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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1969
Page
9
Pre merger era forecasts major dynasty clashes as Dallas, Los Angeles, and Baltimore rise while defenses adjust. Cowboys favored to win the NFL, with Oakland and Kansas City expected to contend in the AFL, culminating in a Dallas Oakland Super Bowl showdown.
New York shortstop Bud Harrelson and teammates sharpen focus in batting cage amid stretch run. pitchers and hitters trade nerves for work as confidence grows, while manager Gil Hodges defuses tension with calm leadership.
Willie Mays, coming off the bench in the seventh, hit his 600th career homer to power the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. He connected on the first pitch he saw, a 400-foot shot into left center, drawing a five minute ovation from 4,779 fans. It was his 13th homer of the season and his second as a pinch hitter.
UCSB, coming off a 32 16 loss to Cal State Long Beach, prepares to face Nevada in a 8 p m kickoff at Campus Stadium. Head coach Jack Curtice vows a tough game as Jim Curtice leads the Gauchos against rookie coach Jerry Scattini and a Pack powered by Dennis Smock and John Barnes.
Boston replaces manager Dick Williams after 82 wins with Eddie Popowski to finish the season. Dick OConnell announced the move as Boston chases Detroit in the AL East, offering no further comment.
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