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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1969
Page
1
Beecher pitched seven hits allowed and blanked Poly High 1-0 as El Rancho southpaw stymied Poly’s bid to join Lakewood and Millikan in the Moore League race. A single run scored for Beecher’s team in the contest.
In blanking the Jackrabbits 1-0, Dennis Terrango threw out Jim Kidder at home in the fourth while Steve Soto drove in Randy Drake with the lone run. The Blair Field doubleheader opens with the Hares vs Jordan, followed by Millikan and Wilson, as EL Rancho hosts Lakewood in an afternoon tilt.
Expos erupt for 15 hits and push past the Dodgers in a high scoring affair. Wills collects three hits and scores twice while Mudcat tosses six shutout innings. Dodger starters struggle as Washington rallies and Montreal mounts a decisive offensive burst.
The Pirates shed four regulars Donn Clendenon Maury Wills Manny Mota and a player named McBean for rookies, leaving the team weaker than a year ago. Pitching features J im Bunning sickness and injury plagued season 4 14 record Steve Blass 18 wins Bob Veale strong bullpen Ron Kline No 1. Infield shifts with Clendenon departure Oliver and Robertson at first base Mazeroski at second Alley at short Wills exit third base Hebner to fill. Outfield sees Clemente back Stargell down to 24 homers Alou in center. Predicted finish: 4th in East.
Notre Dame begins spring football drills in South Bend with coach Ara Parseghian planning to rebuild the offense. The Irish must replace most of the 1968 starting unit as weather allows practice.
Angels top Oakland 3 0 in a tense game as Tom Murphy and Ted Kutlak lead a strong pitching effort. Absent Padres starter, Jimi Mohettum limps in while coach Grisom notes Minnié shows improvement. Cast includes Hiatt struck out by a fastball beauty and injuries affect lineup.
The report lists exhibition games and players across Florida and Arizona including teams in Tampa and Yuma with references to players such as Wagner and Reed. It notes matchups, lineups, and some scoring fragments from spring exhibition play and camp activities.
The Poly and Lakewood meet produced a narrow 60 58 decision for the Hares as the final event settled the result. Pierre Robinson and Steve Carter anchored the victorious mile relay while Lakewood’s Bob Somesan posted 4 19.11 for the fastest mile, with Chaffin also clocking a personal best.
Saints defeated Cathedral 84 in a non-league contest at Wardlow Park. Tavnton collected four RBIs while contributing doubles and triples as St. Anthony improved to 4-3. The team opens Angelis League play Tuesday at home.
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