Pro Prospects for 49ers Season From San Francisco Prospectus
The piece notes Dick Nolan’s Landry inspired approach with the 49ers, praising drafts and veterans while hinting at lingering frustration in the franchise. John Brodie aims for comebacks as his arm recovers, Gene Washington leads receiving, and a tight end battle between Bob Windsor and Ted Kwalick lingers in short yardage roles.
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Dick Nolan
49Ers
Landry
Gene Washington
California
Dick Witcher
Bob Windsor
Soph Ted Kwalick
Pitch and Putt with Pappy Hillcrest Men Meet
The Hillcrest Men's Club invites all golfers to Thursday's meeting to discuss improving the club and member desires. This weekend hosts a scotch tournament with a free month of play for third place, night golf may arrive soon, handicaps are on the board, and the event will use a hat draw to pair teams for fairness.
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Hillcrest
Bob Cruickshanks
Lompoc
Charly Fletcher
al Stasaitis
Bud Trudeau
Lanie Verdher
Bob Tilton
Ralph D. Moran
Bob
Thurmond Near Deal To End Holdout With Warriors
Nate Thurmond reports to the NBA camp with the San Francisco Warriors and could play in the intrasquad tonight at San Jose City College. Franklin Mieuli and coach Al Attles hedge on a five year one million dollar contract while Thurmond recovers from knee surgery. The Warriors open exhibition play Thursday in Longview Washington against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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SAN Jose Upi
Nate Thurmond
National Basketball Association
San Francisco Warriors
Thurmond
Warrior
San Jose City College
Warriors
Light Conservation Center
Franklin Mieuli
Nate
al Attles
Longview
Wash
Portland Trailblazers
Portland
Mieuli
The
San Francisco
Baseball season leaders clear in both leagues
National League top home run leader is Bench with 45, followed by Williams 42, Perez 39. American League pace set by Howard 42, Killebrew 41 and Yastrzemski 40. RBI leaders: Bench 143, Perez 128, Williams 126 in the NL. in the AL Howard 117, Powell 112, Oliva 102. pitching leaders: Gibson 26 wins in NL. Cuellar 23 wins in AL.
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Bench
Williams
Chi
Perez
Cin
H. Aaron
McCovey
Howard
Wash
Killebrew
Minn
Yastrzemski
Bos
Powell
Balt
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Hearon
Oliva
Gibson
St.l
Perry
Merritt
Jenkins
Seaver
Cuellar
McNally
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Tolan Cin
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Perez Cin
Davis LA
Gasty SD
American League
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Niners Roster Pivots Under New Scheme and Prospects
Ken Willard anchors steady yardage while big play remains elusive. Doug Cunningham and Jimmy Thomas show size and speed but maturity lags. Young rookies Isenbarger and Tucker mix with veterans Collett and Blue as Forrest Blue aims for center. End competition includes Cedric Hardman, Tommy Hart, Bill Belk, Stan Hindman amid altering lineup. Ed Beard regains middle linebacker role as Dave Wilcox and Vanderbundt lead the defense. Bruce Taylor seizes cornerback spot with Jim Johnson, Rosey Taylor, and Mel Phillips at safety. Bruce Gossett new place-kicker with Spurrier and Isenbarger competing for punting duties. Western division outlook remains Last based on history.
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Ken Willard
Doug Cunningham
Jimmy Thomas
Bill Tucker
John Isenbarger
Oakland A's sign top draft picks for Coos Bay farm
The Oakland A's announce signing No. 1 Darnell Ford and No. 3 David Murphy. Both players, from Fremont and Ceres High Schools, will join the Coos Bay farm club for the 1971 season. Also notes Curtis Person leads USGA National Senior Amateur with 73.
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Oakland
Oakland A’s
Darnell Ford
Fremont High School
Los Angeles
David Murphy
Ceres High School
A’s
Coos Bay
Ore
Cosma
UPI
Curtis Person
Memphis
Tenn9
USGA
Indians face tough foe as Vataha shines in win
Randy Vataha, 5-10, 175, caught five passes for 145 yards and a TD as Stanford’s Indians routed San Jose State 34-3. Rick Leghert of UOP earned NC defender honors after holding Long Beach State’s Leon Burns to 54 yards. UOP hosts Idaho next. Stanford eyes Oregon test. Willsey notes Texas drubbing and quarterback plans for Indiana.
