The Mustache Gang: Charlie Finley's Oakland A's - Page 4

PhillieFever · 09-24-2011, 08:42 PM

Thursday July 24th, 1969

A.L. Pounds Out 10-6 Win, First Since 62'

Washington, D.C.- Sal Bando's RBI double, his 2nd hit of the inning, capped off a seven run 5th inning for the American League who never looked back, on their way to a 10-6 victory over the National League, their first since 1962.
A sellout crowd of 45,259 including Vice President Spiro Agnew braved a constant threat of rain on a hot muggy afternoon to see the 40th renewal after heavy thunderstorms Tuesday forced a one day postponement. President Nixon, who was to attend the night game, had to leave for his trip to the astronaut's splashdown in the Pacific Thursday.
Bando, led both teams with three hits and three RBI and was named the game's MVP. Despite the setback, the National League still leads the way with a 21-18-1 record in a series once dominated by the American League.
Box Score

PhillieFever · 09-24-2011, 11:00 PM

Monday July 28th, 1969

This Week's Transactions

July 25th: Out since July 3rd with a broken finger, SS Bert Campaneris has been activated by the Oakland Athletics. To make room for Campy the A's have sent down catcher Dave Duncan.

Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Wes Parker has been placed on the 21 day disabled list due to an emergency appendectomy that had to be performed last Friday. He's expected to be ready to play once his 21 days are up.

July 26th: The California Angels have purchased 30 year old utility player Billy Cowan from the New York Yankees for cash considerations.

The Washington Senators have purchased 29 year old Zoilo Versalles from the Cleveland Indians for a cash amount believed to be slightly above the $25,000 waiver price.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-24-2011, 11:15 PM

American League Batting Leaders
August 1st, 1969

PhillieFever · 09-24-2011, 11:16 PM

American League Pitching Leaders
August 1st, 1969

PhillieFever · 09-24-2011, 11:16 PM

National League Batting Leaders
August 1st, 1969

PhillieFever · 09-24-2011, 11:17 PM

National League Pitching Leaders
August 1st, 1969

PhillieFever · 09-24-2011, 11:26 PM

Monday August 4th, 1969

This Week's Transactions

July 30th
The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased 32 year old lefty Bo Belinsky from the California Angels for the waiver price of $25,000

The Kansas City Royals have activated pitcher Dave Morehead from the disabled list

July 31st
The Minnesota Twins have activated 28 year old pitcher Dean Chance who's been out since early June with arm troubles.

The Seattle Pilots have purchased pitcher George Brunet from the Angels for an undisclosed amount of cash.

August 1st
The Montreal Expos have activated 1B Ron Fairly from the disabled list.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-25-2011, 09:25 AM

Monday August 11th, 1969

This Week's Transactions

Monday August 4th:
Oakland Athletics LF Tommie Reynolds has been activated from the DL. OF Allan Lewis goes down to Triple A Iowa

Tuesday August 5th:
Baltimore Orioles righty Jim Palmer has been activated following a stint on the disabled list. P Jim Severinson optioned back to Rochester.

The Montreal Expos have activated 2B Gary Sutherland from the DL.

Thursday August 7th
White Sox 2B Bobby Knoop has been placed on the DL following surgery for a fractured eye socket.

Friday August 8th:
37 year old Bob Skinner resigns as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, he's replaced by 54 year old George Myatt

The Detroit Tigers have traded pitcher Don McMahon to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later.

The Houston Astros have purchased 26 year old pitcher Ron Willis from the St Louis Cardinals for $26,500.

Sunday August 10th:
The Oakland Athletics have activated pitcher Jim nash from the disabled list. Pitcher Vida Blue has been optioned back to the minors. In his first four starts in the Majors, the 20 year old Blue went 2-0 with a 1.83 ERA in 19.2 innings.

The Seattle Pilots have placed OF Mike Hegan on the disabled list with a pulled hamstring.

The San Francisco Giants have activated catcher Jack Hiatt from the disabled list.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-25-2011, 05:51 PM

Monday August 18th, 1969

This Week's Transactions

Monday August 11th:
The White Sox have activated pitcher Don Secrist from the disabled list.

The Giants have placed SS Tito Fuentes on the 21 day disabled list due to a lacerated hand.

The Chicago Cubs have purchased veteran pitcher Ken Johnson from the Yankees for an undisclosed amount of cash.

