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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1970

Page

11

Foy Sinks Giants With Five RBI In Mets Win

Joe Foy produced five hits and five RBI, including a go-ahead homer in the 10th, as the Mets beat the Giants 8-7 after dropping the opener 5-3. Dietz had a late RBI for San Francisco, while McGraw walked and Taylor served as key relievers in a wild doubleheader.

Rose collision in all star game sparks debate over safety

Sports writer notes Pete Rose collided with Rays catcher Ray Fosse on the plate in the 12th inning of the All Star Game drawing praise and criticism. Many say the play was legal while others fear injuries from plate collisions. history recalls Ted Williams and Dizzy Dean injuries and their pennant implications.

Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Ray ‘Fosses Rose Fosse Cleveland Pete Williams Cage’ Comiskey Park Ralph Kiner Casey Stengel Ted Lemme Dmmzy Dean Earl‘Averill Indians Dizzy Cardinals Cubs Ival Goodnal Cincinnati Luke Appling Max West Boston Braves

Rockets Rally Past Lakewood 2-1 in Ten Innings

In a Blair Field thriller the Rockets beat Lakewood 2-1 in ten. Ditzler drove in both runs with an eighth inning single and a later double. Chuck Ross fanned 11 over a two hitter as Lakewood managed only two hits. Pre game honors named Mark Rasmussen Gale Taylor Memorial Scholarship recipient.

Lakewood Blair Field Cass’ ‘Ditzler Rocket Ruins Rob Holm Bill Buskirk Tch Ditzler Holm Chuck Ross Mark Rasmussen Gale Taylor

Dodgers Fall In Doubleheader As Parker Drives In Five

In a split with the Phillies, Wes Parker matched his career RBI high with 68 as the Dodgers win the second game and fall in the opener. Garvey bounces back from error with a double and two singles, while Bill Sudakis returns next Sunday. Johnson drives in five across the two games, and Los Angeles stays 23-23 at home.

Garvey Forcot Bill Sudakis Dodgers Wes Parker Phils Dodges Chicaud Johnson Southland Phil Nes Bill, Singer Woody Fryman Montreal Dodger Stadium

Mr Ed hits 180 mph in National Drag Boat Grand Prix

Crowd near ten thousand watched Marine Stadium as Larry Hill aboard Mr Ed in blown fuel hydro class posted 189.16 mph two day best while his world mark stands at 190.26 mph Ray Casselli set 187.08 mph in flatbottom class, edging toward the record by 27 hundredths. Other class results are partially listed.

Marine Stadium Boat Assn Larry Hill Fresno Ray Casselli Reseda Tme Flatbottom Ord

Perkins Rips Two Homers in Salta Split

Craig Perkins hit two home runs and drove in four in the second game as Salta Pontiac defeated Glendale 11 2 after Glendale won the opener 4 3. Brown pitched well to lead. Salta widened its lead in the California Collegiate Baseball League to three games with 18 remaining as Downey took two of three from San Fernando.

Dick Dietz New York Giants Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pirates Matty Alou Craig “Perkins Brown Salta Pontiac Glendale Perkins Bill’ Backr Salta Downey San‘ Fernando

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