Orioles to Meet Mets in World Series After 11-2 Pennant Win
Baltimore dominates Minnesota 11-2 to clinch the American League pennant in a three game sweep. Frank Robinson and Earl Weaver lead the club toward a World Series showdown with the New York Mets starting in Baltimore. Mike Cuellar, Dave McNally and Jim Palmer form a pitching trio that propelled the Orioles to the pennant.
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Orioles sweep Minnesota and head to World Series against Mets
Orioles coach Earl Weaver hailed the team's three game playoff sweep of the Twins after 11-2 and two late wins. Baltimore, riding Jim Palmer's pitching and clutch hitting by Blair and Buford, prepares to face the Mets in Baltimore with four days rest before Saturday's World Series opener. Curt Morton and a pinch single spelled the wins, while Frank Robinson and players like Powell emphasized focus and readiness for New York.
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Mets Clinch NL Pennant in Three Straight Wins Over Braves
The Mets swept Atlanta with scores of 9-5 6-4 and 7-4 to win the National League pennant and reach the World Series against Baltimore. Wayne Garrett Tommy Agee Ken Boswell and Nolan Ryan led the celebrations as New York’s pitching and timely hitting carried them past Atlanta in a playoff surge.
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Nearco's Dream Leads Builders Purse at Shenandoah Downs
Granville B. Baker's Nearco's Dream the 3-year-old daughter of Ne'er-Do-Well seeks a third straight win in a six-horse field for the 6 furlong Builders purse at Shenandoah Downs. Mugzy Dee, Sea Art, Golden Realm, Quirock and Muff's Muffet complete the lineup with close recent form and possible upset potential.
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Tranquility Triumphs in Shenandoah Downs Feature
Edward B. Lee's Tranquility won the 542 furlong Soroptomist Club purse at Shenandoah Downs, closing from off the pace to prevail over Cherry Lane and Tribe's Son. Victor Espinosa rode the 4 year old son of Prince William to a 1 083-5 clocking as the favorite paid $5.60 with 3,499 in attendance. Trainer George Walters had campaigned Tranquility mainly in Maryland.
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Mets Predict 4 in Row after NL Pennant Win
The Mets celebrate a 7-4 victory over Atlanta to sweep the playoff series and claim the National League pennant. Cleon Jones and Nolan Ryan fuel the win with confident quotes as the team eyes Baltimore and a possible four straight series win.
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Hare Wins Hagerstown Maryland State Championship in Chevrolet
Larry Hare of York Pennsylvania captures the 504ap Maryland State Championship for semidates and late models at Hagerstown Raceway. It closes the 1969 season as Hare’s first victory in the Hub City oval. Elapsed race featured three cautions and a tight field with eight drivers in title contention.
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