Tuesday August 12th:
The Kansas City Royals have purchased utility man Billy Sorrell from the Mets for cash.

After nearly a year on the disabled list, the Boston Red Sox have activated pitcher Jose Santiago from the DL.

The Chicago White Sox have placed OF Carlos May on the disabled list due to a mangled thumb.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Bob Miller has been placed on the DL with bad ribs.

Dodgers star pitcher Don Drysdale announced his retirement at 33 years of age.

The Detroit Tigers have fired pitching coach Johnny Sain.

Wednesday August 13th:
The Oakland Athletics have placed OF Rick Monday on the disabled list with a broken hand.

The New York Mets have again placed pitcher Nolan Ryan on the DL due to elbow troubles.

The Cincinnati Reds have activated 2B Tommy Helms from the DL.

Thursday August 14th:
The California Angels have placed catcher Tom Egan on the disabled list with an injured elbow.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed pitcher Camilo Pascual on the disabled list due to an upper respiratory infection.

Friday August 15th:
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran pitcher Jim Bunning for two minor leaguers. The Dodgers have also activated 1B Wes Parker from the DL.

The Montreal Expos have released veteran pitcher Roy Face.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 07:58 AM

Monday August 25th, 1969

This Week's Transactions

Tuesday August 19th:
The Atlanta Braves have traded pitcher Claude Raymond to the Montreal Expos for an undisclosed amount of cash.

Wednesday August 20th:
The Detroit Tigers have signed former Angels Manager Bill Rigney as their new pitching coach.

Washington Senators LF Hank Allen will miss about three weeks with a broken thumb.

Friday August 22nd:

The Oakland A's have purchased OF Tito Francona from the Atlanta Braves for an estimated $30,000 in cash.

The Chicago Cubs will be without catcher Bill heath for about 3 weeks due to a dislocated finger.

The Boston Red Sox have lost SP Ray Jarvis for 3-4 weeks due to shoulder troubles.

Sunday August 24th:
The Houston Astros have traded pitchers Dooley Womack and Roric Harrison to the Seattle Pilots for former Yankees flamethrower Jim Bouton.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 08:29 AM

Monday September 1st, 1969

This Week's Transactions

Monday August 25th:
The Washington Senators have purchased the contract of 28 year old pitcher Cisco Carlos from the Chicago White Sox for cash.

Tuesday August 26th:
The Montreal Expos have released 32 year old pitcher Dick Radatz.

Thursday August 28th:
The Cleveland Indians have fired pitching coach Jack Sanford.

Friday August 29th:
The Oakland Athletics have traded catcher Pete Koegel and pitcher Bob Meyer to the Seattle Pilots for pitcher Fred Talbot.

Saturday August 30th:
The Houston Astros have traded OF Sandy Valdespino and OF Danny Walton to the Seattle Pilots for OF Tommy Davis.

The Cleveland Indians have signed Johnny Sain as their new pitching coach.

Due to a nagging hip injury, Seattle Pilots CF Dick Simpson has been placed on the disabled list. He may or may not be back this season.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 12:34 PM

Monday September 8th, 1969

This Week's Transactions

Monday September 1st:
The Los Angeles Dodgers have purchased 26 year old pitcher Jack Jenkins from the Washington Senators for cash considerations.

Tuesday September 2nd:
The Chicago Cubs have released catcher Gene Oliver.

Saturday September 6th:
The Boston Red Sox have traded pitcher Mike Jackson to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Gary Wagner.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 12:41 PM

Monday September 15th, 1969

This Week's Transactions

Monday September 8th:
The Atlanta Braves have shipped minor league players Mickey Rivers and Clint Compton to the California Angels for pitchers Hoyt Wilhelm and Bob Priddy

Thursday September 11th:
The Chicago Cubs have traded minor league player Terry Bongiovanni, a player to be named later, and cash to the New York Yankees in exchange for 31 year old outfielder Jimmie Hall.

Saturday September 13th:
The Seattle Pilots have sold 2B Marv Staehle to the Montreal Expos for the waiver price of $25,000

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 12:45 PM

Monday September 22nd, 1969

This Week's Transactions

Monday September 15th:
The San Diego Padres have fired pitching coach Roger Craig, replacing him with Al Widmar.

Sunday September 21st:
The Oakland Athletics have purchased veteran pitcher Juan Pizarro from the Cleveland Indians for an undisclosed amount of cash.

