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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1969
Page
13
San Francisco manager Clyde King rallied his club after a 2-1 win over the Dodgers. He said the goal is to win the remaining six games and hoped Atlanta would slip, keeping the pennant within reach. The Dodgers extended their slide to eight straight losses.
Millikan High football avenged a rough 1968 showing with a 32-7 victory over Western of Anaheim. The defense held Pioneer quarterback Bob Miller to five pass troops for losses and the Rams capitalized with 75 yards on their opening TD drive. Steve Derian led the rushing attack with 121 yards on 20 carries and scored once.
Southern California pays tribute to a leading baseball figure during Don Drysdale Day at Dodger Stadium. Dodger and Giants players present at 12:30 with plaques for his five pennant teams among more than 60 gifts from groups including the Baseball Writers Association, SBC Broadcasters, Shriner groups, B’nai B’rith, city and county offices.
Willie Davis singled and scored the Dodgers lone run as San Francisco beat Los Angeles 2 1. Perry allowed four Dodgers hits, went the distance for the 25th time this season, and faced Alston’s protests over a spitball.
Fragmented box scores show multiple MLB results including San Francisco 2 Dodgers 1 and St Louis 12 Montreal 1, plus scattered listings for Paris Boston and Cincinnati games. Several line fragments mention pitchers and records, with erratic punctuation and unreadable portions.
San Francisco federal judge grants a preliminary injunction to the Washington Caps blocking Rick Barry from playing for the San Francisco Warriors while a court case proceeds. Caps had sought to prevent his play as they pursue claims tied to his past contract. Barry may join the Caps if the matter shifts.
Oak Tree at Santa Anita reconvenes after a labor dispute. AFL-CIO unions reach an agreement with the Oak Tree Racing Association covering the 20 day meet. Oak Tree president Clement Kirsch announces tentative start changes and final terms await. California Horse Racing Board mediator J R Fluor credited with resolving the stalemate over differential pay for parimutuel clerks and track staff.
Atlanta beat San Diego 10-4 to extend their winning streak to seven. Cepeda delivered a grand slam in a six run third inning while Phil Niekro earned his 22nd victory and Hoyt Wilhelm closed out the ninth. Al Ferrara homered for the Padres in the eighth.
The Braves erased a 3-0 deficit against Phil Niekro and his brother Joe with a third inning surge sparked by Felix Millan and Tony Gonzalez. Cepeda’s grand slam and Aaron’s 44th homer fueled a high scoring comeback, leading to a decisive win.
A compact schedule lists events across water polo at UC Irvine, golf at Lakewood CC, and tennis at Pacific Southwest Open in Los Angeles. Horse racing at L A Fairgrounds Pomona, harness racing at Hollywood Park, baseball Dodgers vs Giants, USC football against Northwestern, drag racing at Lions Drag Strip Irwindale, auto racing at Ascot Park, and college football Long Beach College vs Cerritos.
The Detroit Lions moved third string QB Greg Barton to the inactive list and activated rookie tight end Cooton and rookie running back Wren for the Sunday matchup with the New York Giants.
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