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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1969

Page

28

Holtville Camp Sets Strong Start for Angels in 1969

Palm Springs notes show the Los Angeles Angels opening spring work after Holtville camp praised as the best yet. Bill Rigney and Dick Walsh credit hard work and returning veterans like Fregosi and Knoop. Centerfield and first base battles highlight Tatum, Johnstone, Stuart, Spencer, and Chance as exhibition games loom.

Palm Springs Angels Bill Rigney Halos Holtville Fregosi Knoop Dick Walsh Yuma San Diego Padres Cubs Jarvis Tatum Jay Johnstone Tatum el Paso Johnstone Seattle Dick Stuart Jim Spencer Bob Chance Buffalo Spencer Stuart

Moore Real Hip shocks Gonzales in LA Invitational

In the Los Angeles Invitational Pro Tennis, Pancho Gonzales and Tony Roche were upset in first rounds. Ray Moore 6-4 6-4 defeated Gonzales, Riessen beat Roche 6-4 6-3, Rosewall down Buchholz 6-4 6-2, Newcombe beat Segura 6-2 6-5, Stolle defeated Okker 6-5 6-4, Laver to meet Ralston in Wednesday quarterfinals with a new 5-all scoring system in use.

Pancho Gonzales Tony Roche Newcombe Fred Stolle Tom Okker Netherlands Rod Laver Dennis Ralston

Dodgers Begin Camp Hopes Rise With New Confidence

Dixie Walker boosts Dodgers batters as Willie Davis praises his guidance. Alston notes strong attitudes and emerging youngsters amid spring camp chatter. Claude Osteen reports in shape while Patterson suffers a minor foot injury and other camp updates surface ahead of Friday exhibition with Houston.

Dixie Walker Dodger Willie Davis Dixie Alston Walt Dodgers Cppese Patterson Lesorca Tom Holler Career Ronkly Claude Osteen Clance Nodgers Houston Cocoa Eac

Stanford Tops Pac-8 Swimming Contenders In Belmont Meet

Stanford, long the premier water sport program, co favorites with USC as the Pacific-8 Swimming and Diving Championships open Thursday in Belmont. The Cardinal seek to extend a dominant legacy after national titles in 1967 and a pivotal 57-56 dual meet upset of USC in 1969.

Stanfords USC

Pacific-8 Dominates National Swimming With Stars At Long Beach

The Pacific-8 leads national swimming with six top national rankings led by Stanford and USC stars. Trials start Thursday with finals nightly at the Long Beach aquatic palace, featuring top marks in 200 freestyle 100 freestyle and medley events.

Long Beach Aquatic Palace Pacific

Millikan Takes Baseball Title In Inglewood Tourney

Millikan High earned a 9 2 win over Loyola Cubs to clinch the rain delayed Inglewood tournament. Dave Spencer earned the win with four hits allowed and drove in a run. Mark Keller and Bill Buskirk held Warren to two hits in a 2 0 Bruins victory. John Hurd paced with an RBI and two hits. Today Lakewood meets St Anthony Wardlow Park Poly visits Montebello and La Puente hosts Millikan at 3 15.

Loyola Millikan High Cubs Inglewood Mark Keller Bill Buskirk Bruins Warren Keller John Hurd RBI Lakewood St. Anthony Wardlow Park Poly Montebello la Puente Millikan

Rambo 007 to Play Benefit Basketball Game

John Rambo's 007 team faces the KGFJ All-Stars in a charity game at Franklin Junior High. Officials Mack Calvin and Steve Jennings will oversee the game with autographs from Earl McCullouch. Tipoff is 7. Donations cost $1 for adults and 75 cents for youths.

John Rambo KGFJ

Frazier to defend title vs Zyglewicz in April bout

Joe Frazier, holder of the heavyweight title in five states, is ready to defend against Dave Zyglewicz on April 5 in Boston or Houston. He is also poised to sign for a July bout with WBA champion Jimmy Ellis.

Philadelphia UPI Joe Frazier Dave Zyglewicz Boston Houston Texas Frazier Jimmy Ellis World Boxing Assn

Savanna Edges Magnolia In Non league Track Narrow Win

Savanna defeats Magnolia 60 to 58 in a non league meet. Individual event marks include 100 length 10.0 and 220 22.8 for Savanna, long jump 18-5 tie, and 3:46.46 mile relay for Pacifica with other athletes posting top times.

Townsend Mazon Magnolia Jon M Sibiey Blags Savanna Pacifica Sonora O' Dell Dell Coston Lea de Bernardo Wheeler van Noy Ventiey Hibbs Carlson Langeberg Nelson S Tawney Yates Ora Cee Bob Micknak Gordery Raines Bielman Herard Rattray Black Micketeen Mickieson Elay Mission Viejo Lemmon Stephens Veces Chamberan Los Alamitos Todd Lewis

Eastern Conference baseball scores and regional notes

In a busy non conference update the Eastern and Valley regions report multiple games with scores and key players. Names include Castellan Ford Coates Cuppers Boles Smith Camness Lozano and coaches Mazza Hilla with results showing tight innings and late rallies.