This Week's Top Stories

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 12:58 PM

Monday September 29th, 1969

Dodgers Locked In Three Way Battle For Division Flag

Los Angeles, Ca.- Thanks to a torrid month of September in which they've gone 21-8, the Dodgers have put themselves in a position to take the National League's Western Division flag from the surprising Astros, who have led the way since the all-star break.....and oh the Giants are here for the party as well.
As it stands, the Dodgers and Astros are deadlocked at 86-73 with the Giants one game back at 85-74, and as fate would have it, the Dodgers and Astros are set to battle it out in a three game series, the last three games of the season, beginning tomorrow here at Dodger Stadium. The Giants meanwhile open a three game series tomorrow at Candlestick against the last place Padres. Here's how it all breaks down:

If either the Dodgers or Astros sweep their series they win the division regardless of what the Giants do.

If the Dodgers/Astros series breaks two games to one, than the winner is the division champion UNLESS the Giants sweep San Diego, in which case the Giants will play the winner of the Dodgers/Astros series in a one game playoff to decide the division winner.

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 01:00 PM

MLB Standings
September 29th, 1969

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 01:25 PM

Wednesday October 1st, 1969

Wilson Fans 9 In 2-0 Shutout Of Dodgers
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Giants Nip Padres 2-1 In 11

Los Angeles- In the opening game of the biggest series in the franchise's eight year history, the Houston Astros got a stellar performance from starting pitcher Don Wilson who held the Dodgers to just three hits and two walks while striking out nine in a 2-0 shutout victory, his 15th of the season. Locked into a tense pitcher's duel with LA's Don Sutton, it was Wilson himself who came through offensively, slamming an RBI double in the third, and connecting on an RBI sac fly in the fifth. Now faced with a do or die situation, the Dodgers send Claude Osteen(16-9 2.32) to the mound against the Astros Larry Dierker(18-10 2.55 ERA)

Giants Survive In 11
Needing a sweep just to have a chance, the Giants went into the 8th inning of yesterday's game with the Padres trailing by the score of 1-0, but a solo homer from Ron Hunt tied the game at 1-1 and sent it into extra innings where in the bottom of the 11th, it was Hunt who came through again, slamming a line drive base hit to left, scoring Dick Dietz and giving San Francisco the 2-1 win. Later on today, the Giants will send Juan Marichal(23-8 1.99 ERA) to the hill to face off against the Padres Clay Kirby(7-20 4.18 ERA)

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 01:39 PM

Thursday October 2nd, 1969

Wild Day Ends With Giants, Dodgers, And Astros All Tied!

San Francisco- Willie McCovey was 3 for 3 with 2 homers and 3 RBI, Tito Fuentes added a homer, and starting pitcher Juan Marichal won for the 24th time this year, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits while walking two and striking out 10, as San Francisco defeated the last place Padres 5-1. Meanwhile down in Los Angeles, the desperate Dodgers overcame a 5-0 first inning deficit when back to back 7th inning singles by Willie Davis and Tom Haller put the Dodgers ahead to stay in a thrilling 9-8 comeback victory. What all this means is that we have a three way tie atop the division heading into the final day of the season. A Giants victory over the Padres later today guarantees them a spot in a one game playoff against the winner of tonight's Dodgers-Astros game in Dodger Stadium, a loss and it all over for the Giants, with the winner of the LA-Houston game becoming champion. Here's the pitching match-ups:

San Diego(Al Santorini 11-17, 4.05 ERA)
San Francisco(Gaylord Perry 17-12, 2.60 ERA)

Houston(Denny LeMaster 12-13, 2.30 ERA)
Los Angeles(Bill Singer 16-12, 2.04 ERA)

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 05:40 PM

Friday October 3rd, 1969

Dodgers And Giants prevail!
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One Game Playoff Set For Tonight

