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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1969
Page
9
Milton Richman reports that surveys differ on the popularity of baseball and other sports. He notes 53.6 percent feel judged for attending games while polls clash about football horse racing and auto racing. He calls the varying results a draw and criticizes conflicting methods.
Cabrillo Conquistadores announce non league slate featuring CIF champions San Luis Obispo on September 26 at Huyck Memorial Stadium and South Bakersfield on October 10. Also set for Santa Ynez and Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks road games as part of the 1969 season.
The piece notes Bowie Kuhn considering allowing managers to argue ball and strike calls again to boost excitement. It compares baseball’s mood to boxing’s revival and mentions Leo Durocher’s possible support. The article hints Kuhn is conducting a survey on the idea while exploring other sports outcomes.
Cabrillo defeated San Luis Obispo 32 10 in a non league golf match at Village Country Club Tim OBrien led with an 82 in his 4 2 win over Russ Sankoff who shot 85 Also wins for Cabrillo came from Jim Minow Steve Landow The Conquistadores host Lompoc tomorrow in SBCL dual match play Match results list OBrien 82 Minow 84 Landow 91 Scott 92 Barger 88 and other scores
A 1969 notice describes a Lompoch softball league meeting tonight at 6 PM in the Parks and Recreation office for league regs dates and team alignments open to sponsors managers and signups. It mentions a 75 dollar registration fee and a 15 dollar junior entry for a pre season tournament April 30 to May 4 with deadline April 24 and two new leather soft balls required. Also bids for school district warehouse supplies due May 7 with 5 percent bid bonds and right to reject any bid.
Eddie Mena ker describes Fernandina Beach Florida while joining the Orioles farm squad. He notes a crowded hotel with racial tension and a contrast to big league life in Miami, including stories from Randy Cohen about the parent club and meal money. He mentions a breakfast with the Mother's Club and a trip to the ballpark for his uniform.
Seattle will host a pregame ceremony for the Oakland Athletics game to salute Joe Dimaggio and launch plans for an American League Hall of Fame at Sicks Stadium in memory of Fred Hutchinson. A display of baseball memorabilia will be installed, with Dimaggio receiving the first Fred Hutchinson Major League Award.
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