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Vakland
Northern California
Tigers
Leon Burns
Long Beach State
UOP
Chester Caddas
Caddas
Idaho
Pullman
Wash
Stanford
John
Ralston
Indians
San Jose State
Oregon
Illinois
Bobby Moore
Tom Graham
California
Ray Willsey
Texas
Steve Curtis
Indiana
Syracuse to probe racism at university athletics
Syracuse University will form a special faculty student trustee committee to investigate charges of racism in the athletic department. Chancellor John E. Corbally announced the probe but said eight suspended black players who signed a commitment statement will not be immediately reinstated to the football squad.
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Syracuse
Inoupi—A
Syracuse University
John E. Corbally
Corbally
Bacharach and David write world of sports crossovers
UPI reports in a humorous column that Burt Bacharach and Hal David also connect sports and music with lines about love. It mentions Joe Kapp Gary Cuozzo and Jim Finks in Vikings Chiefs details and notes various sports anecdotes and offbeat quotes from players and managers.
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New York
UPI
Burt Bacharach
Hal David
Bacharach
David
Joe Kapp
Jim Finks
Minnesota
Vikings
Chiefs
Finks
Gary Cuozzo
Joe Pepitone
Cubs
Harry Walker
Houston
Intrepid
Gretel
Australia
Reggie Jackson
Charlie Finley
Oakland
A’s
Alex Johnson
Dick Walsh
Angels
Joe Cronin
Stanford faces Oregon in defensive showdown at upcoming clash
Stanford coach John Ralston prioritizes pressure on Oregon quarterbacks Tom Blanchard and Dan Fouts as the Indians prepare for a pass heavy foe. Linebackers Mike Simone and Dennis Moore return from injuries to aid practice ahead of the game.
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Stanford
UPI
John Ralston
Stanford Indians
Oregon
Tom Blanchard
Dan Fouts
Ralston
Mike Simone
Dennis Moore
Bruins Faces Defensive Shakeup After Pitt Win
UCLA will adjust defense after injuries from the Pittsburgh game. Sophomore LB Tom Daniels has a chipped thumb and is out for an unspecified period. Backup Ron Scribner is injured, moving Doug Huff from cornerback to linebacker. Safety Ron Carver has a bone bruise with no fracture, and Frank Jones will start at Carver’s spot until he returns.
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Tom Daniels
Ron Scribner
Prothro
Doug Huff
Ron Carver
Frank Jones
Pitt
Carver
Sixkiller shines in Huskies win over Michigan State
Washington quarterback Sonny Sixkiller played only one varsity game but impressed with 37 rushing yards and 276 passing yards in a 42-16 victory over Michigan State. He earned Offensive Player of the Week in the Pacific Eight conference.
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Seattle
UPI
Mark Wheeler
Washington
Michigan State
San Francisco
Sonny Sixkiller
Wendy Romero Jr Wins First Football Contest Prize
Wendy Romero Jr, a La Honda sixth grader at 320 E. North Ave, won $25 for the best score in the Record's season kickoff football contest with two misses. She says her secret is choosing teams by the sound of their names. Ricky Walker and James Barthel tied for second earning $7.50 each.
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Wendy Romero, Jr
Romero
Lori
Frank
Wendy
la Honda
E. North Ave
Ricky Walker
W. Oak
James Barthel
Berkeley Dr
Barmen Fall To G E Employes In Slo Pitch Action
G E Employes defeated Barmen 4 2 as Linde's Bar stumbles in league race behind Johns Manville. Doctors blank Phillips 66 4 0 and Tom's Toys edges Pizza Palace 5 4. Trujillo bests batters in tense game. Riegel and Kranseler lead hitters. Phillips drops to 7 12. Tom's 8 11. Colonels retire Bud Olsen after eight pro seasons.
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Linde’s Bar
Johns Manville
G.E. Employes
Doctors
Phillips 66
Tom's Toys
Pizza Palace
Jack Andersen
Tom's
Bill Rauch
Chuck Beaudry
Thad Scott
Andersen
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Tommy Hart
Bill Belk
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Roland Lakes
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Frank Nunley
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Skip Vanderbundt
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Bruce Taylor
Kermit Alexander
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Mel Phillips
Bruce Gossett
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Spurrier
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Oakland Seals
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Peter LaFramboise
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Ron Belton
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Bob Gardner
Gary Jones
Omaha
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H. T. Bennett Music CO
Milton Richman
Motorcycle
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Berkeley Upi
Joe Acker
Dave Lawson
Bob Darby
Tom Davis
UCLA
Bruins
Tom Prothro
Barmen
G.E
Roger Trujillo
Mark Riegel
Bob Kranseler
Ed Wallace
Phillips
Bud Olsen
Louisville
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