Barthel Throws Two-Hit Shutout In Lompoc Victory
Southpaw Joe Barthel spun a two hit 3 0 shutout over Vandenberg striking out eight as Lompoc Babe Ruth leadoff pitcher. Paul Ortiz drove in two runs with a double and Mike Kluge added a run scoring hit to fuel the win. Arroyo Grande beat Nipomo 13 4 in loser's bracket as John Moore homered and drove in three.
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Eric Jackson
Lompoc
Joe Barthel
Keith McPeek
Jeff Bratz
Ner
San Luis
Barthel
Vandenberg
Hillmen
Fanning Vandenberg
Dave King
King
Paul Ortiz
Gray
Mike Kluge
Ortiz
Kluge
Giant
Mike Woodfin
Kelly Candaele
Bill Boyer
Candaele
Doug Wardrip
Ken Murphy
RBI
Roy Howell
Nipomo
Johnny Gray
Dave Stegman
Lompoc Braves
Arroyo Grande
John Moore
Niepomo
Moore
David Humphries
Lompoc-San Luis Obispo
Williams & Goodrich
Nakamura & McCluskey
Bartz
Saldivar
Tremper
HR — Moore
Humphries
Matt Goodrich
San Luis Obispo
Mike Wegener
Mack Jones
Bobby Wine
Expos
Mets
Wegener
Retirement talk stirs NFL quarterbacks into doubt
The piece surveys Earl Morrall and peers about retirement rumors amid NFL pressure and money talks. Morrall weighs leaving the Colts at 35 as Namath and Meredith faced earlier exits, while Unitas hints at readiness if needed. Sauer Jr. lingers in and out, Nofsinger remains unseen.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
San Francisco
Terry Nofsinger
Atlanta
Nofsinger
Falcons
Terry
Earl Morrall
Baltimore Colts
Morrall
Joe Namath
Don Meredith
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore
Unitas
AFL
Jets
Namath
Spitz ties world mark at Santa Clara Swim Classic
Mark Spitz ties his own 100 meter butterfly world record at the Santa Clara Invitation Swim Classic with a 55.6 second clocking. He aims for Dan Schollander’s 200 meter freestyle record of 1 54.3 as the carnival proceeds with Mitch Ivey challenging Roland Matthes in the 100 backstroke.
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Santa Clara
Calif
UPI
Mark Spitz
Dan Schoolander
Schollander
ABC
Mitch Ivey
Roland Matthes
East Germany
Matthes
Ivey
Jacklin Leads British Open as Nicklaus Closely Trails
Tony Jacklin holds a two stroke lead at 208 entering the final round at Royal Lytham St Annes as Jack Nicklaus closes to five behind after a 69. Roberto de Vicenzo, Christy O Connor and Peter Thomson remain threats in a crowded leaderboard with 46 players in the final round.
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Lytham ST
Annes
England
UPI
Tony Jacklin
Britain
Jack Nicklaus
Columbus
Ohio
Jacklin
New Zealand
Bob Charles
Christy O'Connor
Roberto de Vicenzo
Argentina
Peter Thomson
Gary Player
Wilson Pitches No-Hitter Rivalry Heats Up Amid Astros Rout
Houston pitcher Don Wilson defeats Cincinnati 13-3 as he vents anger from earlier barbs with the Reds. Wilson six-hits the Reds while Jim Wynn and Sandy Valdespino drive in two runs each in a nine-run sixth inning. Other games include Atlanta over San Diego and the Giants beating the Dodgers in 10 innings.
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Joe Carnicelli
UPI
Don Wilson
Cincinnati Reds
Wilson
Reds
Cincinnati
Houston
Astros
Atlanta
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Chicago
Montreal
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Denis Menke
Jim Wynn
Sandy Valdespino
7600s claim league title with 15 3 record in minor loop
David Villalobos collected four hits in four at bats and was the winning pitcher as the 7600s defeated the Packers 10 9 to finish 15 3 on the season closing day. Packers drop to 14 4 in second place as Rusty Reich led with a double.
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David Villalobos
Packers
Lompoc
Rusty Reich
Chris Howerton
Cardinals
Wildcats
Mike Murphy
Tommy Heter
Chris Villalobos
Dodgers
Sefties
Mike Benish
Mike Schrath
Cubs
Softies
Wilcats
Namath to report to Jets camp amid retirement dispute
Joe Namath plans to join the New York Jets at Hofstra University within 48 hours to start the 1969 training camp amid a possible suspension over his stake in Bachelors II. Rozelle ordered Namath to sell the nightclub interest, and a court challenge or suspension could follow if he remains owner. Namath has shown varying plans, with teammates and supporters weighing legal action and career implications.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Joe Namath
New York Jets
United Press International
Namath
Jets
Hofstra University
Hempstead
N.Y
Bachelors Ili
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
Manhattan
Upper East Side
Weeb Ewbank
Commissioner’s Office
Los Angeles
George Sauer Jr
Sauer
Baltimore Colts
Horsemen to hold gymkhana at Punch Bowl Arena
The Vandenberg Saddle Club hosts an open gymkhana starting 10 a.m. Sunday July 20 at the Punch Bowl Arena east of the Lompoc Casmalia Highway near Vandenberg AFB. Three age groups plus extra events and a jackpot equitation contest. Entry 50 cents per event or 3.50 for all. Post entries day of event.
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Vandenberg Saddle Club
Punch Bowl
Lompoc Casmalia Highway
Vandenberg Afb
Western Wear
P.O. Box
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Village Hills Senior League announces all-star alternates
Five players were omitted from the Village Hills Senior League all-star roster. Missing were Bill Tucker from the Padres and alternates John Meneley Padres George Viltrakis Expos David Martin Royals and John Edgar Royals. The team opens postseason play Saturday July 26 hosting Morro Bay at Cabrillo High School.
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Village Hills
Bill Tucker
Padres
John Meneley
George Viltrakis
Expos
David Martin
John Edgar
Royals
Cabrillo High School
Lompoc Five Wins Third Cage Triumph
Lompoc's summer basketball team improved to 3-1 in Righetti League play with a 65-59 win over Righetti I. Nelson Carter led Lompoc with 18 points, boosting his league average to 13.3 after four games. John Fridrich contributed 14 and Roy Thomas 16. Henry Delgado led Righetti I with 16 while Dennis and Doug DeGuise added 13 and 11 respectively, and Rick Jones scored 11 for the losers.
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Lompoc
Righetti I
Nelson Carter
Bravés
Carter
John Fridrich
Roy Thomas
Righetti
Henry Delgado
Dennis
Doug DeGuise
Rick Jones
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Tony Mason
Mark Ervin
David Dunn
Ernie Martin
Bob Fields
Terry Leone
Mac Fisher
Ray Moore
Don Novak
Scott Stuart
George Sauer, Jr
Spitz
Bob Aspromonte
Braves
Aspromonte
Orlando Cepeda
Bob Tillman
Tito Francona
Francona
Felipe Alou
Bobby Bonds
Giants
Hal Lanier
Dick Dietz
Bonds
Willie Mays
Johnny Briggs
Ron Stone
Phils
Briggs
Stone
Mike Ryan
Dave Watson
Tony Taylor
Larry Hisle
Lou Brock
Vada Pinson
Pirates
Julian Javier
Vic Davalillo
Steve Carlton
Brock
Curt Flood
Pinson
Horsemen
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