Baseball Roundup from the League Highlights and Standings
Hebers Clemente drives in four with three homers as the league leader pushes the Pirates to a win. Aaron belts his 30th homer of the season and 540th and 541st of his career in Atlanta’s victory over Philadelphia. Jerry Johnson blanks the Braves in six hits in his first start in 36 days. Billy Williams fuels Chicago’s win over San Diego, moving to second in the East as the Cubs extend their lead. Houston tops New York for the ninth time as the Astros keep cruising past the Mets.
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Hank
Karon
Meee Aaron
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Jerry Johnson
Braves
Chicago Cubs
San Diego
Billy Williams
Los Angeles
Cubs
Chuck Taylor
Houston Astros
New York Mets
Curt
Blefary
Oklahoma Kid Aims to Be Baseball’s Greatest Catcher
Johnny Bench, a pink cheeked Oklahoma native from Binger, rises as a top catching prospect. He recalls growing up idolizing Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams, cites family support, and vows to become one of baseballs greatest catchers despite pressure and early expectations.
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Milton Richman
West
Jhen‘Hoy
Binger
Okla
Britney
Marile 'Pliy
Arate
Lantes Sprig
Johnny Bent
Cinemist
Gus
Weinkees
Mickey
Mantle
Okl
Wis
Cincy
Witén
Ldiw
Mickey Marile
Oklahoma
Keith
Banat Bie
Beason
Mets
Toole
Koosman
Neweman
Williams
Bure
Johnny’ Berich
Walker
Bench
Ted
Link Curtis
Steve Boros
Curtis
Peninsula
Carolina League
Reney
Boros
Buffalo
Johnny Bench
Okahoma
United States
Carl Hubbell
Waner Brothers
Dizzy Dean
Mickey Mantle
Reds
Ukiah Honors young athletes in all age groups
Ukiah Recreation officials honored 16 boys and girls ages six to fourteen at Ukiah Municipal Park for top finishes in the Playground Decathlon. Winners from six to fourteen were led by first place finishers Mike Cameron and Kelly Dixon in their respective age groups, with several from Frank Zeek playground and Nokomis missing from awards.
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Ukiah
Ukiah Municipal Park
Dale Carter
Dave Strong
Carol Brattin
Tom Villarica
Nokomis
Tammy
Miss Brattin
Frank Zeek
Mike Cameron
Mike Floss
Patty McCourd
Peg McGraw
Ukiah Recreation Department
Ukiah Med Sehale
Bob Flosi
Rita Lucere
Mike Flosi
Pat McCourd
Kelly Dixon
Howard Carter
Doug Dick
Dan Brown
Bill Gallagher
Teresa Lake
Melody Gibson
Supv
Herman Tappin
Jayne Harroun
Bety Jo Lake
Linda Meret
Journal
Illiams
Women’s Softball League Closes After Lively Season
The Softball League ends its regular season with two final games at Giorro Park. About 80 women played, enjoying sport and camaraderie, as Pour Richards and Crusaders posted close scores and Teeny-Boppers and Road Runners remains active.
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Glenn Erickson
Rtdtirow
Giorro Park
Paur Richards
Teeny-Boppers
Teeny-Boppers O? Severson
Pour Richards
Brad
Crustders
Texaco
Veteran Gayle Fielder wins third WHHL Hume Cup
Seattle veteran Gayle Fielder won the Western Hockey League Fred J. Hume Cup for the third time in four years. He received 175 of 450 votes, honoring a player noted for gentlemanly conduct and playing ability. Denver’s Ed Hoekstra was runner up with 92 points, while Portland’s Andy Hebenton, the 1965 winner, finished third with 89 points.
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Seattle
UPI
Gayle Fielder
Western Hockey League
Fred J. Hume
Lakers to open 1969 preseason in Alaska Sept 25
The Los Angeles Lakers, champions of the Western Division, will start their 1969 preseason in Alaska against the Seattle Supersonics on September 25. The trip includes games in Partianies and rage with a follow up in Coos Bay, Oregon, then a doubleheader with the San Francisco Warriors in Seattle.
