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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
10
Boston reports Bill Russell may quit basketball for Hollywood while Red Auerbach contests a definite decision. The Celtics star, 35, would leave a 150000 yearly role to seek film and TV work on the West Coast, with early talks of two movies and links to Danny Brown.
Farmhand edged Immanuel Lutheran 11 to 10 after a early burst in the first four innings. Immanuel Lutheran threatened in the seventh with runners on second and first as the rally fell short. Standings note Caper Club and Garnsey Wheeler undefeated in Western Western League play.
A misidentified racehorse mix up linked Francine M to a public Belmont Park event under the name Will Poppy. The Times notes no collusion and traces ownership, past races, and a mix of two mares Foxed by faulty halter tags, with Parisian-tinged references to Spendthrift Farm and Spendthrift sales figures.
El Camino High School Sacramento basketball mentor Frank Carbajal cited as District I Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. Carbajal led El Camino to Capital Valley championship in three seasons, posting a 63-41 record. Previously coached Moore and Colorado State College ties noted. resigning from Sarramona to join Fresno State College as assistant. Other names listed include Halph Tasker Hobbs High School and Felix Quintana among awardees. various historical coaching honors and dates referenced.
The dispatch lists Razorbacks schedule and fight notes with scattered locations in Maine Massachusetts Connecticut and Portland. References to Boston areas and Holyoke mention event times and matchups with fighters such as Timmy Mes Tremvsth and Beel Bethany with unclear venues and results.
Results feature Chicago topping Atlanta 12 5 Cincinnati 4 St Louis 3 and Houston edged by Pittsburgh 9 1 plus Montreal 4 San Diego 1 Only slated games include Koosman Foster Shaw and Marichal Cleveland at Minnesota and other matchups listed for Thursday through Sunday with several cross matches and future dates.
Dale Morey, age 20 from High Point North Carolina and Banallack of Huntingdon Valley Pa faces stiff tests as he advances to the quarterfinals of the British Amateur at Hoylake England. The 13 year old American has defeated Bonallack and Barked through a demanding 81 hole schedule to reach the later rounds. Walker Cupper Bonallack slips into the rubber against Morey with US rivalries building.
Phillies rookie Billy Champion threw a five hit shutout followed by Grant Jackson as Philadelphia defeated the Dodgers 1-0. Jackson improved to 3-6 and limited Los Angeles to seven hits while Johnny Briggs started the scoring with a first-inning single. The win extended the Phillies’ modest two-game streak amid nine straight defeats by the Dodgers.
Murphy led the U S Open through the second round at Champions Golf Club as Jack Nicklaus struggled with a 24 over par. Other notables included Lee Trevino, Deane Beaman, Arnold Palmer, and George Archer, with Murphy crediting driving practice and recent family life for his improvement.
A Colorado group led the field in the first round of the US Open Golf Championship as Dale Douglass from Denver shot 36 40 76 and Dow Pinsterwald of Colorado Springs posted 38 38 77. Pueblo’s Pat Rea and Denver amateur William Carey Jr finished at 43 42.
Detroit AP reports Tenny McLain pitcher of the Tetrak Tiger was admitted to Ford Hospital for observation after complaining of nausea and a headache following a nine inning game against the Seattle Pilots. Officials said he had a fever and had eaten two slices of cream frost birthday cake.
Southern California star running back OJ Simpson headlines a 26-man College All-Star squad chosen to face the New York Jets in the 36th game at Soldier Field on August 1. Coach Otto Graham leads a diverse lineup including Notre Dame quarterbacks Terry Hanratty and others, aiming to end a five-year All-Star drought against NFL champions.
CHICAGO AP announces an All-Star football squad selecting players from major programs. Offense features quarterbacks Greg Cook, Bob Douglass, Terry Hanratty. running backs Bill Enyart Carl Garrett Paul Gioye Ron Johnson Ron Sayers Larry Smith and 0.1 Simpson. Ends Hob Klein Jerry Levins Sid White. Tackles Dave Bradley Rufus Mayes Ralph Krueger. Centers John Kolb Jack Mudney. Defense lists linebackers Robert Babich Walt Bergey Calloway Kendricks McLinton Stan Prichard. halfbacks William Bradley Terry Brown Eugene Epps Leroy Keyes Marsalis Tom Maxwell Rue dy Remond Wil Iand Thompson Roger Weller. Kicker Roy Gerela.
Am Legion Baseball schedule lists games Friday with Aurora at Greeley and Greeley Elks teams. Sunday fixtures include Legion A at Ft. Collins area and Legion B action at La Salle and Ft. Margot with mid afternoon start times.
The Minnesota Twins recalled right handed pitcher Danny Morris from the Denver triple A farm team to replace left handed pitcher Tommy Hall who leaves Friday for two weeks of military reserve duty. Morris appeared in three games for the organization in 1968 with a 1-1 record.
Pierre Pilote and Camille Henry were the two big names among 27 players moved to minor league clubs in the NHL reverse draft. Clubs paid 15 000 dollars for each NHL selection and 7 500 dollars for another group. Pilote, 97, was taken from Toronto by the Buffalo Bisons of the ABL after 21 points in 79 games last season.
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