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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1969

Page

13

Kosco woods two homers as Dodgers rout Pirates 13 3

Andy Kosco slugged two home runs and drove in five as the Dodgers beat the Pirates 13 to 3 at Forbes Field. Kosco led a 9 run second inning supported by Ted Sizemore Bill Ludakis and Ron Fairly. Sizemore drove in four with bases loaded 10 RBI in that situation.

Pittsburgh Andy Kosco Kosco Dodgers Youngstown Ohio Forbes Field Andy Jim Shellenback Pirates Yankees Bill Ludakis Ron Fairly Ted Sizemore Sizemore Houston Giants Juan Marichal Reds Jim Merritt Dodger Atlanta Mod Squad Bill Singer Bill Joe Moeller

San Jose Whippets Chase Relays Records At West Coast Relays

At the 43rd West Coast Relays in Fresno San Jose State runners target world records in the 440 and 880 relays. Cal Poly SLO set a college division two mile relay mark 7 34.3 with Matyas Michaels anchoring 1 50.7 and others posting fast splits.

Fresno San _ Jose State Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Matyas Michael Mustangs UC Santa Barbara Marty Growndon Bob Newton Paul Rivera Dave Cords Fresno State Lenny Jay Cal State Long Beach Stan Allotey Los Angeles Ghana Mexico City Lorenzo Russell Pepperdine Allotey Jack Morrison University of Pacific Joe Keshmiri University of Nevada At Reno Tom Kirkwold Cal State Long Beach Byron Gutwein San Diego State Jerry Proctor University of Redlands Cal Poly Slc Manuel Mu

Williams Named Eagles Coach After Calgary Departure

Jerry Williams, 45, takes over as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles on a three year contract after resigning as Calgary Stampeders coach. He succeeds Joe Kuharich, who was fired as general manager and coach.

Jerry Williams Williams Calgary Joe Kuharich Eagles Kuharich Phila

Conigliaro's Comeback Homer Upsets Angels For Sox Win

Tony Conigliaro returns to form with a two run homer at Anaheim Stadium as Boston defeats the Los Angeles Angels 7 to 2. He boosts his season totals to five homers and 18 RBIs while hitting .300, amid a Red Sox six game winning streak.

Red Sox Bill Rigney Angels Tony Conigliaro Big Boston Conigliaro Rigney Tony C Jack Hamilton Tony Anaheim Stadium Rick Reichardt Mike Andrews Hoyt Wilhelm Carl Yastrzemski Yaz Big A Reichardt Wilhelm Rico Petrocelli George Scott Lou Johnson Dick Schofield

Merger talks stall as NFL AFL realignment lingers in meetings

New York reports the 26 club owners and representatives remained in meetings at 3:30 a.m. after 17 hours of talks to decide which three teams move from the NFL to the AFL to complete the proposed 1970 merger. Commissioner Pete Rozelle warned a majority or his dictated plan could settle the realignment today.

New York Brase Pete Rozelle NFL AFL

Cousy Takes Cincinnati Royals Coaching Post

Bob Cousy signed a three year contract to coach the Cincinnati Royals replacing Ed Jucker. The former Celtics star, who led Boston College for six seasons, said he could not endure a year away from basketball and chose the Royals over other NBA and ABA offers. He called himself a “sorest loser.”

Cincinnati UPI Boston Celtics Bob Cousy Ed Jucker Cincinnati Royals Boston College Vince Lombardi Packers Cousy NBA ABA Celtics Celts Sealine Eas

Cal State Long Beach hosts varied spring sports events

A busy schedule lists Track Mileathon at Cal State Long Beach and U C Riverside Invitational. tennis sectionals at L A. CIF quarterfinals at Millikan Inglewood and Westminster. baseball LB vs L A. USC game at the Coliseum. soccer at Rancho Cienega Stadium. JC gymnastics state championship at Trade Tech. Angels vs Red Sox. drag racing Lions Drag Strip. and auto racing at Ascot Park with additional events at Park Ave Field and Exhibition California Duties vs Fire Dept.

Cal State Long Beach Cal State Long Beach U.C. Riverside Hollywood Park USC Rancho Cienega Trade Tech Angels Red Sox Anaheim Stadium Lions California Fire Dept Park Ave Ascot Park

Sports Radio Lineup Highlights Day’s Major Matches

Radio and TV guide lists a packed schedule with Dodgers at Pirates and Padres at Cardinals at 11:15 a.m. on KFI and KOGO, plus Angels versus Red Sox at 8 p.m. on KMPC. Other events include Reds vs Expos on KNBC and boxing from Mexico on KCOP, with wide World of Sports and intra-squad football on KTTV and KTLA.

Dodgers Pirates KFI Padres Cardinals KOGO Angels Red Sox KMPC

Deacon Jones Considers Rams Exit for Singing Career

All pro defensive end Deacon Jones said he is seriously considering retirement from the NFL possibly after the 1969 season. At 30, he aims to pursue a nightclub and recording singing career, backed by a 10 piece band and three dancers, after years as a key Rams pass rusher. Roosevelt Grier and Claude Crabb supported his plan as he cited the grind of double and triple teams and the need to secure his future.

Deacon Jones Rams Jones Roosevelt Grier Claude Crabb

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