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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1970

Page

12

Gibson Becomes First to Reach 200 K in Eight Straight Seasons

Bob Gibson struck out Nate Colbert to reach 200 strikeouts for the season, the first pitcher to achieve eight consecutive seasons with at least 200 whiffs. He allowed a bases loaded walk to Carl Taylor in the 14th, but the Cardinals won 5-4.

Bob Gibson Gibson San Diego Nate Colbert St. Louis Walter Johnson Rube Waddell Carl Taylor Cardinals Minnesota Bill Rigney Frank Howard Mike Epstein Washington

Boston Red Sox Defeat Kansas City in Box Score Tale

Bosox 7, Royals 4 in a game featuring Yastrzemski and Oliver homers. Rooker took the loss as Boston builds offense with Conigliaro and Kennedy contributing. HRs by Yastrzemski and R Oliver highlighted a tense late innings clash at home.

Bosox Ares Kansas Boeton Kelly Rf Vfs Andeens RSM Genni Piniella Tconi Igiro Oliver Berne Fi Sg Schaal Bcongiro If Severson Moses Rooker Patience Kansas City Boston Pope Roles Severson Smith R Oliver Yastrzemski Conialiaro Kennedy Pinjalie HR Yastrzemski R. Oliver Royals Pkelly Schofield Ab Sirmski Piniella Barsas City Fanton Hebesriators Otis R.oliver R.johnson Satriano Berg Arnathy Koonce

Juniors and Seniors Softball Scores From Local Matches

Senior and junior softball results listed with numerous school teams such as Willard El Dorado MacArthur Gregg Lonafellow Cabrillo Silverado Admiral Kidd Burbank Mann Sherrer Cherry Houghton and others. Scores include Le 15 Willard 0 and No 1 23 Ramona 2 while multiple mixed results feature teams like Lakewood Pirates Cubs Northwestern-Athletics and Atlantic Angels.

Willard Newcombe el Dorado MacArthur Gregg Lonafellow Cabrillo Silverado Admiral Kidd Burbank Mann Sherrer Cherry Houghton Ramona Monroe Wardrow Heartwelt Keller Whaley Fake Wwosa Ivy — Hawks Stars Agewond International — Packers U

Becker Suffers Heart Attack at Wrigley Field

Joe Becker pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs collapsed from an apparent heart attack Wednesday in the Cubs dressing room at Wrigley Field. He was taken by ambulance to Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital and was reported in fair condition but under intensive care.

Chicago UPI Joe Becker Chicago Cubs Cubs Wrigley Field Becker Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital

Sailing Results at Wet Wednesday at Ocean Racing-Conquest

Wet Wednesday results list multiple boats and crews from LBYC ABYC LGYC SBYC WHYC CAYCE and others in PHRFA and Cal-20 classes. Notable entries include Flambouyant Barney Flam Nimrod Andy Chambers Valiente Bill Hines and Getaway Lee Berlin ger. Final scores or places not provided.

Ocean Racing Conquest Bill Rally Whisper Walt Branch Lay Barney Flam Roy Cundiff Bluefin Ed Feo Great Pumpkin David Crockett PHRFA Pete Utecht Nimrod Andy Chambers

Rams Outlook With Cowboys In Saturday Night Clash

The Rams will field rookie quarterback hopeful from Elizabeth State College for the second quarter against Dallas while Jim Nettles starts at cornerback. Key matchups include Bob Hayes Lance Rentzel vs Rams receivers and Tom Mack against Bob Lilly. Season-ticket sales top a club record surpassing 41000 as Miami trains four times daily.

