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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1969
Page
9
Tony Longo enters the ring against Pedro Sanchez in Chicago for his first pro fight but forgets his trunks. He retrieves them and returns ready but is knocked out in the first round.
Manny Koenigberg, a longtime street photographer near Yankee Stadium, reports Babe Ruth as his best selling photo followed by Lou Gehrig and Ty Cobb. He notes Mickey Mantle remains the best selling New York player this season despite his absence. The piece reflects nostalgia for past Yankee greatness versus present changes.
The piece lists top hitters in the National and American Leagues with stats for Jones, Alou, Murcer and others. It contrasts modern Yankees with Ruth era legends, noting fading power and talk of replacing Yankee Stadium with a newer park.
New York race notes Majestic Prince, an exceptional horse, seeks a flawless eight race run amid claims of tougher rivals like Top Knight. The piece outlines strong support for Majestic Prince and lingering doubts from some trainers about the field.
The piece notes Majestic Prince, a two-year winner, a three-year-old colt trained by Johnny Logden and ridden by Bill Hartack, as he heads to the Preakness May 17 hoping to complete the Triple Crown. It reflects on historic Triple Crown attempts and lists notable horses and records, including Man O'War Native Dancer and others, with brief historical context.
Doug Barkley, a former Detroit Red Wings winger, is appointed coach of the Fort Worth farm club in the Central Hockey League. Barkley’s NHL career ended January 30, 1966 after he lost sight in his right eye when struck by a Chicago player’s stick.
USC senior Tom Seaver balancing college life and professional baseball shows a rare mix of brains and ambition. He supports orderly campus reform, praises S F State events and S J Hayakawa, and envisions leaders emerging from college campuses.
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