Pony League diary of a Mets fan in 1971
Ronald Olesko, 13, journals his spring training glare at the Mets and Pirates, notes on practice and mistakes, reports outings at Shea and Yankee Stadium, and forecasts a season in the Pony League with a vow tied to last place. Mentions Cleon Jones Art Shamsky Tom Seaver Ron Swoboda and Bob Murcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergenfield
N. J
NEA
Mets
Cleon Jones
Tommy Agee
Donn Clendennon
Art Shamsky
Bud Harrelson
Tom Seaver
Jerry Koosman
Ron Swoboda
Expos
Royals
Pittsburgh
Forbes Field
Pirates
Dodgers
Ronald Olesko
Tommie Agee
Ilis
Donn Clendenon
New York
Clendenon
Ellis
Bob Robertson
Australian swimmers invade Santa Clara
World record holder Karen Moras leads three Australians at the Santa Clara International Invitational July 9-11. Moras, 17, holds 400 m free record at 4:22.6 and 800 m free at 9:02.4, with coach George Haines predicting a strong showcase as the Americans seek to challenge her. Also listed are Lyn Watson and Graham Windeatt, with Windeatt set to duel Indiana University’s John Kinsella for top distances as Pankin of Russia and rivals contest breaststroke.
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Santa Clara
UPI
Karen Moras
Miss Moras
Australia
Debbie Meyer
Sacramento
George Haines
United States
Soviet Union
Lyn Watson
Graham Windeatt
Windeatt
John Kinsella
Indiana University
Hinsdale, Ill
London
Kinsella
Nikolai Pankin
Russia
Peder Dahlberg
Indiana
Brian Job
Job
Dahlberg
Pankin
Freehan Fosse Lead In AL All Star Catcher Race
Ray Fosse of Cleveland leads Bill Freehan of Detroit in the AL All Star catchers voting with 169 743 to 157 158 as of latest figures. Balloting closes June 30 for the July 13 game in Detroit. other positions show Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Rod Carew Luis Aparicio Carl Yastrzemski Tony Oliva Frank Robinson leading at their spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Ray Fosse
Cleveland
Bill Freehan
Detroit
Fosse
Freehan
Bowie Kuhn
Baltimore
Minnesota
Boston
Boog Powell
Brooks Robinson
Rod Carew
Luis Aparicio
Carl Yastrzemski
Tony Oliva
Frank Robinson
Wimbledon Opens With Crowds Down But Hints Of Goolagong Spark
The 85th Wimbledon opened in England with about 21 000 spectators, shy of a normal opening day. Billie Jean King and the Women’s Lib movement boost interest while Evonne Goolagong, a recent French Open winner, draws crowd attention amid early matchups including Gail Hansen and Lorraine Robinson. Tom Gorman upset Cliff Drysdale in a notable first day result.
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Wimbledon
England
Britain
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
U.S
Margaret Court
Evonne Goolagong
Miss Goolagong
Australia
Mrs. Court
Mrs. King
Gail Hansen
Palo Alto
Lorraine Robinson
Helga Matthof
Germany
France
Gail Chanfreau
Miss Wade
Patti Hogan
la Jolla
Nancy Gunter
San Angelo
Tex
Miroslava Holubova
Czechoslovakia
Wendy Gilchrist
Tom Gorman
Cliff Drysdale
South Africa
Two Putt Tips From Golf Expert Bob Lunn
A golf feature discusses two putting styles. One uses a full arm wristless unit while the other relies on half hinging of the wrists. The piece endorses eliminating wrist cock and promotes a smoother shoulder to hand action.
