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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1969

Page

21

Barry balks at move to D C amid Bay Area stalemate

The story centers on Billy Williams a 35 year old rookie who joined the Seattle Pilots for a brief 10 day major league stint after 17 years in minor leagues. Barry a Washington Cups star forward eyed in a potential relocation to Washington and Oakland Oaks owner Earl Foreman pressed for a contract honor while Barry balked citing Bay Area ties and ownership stakes valued around 400000 dollars for his 15 percent share.

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Angels give Kealey another major league start

Steve Kealey, after a flawless major league start against Baltimore, will make his second big league appearance as the Angels embark on a grueling eight day ten game west coast trip. Manager Lefty Phillips praised the Torrance rookie who threw a complete game shutout last Thursday.

Cleveland Steve Kealey Kealey Angels Lefty Phillips Baltimore Orioles Phillips Torrance Orioles Baltimore Washington

SPrPORT champion shakes up women's golf with 75 on New Mexico course

Nancy, a standout from the Oakland Oaks bid to push Albuquerque toward ABA franchise talks. Hannum eyes part ownership and potential plays by Ira Harge and Mel Daniels if the city lands the team. Eugene Roberts, a 23 year old Marine veteran, trains to swim the English Channel next year after an 8.5 hour session.

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Reds snap skid with 9-8 win over Cubs in Chicago

Tony Perez hit a two run homer and Lee May added a 34th to back a 9-8 victory. Cincinnati overcame a four game skid and moved within half a game of San Francisco in the NL West as Chicago’s lead over New York narrowed in the East.

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Dodgers Gear Up for Pennant Chase at Vero Beach

The Dodgers discuss Rookie of the Year contenders and the chances of Bill Sudakis and Sizemore. Sizemore praises consistency at shortstop and second base while Teddy Sizemore expresses optimism about winning the National League West. The exchange ends with Teddy predicting a September 28th triumph.

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Howard on HR Bunting Spree Nuts Top Twins

Big Frank Howard hit his 40th homer and had three other hits including a bunt single to power the Washington Senators to a 7 3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Howard homered off Jim Kaat in the first inning and his third inning single spurred Ken McMullen's two run hit.

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Braves Recall Evans to Boost NL West Run

Atlanta brings up infielder Darrell Evans to replace Tito Francona who was sold to Oakland. Evans hit .360 with 42 RBI for the Richmond farm club in the International League as the Braves push toward the stretch run. Other major league moves Monday.

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