Baseball's Rapid Changes Signal Major League Expansion
Leonard Koppett outlines looming shifts in baseball including Charles Finley moving the Athletics to Oakland, a plan to expand from 20 to 24 teams by 1970, potential split of the American League into divisions, revision of the reserve clause, increased TV ties, and bold promotional efforts as the sport confronts aging demographics and changing attitudes.
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Three Former Vike Greats to Play With Ramblers
Three former Long Beach City College greats Lonzo Irvin Willie Martin and Mike Giers signed to play with Orange County Ramblers in the Continental Football League. Giers from USC to NFL Giants will play guard while Irvin trials at fullback and Martin pursues halfback or flanker. Coach Homer Beatty says ex Ram Andy Van Sonn out for year with head injuries and Mike Miller will replace him. Beatty also adds Joe Womack who played four years for the Steelers after Cal State L.A. honors.
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Rosie Arrives Lighter By AL LARSON
The Rams report for training camp with Rosey Grier arriving $200 lighter after two days of personal business. Grier paid $100 a day penalties for tardiness while returning to camp and weighing about 250 pounds. Several teammates also reported late after army camp duties. The flu sidelined five players, and Eddie Meador accepted the California Jaycees post as state chair.
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Salta, San Diego Split Doubleheader in Narrow Win and Lopsided Loss
San Diego edged Salta Pontiac 7-6 in the opener as Dennis Parks and Walt Weller drove Salta’s 14 hits and five runs with back-to-back two-out efforts. In game two Salta dropped a 3-1 defeat. Darryl Thomas earned the win with four-hit ball through seven, while Rod O'Brien homered for San Diego.
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Pan American Games Open in Winnipeg Amid Rain and Heat
The Pan American Games opened in Winnipeg with 2,500 athletes from 28 nations parading before Prince Philip and 24,000 spectators as rain but not enthusiasm marked the ceremony. The games run to Aug 6, with the U.S. favored after sweeping 109 golds in Sao Paulo 1963.
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Sprague Wins Mallory Cup Semi Final in California
Henry Sprague, 21, tillerman of Newport Trarbor Yacht Club, clinches California district berth in Mallory Cup semi finals off Alamitos Bay. He scores one third and three firsts to top contenders from USC teams and YRU. He will race in the Mallory Cup finals at Lake St. Lawrence, Quebec, against eight districts beginning August 28.
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Local league schedule features many games tonight
Readers can catch multiple matches across venues including Grace Methodist versus Reinghy Baptist at 7 30 and Douglas Cougars facing Corte Ceveaielt Ha at 8 45. Other listed contests include Bay Market area events and Panamerican tensions with teams like Rich held Relierys and LBCCS versus Road Pune.
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Ramseys Drag Boat Mark Falls to Stipp at Marine Stadium
West Covina jockey Bob Stipp powered a Chrysler driven blown fuel hydro to 187.91 mph for a new APBA record at the Long Beach meet, while also clocking 179.64 mph for a fastest overall run before darkness halted the event. Stipp toppled Fresno’s Jim Ramsey who had set a 165.44 mph blown fuel hydro mark in qualifying. More than 100 top boats competed at Marine Stadium with winners in multiple classes and a $1,500 purse, but the program ended early as dusk approached.
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San Pedro Clinches Harbor Legion Title With 3-2 Win
San Pedro all but clinched the Long Beach area American Legion title by defeating the Flyers 3-2 at Blair Field. Max Anderson earned the win with three hits allowed and one strikeout as San Pedro to a 2-1 three-game series lead, following a 4-2 win and a 3-0 loss in earlier clashes. The win featured Jim Stafford scoring on a second‑inning single, while Shwun led the league with a 13-5 season and third place finish overall. Other Legion results had Wilmington edging Alamitos Bay 2-1 and Peterson beating Lakewood 8-4.
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Kemp Takes Three Firsts in Lake Lindero Swim Meet
Kerry Lemp led Long Beach Aquatic Club with three victories at the Lake Lindero Invitational on Sunday. The meet featured multiple Long Beach swimmers taking top spots in various events, including freestyle and butterfly finals, with Kemp claiming gold in the 25 free and 25 breaststroke events.
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Petty Wins Volunteer 500 at Bristol Shattering Track Record
Richard Petty dominated the Bristol International Speedway on Sunday to win the Volunteer 500 Stock Car Race and break the track record. Other results list drivers and times from the California League and related events, with unclear OCR remnants.
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Smith's Slaton Shuts Out Rossmoor-Los Alamitos 7 0
Larry Smith pitched a two hit shutout as Long Beach defeated Rossmoor Los Alamitos 7-0 in Colt Sectional play at Blair Field. Rossmoor eliminated, Long Beach advances to Tuesday's 6 30 p m to face the Norwalk Pico Rivera winner. Cass Ditzler and Phil Pence each had two hits for Long Beach.
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Cal State Long Beach 49ers season tickets on sale now
Cal State Long Beach announces season football tickets available at the campus business office. A season ticket costs 10 dollars and grants reserved seats at Veterans Stadium. The five named games begin September 16 against Cal Poly Pomona, then Valley State, September 28, Northern Arizona, October 20, Fresno State, November 11, and Cal State LA, November 11.
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