Los Angeles- With absolutely everything on the line, the Dodgers got a brilliant pitching performance from Bill Singer, who held the Astros to just a single run on six hits with one walk and six strikeouts in a complete game 8-1 victory. At the plate, the Dodgers got a big game out of SS Maury Wills who went 3 for 5 with a double, a 2 run triple, and three runs scored, his constant presence on the base paths also seemed to distract Houston pitching, despite the fact that he didn't even attempt a steal. LA also got a clutch homer from catcher Tom Haller, his second in two days. The Dodger victory eliminates the Astros and sets up a one game playoff against, who else, but the hated San Francisco Giants for the right to be called NL Western Division champions. The Giants earned their way into the playoff with a 5-3 victory over the stuborn Padres, who scored three times in the ninth inning before finally going down with the tying runs on base. Dave Marshall and Willie McCovey each hit homers for the Giants, while Gaylord Perry, despite a rocky 9th, finished the game and earned the win, his 18th. Today's playoff will be played at Dodger Stadium with veteran pitcher Jim Bunning(16-10, 3.14 ERA) going for the Dodgers against the Giants Bobby Bolin(8-14, 4.50 ERA). Bunning, who began the year in Pittsburgh was acquired by the Dodgers on August 15th, and since then has been the best hurler on the club, going 5-0 with a sparkling 1.58 ERA.

PhillieFever · 09-26-2011, 08:40 PM

Saturday October 4th, 1969

Dodgers Defeat Giants 6-3, Claim Crown!
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5 Run 5th Sparks Team To Victory

Los Angeles- Back to back two run doubles by Willie Davis and Willie Crawford highlighted a five run 5th inning for the Dodgers who went on to defeat the San Francisco Giants by the score of 6-3, capturing the National League's Western Division flag in Friday night's one game playoff here at Dodger Stadium. Starting pitcher Jim Bunning, undefeated since coming over to the Dodgers in mid August, used all of his veteran ability to escape jam after jam, allowing just 3 runs despite 10 hits and 5 walks in seven plus innings of work. In the 8th, it was relievers Jim Brewer and Joe Moeller who held the Giants in check, setting them down in order. In the 9th, with the heart of the Giants order due up, the Dodgers turned to 22 year old Alan Foster who simply dominated the desperate visitors, striking out both Willie McCovey and Bobby Bonds before allowing a two out double to Willie Mays on an 0-2 pitch. One batter later however it was all over, when Foster got Dick Dietz on a weak pop-up to first, sealing the 6-3 win and the division championship. Following a travel day today, the Dodgers will be right back at it tomorrow, facing the New York Mets in game one of the first ever best of five National League Championship Series which starts at Shea Stadium.

09-24-2011, 08:42 PM	#61
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Thursday July 24th, 1969 A.L. Pounds Out 10-6 Win, First Since 62' Washington, D.C.- Sal Bando's RBI double, his 2nd hit of the inning, capped off a seven run 5th inning for the American League who never looked back, on their way to a 10-6 victory over the National League, their first since 1962. A sellout crowd of 45,259 including Vice President Spiro Agnew braved a constant threat of rain on a hot muggy afternoon to see the 40th renewal after heavy thunderstorms Tuesday forced a one day postponement. President Nixon, who was to attend the night game, had to leave for his trip to the astronaut's splashdown in the Pacific Thursday. Bando, led both teams with three hits and three RBI and was named the game's MVP. Despite the setback, the National League still leads the way with a 21-18-1 record in a series once dominated by the American League. Box Score Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:23 AM.

09-24-2011, 11:00 PM	#62
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday July 28th, 1969 This Week's Transactions July 25th: Out since July 3rd with a broken finger, SS Bert Campaneris has been activated by the Oakland Athletics. To make room for Campy the A's have sent down catcher Dave Duncan. Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Wes Parker has been placed on the 21 day disabled list due to an emergency appendectomy that had to be performed last Friday. He's expected to be ready to play once his 21 days are up. July 26th: The California Angels have purchased 30 year old utility player Billy Cowan from the New York Yankees for cash considerations. The Washington Senators have purchased 29 year old Zoilo Versalles from the Cleveland Indians for a cash amount believed to be slightly above the $25,000 waiver price. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:23 AM.

09-24-2011, 11:15 PM	#63
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	American League Batting Leaders August 1st, 1969 Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:23 AM.

09-24-2011, 11:16 PM	#64
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	American League Pitching Leaders August 1st, 1969 Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:23 AM.

09-24-2011, 11:16 PM	#65
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	National League Batting Leaders August 1st, 1969 Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:23 AM.

09-24-2011, 11:17 PM	#66
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	National League Pitching Leaders August 1st, 1969 Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:23 AM.

