Don Drysdale Retires From Dodgers With 209 Wins
Don Drysdale, age 33, retires after a shoulder injury ends his Dodgers career. Manager Walter Alston and owner Walter O Malley praise him as a league and team great. Drysdale, Dodgers all time leader in innings and strikeouts, may join broadcasting or front office, but no return next season.
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Boswell Defends Against Martin in Detroit Fight
Minnesota pitcher Dave Boswell recounts a brawl with Manager Billy Martin and outfielder Bob Allison in Detroit. He says he attacked neither the manager nor Allison, admits hitting Allison first, and describes being knocked down and hospitalized before waking in a hotel room. Boswell intends to pitch for the Twins but questions his future with the team.
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Angels Beat Tigers 3 1 as May Dominates with Egan Hit
Angel starter Rudy May tossed a three hitter and whiffed seven in a 3 1 win over Detroit. Tom Egan belted a two run homer for the Angels who built the lead before Egan left after being struck below the left cheekbone by Earl Wilson. Egan remained under observation in Osteopathic Hospital with a slight concussion.
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Rams hold early edge in exhibition win over Cowboys
The Rams upset the Dallas Cowboys 24 to 17 in a preseason clash praised for a stout defense led by George Allen. scoring came from a pass interference gift, an 85 yard Gabiel to Tucker connection, and a blocked punt by Mike Foote plus a 49 yard Gossett field goal. The Rams’ offense showed issues in sustaining drives with running backs sidelined, awaiting Les Josephson Mason Bass and rookie Larry Smith return. Jim Nettles and Eddie Meador starred on defense as Jack Pardee and Gregg Schuemacher anchored the line.
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U S Spikers Demand Federal Help For Athletics
In London on Monday night U S track and field representatives urged President Nixon to probe the system for sending athletes abroad in a bid to secure federalized athletic facilities. Spokesman George Frenn said a mass meeting would be set for Sept 13 1969 at South Lake Tahoe Calif with about 300 athletes.
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U S Amateur Qualifying at Virginia Country Club and Del Mar Events
Schedule lists golf U S Amateur qualifying at Virginia CC all day. Horse racing at Del Mar all day and Los Alamitos at 2 p.m. Quarter horse racing at Los Alamitos 7 45 p.m. Baseball Dodgers vs St Louis at Dodger Stadium in the evening. Auto racing Dune Buggies at Ascot Park at 8 p.m.
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Angels and Dodgers Broadcast Slate On KTLA KMPC KOGO
Tape delay coverage lists Angels at Detroit on KTLA at 5 00 p m and 6 00 p m radio on KMPC Angels Detroit Dodgers St Louis Padres Chicago games on KOGO at 8 00 p m.
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Number for O J 32B
One of the first problems facing O J Simpson and the Buffalo Bills is the jersey number he will wear. His college number 32 is worn by Gary McDermott who hopes it is not simply given away and suggests 32B for Simpson.
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firing of sain mistake backs coach sain
Detroit star Denny McLain says firing pitching coach John Sain was a mistake. Sain admitted criticizing management and was released by Jim Campbell. Sain, 52, had a $30 000-a-year contract and was returning home to Walnut Ridge amid the uproar.
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Carlos May Hurts Hand In Training Accident
Carlos May rookie outfielder for the Chicago White Sox sustained severe injuries to both hands during a Marine base training at Camp Pendleton. He lost the first joint of his right thumb, tore his left thumb, and suffered minor facial burns after a mortar-tube cleaning mishap caused a cartridge to jam. He arrived from Chicago Saturday and underwent surgery at the Navy hospital.
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