, earning the win while setting a major league record of seven in 1946.
Pittsburgh signed Bob May the Pirates top draft pick. The 17 year old right handed pitcher from Pet it Island Florida high school pitched three no hitters this year.
New York UPI reports CBS veteran Ken Venturi former US Open champion will serve as color commentator for the Buick golf tournament held in Grand Blanc Michigan on July 34.
After a postponement last Sunday Langhorne race, USAC stars are set for Terre Haute's 100 lap stock car feature this Sunday. A new clay surface and inverted start rule will keep fast cars from leading early, with tickets available at Phil & Bill's Restaurant and Terre Haute Oil Co.
Kathy Whitworth widened her LPGA money lead by winning the Patty Berg Classic at Sutton Massachusetts. The victory earned 3700 dollars and pushed her season total to 22 775 dollars, restoring her eight tournament win streak.
In the University Golf Course Ladies League Maggie Gruse earned low gross with 42 while Millie Kimbrell captured low net with a DW. Louis Scott also noted as winner of a unique category for the June 10 event.
Indianapolis is buzzing over Indiana University coach Lou Watson securing three of the nation’s top high school players without using scholarships. George McGinnis and Steve Downing of Indianapolis Washington and Jerry Memering of Vincennes are headed to IU. Also training for Saturday’s Kentucky all-stars game are Bootsy White of Hammond Tech and John Ritter of Goshen, bound for IU.
Major League games listed with teams and starting pitchers for today and tonight. Note on high schools players Watson comments on future Purdue and Indiana prospects.
The Montreal Expos bought veteran relief pitcher Dick Radatz from the Detroit Tigers to bolster their bullpen. Radatz had a 2-2 record with Detroit this season and a 3.32 ERA.
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