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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1969

Page

24

Brunet Keeps Faith As Angels Ace Despite 14.21 ERA

Palm Springs notes the Angels' George Brunet, their ace with spring ERA woes of 14.21 after four starts, insists he is not worried. Manager Rigney questions Brunet's spring form while Brunet cites season readiness and adjusts to the new mound as Seattle Pilots and other teams show interest.

Shelby Seminole Hot Springs Anaheim Big Brunet San Diego Padres Biul Seattle Pilots Bru Rigney Rig Angel Angels Indians Dick Walsh Cleveland Walsh Dodgers

Palmer shines as Orioles blank Pirates in Florida tilt

Orioles ace Jim Palmer recovered from long arm trouble with eight scoreless innings in a 5-0 exhibition win over the Pirates. Palmer, 23, allowed three singles and contributed a single and double, while Mark Belanger hit a two run homer. Mike Adamson finished with a hitless ninth.

Baltimore Jim Palmer Orioles Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Mike Adamson Palmer Mark Belanger Pittsburgh Jim Bunning Florida Boston Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia Atlanta Dodgers Cincinnati Houston Washington Kansas City Chicago White Sox Minnesota Montreal San Francisco Cleveland Chicago Cubs Oakland Angels San Diego Seattle Reggie Smith Dick Radatz Red Sox Jim Lonborg Tiger Denny McLain Joe Hague Chris Short Cardinals Phillies Richie Allen Phils Tony Perez Pete Rose Reds Clay Carroll Tim Cullen Ron Santo Cubs

Exhibition Standings and Scores From Palm Florida Events

The report lists exhibition scores and player names across teams including Pittsburgh Baltimore and Cincinnati with innings highlights and pitchers such as Bunning Peters Woodson and Coombs. It mentions venues in Fort Myers Sarasota and Tampa with line scores and notable HRs and defensive plays.

T. Louis Madeionia Monntres Pittspurg Cincinnati Houston Arma Sanigo Orlando Louis Chicago Sarasota San Diego Yuma Sar Oeisco Clevelana Albuquerque Beachton Washington Pompane Californis Oakland Mesa Ariz Pittsburgh Baltimore Miami City New York Fort Myers

Proposal for a novice class to train young riders

A Sunland Park proposal explores a new novice division for beginner riders including girls. The plan would allow five free wins to qualify for an apprentice level, creating an equal testing ground before apprentice counts begin.

Sunland Park U.S New Mexico

Mixed Racing Notes Include Baal Payoff and Barzan Finish

A compilation recalls historic horse races with Baal paying top prices and Barzan paying 61.40 to win in a 1966 Santa Anita event. It also covers Angel Angels: Rudy May’s eight grand slam showing, upcoming Arizona games, and Dodgers exhibition plans at the Big A.

Bali Baal Fair Blanche Mel Lewis Hialeah Race Track Florida Jack Phillips Santa Anita Barzan E. Goldstein Poy Sean Sir Khalifa ANGEL Rudy May Halos Padres Angels San Diego Jim Spencer Aurelio Rodriguez Arizona A‘s Mesa Pilots Tempe Anaheim Dodgers Dodger Stadium Dodger

Dodgers Beat Braves Behind Early Two Run Drive

In a spring training game the Dodgers scored two in the first when Len Gabrielson doubled and Bill Sudakis homered. Milt Pappas and Cecil Upshaw limited further Dodger hits, while Atlanta answered with two in the sixth on Sonny Jackson and a bases loaded walk. Ray Lamb relieved and retired the Braves in order in the seventh.

Dodgers Len Gabrielson Bill Sudakis Wes Parker Russell Milt Pappas Cecil Upshaw Braves Bill Singer Ray Lamb Dodger Felipe Alou Bob Didier Atlanta Sonny Jackson Pappas

Golf scoring card for round statistics from 1908 NeTt eva

A concise proposal for a round scoring card tracking chipping from off the green, greens hit in regulation, fairways hit or missed, and total putt length. It suggests computing driving accuracy, greens in regulation, and average putt length to measure overall precision.

Top invitational field set for San Juan Capistrano handicap

A strong roster of distance runners will contest the $125,000 San Juan Capistrano handicap at about 1 3/4 miles on the hillside turf at Santa Anita. Fort Marcy leads an invited field with several international contenders and a provisional list of 20 horses. Racing pace remains tight with three days left in Santa Anita’s meet and the San Bernardino Handicap on 11/8 miles on grass slated for Tuesday.

Santa Anita Argentina Chile England France Ireland Fort Marcy Florida San Juan Capistrano Quicken Tree California Nodouble Niarkos San Juan San Bernardino

Caliente Race Results Summary from Caliente

Scratched entries include Pagan and Pagan Haga with payouts listed. Greve and Quinieua show race purses of 17.00 and 35.00 respectively. Purses include 9100.00 for the first race and 271.00 for another, with miscellaneous noted totals.

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Fishing Notes From Redondo Purse Seines and Trawls

A garbled fishing log lists species and catches near Redondo including rock cod, caboz, and sculpin. Entries mention boats, counts, and weights, with scattered references to gear and locations.

Long Beach Soccer Club Rolls Past Southeast United

John Lay scored twice and Dave Hubbard added one as Long Beach Soccer Club beat Southeast United 3 0 at Bell Gardens Park. The win lifts Long Beach to 10 5 4 and sets up a season finale against the Coast Rangers next Sunday.

John Lay Dave Hubbard Long Beach Southeast United Bell Gardens Park Coast Rangers

Reds Prospects Look Strong In 1969 Lineup

Cincinnati's Reds boast a youthful, veteran mix with an average age around 25. Dave Bristol expects improved pitching to challenge the Cardinals for the division, with Jim Maloney’s comeback a key factor. Bench, Rose, Perez, and May headline a solid lineup while Chaney and Duffy push for utility roles. Predicted finish: 2nd in the West.

Reds Dave Bristol Jim Maloney Tony Cloninger Gary Nolan Jim Merritt Twins George Culver Gerry Arrigo Jack Fisher Clay Carroll Wayne Granger Cards Bill Short Mets Johnny Bench Pat Corrales Lee May Tommy Helms Woody Woodward Tony Perez Chico Ruiz Jim Stewart Fred Whitfield Pete Rose Alex Johnson Bob Tolan Leon Wagner Jim Beauchamp Clyde Mashore Indianapolis Darrel Chaney Frank Duffy Asheville West

Bunky’s Day at Interview with Julius Boros and Family

Henry Boros arrives with wife Kathy and son Brad during an interview. The 2year-old sits on his knee as the younger Boros makes an early surge, birdieing five of the first six holes and sinking long putts on the opening holes.

Bunky Bunky Henry Miami Peach Tree City Julius Boros R. H. Sikes Henry Kathy Brad Banker

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