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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1970

Page

9

Garrett's Late homer lifts Mets in 10th against Cubs

Wayne Garrett belted a game winning homer in the 10th inning as the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 to stay in a tie for second place with three games left. Donn Clendenon hit his 22nd homer and Dave Marshall walked before Garrett's decisive shot. The Mets improved after dropping three to Pittsburgh, while Houston blanked San Francisco 3-0 and Minnesota edged Kansas City 1-0.

Tom Saladino Associated Press Wayne Garrett New York Mets Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Mets Pirates Garrett Cubs Houston San Francisco Minnesota Kansas City California Chicago Clendenon Ken Holtzman New York Holtzman Cleon Jones Tommy Davis Jerry Grote Hoyt Wilhelm Dave Marshall Gary Gentry Tug McGraw Danny Frisella Jack Billingham Giants Los Angeles Cincinnati Astros Ron Bryant Larry Howard RBI Cesar Cedeno Danny Thompson Royals Tom Hall Baltimore

Mountaineers Move To 14th In AP Poll

Ohio State remains No 1 with Texas and Stanford in top three as Colorado and Air Force rise into the Top Ten after big wins over Penn State and Missouri. Colorado routs Penn State 41-13 dropping the Nittany Lions from 4th to 16th while Air Force topples Missouri 37-14 to reach 10th.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Ohio State Texas Stanford Colorado Air Force Penn State Missouri Buffaloes Nittany Lions Tigers Buckeyes Longhorn Kentucky Michigan Washington Arkansas Auburn UCLA West Virginia Georgia Tech Alabama Arizona State North Carolina Houston Florida Oklahoma Tennessee Notre Dame South Calif Nebraska Mississippi

Northwestern The First Commissioner of Baseball

Northwestern reports on Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis as the first commissioner of baseball, outlining his role, authority, and the era he shaped in Major League Baseball governance. The article notes his appointment and impact on league integrity and anti graft measures.

Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landing

Chiefs Rout Colts In Memorial Stadium Thriller

Kansas City Chiefs dominated Baltimore 44 to 24 on Monday night as Lenny Dawson threw four TD passes and safety Johnny Robinson highlighted a defense that harassed John Unitas and Earl Morrall. Ed Hinton led Baltimore with 190 receiving yards on 11 catches amid a faltering first half.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Memorial Stadium Kansas City Chiefs Don McCafferty Chiefs Colts Minnesota Lenny Dawson Frank Pitts Jan Stenerud Johnny Robinson Kansas City John Unitas Earl Morrall Unitas Morrall Ed Hinton Mike Garrett

Intrepid Wins Narrow Cup Victory Over Gretel II

United States yacht Intrepid defeated Australia’s Gretel II by 1 minute 44 seconds to clinch four wins in the best of seven America's Cup series. The win sparks talk of 1973 challengers as Australia vows to return with renewed effort, while the French British and West German observers eye the Cup future.

Newport, R United States Australia Gretel II America New York Yacht Club Greitel Baron Mar‘cel Rich Eric Maxwell Yacht Club Bill Ficker Jim Hardy Intrepid Bouy Ficker Hardy Dame Pattie Gretel II Syndicate Alan Payne NYYC Sir Frank Pearl

Scratches and Horses Listed in Local Races

The notice lists horses and riders including Loretta Doll Dark Hall T Lee Blue Tomato Hasty Jim Beau Moon Cash Adair Baroness Bedros Whirling Toby Nit Wit Cash Lovely Rural Gem Warhead On Holiday Time For The Money Naneron Favorite Tribe Roman Gentlemen Lady Me Snook Pro Coming Dot Duke Blitz Full Go Sweet Stone Snooks Holland To The Point.

Loretta Doll Dark Hall T Lee Blue Tomato Hasty Jim Beau Moon Cash Adair Baroness Bedros Whirling Toby Nit Wit Cash Lovely Rural Gem Warhead

Wife urges Browns star Bill Nelsen to retire

The wife of injured Cleveland Browns quarterback Bill Nelsen urged retirement after a sprained knee. She said she wants him to quit football, leave the sport's "kill" and "hate" behind, and pursue a permanent career as their California families support the move.

Bill Nelsen Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Browns Nelsen San Francisco 49Ers Don Gault Browns Pittsburgh Susan Nelson California Bill

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