Schmidt confident ex-Ram Munson will lead Lions to improvement
Detroit coach Joe Schmidt bets on Bill Munson to run the offense after trading for him. Munson brings a confident, polished game to a unit long led by a two quarterback setup, with rookies and veterans vying for key roles as Detroit aims to avoid injuries and improve on last year’s 5 7 2 record.
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Mantle's Homer Draws Big Ovation as Yankees Top Angels
The Yankees beat the Angels 5 2 at Yankee Stadium as Mickey Mantle, wearing a traveling gray uniform, homered for his 14th of the season and 532nd of his career drawing a 14 250 crowd roar. Mantle’s eighth inning and a late three run rally sealed the win, while Angels pitcher Fritz Peterson took loss and Bill Rigney noted Mantle’s enduring peak.
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Dodgers Open Trip With Mets In NYC Opener
Dodgers seek to solidify eighth place as they open an eight game road trip against the New York Mets in a night game. Don Sutton faces Don Cardwell with Newton standings shown and recent results noted including a 1-0 win over Philadelphia.
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49er Club drives growth for Cal State Long Beach athletics
Cal State Long Beach 49er Club under Don Dyer expands membership and funding. Key moves include 60 plus athlete jobs, a $5,000 budget boost, recruiting events, awards, and a major grant program with the YMCA. Club aims to surpass 200 members and raises campus support through newsletters and three membership tiers.
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Namath Holding Out For More Says Jets Star
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, resting during a preseason game in Houston, reportedly seeks an extra 3000 dollars per exhibition contest. Dick Young of the New York Daily News claimed Namath discussed the deal on WOR TV. Namath denied the accusation, calling it a lie.
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National Public Parks Championships at Griffith Park
The calendar lists tennis at Griffith Park Recreation Center noon, horse racing at DeMar 2 p.m, roller games at Olympic Auditorium 7 30 p.m, quarterhorse racing at Los Alamitos 7 45 p.m, and a Yankees versus Angels baseball game at Anaheim Stadium 8 p.m.
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Braves Hire Satchel Paige as Part Time Coach
Atlanta Braves sign Satchel Paige the famed Negro athlete believed aged up to 70 as a part time pitching coach. Paige brings legendary status and veteran presence to the club in a move announced Monday by the team.
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Clemente Might Retire If Shoulder Won't Heal
Pirates star Roberto Clemente said he may retire if his shoulder injury does not improve. He is playing out the season hurt and would not play next year if the pain persists. Clemente injured his right shoulder in a fall near his San Juan home in February.
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Grand Prix Racing and Dodgers Mets Radio Coverage
KTLA airs Grand Prix Racing at 7 30 p m followed by Roller Games. Dodgers meet Mets on KFI at 5 p m and Angels clash with Yankees on KMPC at 8 p m.
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