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Los Angeles Lakers
Alaska
Seattle Supersonics
Partianies
Coos Bay
Ore
Ericoufiter
San Francisco Warriors
Seattle
Palmer Throws No Hitter For Orioles Opposing Athletics
Jim Palmer pitched a no hitter for the Baltimore Orioles against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night, pitching nine innings in the surprise outing. The right hander, 6 foot 3, had been on the injured list 42 days but dominated the game with a 9 inning shutout and an 8th straight no hit effort this season. Other American League scores included White Sox 5 3 over Red Sox, Pilots 5 3 over Indians, and Royals 7 3 over Senators.
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United Prose
Jim Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
Oakland Athletics
Palmer
Cago White Sox
Ak Ton Red Sox
Seattle Pilots
Cleveland
Chang
Havilléisie Royals
Senators
Meyer Leads 856 at AAU Outdoor Swimming Meet
Debbie Meyer, 16, aiming to celebrate her 17th birthday with a win, headlines the 5th national AAU outdoor swimming and diving championships in Louisville. The Santa Clara Swim Club defends titles but may face setback from Mark Spitz's withdrawal. Cynthia Potter and Micki King win diving, with Jim Henry taking the men’s three-meter event.
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Bob Weston
Louisville
Wpph
Debbie Meyer
Miss Meyer
Medien City
Arden Hills
Calif
Santa Clara
Menh
George Haines
Mark Spitz
Spitz
Indi University
Texas
Cynthia Potter
Houston
Air Force
Micki King
Jim Henry
Dallas
Tex
Béard Tops PGA Money List After Westchester Victory
New York report notes Frank Béard leads the weekly PGA money list at 155,187 dollars after winning the Westchester Golf Classic, which added 50,000 dollars to his total.
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New York
PGA
Frank ‘Béard
Westchester
Colts push toward AFL clash at Houston Oilers
The Baltimore Colts, amid a 3-0 preseason push, meet the Houston Oilers at the Astrodome Friday night as they seek a third straight win and to test new QB Johnny Unitas after his strong start. OJ Simpson debuts for the Bills in Detroit versus the Lions. Jets sign DT Paul Rochester as they prep for New York Giants game. Giants contend with injuries to Case and Wright while Crutcher and Maher miss practice. Rams’ No 1 pick Larry Smith to debut Saturday against Cleveland.
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United Press International
Baltimore Collts
Miata Niirchting
Ieee
American Football League
York Jets
Astrodome
Houston Oilers
Colts
Siearesdty
Carrington
Alvin Reed
Tom Domres
George Ricé
Oilers
Miller Farr
Moore
Leroy
Mitchell
Soin
Bostott
Johnny Unitas
Unitas
Detroit Lions
Buffalo
Bills
O.J. Simpson
Rochester
New York Jets
New York Gianits
Paul Rochester
Jets
Bake Turner
Giants
Pete Case
Steve Wright
Tommy Crutcher
Bruce Maher
Allie Sherman
Los Angeles Rams
Larry Smith
Cleveland
Arcadia All-Stars Edge Arcade In Ninth Inning
Arcadia Pony League All-Stars capitalized on a passed ball in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Sacramento Arcade team 6 5 in the first game of a double elimination Western Divisions championship. Jim Lucas scored the winning run with two out and a bases loaded error by catcher George Lenzi. The tournament runs through Sunday to determine the Western Division representative for the World Series in Pennsylvania.
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San Bernardino
UPI
Arcadia
Sacramento
Jim Lucas
George Lenzi
Pennsylvania
Major leaguers to play all nine positions in one game
Cesar Tevar of the Twins and Bert Campaneris of the Athletics stand as the only two major league players to have appeared at every defensive position during a single game. The historic feat remains unmatched in MLB history.
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Bloomington
Ind
UPT
Cesar Tévar
The
Twins
Bert Campaneris
Oakland Athletics
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British Museum
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