Lombardi returns to coaching to silence the legend
Vincent Thomas Lombardi, aged 55, leaves the myth of his legend behind by returning to football with the Washington Redskins. He says he is sick of hearing he can never be surpassed and intends to prove the doubters wrong, not for money or fame but to end the legend.
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Frank Gifford
Vince Lombardi
Washington
Ted Williams
Sonny Jurgensen
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Chapman Captures UCSB Tournament Victory
Chapman College of Orange won the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Baseball Tournament with a 10 1 victory over host UC Santa Barbara. Centerfielder Tony Spano had three singles in four at bats and shortstop Dave Ristig added a single and a triple driving in two runs.
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Chapman College of Orange
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Tony Spano
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Folmer wins USAC season opener at Phoenix race
George Follmer drove a rear engine Chevrolet to victory in the $25,000 Jimmy Bryan Memorial at Phoenix International Raceway in 91 degree heat. Wally Dallenbach and Lloyd Ruby finished second and third as eight cars finished. Unser and Al Unser faced mechanical issues and exits.
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Lloyd Ruby
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al Unser
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Bill Vukovich
Jigger Sirois
Mike Mosley
Dave Strickland
A. J. Foyt
Mario Andretti
Dodgers Face Rebuilding Year in 1969 Pitching Needs Lift
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walt Alston warns that 1969 looks like another rebuilding season after finishing second in pitching but near the bottom in batting last year. Key players include Ted Sizemore at shortstop, Kosco from the Yankees, and hitters such as Willie Crawford Len Gabrielson Willie Davis with Tom Haller set behind the plate. The team eyeing infield options and bullpen depth as they contend with the Houston Astros San Diego Padres and tougher rivals like the Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants.
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Ron Fairly
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Jeff Torborg
Don Drysdale
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Roy Sadecki
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Cy Young
Frank Linzy
Ron Herbel
Joe Gibbon
Willie Mays
Hart
Bobby Bonds
Rich Robertson
Phoenix
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Majestic Prince Dominates Santa Anita Derby Victory
Unbeaten Majestic Prince, trained by Johnny Longden, won the Santa Anita Derby by nearly eight lengths in 1:49 1-5 earning 87 200 dollars. The colt, son of Raise A Native, will stay at Santa Anita two weeks before heading to Keeneland for the Kentucky Derby. The same card features the San Juan Capistrano Handicap with an international field. Stevens Institute of Technology receives the Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award for the 1968 69 season at a New York banquet.
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Yaz credits Williams as biggest help to top spot
Carl Yastrzemski credits Ted Williams for shaping his approach and power hitting as he eyeing a top salary. He says Williams helped him since age 19 and will help Washington players if they listen, praising Williams' patient, individualized coaching and mid to midline adjustments.
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