Alabama Holds off Virginia Tech in season opener thriller
Alabama topples Virginia Tech 17-13 as Scott Hunter passes for 239 yards and Johnny Musso scores a 1-yard TD. Tech kicker Jack Simcsak miscues on a late center snap, enabling Alabama’s decisive drive. Attendance 42,000 at Blacksburg.
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Frisco Wins 4-3 In 10 as McCovey Delivers Walkoff
Giants clinched a 4-3 ten inning victory over the Dodgers to keep a half game NL West lead as McCovey's walk and Wills error set up the decisive run. Perry and Hiatt were involved in a curious rundown that ended with Hiatt scoring. Other NL results included Braves, Reds, Mets, Cubs, Expos, and Phillies in brief scoring updates.
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Killer Ties for HR Lead
Seattle Kennedy hit a tie breaking homer in the ninth to lift the Mariners over the Twins 4 3 as Harmon Killebrew and Reggie Jackson lead the AL with 46. Oakland beat California 12 2 as Duncan drives in five. Twins still one game from clinching with 10 games left.
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Giants Upset Vikings as Webster’s Debut Impresses
In NFL opening weekend action the New York Giants upset Minnesota 24 23 in New York to mark a promising start for coach Alex Webster. Fran Tarkenton led a late rally with a 16 yard TD pass to Don Herrmann and a winning late throw after a key fumble recovery by Ralph Heck.
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Broncos Defeat Jets 21-19 in Wide Replay of AFL Clash
Denver overturns a 13-0 deficit to beat the New York Jets 21-19 before a Colorado record crowd of 50,853. Pete Liske and Floyd Little spark the Broncos with key plays while Namath passes for 283 yards in a tight AFL opener.
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Miss State Edges Spiders 17 14 in Conference Opener
Mississippi State defeated Richmond 17-14 as Charlie Richards threw for 373 yards in his first start. Richmond's Walker Gillette caught 16 passes for 264 yards setting a conference single game mark. The Spiders head to VMI next, while SC foes Davidson Furman and The Citadel posted wins.
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Charles Town Turf Club 60 Night Meet Results
Charles Town turf meet results show winners and payoffs across ten races from July 14 to Sept 20 1969. Attendance Saturday Sept 20 was 9 612 with total handle 22 530 981 and daily averages listed for the meet.
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