Hodges Ready to Lead Mets After Heart Attack
Mets manager Gil Hodges, 45, recovering from a heart attack, eyes spring training in Florida and belives the club may improve despite no trades. He notes projected help from Jim McAndrew and Gary Gentry and hopes for better offense from Ed Kranepool Tommie Agee Ron Swoboda and Bud Harrelson. Hodges quit smoking and expects to return to manage, stressing mind over matter and gratitude for fan support.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Gil Hodges
Florida
Mets
Hodges
Jim McAndrew
Tommie Agee
Ron Swoboda
Bud Harrelson
John
John Murphy
Atlanta
Joe Torre
St. Petersburg
Smith to start at first as Cal Poly opens 1969 season
Cal Poly Mustangs announce Lee Smith, a Lompoc native and Hancock College transfer, will start at first base in the season opener against the UCSB Gauchos in San Luis Obispo. Smith, a versatile infielder, replaces injured senior Mike Blaine and may also play third. he was All-CIF at Lompoc and is a junior accounting major. Also noted is a Coastal Rally Teams clinic for car enthusiasts in Lompoc with a 50 cent registration fee and details from Dick Miller.
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Lee Smith
Lompoc
Cal Poly Mustang
Mustangs
Ucsb Gauchos
San Luis Obispo
Smith
Gauchos
Santa Barbara
Hicks
Hancock
Bulldogs
Lompoc Braves
Braves
Dennis Grossini
Cal Poly
Coastal Associated Rally Teams Sports Car Club
Suzy Chaffee Faces Off With Women In Ski Image Clash
In St Paul Suzy Chaffee promotes women’s beauty and athleticism while arguing that competing with men affects both performance and self image. She notes she now markets ski wear and aims to channel energy into femininity as she contemplates dynamics with other female athletes.
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ST. Paul
NEA
Penny Ann Early
Barbara Jo Rubin
Suzy Chaffee
Suzy
Grenoble
Harold LeVander
Mat marks set in Poly dual match
Cal Poly and Oklahoma State drew a near record crowd as OSU defeated Cal Poly 26 to 12 in San Luis Obispo. Attendance was 2388 with gate receipts of 2364.80 the largest on the West Coast for collegiate wrestling. Cal Poly hosts NCAA College Division nationals March 14-15 in Men's Gym. Season tickets on sale for Friday two sessions and Saturday double sessions at 2 dollars for students and 4 dollars for the public. Mail orders to ASI Office, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
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San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly
Oklahoma State
ASI
California State Polytechnic College
Pro wrestling returns to Santa Maria with star lineup
The Santa Maria County Fairgrounds hosts a Friday night pro wrestling card with newcomers. Americas' tag champions Black Goldman and Pepper Gomez face the Black Angels in a best two-out-of-three main event. Brassy Freddie Blassie meets a Los Medicos member in the semi main. Chris Markoff of Stalingrad, Pacific Coast champion, meets the other Medic in a special event.
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Championship Wrestling
Santa Maria County Fairgrounds Convention Center Hall
Black Goldman
Pepper Gomez
Black Angels
Freddie Blassie
Santa Maria Area
Los Medicos
Mexico
Chris Markoff
Stalingrad
Russia
Pacific Coast
College Basketball Scores From East Navy to Redlands
United Press International reports numerous college basketball results across the nation. Notable wins include Maryland over Navy 72 to 68 and Northwestern 86 over Tufts 74 with teams such as Florida defeating LSU 95 to 79 and Duke edging Wake Forest 102 to 93.
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United Press International
Eagles sign two free agents from college teams
Ken Carmon an offensive tackle from Ohio University and Clark Frost an end from Central Missouri State were signed as free agents by the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Ken Carmon
Ohio University
Clark Frost
Central Missouri State
Philadelphia Eagles
National Football League
Bruins Rookie of the Year Sidelined by Sprained Knee
Derek Sanderson, last season’s NHL Rookie of the Year, will miss two to three weeks with a sprained left knee, announced by the Boston Bruins.
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Boston
UPI
Derek Sanderson
National Hockey League
Boston Bruins
Alphabet the football star becomes a showman in fringe finale
Ira Berkow portrays Alphabet, rookie Elmer Jzwikowyzyski, after a record debut of 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as he transitions from grid hero to potential celebrity performer. Coach DeMille laments the changing times and envisions Broadway opportunities for Alphabet beyond football.
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NEW York
NEA
Elmer Jzwikowyzyski
Alphabet
DeMille
Johnny
Alphie
Coach DeMille
Las Vegas
Ed Sullivan
Frank Sinatra
Englebert Humperdinck
Tiny Tim
Enrico Caruso
Red Doggin
Alph
Denny McLain
Carnegie Hall
Maury Wills
Mickey Lolich
Veyvas
Lolich
Yokohama
Honolulu
Mudcat Grant
The
Kittens
Jimmy Ellis
Riverboat
Timmy Brown
Rosy Grier
Jimmy Brown
Frank Gifford
Rudolph Nureyev
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Sunny St. Pete
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Dick Miller
Linhart
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J. Paul Getty
Los Angeles Times
Lanval Corporation Realtors
South Broadway
Santa Maria
Southern
California
Vandenberg Afb
Pro Wrestling
Welter
Emile Griffith
Stanley
Kitten’ Hayward
FORD
Jacque Passino
Ford Motor Company
Midwest
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Ewing Gun
Xavier (O
Miami (O
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St. Jos
Ind
Detroit U
Toledo
Butler
Valparaiso
Southwest
New Mex St
Ira Berkow
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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