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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1969

Page

23

Georgia Coach Raps Pros for Signing Ace

Georgia coach Vince Dooley condemns Vancouver’s bid for All-America safety Jake Scott who gave up his final college season to sign with the Canadian Football League club. Dooley says Vancouver did not contact him about the move and invited Scott to visit at the club’s expense, later affecting his eligibility.

Athens, Ga UPI Jake Scott University of Georgia Friday Vancouver Vince Dooley Scott Georgia Dooley Jake

Satriano, Angels Far Apart as Fregosi Accepts Cut

Angels shortstop Jim Fregosi agreed to a slight pay cut from about 65 000 with a hoped for raise. Aurelio Rodriguez reported for camp as the team prepared. Other absences include Satriano with a ten thousand dollar gap to catcher Gordon Verrell while visa issues hamper Davalillo and Llenas.

Holtville Jim Fregosi The Angels Fregosi Rodriguez Tom Satriano Roger Repoz Vic Davalillo Winston Llenas Satriano Walsh Gordon Verrell

Drysdale Becomes an Executive with Upton Enterprises

Dodger star Don Drysdale became a corporate executive Friday joining Upton Enterprises as vice president. He will also serve as president of Rancho Rojo in Anza, a ranching and thoroughbred horse racing operation. He hopes to return to the Dodgers this year and noted ongoing contract negotiations.

Dodger Don Drysdale Upton Enterprises, Inc Rancho Rojo, Inc Anza Dodgers Drysdale Claude Osteen Osteen Brea Bill Singer Paul Popovich Ted Savage Ken Boyer Ron Fairly Tom Haller Jeff Torborg Wes Parker Andy Kosco Len Gabrielson Jim Gilliam Gophers Roy Hartsfield Tommy Hutton Roy Gleason

Viking Swimmers Trim El Camino in Conference Meet

Long Beach City College evens its Metropolitan Conference dual meet record at 1-1 by defeating El Camino 52-42 in the Warrior pool. Rosenburg wins the 200 yard butterfly. Willie takes the 100 freestyle and helps the 400 yard freestyle relay.

Doug Smallwood Long Beach City College Dave Ross Pierce Eyes el Camino Warrior Doug Rosenburg Vikings Jim Willie Grocbe Rosenburg Willie Eanne An Atkinson Polhill Davis Jensen Dur- Inger Dian Richardson Mona Teen Durobbo McKeller Tilly Duringer Schroeder Stevenson Chana Taylor Smith LACC Letfin MacPherson Luedtke

Dodger Hopeful John Miller Seeks Major League Shot

John Miller, 25, former Spokane minor leaguer who hit 12 homers and 70 RBIs last season, pursues a major league spot with the Dodgers after a September 1966 Yankees cup of coffee. He has played all infield positions and even catcher's gear, intent on earning a utility role and long-term big-league entry.

John Miller Boston Lee Stange Fenway Park Dodger Dodgers Miller Spokane Yankees

Howard Quits Nats Camp in Pay Dispute

Howard walks away from the Washington Senators training camp to press for a long term contract in the 80 000 to 100 000 dollar annual range. Owner Robert Short predicts a lengthy negotiation but notes goodwill and future signing potential.

Howard Nats’ Camp Frank Howard Washington Senators Green Bay Wis Robert E. Short St. Louis Cardinals Orlando Cepeda Bob Gibson Julian Javier Curt Flood Lou Brock Dal Maxvill Mike Shannon Ray Washburn Nelson Briles Steve Carlton Joe Hoerner Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Mantle al Downing Ted Williams Red Sox Johnny Pesky

Oaks' Barry to Undergo Knee Surgery

Oakland Oaks star Rick Barry will enter UCLA Medical Center Monday for left knee surgery. The 24 year old will have an internal rearrangement by Dr Martin Blazina and is expected to stay five or six days. He will be out for the rest of the season.

Oakland Oaks Rick Barry Ucla Medical Center Barry Martin Blazina ABA Oak

UCLA Star Lew Alcindor Wins AP Player of the Year

Lew Alcindor of UCLA named Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year in a separate vote from the All America team. He collected 226 votes, well ahead of LSU star Pete Maravich who had 65. Alcindor, a 7 11 player and senior, heads to Pac 10 road games at Stanford and California while stressing team success over individual honors.

Lew Alcindor UCLA Associated Press Alcindor Pete Maravich Louisiana State University Alcinder Elvin Hayes Houston Hayes

Mutiny at Maryland Football As Players Denounce Coach

Maryland players sign a petition and threaten to skip spring practice if coach Bob Ward remains. Athletic director Jim Kehoe planned discussions after AA indoor track meet, as prior tensions since Ward’s arrival two years ago surface on campus.

College Park University of Maryland Bob Ward Ward Kehoe Chapel Hill N.C Long Island Maryland

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