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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1969

Page

14

Cards Nudge Mets 6-5 for First Victory

Mike Shannon delivered a two run ninth inning double and Joe Torre added three hits including his first homer to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the New York Mets. Torre broke out of an early slump as he went 3-for-4 with a homer against Jerry Koosman.

NEW York UPI Mike Shannons Joe Torre St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Cardinals Vada Pinson Torre Shannon Tommie Agee Atlanta St. Louis Mets Jerry Koosman Rae ST. Louis York

Local Nationals Roundup Highlights Race Times And Standings

USC leads the national swimming meet after two days with 175 points as Santa Clara, Phillips 66 Long Beach, Arden Hills, Yale, and Lakewood follow. Theresa Brookbank of Phoenix placed in the platform dive with 40.02 points, Beverly Boys of Canada won the platform dive, while Miss Vidali and Miss Gustavson won the 400 IM and freestyle events respectively. Frank Heckl of USC took the 200 freestyle and Yale’s team won the 400 medley relay amidst ongoing competition and notable performances from divers and swimmers across clubs and universities.

Miss Vidali Miss Gustavson Beverly Boys Canada Theresa Brookbank Phoenix Miss Boys Miss Brookbank Miena Duchkova Frank Heckl USC Yale Santa Clara Swim Club Phillips 66 Long Beach Arden Hills Sacramento Lakewood Aquatic Club Bivingci Beverly Bowl Onhewa Ont Smim le Yl Kova Jovakia Ah 'Te Hattong & Elyne Noenix Ariz Liz Carruthers Edmonton Alta Divin Tips Mee Gustavson Santa Clara Rmci Wendy Henne Santa Lara Sevicky King Ann Hoffman Lakewood AC Vicky King Arcen Hills Rng Aivier Aevati Aiviere Pe Cate Tae Fatewood Aquatic Club Aiden Hills

Dodgers Rookie Russell Homers in Debut with Sizemore Support

Dodger rookie Bill Russell and fellow rookie Sizemore provided a power boost as Russell, making his first major league start, hit a homer a triple and a single with two RBIs. Veteran Claude Osteen pitched deep after a rocky first inning as Houston scored twice, while Alston praised the rookies for strengthening the lineup against lefties.

Sizemore Bill Russell Claude Osteen Russell Osteen Astros

Nats Extend Win Streak with 4-0 Shutout of Orioles

Barry Moore Casey Cox and Dennis Higgins combined to blank the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on six hits Friday night as the Washington Senators won their third straight after dropping the season opener.

Baltimore Barry Moore Casey Cox Dennis Higgins Baltimore Orioles Washington Senators

Cubs win 1-0 in 12th to sweep Expos series

Billy Williams singled with two out in the 12th to score Don Kessinger from third and lift Chicago to a 1-0 victory over Montreal. The win marked the Cubs fourth straight, coming on a unique play as John Bateman's throw to second went high into centerfield.

Chicago UPI Billy Williams Don Kessinger Montreal Expos Cubs John Bateman

Pirates Rally to 7-1 Victory Over Phillies

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 as Bob Moose threw five hits allowed with strong support from a 12-hit attack. A crowd of 31,641, the largest at home since 1967, witnessed the win, extending Pittsburgh’s winning streak to four games and dropping Philadelphia to its fourth straight defeat.

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Bob Moose Pirates Moose Phillies

Lawwell Wins Ascot Motorcycle Feature

Bert Lawwell of San Francisco remained undefeated in two races by winning the 15 lap main event at Ascot Park in 5 48 55. The top finishers were Lawwell Seaporne from Lawndale Habey from Sacramento Castro from Hollister and Sante na Terry Snare.

Bert Lawwell San Francisco Ascot Park Charley Seaporne Lawndale Dan Habey Sacramento Castro Holister Sra On

Hustlers Edge Stars In Western Softball Clash

The Hustlers beat the Stars 4 to 3 at Pearson Park Anaheim after six errors by Anaheim. Larry Lucht homered for the Stars with no runners on in the third.

Hawthorne Hustlers Anaheim Stars Pearson Park Anaheim Larry Lucht Stars

Cepeda Lifts Braves To Fourth Straight Win 6-4

Orlando Cepeda broke an eighth inning tie with his first homer of the season and sparked the Atlanta Braves to a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Sonny Jackson added an insurance RBI later in the frame as Atlanta extended its win streak to four.

Atlanta Orlando Cepeda Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds Cepeda Braves Sonny Jackson Inch Nat Stewart Merritt Carroll

Mays Drives In Three As Giants Blank Padres 8 0

San Francisco powered to an 8-0 win over San Diego in Friday night action. Willie Mays homered for the season's first time and notched his 588th NL hit, driving in three runs as the Giants snapped a four game skid.

