Unbeaten MVAL Teams Clash Across Leagues
The Mission San Jose and James Logan led MVAL frosh soph baseball clash resumes amid undefeated records as Irvington and Kennedy vie for track and tennis leads. Washington hosts Canyon in a swim meet while Mission at Mitty tees up golf practice. Teams prepare for Saturday relays and Friday action with Essex Johnson.
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Irvingsmarks
John F
Vington
NeWark
Washington
Canyon
Irvington
Mission
Kennedy
Logan
Mitty
Jay
MVAL
Mission San Jose
Washington Township
Vilings
A's, Angels, Pilots, Royals vie in crowded AL West
Thumbnail rundown on AL clubs highlights strong A's offense led by Reggie Jackson and power infield with Cam paneris and Bando, but notes bullpen depth and uncertain catching with Duncan. Angels center around Reichardt and Fregosi, while Seattle Pilots lean on expansion draft picks and pitching depth. Royals rely on Bunker and Foy with open jobs, Twins boast Killebrew Oliva and Roseboro, and White Sox count on Peters and John with run production fears. Forecasts vary from contenders to cellar risk across the division.
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Jim Hunter
Jim Nash
Blue Moon" Odom
Chuck Dobson
Lew Krausse
Reggie Jackson
Bert Campaneris
Sal Bando
Krausse
Dave Duncan
Jim Pagliaroni
Joe Nogsek
Vancouver
Roland Fingers
Birmingham
Roberto Rodriguez
Hank Bauer
A. L. West
California Angels
Rick Reichardt
Andic Davalillo
Bobby Knoop
Jim Fregosi
Dick Stuart
Bob Chance
Bill Rigney
Tom Egan
Jay Johnstone
Hoyt Wilhelm
White Sox
Ed Fisher
Indians
Angels
Seattle
Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Wally Bunker
Roger Nelson
Boston
Joe Foy
Joe Gordon
Joe Keough
Hob Oliver
Denver
A.L. West
Killebrew
Tony Oliva
Bob Allison
Twins
Oliva
John Roseboro
Billy, Marlin
Jerry Crider
Leo Cardenas
Cincinnati
George Mitterwald
Florida
Inti A.L
Sparkplug Martin
Chicago White Sox
Gary Peters
Joel Dorsen
Tommy John
al Lopez
Wilbur Wood
Peters
Sammy Ellis
California
Gail Hopkins
Hawaii
Bill Melton
Don Pavletich
Duan Joseph Son
Basil
Lopez
Recruiters Top Cloverleaf League Championship Bowls Team
Fremont led by Sgt Bob Armstrong with 189 average tops the Mens 832 Scratch League at Cloverleaf Bowl. Teammates Don Fox 18 avg Glenn Lusher 179 avg Bob Hilister 56 avg and Hon Ashby 14 avg round out the title squad.
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Fremont
Bob Armstrong
Air Force
Cloverleaf Bowl
Don Fox
Glenn Lusher
Bob Hilister
Hon Ashby
Big Choice In Choosing Golf Gear
A 1969 golf equipment revolution reshapes clubs shafts and balls with aluminum and steel alloys plus new ball cores. Manufacturers push color and design while golfers face myriad choices and the need for expert guidance to pick woods irons and specialty gear.
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New York
UPI
Ray Oyler
Manuafacturin
Tom Matchick
Mickey Stanley
Ben Hogan
Champs
Roy Face
Pittsburgh
Tigers
Morain
MacGregor
Sahara
Doug Sanders
Giants Mound Staff Could Be Best In NL
The article previews the 1969 season outlooks for the Giants, Braves, Astros, Expos, Padres, and Cubs. It highlights key players, potential strengths, and problems, noting Cepeda, Carty, and Torre for Atlanta. Wynn and Clendenon-related issues for Houston. Staub for Montreal. Gaston and Gonzalez for San Diego. and Durcher’s Cubs shape as they vie in the East.
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Atlanta Braves
Hank Adron
Felipe Alou
Wunner Ferguson Jenkins
Ernie
Orlando Cepeda
Joe Santo
Torre
Glenn
Krai Beckert
Don Kessin- Iisa
Sonny Jackson
Randy
Handley Clete Boyer
Billy Williams
Patl
Jarvis
Houston Astros
Jim Wynn
Denis Menkel
Hector Torres
Houston
Don Wilson
Astros
Rusty Staub
Donn Clendenon
Jesus Alou
Staub
Wynn
Johnny
Edwards
Joel Morgan
Palavik Nirham
Manny Mota
Whale
Montreal
Jim “Mudcat
Grant
Larry Jaster
Gene Mauch
Maury Wills Atso
Jose Laboy
Tulsa
Tan Manwk
San Diego Padres
Ollie Brown
Clarence Gaston
Tory Gonzalez
Padres
Johnny Podres
Gaston
Shreveport
Richmond
Bill ‘Davis
Portland
Jerry ‘DeVanon
Arkansas
Rafael Robles
Fresno
Expos
Koosman and Seaver Drive 1969 Mets Hopeful Rise
The New York Mets rely on pitchers Koosman and Seaver to lift the club from the cellar. Johnny Murphy notes trade talks always center on these two stars as Mets aim to improve from 78 victories amid NL division reshaping. The Cardinals and Cubs loom beyond reach while Montreal adds an expansion threat.
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ST Petersburg
Fla
UPI
New York Mets
Mets
Toni Seaver
Jerry. Koosman
Nce
Seaver
Braves
Torre
Metslysars
Koosman
Rooke
Deru John
San
Carll Phils Yastroemski
Johnny Murphy
Montreal Expos
Phillies
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Coliseum Calendar: April Events and Concerts
Calendar of sports and entertainment at the Coliseum for April lists Athletics games against Chicago Kansas City Minnesota California and Kansas City as well as concerts by Canned Heat Creedence Clearwater Revival Jimi Hendrix Experience with varied showtimes across April 8 11 12 13 15 16 25 28 and 27 29.
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Athletics
Chicago
Kansas City
Minnesota
California
Cepeda Joins Braves In Bold Spring Trade
In a bold spring deal the Braves acquire Cepeda from the Cardinals to team with Rico Carty as they aim for the pennant in the National League. Manager Harris signals confidence as trade reshapes Atlanta lineup, raising expectations after years of frustration since the move to Dixie. Cepeda, once NL MVP material, seeks revival as a veteran slugger joins a lineup needing spark.
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West Plam Beach
Orlando Cepeda
Rico Carly
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta
Braves
Dixie
Carty
van Pepcunliage
Lumen Uarris
Namath
Togel Cepeda
St Louis Cardinals
Bravers
Torre
Paul Richards
Sone Sharp
Porre
Tom Richards
Mets
Richardis
Cepeda
Moree
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Tommy Davs
Don Mincher
Gerry McNertney
Gary Bell
Bell
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Mike Marshall
Toledo
Steve Harber
Rollie Sheldon
Bill Stafford
Minnesota Twins
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Holiday Bowl
Hayward
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Bob Hollister
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Ray Sudecki
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Bitters
Willie McCovey
Jim Hart
Willie Mays
Mays
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Hart
Dave Marshall
Rich Robertson
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Washington Senators
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Claude Osteen
Don Sutton
Bill Singer
Jim Brewer
Tom Staller
Dodgers
Ted Sizemore
Andy Rose
Bill Sudakis
Willie Crawford
Tillman
Rico Carty
Kot Asproimonte
Gil Garrido
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Adolfo Phillips
Ted Abernathy
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