Tourney Proves MVAL Tough, Newark, Washington Face Odds
The Santa Clara Lions Club Easter Tourney showcased the Mission Valley Athletic League race as highly competitive with two top six finishes and many one run margins. Newark and Washington suffered tough outcomes, while Irvington faced equipment woes and multiple errors in a rough league opener.
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Santa Clara Lions Club
Mission Valley
MVAL
John F. Kennedy
Ralph Holding
Lourrey
Titans
Hornet Job To Wright
Sacramento officials offer the track coaching post to Stu Wright at Sacramento State College. Fred Lewis, allege director, calls the 16 year old Negro coach the best qualified candidate with vast experience and background. Wright, first assistant for the 1968 U S Olympic track team, will decide after returning home. decision expected within weeks.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Western
Kingis University
Stu Wright
Sacramento State College
Sacramento Allelic
Fred Lewis
Wright
Hlines
Kings Recall Three Players for Kings
Los Angeles Kings call up centers Bryan Campbell Skiy Drake and defenseman Jacque Lemicus from Springfield Mass to bolster the lineup for a Western Division game at Oakland. They report to practice at the Inglewood Forum Tuesday morning.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Los Angeles Kings
Bryan Campbell
Skiy Drake
Jacque Lemicus
Springfield
Mass
Ings
Oakland
Kings
Rel Kelly
Inglewood Forum
New York
Virtue
Slestretch
Aqueduct
Cage Tilt To Benefit Light Fund
Newark High School launches a community fundraiser to light the NHL football field for night games. The event features a Newark High faculty vs KYA On ders radio team basketball game, with a goal of raising 15,000 to 20,000 by July 4 to sign lighting contracts. Speakers from the Newark Boosters Newark JC's Newark Junior Women's Club and others coordinate a June dance and additional fundraisers. If successful, the $22,000 to $25,000 Class IV or $29,000 to $32,000 Class II lighting options will enable a night season for the Knights.
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Greg Popst
Newark High
Steve Popst
Knight
Cal State
Sonoma State
Mission San Jose
Warriors
California
DeAnza
Richmond
Washington Township
Hill
Chuck Merk
Washington
Eastbay
Merk
Rich Sternberg
Kennedy
Logan Finch
South County
Clarence Luckett
Mission
Tom Clark
Bob Boyles
Chuck Nedderson
Washington High
Newark
Newark High School
Newark Jc's
KYA Onders
Light the Knights
Wilson To Start For Houston In Opener At San Diego
SAN DIEGO UP I reports Don Wilson will start for the Astros against the Padres at San Diego Stadium. The Padres counter with Dick Selma as both clubs, expansion era hopefuls, aim to prove growth despite injuries and uncertain lineups.
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SAN Diego
UPI
Houston Astros
San Diego Padres
San Diego Stadium
Don Wilson
Astros
Dick Selma
Sions
New York Mets
Kaline Backing Banks To Reach World Series Again
Tigers star Kaline roots for Ernie Banks to finally reach a World Series, saying the wait makes the achievement sweeter. He recalls Banks’s near miss in 1959 and shares pride in his own first World Series appearance, while noting team focus and his desire to keep playing.
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Kayne
Banks
Ernie Banks
Tigers
Cath
Cardinals
Chicago
Kaline
Yankees
Pirates Hopeful After Shepard Puts Faith in Young Rookies
Bradenton Florida report notes manager Larry Shepard plans to lean on several rookies for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they pursue Eastern Division contention. Veterans Bob Clemente Matty Alou and pitching ace Steve Blass anchor a hopeful lineup. Rookies infield options include Bill Mazeroski and catcher Manny Sanguillen with Jerry May also in contention.
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Bradenton
Fla
Warty Shepard
Pittsburgh Pirates
Robert Clemente
Matty Alou
Steve Blass
Pirates
Shepard
Cubs
Phils
Manny Sanguillen
Panana
Columbus
Sanguillen
Jerry May
Alou
Cincinnati
Pete Rose
Clemente
Oe Apes
Wille Stargell
Mantle
Kaline
Sir Gladiator Triumphs In Tight Nashville Victory
Sir Gladiator nabs a nose win over Snappy Nashville at Albany in a $7200 purse race. Jockeys Lewis and Tierney push the Oakl ground entry to lead mid stretch, then fend off late bids from Mister Max G and others. The six-furlong event clocked 1:16 1-5 with Sir Gladiator earning $15.90. Other races at Golden Gate Fields feature Royal Blast, Mercatto, and Snappy Nashville in claimed and allowance races with multiple contenders across seven heats.
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Gladiatory
Max G
Mersiex
Nashville
Lewis
Oakland
Iso
Sabra
Lake Purse
Golden Gate Fields
Robba Link
Prit Provence
Royal Blast
Muneral King
Yaka
Dies i
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Tinea
Fiat Erin
Sterstepia
Eile Baffle
Young Trarand
Wosasite
Ale Roi
New Stars
Eeee Key
Dedy Boygentina
Bob Weinberg
Jetsam
Tierney
J. P. Diaz
Freeman
Cort
Gianna
Snappy
Becond
York
ST. Somali
Rollinas
Sir Gladiator
Teme
Diaz Hurt In Spill At GGF
Jockey Juan Pablo Diaz a 29 year old from Jalisco Mexico suffered possible serious head injuries after a spill near the first turn of the ninth race at Golden Gate Fields. He was taken to Herrick Memorial Hospital in Oakland for X rays and emergency care after being brought to the track hospital. Diaz rode Chantedlen who fell as another horse veered in.
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Juan Pablo Diaz
Jalisco
Mexico
Golden Gate Fields
Diaz
Herrick Memorial Hospital
Oakland
Edward O'Regan
Tam
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