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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
9
Maury Wills returned from retirement to play for the Dodgers as Philadelphia posted a shutout victory. The Montreal exchange sent Maury Wills to Los Angeles and Manny Mota for Montreal infielder Maury Wills remained retired briefly before rejoining the Dodgers in a season of trades and retirements.
AP reports California Angels players faced fines after defying a curfew Tuesday night under Manager Lefty Phillips. On Wednesday, the team won a game as Phillips celebrated, noting a notable change in approach and team discipline.
South African Cliff Drysdale defeated world No. 1 Rod Laver 4-6 6-2 7-5 in the West of England Open in Bristol England as other results featured Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner winning while Cliff Richey and Dennis Ralston fell in men’s singles.
Los Angeles acquires Maury Wills from Montreal Expos with Ron Fairly and Paul Popovich sent away and Manny Mota coming in. Wills, 36, returns to a Dodgers lineup after 10 seasons away while Philadelphia shuts out Los Angeles 3-0 in his first night back.
Jack Key of Columbus defends his Southeastern Amateur crown at Columbus Country Club as a field of top collegians led by Florida's Steve Melnyk Wake Forest Jack Lewis Houston Bob Barbarossa and Larry White compete for the 34th annual tournament opening round. Only the low 32 advance after 72 holes.
Dante Cane won the Italian heavyweight championship by outpointing Piero Tomasoni over 12 rounds in San Remo Italy on Wednesday night.
Dennis Grey Los Angeles Star basketball player sues Lew Alcindor for 750000 in damages after a March altercation at Hamilton High School in Los Angeles. The suit names Alcindor, the Milwaukee Bucks and UCLA as parties, seeking 500000 punitive and 250000 general damages plus salary loss if unable to play.
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