09-24-2011, 11:26 PM	#67
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday August 4th, 1969 This Week's Transactions July 30th The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased 32 year old lefty Bo Belinsky from the California Angels for the waiver price of $25,000 The Kansas City Royals have activated pitcher Dave Morehead from the disabled list July 31st The Minnesota Twins have activated 28 year old pitcher Dean Chance who's been out since early June with arm troubles. The Seattle Pilots have purchased pitcher George Brunet from the Angels for an undisclosed amount of cash. August 1st The Montreal Expos have activated 1B Ron Fairly from the disabled list. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:24 AM.

09-25-2011, 09:25 AM	#68
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday August 11th, 1969 This Week's Transactions Monday August 4th: Oakland Athletics LF Tommie Reynolds has been activated from the DL. OF Allan Lewis goes down to Triple A Iowa Tuesday August 5th: Baltimore Orioles righty Jim Palmer has been activated following a stint on the disabled list. P Jim Severinson optioned back to Rochester. The Montreal Expos have activated 2B Gary Sutherland from the DL. Thursday August 7th White Sox 2B Bobby Knoop has been placed on the DL following surgery for a fractured eye socket. Friday August 8th: 37 year old Bob Skinner resigns as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, he's replaced by 54 year old George Myatt The Detroit Tigers have traded pitcher Don McMahon to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later. The Houston Astros have purchased 26 year old pitcher Ron Willis from the St Louis Cardinals for $26,500. Sunday August 10th: The Oakland Athletics have activated pitcher Jim nash from the disabled list. Pitcher Vida Blue has been optioned back to the minors. In his first four starts in the Majors, the 20 year old Blue went 2-0 with a 1.83 ERA in 19.2 innings. The Seattle Pilots have placed OF Mike Hegan on the disabled list with a pulled hamstring. The San Francisco Giants have activated catcher Jack Hiatt from the disabled list. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:24 AM.

09-25-2011, 05:51 PM	#69
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday August 18th, 1969 This Week's Transactions Monday August 11th: The White Sox have activated pitcher Don Secrist from the disabled list. The Giants have placed SS Tito Fuentes on the 21 day disabled list due to a lacerated hand. The Chicago Cubs have purchased veteran pitcher Ken Johnson from the Yankees for an undisclosed amount of cash. Tuesday August 12th: The Kansas City Royals have purchased utility man Billy Sorrell from the Mets for cash. After nearly a year on the disabled list, the Boston Red Sox have activated pitcher Jose Santiago from the DL. The Chicago White Sox have placed OF Carlos May on the disabled list due to a mangled thumb. Minnesota Twins pitcher Bob Miller has been placed on the DL with bad ribs. Dodgers star pitcher Don Drysdale announced his retirement at 33 years of age. The Detroit Tigers have fired pitching coach Johnny Sain. Wednesday August 13th: The Oakland Athletics have placed OF Rick Monday on the disabled list with a broken hand. The New York Mets have again placed pitcher Nolan Ryan on the DL due to elbow troubles. The Cincinnati Reds have activated 2B Tommy Helms from the DL. Thursday August 14th: The California Angels have placed catcher Tom Egan on the disabled list with an injured elbow. The Cincinnati Reds have placed pitcher Camilo Pascual on the disabled list due to an upper respiratory infection. Friday August 15th: The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran pitcher Jim Bunning for two minor leaguers. The Dodgers have also activated 1B Wes Parker from the DL. The Montreal Expos have released veteran pitcher Roy Face. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:24 AM.

09-26-2011, 07:58 AM	#70
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday August 25th, 1969 This Week's Transactions Tuesday August 19th: The Atlanta Braves have traded pitcher Claude Raymond to the Montreal Expos for an undisclosed amount of cash. Wednesday August 20th: The Detroit Tigers have signed former Angels Manager Bill Rigney as their new pitching coach. Washington Senators LF Hank Allen will miss about three weeks with a broken thumb. Friday August 22nd: The Oakland A's have purchased OF Tito Francona from the Atlanta Braves for an estimated $30,000 in cash. The Chicago Cubs will be without catcher Bill heath for about 3 weeks due to a dislocated finger. The Boston Red Sox have lost SP Ray Jarvis for 3-4 weeks due to shoulder troubles. Sunday August 24th: The Houston Astros have traded pitchers Dooley Womack and Roric Harrison to the Seattle Pilots for former Yankees flamethrower Jim Bouton. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:24 AM.

