Hodges Rules With Both Stern Will and Team Trust
In late June last year Gil Hodges confronted Cleon Jones over a misplayed ball as rain soaked Shea Stadium. The manager, famed as the Nice Guy of Baseball, insists on one set of rules for all, earning player respect and guiding the Mets from ninth place to a World Series title.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
NEA
Gil Hodges
Shea Stadium
New York Mets
Houston
Cleon Jones
Hodges
Bud Harrelson
Harrelson
Jones
Cleon
Mets
Broadway
Department of Sanitation
J.C. Martin
Wayne Garrett
Houdini
Washington Senators
Dodgers
Charley Dressen
Brooklyn
Wills Plans Aggressive Base Steal Season With Dodgers
Maury Wills, age 37, returns to the Los Angeles Dodgers after stints with Pittsburgh and Montreal. He vows to steal as many bases this year as last, insists he feels young, and cites praise from Al Campanis and Walt Alston on his improved play at shortstop.
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Vero Beach
Fla
UPI
Ty Cobb
Maury Wills
Wills
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Montreal
al Campanis
Expos
Campanis
Walt Alston
Robinson Cant See Pilot Job For His Career
Brooks Robinson, 32, Baltimore Orioles star and 10 time Gold Glove winner at third base, says he has no interest in managing and doubts he will pursue a post playing role. He recalls talks with Harry Dalton about a future in the organization and reflects on aging in baseball.
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Miami
Fla
UPI
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore
Willie Mays
Robinson
Orioles
Harry Dalton
Dalton
Stanky
Scorekeeping clinic set by Little League
The Lompoc Little League will host a three part scorekeeping clinic at the public library in the multi purpose room. The first session is Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. conducted by Bill Grinstead and Mrs. Stanley Wade for scorers of major minor and cup league teams. Follow ups are planned for April 8 and April 14 at 7 to 9 p.m. New scorekeepers are urged to attend and contact Mrs. Wade at RE 6 3556 for more information.
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Lompoc
Lompoc Public Library
East North Avenue
Bill Grinstead
Stanley Wade
Wade
Ski tows Run on Mt. Abel Slopes This Weekend
Weather conditions support winter play on Mt. Abel with 11 to 20 inches of snow on runs. The ski tow operates tomorrow and Sunday with no tire chains required. Concessions will be open and equipment is available. Access via Highway 166 to the Mt. Abel turnoff east of Cuyama.
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Mt. Abel
Santa Maria
Cuyama
Sharpen the Short Game Early in the Season
Advice on refining the short game as seasons begin. Expect some inconsistency with delicate shots around the green while drives are steadier. Prioritize practice early to lower scores, noting you can chip toward a target in any open space as spring rules apply.
Vandenberg airman wins ski meet three trophies
Vandenberg AFB weather observer Nick Lewis won second in the giant slalom and third in the downhill at the Air Force Logistics Command ski meet. He also placed third in the challenge cup, beating all other servicemen. The event included 140 entrants from bases worldwide and Lewis led a three-man Vandenberg team before teammate Terry Danko injury ended team qualification.
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Vandenberg Afb
Nick Lewis
Air Force Air Force Logistics Command
Utah
Vandenberg
AIC
Hill Afb
Lewis
Detachment 30
6Th Weather Wing
Air Force
Chris Smith
Griffiss Afb
N.Y
Smith
Jerry Janicke
Terry Danko
Danko
Janicke
Ingrid Simonson
Yakima
Wash
University of Washington
Weber State College
Earl Miller
Colorado
Jackson Hole
Wyo
Park City
Alpental
Wasif
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Braves eye title repeat but wary of big year risks
NEA Sports writes prospectus for the Braves who won the Western division last season. It assesses Hank Aaron and Rico Carty for big output, Niekro as ace, and blends young talent like Evans with veterans across pitching, catching, infield and outfield. Prediction places Braves 4th in the NL West.
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Braves
Hank Aaron
Rico Carty
Phil Niekro
Rest
West
Luman Harris
Orlando Cepeda
Felix Millan
Clete Boyer
Boyer
Short
Sonny Jackson
Gil Garrido
Darrell Evans
Bob Aspromonte
Tommie Aaron
Aaron
Gettig
Carty
Felipe Alou
Tony Gonzales
San Diego
Oscar Brown
Bob Mitchell
Marian Murphy
Notice of Default Sale Under Deed of Trust in Santa Barbara
Equitable Trust Company as trustee will sell at public auction in Santa Barbara County at the Figueroa Street entrance to the courthouse for Lot 127 of Tract 10,221. The sale follows default on the November 1965 deed of trust by Wilson D. and Joyce E. Gibson to satisfy $15,817.97 principal plus interest and costs. Dated March 12, 1970.
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Figueroa Street
Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara
California
Equitable Trust Company
Wilson D. Gibson
Joyce E. Gibson
County Recorder
United States of America
State of California
Artex Get Acquainted Roll On Paint Party
An Artex paint party titled get acquainted on April 7 at 7 30 p m decorates gift and home items at The Gallery 125 North V Street Watercolors with T Marion Heter featuring days and hours Thursday Saturday Sunday 1 to 5 pm Friday 1 to 9 pm. Also listings for room additions by Speight Fence and Patio Co with free estimates and Blue Chip stamps. Lost items include a male Weimaraner possibly at 264 Vega Ave and a white gold wedding band with 43 years of engraving removal reward.
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ARTEX
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George Stone
Pat Jarvis
Jim Nash
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