Hame Fortune Rams Elizabeth State College North Carolina Cowboys George Allen Kermit Alexander Jimmy Nettles Jim Seymour Charlie Williams Willie Ellison Browns Yes Nettles Clancy Williams Bob Hayes Lance Rentzel Cornell Green Otto Brown Jack Stow Wendell Tucker Deacon Jones Raeyfield Wright Tom Mack Bob Lilly Charlie Cowan George Andris Dallas Joe Scibelli Jethro Pugh Bot Brown Larry Cole Tony Lisco Coy Bacon John Niland Giron Talbert Ram Howard Schnellenberger Miami Towels Dolphins Larry Arnold A. Z. Crones Gene Washington Poly High Stanford San Francisco

League Football Results and Local Matchups Listed

A scrambled ledger of league football and baseball scores lists teams such as Marys Hawks, Warriors, Slugs, and Cavern with varied scores. Local venues include Park Avenue, Hamilton Bowl, and Pan Am with multiple intercity matchups and event times noted.

al Park Gan Pioide Park Ave la Car Watch Glenn Miler Garéae Hamilton Bowl A Flor 49Ers Taverna Naaniticant Nine UAW Gre Os Fire Dept. A Purple Lions Johns Manville Waspos Pan Am Dirty Drivers Seal Beach Lumber Hogans East Walters Electric

Showdown Tilt Forces Rematch in Southern California

Bellflower roared to an 11 2 win over Mary Star of San Pedro in the Connie Mack State Tournament at Blair Field. Don Sneddon went 4-for-4 as Bellflower built a 7th inning outburst behind Mike Seberger who pitched on one day rest after a no hitter. The result sets a deciding game tonight at Gonzalez Park Compton to determine the Southern California representative in the Western Regionals.

Bellflower Mary Star San Pedro Connie Mack Blair Field Gonzalez Park Compton Southern California Mike Seberger Glendale Don Sneddon

Angels rally past Orioles as Etchebarren stars in big night

In a high scoring A L game, Andy Etchebarren drove in three and stole two bases while Bobby Grich homered and sparked a four run fourth inning. Billy Cowan redeemed himself with two key hits and the Angels, led by Messersmith and Phillips, shuffled their rotation with Lloyd Allen replacing the injured ace.

Grich Rudy May Billy Cowan Paul Blair May Merv Rettenmund Andy Etchebarren Cowan Etchebarren Angels Alex Johnson Ken McMullen McNally Jim Perry Jim Fregosi Johnson Eddie Watt Jay Johnstone Jim Spencer Oriole Pete Richert Rettenmund Johnstone ANGEL Andy Messersmith Lefty Phillips Messersmith Phillips Inti Lloyd Allen Detroit Baltimore California Blair Cf Ajohnson Eichehan Spencer Enally Richert Reynolds Efisher Baltimore Aa Calan Ala E—Cow Baltimore Calhorns Fontonmund Cowan Freagosi W Johnson WeNally Wall Alain E.fisher

Dodgers Bomb Bucs in late rally for 9th inning win

Dodgers break a 2 2 tie with seven runs in the ninth inning against Moose to beat the Pirates 9 2. Don Sutton to start Friday in Chicago as the club nears a four game set. Mikkelsen earns his first win and save with knuckleballer Charlie Hough debuting in the ninth. Jeff Torborg and Willie Crawford drive in two runs each. Dodgers post strong team batting to close the night 13 3 Astros record and prepare for the four game series in Chicago.

Charlie Hough Willie Stargell Mikkelsen Dodgers Moose Curt Flood Haller Supreme Court Chicago Don Sutton Jeff Torborg Willie Crawford

Salta Ramos to 26-0 Win at Blair Field

Salta Pontiac rolled to a 26 0 victory over Ontario in a California Collegiate Baseball League game at Blair Field. Joe Hicks led Southern Division with 22 hits and 12 walks from Ontario pitching, with former Millikan players Pence and Derian driving most damage. Winning pitcher Peter Martinez improved to 8 2 as Salta moved three games ahead of San Fernando.

Salta Pontiac Ontario California Blair Field Joe Hicks Millikan High Phil Pence Steve Derian Pence Derian Bill Baker Bob Buskirk Steve Liebeck Peter Martinex Salta San Fernando la Mesa

Lombardi Described As Fighting For Life In Hospital

Jerry Kramer on NBC tape says Vince Lombardi, former Green Bay coach now Redskins boss, is fighting for his life in a Washington hospital after recent surgery and a July 27 readmission. Kramer reported Lombardi appeared weak and much thinner during a visit.

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