09-26-2011, 08:29 AM	#71
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday September 1st, 1969 This Week's Transactions Monday August 25th: The Washington Senators have purchased the contract of 28 year old pitcher Cisco Carlos from the Chicago White Sox for cash. Tuesday August 26th: The Montreal Expos have released 32 year old pitcher Dick Radatz. Thursday August 28th: The Cleveland Indians have fired pitching coach Jack Sanford. Friday August 29th: The Oakland Athletics have traded catcher Pete Koegel and pitcher Bob Meyer to the Seattle Pilots for pitcher Fred Talbot. Saturday August 30th: The Houston Astros have traded OF Sandy Valdespino and OF Danny Walton to the Seattle Pilots for OF Tommy Davis. The Cleveland Indians have signed Johnny Sain as their new pitching coach. Due to a nagging hip injury, Seattle Pilots CF Dick Simpson has been placed on the disabled list. He may or may not be back this season. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:24 AM.

09-26-2011, 12:34 PM	#72
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday September 8th, 1969 This Week's Transactions Monday September 1st: The Los Angeles Dodgers have purchased 26 year old pitcher Jack Jenkins from the Washington Senators for cash considerations. Tuesday September 2nd: The Chicago Cubs have released catcher Gene Oliver. Saturday September 6th: The Boston Red Sox have traded pitcher Mike Jackson to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Gary Wagner. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:24 AM.

09-26-2011, 12:41 PM	#73
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday September 15th, 1969 This Week's Transactions Monday September 8th: The Atlanta Braves have shipped minor league players Mickey Rivers and Clint Compton to the California Angels for pitchers Hoyt Wilhelm and Bob Priddy Thursday September 11th: The Chicago Cubs have traded minor league player Terry Bongiovanni, a player to be named later, and cash to the New York Yankees in exchange for 31 year old outfielder Jimmie Hall. Saturday September 13th: The Seattle Pilots have sold 2B Marv Staehle to the Montreal Expos for the waiver price of $25,000 This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:22 AM.

09-26-2011, 12:45 PM	#74
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday September 22nd, 1969 This Week's Transactions Monday September 15th: The San Diego Padres have fired pitching coach Roger Craig, replacing him with Al Widmar. Sunday September 21st: The Oakland Athletics have purchased veteran pitcher Juan Pizarro from the Cleveland Indians for an undisclosed amount of cash. This Week's Top Stories Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:22 AM.

09-26-2011, 12:58 PM	#75
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Monday September 29th, 1969 Dodgers Locked In Three Way Battle For Division Flag Los Angeles, Ca.- Thanks to a torrid month of September in which they've gone 21-8, the Dodgers have put themselves in a position to take the National League's Western Division flag from the surprising Astros, who have led the way since the all-star break.....and oh the Giants are here for the party as well. As it stands, the Dodgers and Astros are deadlocked at 86-73 with the Giants one game back at 85-74, and as fate would have it, the Dodgers and Astros are set to battle it out in a three game series, the last three games of the season, beginning tomorrow here at Dodger Stadium. The Giants meanwhile open a three game series tomorrow at Candlestick against the last place Padres. Here's how it all breaks down: If either the Dodgers or Astros sweep their series they win the division regardless of what the Giants do. If the Dodgers/Astros series breaks two games to one, than the winner is the division champion UNLESS the Giants sweep San Diego, in which case the Giants will play the winner of the Dodgers/Astros series in a one game playoff to decide the division winner.

09-26-2011, 01:00 PM	#76
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	MLB Standings September 29th, 1969 Last edited by PhillieFever; 09-30-2011 at 09:22 AM.

09-26-2011, 01:25 PM	#77
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Wednesday October 1st, 1969 Wilson Fans 9 In 2-0 Shutout Of Dodgers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giants Nip Padres 2-1 In 11 Los Angeles- In the opening game of the biggest series in the franchise's eight year history, the Houston Astros got a stellar performance from starting pitcher Don Wilson who held the Dodgers to just three hits and two walks while striking out nine in a 2-0 shutout victory, his 15th of the season. Locked into a tense pitcher's duel with LA's Don Sutton, it was Wilson himself who came through offensively, slamming an RBI double in the third, and connecting on an RBI sac fly in the fifth. Now faced with a do or die situation, the Dodgers send Claude Osteen(16-9 2.32) to the mound against the Astros Larry Dierker(18-10 2.55 ERA) Giants Survive In 11 Needing a sweep just to have a chance, the Giants went into the 8th inning of yesterday's game with the Padres trailing by the score of 1-0, but a solo homer from Ron Hunt tied the game at 1-1 and sent it into extra innings where in the bottom of the 11th, it was Hunt who came through again, slamming a line drive base hit to left, scoring Dick Dietz and giving San Francisco the 2-1 win. Later on today, the Giants will send Juan Marichal(23-8 1.99 ERA) to the hill to face off against the Padres Clay Kirby(7-20 4.18 ERA)

