Singer’s four-hit gem fuels Dodgers to top NL West
Bill Singer, on his 25th birthday, pitched a four-hitter to beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1, moving the Dodgers into first in the NL Western Division. He allowed two doubles and two singles, overcoming Don Drysdale’s 21-day DL as Los Angeles won its seventh of nine.
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Cabrillo Conquistadores top San Marcos 9-6 in league clash
Cabrillo rips San Marcos 9 to 6 as 13 hits set a school single game record. Mark Ervin Rick Martinich Bill Hunt Neal Porter and Dan Novak each notch two hits. Mac Fisher earns the win with Tony Mason aid after a Royals rally falls short.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule from United Press International
National League leads with Chicago 12 5 and Pittsburgh 11 5 while St Louis and Montreal trail. West features Los Angeles 11 5 and Atlanta 10 6 as San Francisco and Cincinnati follow. Friday results include Phila over St Louis 5 1 and Chicago over New York 3 1. Upcoming pitchers listed for multiple games across leagues.
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Saints rally past Braves to an 8 4 victory
In Santa Maria the Santa Maria Saints defeated the Lompoc Braves 8-4 at home in a County League game. Eddie Navarro earned the win scattering six hits while teammate Pym Bautista sparked the attack with a three for three effort and four RBIs. Lompoc drop falls to 8 2 1 in league play.
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Black border on home plate not part of plate or strike zone
Baseball observer notes Lou Brock's controversial fifth game call. A reader proves the black border around home plate is not part of the plate or strike zone, citing Rule 1 05 and a Commissioner's official, and suggests many players would be unaware of the rule.
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Jackson's four homers in two days power A's rout Seattle
Reggie Jackson slugged four homers over two games as Oakland routed Seattle 14-2. Cronin warned strict enforcement of beanball rules while other AL games saw New York beat Baltimore 7-2 and Boston edge Detroit 5-4. Mel Stottlemyre became first five game winner as Yankees support him with runs.
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Phil Jackson to Undergo Back Surgery Next Tuesday
New York Knickerbocker forward Phil Jackson, out with a herniated disk since January 9, will have back surgery next Tuesday. He will wear a protective brace for six months.
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U S Senior Women's Amateur Moves to Sea Island 1971
The U S Golf Association announced the 1971 U S Senior Women s Amateur will be held September 29 to October 1 at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia. This year the tournament will be played at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth Texas.
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Taylor Signs Detroit Contract With Lions
Artie Taylor, Utah State running back and Detroit Lions first pick, signed his 1969 NFL contract with the team.
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Baylor tops Celtics to seize 2 0 series lead in finals
Elgin Baylor sank six free throws in the final 42 seconds as the Lakers beat the Celtics 118-112 in Los Angeles to take a 2-0 series lead. Baylor scored 18 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter while Jerry West and John Havlicek added huge totals in a back-and-forth game. The series moves to Boston with game three on national TV.
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Stanford Tops Troy Sluggers and Streaks Persist
Stanford sits atop the Pac 8 after a 3 2 win over USC and leads with an 8 2 conference mark. Rod Poteete and Phil Keller are slated to start against UCLA as Stanford eyes a firmer hold. Boone earns the win as he fans 11 and notes a homered by Frank Alfano.
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Lompoc Braves Fall to Santa Maria in Tennis Match
The Lompoc Braves lose 6-1 at Santa Maria dropping season record to 3-10 with one league win. Cliff Thomas lone singles winner 9-7 8-6 over Mike Ware. Les Johnson lasts three sets in loss to Mike Hart 6-2 5-7 0-6. Other results: Yarbrough def Burmester G Hart def Johnson Thomas def Ware Hatfield def Bowen Mooney def Petanovich Barcena-Barayuga def Brandon-Selle Nelson-Hardy def Bot troff-Nunnlee.
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Oaks Sweep Western ABA Playoffs Clinch Division Title
The Oakland Oaks clinched the Western Division crown by defeating New Orleans 128 to 114 to complete a four game playoff sweep. Warren Armstrong led with 27 points, Doug Moe and Larry Brown added 17 each, while Jimmy Jones topped New Orleans with 27. Indiana led Miami 3-1 in the Eastern series as Mel Daniels fouled out with 12 points. The Oaks advance to face the Eastern champion for the ABA title, with potential sixth or seventh games set in Indianapolis or Miami as needed.
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Duke Star Willie McCarter Signs with Lakers
Willie McCarter, famed Duke guard, signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He agreed to a no-cut three-year contract as the Lakers' top pick in the college draft.
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Stock car debut set for May 4 at Santa Maria Speedway
ACRE opens its 1969 season Sunday May 4 at the Santa Maria Speed way on a one third mile track with a planned minimum of 15 races. Limited 1968 stock cars race with 1968 sportsman cars under new rules limiting tire tread to seven and a half inches. ACRE committee drivers Steve Stanley Cliff Vose Ronnie Souza Bob Taylor and Porgie Purgarich set the rules. A possible $1,000 championship fund rewards the top driver. A preludial jalopy race will be held tomorrow with stock cars allowed for practice and qualifying.
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