Admirals’ bid to move blocked by league ruling
Long Beach based Admirals face bankruptcy talk as Continental League rejects transfer to Portland and imposes conditions. Owner Shelby Calhoun and GM Bob Spitler scramble for $90,000 in funds while preparing to play Saturday at Veterans Stadium versus Orange County Ramblers under the Long Beach banner.
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Admirals move ambiguity and 1967 Rams momentum
The Portland Admirals faced a doomed outlook in Long Beach amid strong local sports options and uncertain relocation. Owners debated moving to Bakersfield or Portland, while Rams dominance and preseason wins hint at strong NFL form. financial and roster challenges loom as teams weigh travel and Portland prospects.
Perry Didn't Give Dodgers Ghost Chance
San Francisco Candlestick Park hosted a one sided game as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 7 to 0. Gaylord Perry pitched a three hit shutout to move San Francisco within two games of the Pirates, while Willie Mays drove in two runs and stole a base. Don Sutton struggled, allowing nine runs in seven innings, and Dodger infielders were shaken by minor injuries to Roseboro and Johnson.
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Tigers Bite Back as Angels Fall 30-0 in Anaheim
Tigers roar to a 30 to 0 victory over the Angels in Anaheim after a four run second inning. Eddie Stanky is quoted amid the chaotic, noisy locker room scene as Hank Aguirre and Nap Cash tout their confidence and timing.
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Starr Injured as Bratkowski Leads Packers Past Cowboys
Backup quarterback Zeke Bratkowski replaced the injured Bart Starr and sparked Green Bay to a 20-3 exhibition victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas. Bratkowski drove a 72 yard touchdown march and connected on a 59 yard drive, with Dan Chandler kicking two field goals. Green Bay’s defense limited Dallas to no touchdowns for the first time in the series, amid a crowd of 73,087.
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Tigers Rally In Stretch Drive Amid League Title Fight
Detroit trails by one game as Mickey Lolich dominates with 8 12 strikeouts in a 4 hit attack. Al Kaline suffers a finger injury while Willie Horton fronts ailing Tigers lineup and Eddie Mathews provides a spark in a tough pennant race.
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Namath Accused of Assault in East Side Bar Fight
Time Magazine sports editor Charged Namath and two men with assaulting Charles Parmiter at an East Side bar on August 4. Parmiter seeks court orders to reveal the identities of two additional defendants and include them in a forthcoming action. Parmiter alleges Namath grabbed him, slammed his head over a cigarette machine, and Namath and another man struck him.
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Angels and Tigers face off in Anaheim doubleheader
Major sports card lists a baseball doubleheader at Anaheim Stadium between the Angels and Detroit with first pitch at 6 p.m. Also on the docket are Del Mar racing with first post at 2 p.m., Halsey wood Park harness action at 2 30 p.m., and roller games at Olympic Auditorium starting around 7 90 p.m.
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