09-26-2011, 01:39 PM	#78
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Thursday October 2nd, 1969 Wild Day Ends With Giants, Dodgers, And Astros All Tied! San Francisco- Willie McCovey was 3 for 3 with 2 homers and 3 RBI, Tito Fuentes added a homer, and starting pitcher Juan Marichal won for the 24th time this year, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits while walking two and striking out 10, as San Francisco defeated the last place Padres 5-1. Meanwhile down in Los Angeles, the desperate Dodgers overcame a 5-0 first inning deficit when back to back 7th inning singles by Willie Davis and Tom Haller put the Dodgers ahead to stay in a thrilling 9-8 comeback victory. What all this means is that we have a three way tie atop the division heading into the final day of the season. A Giants victory over the Padres later today guarantees them a spot in a one game playoff against the winner of tonight's Dodgers-Astros game in Dodger Stadium, a loss and it all over for the Giants, with the winner of the LA-Houston game becoming champion. Here's the pitching match-ups: San Diego(Al Santorini 11-17, 4.05 ERA) San Francisco(Gaylord Perry 17-12, 2.60 ERA) Houston(Denny LeMaster 12-13, 2.30 ERA) Los Angeles(Bill Singer 16-12, 2.04 ERA)

09-26-2011, 05:40 PM	#79
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Friday October 3rd, 1969 Dodgers And Giants prevail! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One Game Playoff Set For Tonight Los Angeles- With absolutely everything on the line, the Dodgers got a brilliant pitching performance from Bill Singer, who held the Astros to just a single run on six hits with one walk and six strikeouts in a complete game 8-1 victory. At the plate, the Dodgers got a big game out of SS Maury Wills who went 3 for 5 with a double, a 2 run triple, and three runs scored, his constant presence on the base paths also seemed to distract Houston pitching, despite the fact that he didn't even attempt a steal. LA also got a clutch homer from catcher Tom Haller, his second in two days. The Dodger victory eliminates the Astros and sets up a one game playoff against, who else, but the hated San Francisco Giants for the right to be called NL Western Division champions. The Giants earned their way into the playoff with a 5-3 victory over the stuborn Padres, who scored three times in the ninth inning before finally going down with the tying runs on base. Dave Marshall and Willie McCovey each hit homers for the Giants, while Gaylord Perry, despite a rocky 9th, finished the game and earned the win, his 18th. Today's playoff will be played at Dodger Stadium with veteran pitcher Jim Bunning(16-10, 3.14 ERA) going for the Dodgers against the Giants Bobby Bolin(8-14, 4.50 ERA). Bunning, who began the year in Pittsburgh was acquired by the Dodgers on August 15th, and since then has been the best hurler on the club, going 5-0 with a sparkling 1.58 ERA.

09-26-2011, 08:40 PM	#80
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Saturday October 4th, 1969 Dodgers Defeat Giants 6-3, Claim Crown! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Run 5th Sparks Team To Victory Los Angeles- Back to back two run doubles by Willie Davis and Willie Crawford highlighted a five run 5th inning for the Dodgers who went on to defeat the San Francisco Giants by the score of 6-3, capturing the National League's Western Division flag in Friday night's one game playoff here at Dodger Stadium. Starting pitcher Jim Bunning, undefeated since coming over to the Dodgers in mid August, used all of his veteran ability to escape jam after jam, allowing just 3 runs despite 10 hits and 5 walks in seven plus innings of work. In the 8th, it was relievers Jim Brewer and Joe Moeller who held the Giants in check, setting them down in order. In the 9th, with the heart of the Giants order due up, the Dodgers turned to 22 year old Alan Foster who simply dominated the desperate visitors, striking out both Willie McCovey and Bobby Bonds before allowing a two out double to Willie Mays on an 0-2 pitch. One batter later however it was all over, when Foster got Dick Dietz on a weak pop-up to first, sealing the 6-3 win and the division championship. Following a travel day today, the Dodgers will be right back at it tomorrow, facing the New York Mets in game one of the first ever best of five National League Championship Series which starts at Shea Stadium.