SAN Diego Willie Mays San Francisco Praneise San Prede Bree Dietz Hart Anniaare Vents

Blassie Edges The Sheik by Disqualification in Title Bout

In Olympic Auditorium Friday night wrestling, Freddie Blassie defeated The Sheik on a disqualification. Mil Mascaras and Dantes won the main event tag bout against the Black Angels.

Freddie Blassie the Sheik Mil Mascaras Dantes Black Angels Olympic Auditorium

Bruce Pegeler Beats Low in Narrow Tennis Match

Bruce Pegeler 62 defeats Low 62 in a tight tennis bout at the local courts. The LB player edged ahead in the final game to secure victory amid a competitive display from PY-woes and ear.

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Kansas State and Kansas In Relays Medley Upsets

Kansas State and Texas El Paso upset Kansas in sprint and distance medleys at the 42nd Texas Relays opening night. Texas A&I set a major college distance medley record as Kansas led by Terry Holbrook and Ken Swenson produced strong showings, while Rice and Oklahoma runners also posted notable times.

Austin Tex UPI Kansas State Texas-El Paso Kansas Texas A&i Texas Little Robert Gonzales Howard Payne Bob Steinhoff Wildcats Terry Holbrook Ken Swenson Jim Ryan Rice Dennis Cotner Oklahoma Kerry Pearce Ken Breen Breen Australia Pearce

Yanks Hand Tigers First Defeat 9-4

Joe Pepitone drove in two with a fourth hit and Roy White added a two run shot to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4. White's homer in the eighth broke a 2-2 tie and Pepitone homered in the ninth to seal the victory as the Yankees stole five bases and benefited from Detroit errors. Bobby Murcer scored four times for New York.

Detroit UPI Joe Pepitone Roy White New York Yankees Detroit Tigers White Earl Wilson Pepitone Dick Radatz New York Bobby Murcer Yankees Bill Robinson Murcer Wilson Hiller McDaniel Kilkenny Kaline McAulife Semen Cash Hees Pepitone Beer W.robinson Burbech White Kenney

Red Sox Edge Indians in 16th Inning Thriller

Rico Petrocelli singled and scored on Russ Gibson's hit, then George Thomas grounded out in the 16th to give the Boston Red Sox a 2 1 win over the Cleveland Indians.

Cleveland UPI Rico Petrocelli Russ Gibson George Thomas Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians

Mincher HR Paces Pilots in 7-0 White Sox rout

Gary Bell collected nine hits and Don Mincher hit a two run homer as the Seattle Pilots blanked the Chicago White Sox 7-0 in the team’s home major league debut at Sicks Stadium. Mincher’s third inning homer extended Seattle’s lead to 3 0.

Seattle Wash UPI Gary Bell Don Mincher Pilots Chicago White Sox Mincher Sicks Stadium Bell

Ruddell Fires Fourth Shutout as Lancers Lead Moore Race

Lakewood High beat Poly 20 Friday night at Blair Field behind Mike Ruddell pitching his fourth Moore League shutout in as many starts. The Lancers improved to 6-1 in seven outings and stretch their one game lead as Millikan trails by one game after a 6-5 finish.

Mike Ruddell Lakewood Poly Blair Field

El Rancho Edges Wilson 3-2. Ruddell Dominates With 12 Ks

El Rancho won its third straight by defeating Wilson 3-2 at Blair. Ruddell struck out eight to start, total 12, allowing three hits and improving to 7-0 with 64 strikeouts in 37 innings. Larry O'Brien scored the two runs on a Poly error and Lemmerman’s two out single.

Blair el Rancho Wilson Ruddell Larry O’brien al Lemmerman Steve Rosen Rosen Ken Matthews John Egan Barry Beecher Bruins Gary Winton John Sagehorn Dons

Flying Wheels Eliminated in National Wheelchair Tournament

The Long Beach Flying Wheels were eliminated by the Chicago Sidewinders 53-34 in Champaign Illinois. Earlier they lost to the University of Illinois Gizzkids 61-30, then defeated the Philadelphia Paranauts 38-35 in the losers bracket. G Wilson led Philadelphia with 20 points while Long Beach trailed 18.

Champaign Illinois Long Beach Flying Wheels Chicago Sidewinders Philadelphia Paranauts G Wilson Philadelphia Philad Nussbaumer

Royals Fall to A’s in Shutout by Hunter

Oakland pitcher Jim Hunter allowed six hits and six strikeouts as the A’s defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on a Friday night. Hunter kept the Royals off balance, earning his team their first win of the season while Kansas City dropped to 0-1.

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Pius X Edges Saints on Edwards One-Hitter

Bob Edwards pitched a one hitter as Pius X defeated St. Anthony 4-1 in an Angelus League contest at Wardrow Park. St. Anthony scored in the sixth on a walk and error, while Edwards left with a 4-1 record after Terrill Coker took the loss.

Pius X Bob Edwards Angelus St. Anthony High Wardrow Park Field Warriors St. Anthony Terrill Coker Saint Marc Landry Ken Yokoyama Coker

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