Conference Valley St Castellan Ford Coates Cuppers Boles Smith Camness Ya Lozano Bob Mazza

Non league clash yields slim scoring for Redondo

Non league game produced a 4 0 loss for Redondo as Santiago and Peitz lead PeitzKn ickmeyer combos while Bishop Montgomery’s Warren and Wildber levy contribute. Navy hints of Larson and Shaw add to the sparse scoring.

Redondo Bishop Montgomery Karol. Shaw End Warren Wildberlevy Larson Ike Cunningham

Kentucky Wins 24th SEC Title for Rupp

Adolph Rupp's sixth ranked Kentucky Wildcats clinched the 24th SEC title as Dan Issel scored 34 points to defeat Auburn 90-86. LSU star Pete Maravich poured in 55 points to spark a 99-89 win over Mississippi State ending a seven game skid.

Adolph Rupp Kentucky Wildcats Dan Issel Kentucky Auburn Louisiana State Pete” Maravich Tigers Mississippi State

College basketball scores and player mentions from a messy box score

A compiled list shows Kentucky over Auburn 98 86 and several other games including Seton Hall Mass and Vermont. Scattered player notes mention Pete Maravich Greg Carney Dan Issel Mike Grosso Rich Beard and Wayne Gibbons with various schools cited.

Kentucky Auburn Arquette Air Force Benue W. Virginia Kane Island Seton Hall Mass New Hampshire Vermont LSU Areaie St Tulane Valparaiso Wichita Tulsa Southern It Indiana St Fairfield Canisius Wake Forest Virginia Creighton Notree Kansas St Missouri Tennessee Vanderbilt Louisville Weber St Montana St Montana Idaho St Naia Pete Maravich Greg Carney Dan Issel Kentuckly Anderzonas Creighton Mike Grosso John Bellarmine Boyd Wek Flioria

Crity League Basketball Results and Schedule

A busy scoreboard shows Misfits ii Magnolia Hospital UBF and several teams like Redhots Big John's Parks Texaco and Douglas Jets in matchups. Evening games list at Jordan Poly Montebello JC's Fire Fighters and more with multiple 7:15 to 9:15 starts across venues.

Magnolia Hospital UBF Souda Our Gang George Pearso Men Krebs Jordan MBAS Piranhnas Filthy Five Graybar Electric Parks Texaco Sweat Sox Poly Hs S$ Construction Deamon Deacons Golden Lantern Pedro Hawks Fir Come Electsilixon Sarah Parkeress Christ Montebello Jc's Fire Fighters Douglas Jets

Fashion Carpet 62 Peons 46 score report

DeBie Fc two Showoffs 57 Parks T Wa DS 28 score line appears in a brief game recap with partial team names and a final tally. The fragment shows two team matchups and a nonstandard abbreviation for a venue or league, suggesting a local play-by-play blurb.

Peons DeBie Parks T Wa Ane

Cardinals Sign Six Stars to Payroll of 425000

Gussie Busch plans big beer sales to cover the six new Cardinal contracts totaling 425000. Bob Gibson leads signings at 125000 with Curt Flood Lou Brock Mike Shannon Nelson Briles and Ray Washburn also agreeing. Also notes a NBA game where Jerry Lucas scored 34 as Cincinnati beat Seattle 113 107 and Bob Ruled Seattle with 32.

Gussie Busch St. Louis Cardinal Bob Gibson Curt Flood Lou Brock Mike Shannon Nelson Briles Ray Washburn Tory Milwaukee Bucks Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Seattle Bob Rule Ted SuperSonics Philadelphia Milwaukee Clark Chappli Cunghm SuAghman McGin Se Greer Nieman Guokas Harmon Robinsn Rg Imhoff O.smith Rodgers Re Jo Smith Walker Williams Towers Tota Penta Philadelphia Sa Miami Minnesota Philadelphe Goukas Kentucky Jones Chappell Cunningham Indiana New York Oakland Denver New Orleans Vv Tucker Dallas Lucas Meschry Stars Tresvant Pule Houston Wardle Dierking Harris Bortsn Wilkens Hetzel Mueller Wesley Tonight Smith Kennedy Cincinna II Ou’ Se Caldwell Rhine Oo Rascoe Swaorty Carrier Ligon Versa Dampier Jack Johnson Moore Whitney

Baseball Trades Stir Up Cardinals Astros Alou Staub Row

The National League season moves into Florida camps as trades swirl around Rusty Staub and Jesus Alou with Donn Clendenon retirement clouds the deal. Bowie Kuhn may mediate as Expos and Astros seek a settlement while Clemente Epstein and other stars arrive at camps in Fort Myers and Pompano Beach.

Cardinals Rusty Staub Jesus Alou Bowie Kuhn Astros Expos Staub Alou Warren Giles National League Kuhn Florida Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Fort Myers Mike Epstein Ted Williams Washington Pompano _ Beach

Late 76er Spree Scuttles Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers routed the Milwaukee Bucks 143 132 on Monday night after a fourth quarter 45 point burst. Early lead changes gave way to a decisive finish as Sixers star Julius Erving and teammates dominated late scoring.

Royals Philadelphia 76Ers

Local boxing card features Bizien headline in Jersey City

Marcel Bizien of Jersey City defeats Dorman Crawford of Costa Rica at 147 pounds in a standout bout held March 1. The event showcased Philadelphia and Phgdetonia as notable ring markets with promising prospects.

Secaugua Marcel Bizien Jersey City Dorman Crawford Costa Rico

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