Aaron nears Mays with 515th homer in Braves win
Hank Aaron, age 35, hit his 515th career homer to lift the Atlanta Braves 4 3 over the New York Mets. NL scores included Chicago 19 San Diego 0, Houston 10 3 Montreal, Cincinnati 6 4 Philadelphia, and San Francisco 11 8 Pittsburgh. Dodgers at St Louis postponed by rain.
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Martin tames criticism of Carews baserunning
Rod Carew, baseball's top hitter, drew mild rebuke from Minnesota manager Billy Martin for an aggressive baserunning blunder in a 4-2 Twins win over the Baltimore Orioles. Carew stretched a two base hit into an inside the park homer in the eighth, scoring Cesar Tovar and tying the game before Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva drove flies.
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Lakers optimistic about draft picks and veteran core
Los Angeles general manager Fred Schaus says the Lakers are not too old and that two new guards Willie McCarter and Dick Garrett will add outside shooting. Rick Roberson also signed as the No. 2 pick as the team plans a rookie camp at the Forum. The trio of Elgin Baylor Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, about 33 years old, are poised for a stronger 1969-70 season with added experience.
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Drysdale praises Dodgers rookies for pennant push
Don Drysdale, observing from the stands while on the disabled list, says the Dodgers rookie pitchers can carry the club to the NL pennant. He notes his shoulder feels fine but he is not throwing amid medical orders.
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Knoop Traded to White Sox by Angels in Major Move
Angels send second baseman Bobby Knoop, a three time Golden Glove winner, to Chicago for infielder Sandy Alomar and pitcher Bob Priddy. Alomar, 25, hits .224 with a .286 since May 6 as leadoff, Priddy, 29, has 4.50 ERA in four games.
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Foyt Eyes 170 mph Mark at Indianapolis
Indy practice sessions see Mario Andretti top the piston driven speeds with a 171.494 mph lap and 170.197 in a backup car while A J Foyt clocks 169.173 mph as rookies Donnue and Knepper post notable times and 69 cars attempt inspections with 53 cleared.
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Lompoc Pool Closed For Aquatic Show This Weekend
The Lompoc Municipal Swimming Pool will be closed to public swimming Friday and Saturday because of an aquatic show. It will reopen Sunday from 1 to 5 PM, the usual hours. Meanwhile in Boston the Cleveland Indians were denied by AL President Jose Cronin to alter outfield fence dimensions in a bid to end a rough start.
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Cabrillo Girls Track Sets Fresh Marks At Bakersfield Meet
Cabrillo High School girls track posted new freshman records after a Bakersfield meet with 750 entrants. Debbie Meyer ran 2:28.9 in the half mile heat and Colleen Carter clocked 63.2 in the 440. Susan Todd finished the mile in 6:00.9, while Diana House ran 6:12 and Todd narrowly missed the half mile record. Debbi Chapin reached the finals in 100 and 220 yard dashes. Coach Maury Sipes notes the Bakersfield event as the largest girls meet in the nation.
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Mets Pitcher Nolan Ryan Placed on 21-Day DL
New York Mets pitcher Nolan Ryan is sidelined for at least three weeks with a groin injury. The team announced he was placed on the 21 day disabled list after suffering the injury earlier this month.
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Selma Tops Padres as NL Record Ties in 19-0 Cap
Chicago Cubs rout San Diego 19-0 as Dick Selma, traded from the Padres, ties the National League record for margin of victory. Ernie Banks drives in seven RBIs, Billy Williams and Don Young homer, while Nate Colbert and Jerry DaVannon collect San Diego hits. Padres return home to face the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Lompoc Braves Edge Righetti in Seaside Tennis Clash
Bowen clinched the 4-3 win at Santa Maria by defeating Steve Spencer 6-3 6-3 as Lompoc finished 5-12 overall and 3-12 in SBCL. Bud Burmester led the rally with a 6-2 6-0 win over Jim Whalen, while Cliff Thomas also won 6-0 6-1. Righetti’s John Wakefield won 6-2 6-1 over Lompoc’s L Johnson as the Braves claimed two doubles victories and advanced players Waldo Johnson to CIF playoffs.
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Legion sets benefit for ball teams in Lompoc area
The Lompoc American Legion Post 211 hosts a benefit dinner dance at the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building starting 7 p.m. to raise 850 dollars for two Junior Legion baseball teams, Lompoc and Vandenberg Village, for uniforms balls and travel. Coaches are Lou Domingos and John Ervin.
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