Alston's Dodgers Are Back With a New Look
Walter Smokey Alston leads a retooled Dodgers in mid June as four rookies join a mix of young players and veterans in pursuit of the pennant. He stresses youth guidance and steady improvement while legends like Koufax and Wills shine in a season built on team depth and learning.
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Boog Powell Guides Orioles to 11 4 rout of Angels
Boog Powell powered the Baltimore Orioles to an 11 4 win over the California Angels with a 420 foot left field three run homer in the six run second inning. Powell said his homers come when he eyes base hits and power follows. He sits at 47 RBIs and a .302 average this season, with strong contributions from Blair Belanger Johnson and the Robinsons.
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Dodgers rout Cardinals in Southern Association game
Dodgers beat Cardinals 15 to 5 by the ten run rule in the lone Southern Association game Tuesday night. Roger Cannon and Gregg Chaffin homered for the Dodgers, with Mark Dugan, Timmy Dean and Jerry Schell adding extra-base hits. Freddie Lively doubled for the Cardinals. Robert Butler singled. Umpire-in-chief Kerry Wood noted the call.
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Spurs Seek Blues Secret Behind Memphis Win Streak
The Blues extended their winning run under Roy McMillan with a 3-2 and 2-0 doubleheader sweep over the Spurs. Memphis ace Bill Seals won the first game. Jim Bibby pitched a three-hitter in the nightcap as El Paso, Arkansas, Albuquerque, and other clubs posted wins and losses across multiple doubleheaders. The University of Denver also noted for ski championships.
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Powell Leads Orioles to Early A L Lead After 1966 Title
Orioles surge under Powell as they sit atop the American League early in the season. Minnesota beat Boston 6-2, Chicago routed Cleveland 5, Detroit blanked Seattle 5, Oakland edged Washington 6-4, and Kansas City edged New York 7-6. In the NL, Chicago beat Atlanta 3-1, Houston beat Pittsburgh 7-4, St. Louis beat Cincinnati 5-4, Los Angeles over Philadelphia 2-1, New York crushed San Francisco 9-4, and Montreal downed San Diego 7-4. Minnesota stretched its lead in the West by handling Boston behind Jim Kaat seven innings and a key three-run rally. Reggie Jackson sparked the A’s win over Washington with a tying double and a go-ahead score. Roy White paced the Yankees with four RBIs as the Royals won. Tigers’ Roy Wilson, Don Mincher, and Don McMahon combined on a six-hit shutout of Seattle as Hiller and McMahon finished strong. Chicago’s Carlos May drove in four as the White Sox snapped a five-game skid by beating Cleveland.
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Cokes Prepares for Rematch With Napoles in Mexico City
Curtis Cokes arrived in Mexico City to train for the June 29 title bout with Joel Napoles at the Plaza Mexico bull ring. Cokes predicts a knockout before the tenth round after Napoles took the crown from him in Los Angeles on April 18. Local advisor Pancho Rosales says Cokes is eager to train and reclaim the welterweight title.
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Nicklaus and Palmer Struggle As Open Nears
Houston report notes Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer facing problems on the eve of the 1969 U S Open. Nicklaus cites untold faults after an 18 hole tuneup while Palmer, seeking to concentrate, believes his issue is focus. Gary Player blames Nicklaus's limited practice and calls for more reps.
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Trainers Save Life Of Astros' Alou
In a Houston-Pittsburgh game at the Astrodome Jesus Alou swallowed his tongue after colliding with Hector Torres. Astro trainer Jim Ewell and Pirates trainer Tony Bartirome freed the obstruction and provided breathing aid. Alou, 26, remained under observation with a severe concussion though not in critical condition.
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Portman Signed by Warriors For 1969-70 Season
The San Francisco Warriors sign forward Bob Portman of Creighton, their top draft pick, for the 1969-70 NBA season. Portman averaged 26.2 points and 308 rebounds in his senior year. The Rangers sent defenseman Harry Howell to the Oakland Seals and traded center Phil Goyette to St. Louis for the Blues first round amateur draft pick.
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TV Station Schedule Listings for Area Broadcasters
Radio and television listings show programs across KFDX KGNC KFDA KVII and KAUZ. Notable segments include Today Show NBC News Jeopardy Doctor soaps Newswatch CBS News and prime time dramas with multiple local and syndicated acts.
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Television Listings for June 11 1969
A dense schedule page lists NBC network programming from early evening into late night and local hour blocks with titles such as The Virginian The Outsider Tonight Show Hawaii Five O and Buck Owens among others. Notable entries include Tammy and The Bachelor That Kind of Woman and Light Fantastic in late night.
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