June 4 1969: McDowell Dominates Pilots, Team To Hold Tryouts In Iowa

The last time the Pilots saw “Sudden” Sam McDowell, they chased him from the game in short order. They would not be so fortunate this time, as McDowell was in better form during the game, only surrendering the Pilots’ first hit after 4 2/3 innings, and getting three hits himself, one of which sparked a five-run rally in the third inning. He began to get wild in the seventh inning and was lifted for Stan Williams, and the Indians cruised to a 10-4 victory.

In minor league news, Pilot scouts are now traveling across the country looking for new talent — the Hamburg, Iowa Reporter informs local citizens that the Pilots will be holding a “tryout camp” at Hamburg’s Clayton Field, June 11-12. Scouting Supervisor Bill Clark will be present, assisted by Stub Roberts and Don Clayton. Players trying out must bring their own equipment and be prepared to work from 9 AM to 3 PM. No lunch break will be provided. Qualifications are as follows:

Players must be 16 years of age. High school and college players who are on summer vacation may compete without endangering their amateur status. High school players whose classes have not been dismissed for the summer must have written permission from the principal of the school they attend.

No American Legion player will be allowed to participate if such participation interferes with any Legion activity. Such participation will be permitted only with a letter of approval from either the coach or the commander of the Legion post the player represents.

Players are expected to furnish their own shoes, uniforms, gloves, etc., with the Pilots furnishing all other equipment. Players are also responsible for their own travel and living expenses, if any, with the understanding that expenses will be reimbursed to those players signed to a contract with a Seattle organization club.

BOX SCORE

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E ---|---|----|----|----|----|----|----|----|----|----|----|---- Indians | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 4 Pilots | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3

**WP: Sam McDowell (5-6) • LP: Mike Marshall (3-7) • SV: Stan Williams (3) **

Indians Batting

2B: Lee Maye 2 (3); Ray Fosse (3); Lou Klimchock (2)

HR: Vern Fuller (1)

SH: Sam McDowell (3)

TB: Lee Maye 4; Vern Fuller 4; Sam McDowell 3; Lou Klimchock 3; Ray Fosse 2; Ken Harrelson 2; Jose Cardenal; Tony Horton; Max Alvis

GIDP: Larry Brown (4); Tony Horton (1)

RBI: Lee Maye 3 (11); Tony Horton 2 (32); Ken Harrelson 2 (19); Max Alvis (8); Vern Fuller (3)

Team LOB: 8

With RISP: 4 for 14

Indians Fielding

DP: 2. Larry Brown-Tony Horton; Larry Brown-Vern Fuller-Tony Horton

E: Larry Brown 2 (11); Ray Fosse 2 (4)

Indians Baserunning

SB: Larry Brown (4)

Pilots Batting

2B: Dick Simpson (4); Wayne Comer (4)

SF: Tommy Davis (3)

TB: Dick Simpson 3; Wayne Comer 2; Don Mincher; John Kennedy; Rich Rollins

GIDP: Don Mincher (2); Dick Simpson (2)

RBI: Don Mincher (27); Tommy Davis (29); Dick Simpson (5)

2-out RBI: Don Mincher; Dick Simpson

Team LOB: 8

With RISP: 3 for 11

Pilots Fielding

DP: 2. John Kennedy-Tommy Harper-Don Mincher; Mike Marshall-Tommy Harper-Don Mincher

E: Tommy Harper (6); Larry Haney (5); Wayne Comer (4)

Pilots Baserunning

SB: Wayne Comer (8)

Pitching

team	pitcher	IP	H	BB	R	ER
CLE	McDowell	6.1	4	4	4	2
CLE	Williams	2.2	2	2	0	0
SEP	Marshall	2.1	3	2	3	3
SEP	Talbot	0	2	1	2	2
SEP	Gelnar	2.2	2	0	0	0
SEP	Bouton	1.1	5	1	4	2
SEP	O’Donoghue	2.2	2	0	1	1

WP: Sam McDowell (6); Jim Bouton (5)

Other information

Umpires: HP - Jerry Neudecker 1B - Nestor Chylak 2B - Jake O’Donnell 3B - Lou DiMuro

Time of Game: 3:10

Attendance: 9,540

Location: Sick’s Stadium

NL EAST STANDINGS

Team	W	L	GB
CHC	35	16	—
NYM	25	23	8.5
PIT	25	25	9.5
STL	24	26	10.5
PHI	18	28	14.5
MON	11	35	21.5

NL WEST STANDINGS

Team	W	L	GB
ATL	29	19	—
LAD	28	21	1.5
CIN	26	20	2
SFG	26	23	3.5
HOU	24	29	7.5
SDP	24	30	8

AL EAST STANDINGS

Team	W	L	GB
BAL	37	15	—
BOS	31	18	4.5
DET	26	21	8.5
WSA	27	28	11.5
NYY	24	28	13
CLE	14	31	19.5

AL WEST STANDINGS

Team	W	L	GB
MIN	28	20	—
OAK	24	23	2.5
CHW	21	23	5
SEP	22	26	6
KCR	22	28	7
CAL	16	31	11.5