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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1968

Page

19

Singer Starred as Dodgers Blank Astros 6 0

Billy Singer twirled a two hitter and powered the Dodgers to a 6 0 win over the Houston Astros. He also contributed at the plate with a single double and two RBIs while recording his second shutout in as many games. Willie Davis added two RBIs in the eighth.

Billy Singer Dodgers Houston Astros Singer Cubs Willie Davis Dodger Rbi Dodger Bill Singer Astros

Dodgers edge Astros as Singer shines in 6 0 win

In a standout performance, pitcher Don Singer leads the Dodgers over the Houston Astros 6 to 0. He strikes out seven, earns his third win, and helps Los Angeles snap a skid while Walt Alston adjusts strategy to fuel the rally.

Baseball Tonight Schedule Hits City Circuits

Multiple games listed for today including Dodgers at Braves and Mets at Cubs with Briles Pappas Holtzman McCormick Elllis Kaat Bertaina and Williams on duty. Netsio no coverage.

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Vikings Take Playoff Lead In Southern California Baseball

Long Beach City College beat Chaffey 14-7 at Blair Field to take a 1-0 series lead and push toward the state crown. The noon rematch features LBCC pitcher Leon Hoo ten (8-2) against Bruce Olson (11-3) with admission $1 adults, 50 cents students, free for LBCC students with card.

Long Beach Recreation Park Long Beach City College Chaffey Blair Field L.A. City L.A. JC Cal State Long Beach Cal State Los Angeles Morse Hollywood Park Pacific Coast Club Saunders Army Pasadena Occidental Ontario Chaffey College California Leon Hoo

Preakness Settles Controversy Returns To Front Stage

In Baltimore Dancer's Image and Forward Pass meet again in the 93rd Preakness at Pimlico with the Derby disqualification still in memory. Forward Pass the favorite at 7-5 will seek revenge while Dancer's Image carries 5-2 odds. A 3 1/16 mile race airs nationally as Henry Forrest says Forward Pass shows readiness and if all 10 start the purse could reach 195200 dollars with 142700 for the winner.

Baltimore Dancer Pimlico Forward Pass Calumet Farms Ismael Valenzuela Bob Ussery Peter Fuller Henry Forrest Forrest

Dancer’s Son Dashes Three-Eighths Mile in 35 1 5

Ussery concluded a final workout with Dancer’s son clocking three-eighths in 35 1 5 under Bob Casey as trainer Lou Cavalaris serves a suspension. Casey, from Fuller's Runnymeade Farm in New Hampshire, explained the horse wanted to run and effort to hold him in was tough. Weather forecast awaited.

Ussery Bob Casey Lou Cavalaris Casey Fuller Runnymeade Farm New Hampshire

CCAA Boosts Aid Program With Rising Scholarships

Athletic directors of the California Collegiate Athletic Association voted to raise grants in aid to NCAA levels over three years. Scholarships rise to 800 in 1968 69, 1 000 in 69 70, and 1 200 in 70 71. Long Beach's Dr Fred Miller cautions about other outcomes as San Diego State ponders departure. The group also lifted the financial aid ceiling and set a 65 000 football, 20 000 basketball cap and required four conference games for football title eligibility.

Morro Bay California Collegiate Athletic Asso NCAA Long Beach Fred Miller San Diego State Fresno State Miller CCAA

Rain Delays Near No-Hitter bid by Clark and Perry

Twin Cities pitchers Rich Clark and Jim Perry came within six innings of a double no hitter before rain halted their bid Friday night. Perry struck out eight in four innings and Clark matched with two strikeouts and two walks as he worked six starts with an 0-2 mark and 2.00 ERA. Tony Oliva was batting when the delay began and the game will be rescheduled for mid summer. The Angels’ Jay Johnstone placed on 21 day DL amid farm system shortages and trade talk with Leon Wagner and Russ Enyder considered. Sammy Ellis and Dave Boswell slated to pitch the next game with Clyde Wright to face Jim Kaat on Sunday televised by KTLA.

Singer Richie Allen Tom Haller Davis Dodger Zoile Versalles Walter Alston Dodgers Alston Paul Popovich Don Drysdale Mets Nolan Ryan Jimmy Wynn Doug Rader Bob Aspromonte Wynn Houston Rader Aspromonte Larry Dierker Popovich Rusty Staub Dierker Staub Wes Parker Astros Grady Hatton Danny Coombs Dom Drysdale Dave Giusti Denny Lemaster Mike Cuellar Norm Miller Bob Watson Miller Watson Oklahoma City Joe Morgan Doug Harvey John Kigler Shag Crawford Chris Pelekoudas Versailles Versalles Spokane Dodger Spirit Los Angeles Abrhbi Abrhobl Rdavis Wynn If Gotay Coombs Radter Versailes S—W.davis Rerbeso Dierker Twin Cities Rich Clark Jim Perry Angel Jay Johnstone Angels Jarvis Tatum Seattle el Paso Steve Haviey Fred Haney Cleveland Leon Wagner Chicago Russ Enyder Sammy Ellis Twins Dave Boswell Clyde Wright Jim Kaat KTLA

Calling Mr Weiskopf Youre in the Army Now Pro golfer weighs duties

Weiskopf 25 of Bedford says induction papers may take two weeks to four months then 21 days of service await him. He was deferred for bunion and old finger injury but accepts the obligation and notes potential Open win could bring a million dollars in endorsements.

Television Schedule Highlights From City Networks

A rundown of today's broadcasts includes Cincinnati versus Pittsburgh on KNBC at 11 15 a m and USC versus UCLA tennis on KTTV at noon Tape of the Preakness replay on KNXT at 2 p m UCLA intrasquad football on KTLA at 2 p m Pacific Eight track championships from Berkeley on KTTV at 2 p m Outdoorsman on KNBC at 5 p m Hollywood Park feature race on KNXT at 5 p m Wide World of Sports on KABC at 5 p m Angels versus Twins on KMPC at 11 15 a m The Preakness on KNX at 2 30 p m Indianapolis 500 time trials on KBIG at 3 30 p m Dodgers versus Houston on KFI at 6 p m.

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