THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 16, 1969  This 44 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 30: "Swoboda Rescues Mets" with box scores. (see)

This tells of the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets in which Cards pitcher Steve Carlton broke the all-time major league strikeouts record for a nine inning game.

Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.