Namath Vietnam diary recounts hospital visits and fan encounters
Joe Namath writes of arrival at Travis for processing with C Jones and J Jones on the departure board. He recalls nicknames, a hospital visit in Tokyo, autograph moments at Mi sono’s, a train ride, Beaver Falls connections, and a sense of honor in visiting Vietnam servicemen while acknowledging their sacrifices.
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Travis Protocol Office
C. Jones
J. Jones
Joe Namath
Air Force
Tokyo
Sano
Joe
Steve
Marv
Jim
King
Bill Skinner
Baltimore Colt
Yokosuka
Beaver Falls
Charlie
New Jersey
Leonard Bell
U.S
Vietnam
Tigers can repeat as AL champs in 1969
Mayo Smith and Dick Tracewski express optimism that the Detroit Tigers can win the American League pennant again in 1969. They cite health, dedication, and avoiding injuries as key factors after Detroit's 1968 championship run led by Denny McLain.
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Ca Smith
Tracewski
Tigers
John G. Griffin
UPI
Lakeland, Fla
Detroit Tigers
Mayo Smith
Champions
Dick Tracewski
Denny McLain
Detroit
Drag racing set for Sunday at Santa Maria Strip
A strong field of about 200 drag machines is slated for Sunday's Santa Maria Drag Strip program sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce. Highlight is the first AA fuel dragster appearance of the year and a track record bid as the Syndicate 230 mph AA fueler joins top AA alcohol and nitro rails. Gates open 8 a.m. with tech inspection to 11 30 and eliminations to start at 1 p.m.
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Santa Maria
Santa Maria Valley
Fred Notska
Reseda
Base beach areas near Vandenberg reopen for fishing soon
Vandenberg AFB says civilian access to certain beach areas for fishing will resume once entrance and control procedures are reestablished after floods damaged Surf Bridge and access routes. Until then civilians may not fish or take mollusks on the base beaches. An official announcement will follow via local media when the program resumes, marking a return to normal after extensive flood damage.
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Vandenberg Afb
Vandenberg
Prospectus Preview: Phils Aim for Pennant in New Season
Bob Skinner begins his first full year as manager facing Richie Allen’s happiness and on field consistency. Chris Short heads a strong rotation with Fryman and Wise behind him. catching is thin while infield and outfield veterans hold steady. Rookies to watch include Don Money and Pat Bayless, with a predicted finish of third in the East. The Tigers and Giers pitchers surface amid a tough division as champions seek another title.
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Smith
Ray Oyler
Tom Matchick
Matchick
Mickey Stanley
Stanley
Tigers
Oyler
Willie Horton
al Kaline
Jim Northrup
Gates Brown
Ron Woods
Toledo
Norm Cash
Richie Allen
Phils
Allen
Chris Short
Woody Fryman
Rick Wise
Dick Farrell
Gary Wagner
Jett James
Grant Jackson
Mike Ryan
Dave Watkins
Reading
Dinfield
Bill White
Cookie Rojas
Deron Johnson
Braves
Don Money
San Diego
John Briggs
Tony Taylor
Bobby Wine
Gene Mauch
Mauch
Johnny Callison
Don Lock
Brookies
Pat Bayless
Billy Champion
Ken Reynolds
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
McLain
Lolich
Earl Wilson
Giers
Joe Sparma
Elroy Face
Pittsburgh
Don McMahon
John Wyatt
Tracewski
Cardinals Face Pay Era as Brock Sees Hungry Drive
The St. Louis Cardinals boast a $1.1 million payroll the largest in baseball as star Lou Brock, earning $82 000, defends a hungry mindset. Gussie Busch and Bing Devine back a generous approach even amid chatter of fat cat salaries. Brock stresses pride over pay while recalling World Series feats and spring training challenges.
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Milton Richman
UPI
ST. Petersburg
Fila
St. Louis Cardinals
Gussie Busch
Bing Devine
Cardinals
Roger Maris
Lou Brock
Brock
St. Looey
Tigers
Red
Schoendienst
el Dorado
Ark
Tiger
Bill Freehan
Japan
Lou
Mets Prospectus Highlights Pitching Edge With Hitting Woes
New York’s NL East outlook hinges on a strong pitching staff led by Koosman Seaver and Ryan after a last season cellar rise. Cautious optimism centers on Don Cardwell and depth from Frisella Jackson Koonce McGraw Rohr Taylor. Offense lags with aging bats Kranpool Charles Harrelson Collins Agee Swoboda Jones plus rookie Amos Otis eyes outfield promise. Predicted finish: 5th in East.
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Jerry Koosman
Tom Seaver
Nolan Ryan
Ryan
Don Cardwell
Dan Frisella
al Jackson
Cal Koonce
Tug McGraw
Les Rohr
Ron Taylor
Hodges
Jerry Grote
J. C. Martin
Binfield
Ed Kranpool
Mets
Ed Charles
Bud Harrelson
Kevin Collins
Ken Boswell
al Weis
Tommie Agee
White Sox
Ron Swoboda
Cleon Jones
Jones
Crookies
Amos Otis
Jacksonville
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Local Youth Fred Deeter Listed By Parents
Fred Deeter is the 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Lt Deeter of 404 B East Prune. He attends Lompoc Junior High in eighth grade and lists swimming camping fishing canoeing stamp collecting and photography as interests. He belongs to Boy Scouts and the Lompoc High German Club.
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Jackie Davis
Vernon Davis
Space
Trailer Park No. 7
W.A.F.B
Jackie
Los Padres Elementary
Vandenberg Youth Center
Stephen Delaire
Charles Delaire
South 7Th Street
Steve
Lompoc Senior High
Fred Deeter
Marvin Lt. Deeter
East Prune
Fred
Lompoc Junior High
Boy Scouts
Lompoc High
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Namaths
Oji
Misono
Clark Gable
Tachikawa Airbase
Mickey Lolich
St. Louis Cardinal
Dick McAuliffe
Don Wert
Wert
Price
Marty Ralbovsky
NEA
Philadelphia
East
Bob Skinner
Skinner
New York, NL
Seaver
EL Rancho Fence CO
Don Speight
E. Chestnut
Lompoc Record Newspaper
Carrier Boys
Lompoc
Regent
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