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Bob Lunn
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Baseball Standings and Probable Pitchers Summary
The Standings show Oak 3 and Minn 3 tied, Calf 2, plus Chicago 5 Kansas City 7 Baltimore 7. Today's scheduled games include Detroit at New York Stottlemyre Bahnsen, Oakland at Minnesota Perry, California at Milwaukee Hassler, Kansas City at Chicago Bradley, Cleveland at Boston Siebert, plus twi-night games and rain delays. Wednesday features Kansas City at Chicago and Oakland at Minnesota among others.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Baltimore
Washington
Bos
Detroit
Cain
Coleman
New York
Stottlemyre
Bahnsen
Cuellar
Jackson
Janeski
Cox
Oakland
Hunter
Minnesota
Perry
California
Fisher
Hassler
Milwaukee
Lockwood
Drago
Bradley
Cleveland
Horgan
Hand
Boston
Siebert
Lee
Wash
W. L. Pet
Liz Boston
L. Pet
National League Monday Results Highlight Scorelines
Scores show Pittsburgh blanking New York 6 0 and Atlanta beating Montreal 6 4 in the first game and 5 3 in the nightcap. Philadelphia edged Cincinnati 5 3 in 12 innings as St Louis beat Los Angeles 4 0.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Mont
Phila
Ls Angeles
St. Louis
L. Pet
Chicago
Montreal
Philadelphia
W. L. Pet
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Houston
Cincinnati
Atlanta
San Diego
New York Mets
Pirates
Willie Stargell
Dock Ellis
Mets
Atlanta Braves
Ellis Shuts Out Mets As Pirates Rise In NL Race
Dock Ellis tossed an eight hit shutout and Willie Stargell provided power as Pittsburgh blanked New York 6-0. Stargell hit a two run homer and Hodges praised pitching while the Pirates maintained a strong lead in the NL East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mets
Ellis
New York
Gil Hodges
Stargell
Pirates
Dave Ricketts
Hodges
Pirate
Willie Montanez
Larry Bowa
Deron Johnson
Philadelphia
Reds
Montanez
Phillies
Cincinnati
Jim Merritt
Willie Davis
Los Angeles
Cardinals
Ventura County All Stars choose Ventura site for drills
Ventura County All Star football camp selects Camarillo High School in Santa Barbara area for summer drills ahead of the Boys' Club benefit game against Santa Barbara County on August 7. Coaches Pagliaro and Howell praise facility and plan two weeks of practice starting July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara Camarillo High School
Ventura County All- Stars
Santa Barbara County
G. Norman Bacon
Jansen
Pagliaro
Ventura County
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A Pony Leaguer's Journal
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Shea
Brian Conlon
Brian
Willie Mays
Amazin Mets
Amazins
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Yankee Stadium
Frankie
Joey
Twins
Oliva
Yankee
Bobby Murcer
Met
the Pony League
Colt
Carol Norris
Jaguars
King’s Queens
Lace
Taco Bells
Beattie Pintos
Theresa Burrell
The
Bells
Woodchucks
Deena Breen
Picos Ponies
Chuck Walker
Hittens
Ponies
Shurells
Romeros Roadrunners
Debbie Dominguez
Miss Meyer
Tony Alexander
Lompoc
Ricky Kirkland
Avila
Kirkland
By Frank Beard
Frank Beard
C-O Lompoc
P.O
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Radio Cit
N.Y
Williams
Nelson
Renko
Reed
Reynolds
Nolan
Carlton
Osteen
Blasingame
Arlin
Jenkins
Micchal
L.A
8.D
Hank Aaron
Hal King
Mike Lum
Darrell Evans
Braves
Ron Hunt
Bob Bailey
Ventura All-Stars
Ventura County Cocoaches
Chris Pagliaro
Newbury Park
Joe Howell
Thousand Oaks
Dean Smith
Edith Mendyka
Sunland
Parry O'Brien
Tokyo
Rome
Pasadena
Ron Morris
Cal State
Fortune Gordien
San Bernardino
Valley College
Babe Jackson
West Ocean
Government Employees Corporation of
Geico of
Washington, D.C
GEICO
Vandenberg Afb
Houser C. Wilson
Constellation Rd
W.V. Office
Government Employees Insurance Company OF
Capa
Vandenberg Village
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