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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1970
Page
13
Dodgers drop 5 2 to Reds as Cincinnati builds a 4 0 edge with a Tolan triple and key hits. Sizemore and Lefebvre spark a sixth inning rally, but Carroll quiets the Dodgers late. Manager Alston cites overall hitting woes though he resists panicking, recalling stronger spring form.
Rookie guard Mack Calvin from Long Head scored 24 points and ran the Stars to a 108-402 victory over New Orleans at ABA Standings Eastern. The win moved Houston toward a playoff berth at the LA Sports Arena Wednesday night. Rick Barry added 36 for the Washington Caps in a 141-187 triumph over Miami. Denver Rockets secured at least a tie for the Western Division title with a 152-113 win over Dallas as two fights erupted late in the fourth quarter.
Russell coaches a group of professional football players and entertainers in the Black Economic Union all star game against Jordan High at Cal State Los Angeles at 8 p m. More than 50 stars participate including J Simpson Lew Rawls Jimmy Brown Mike Garrett Dick Bass Clancy Williams and Tody Smith. Tickets cost 3 for adults 1 for students with profits aiding the Fond First Program.
Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspended the wrong Detroit Tiger pitcher Joe Niekro becomes the latest Tiger hurler to fill the gap left by Denny McLain's gambling suspension. The 25 year old right hander, obtained from San Francisco, joins Detroit's pitching staff.
Diego delivered a six hit night in an off-season performance as Detroit blanked the Senators 3-0. Detroit’s mound corps held Washington to seven hits in the opener while Kansas City’s Drage and Baltimore’s Cuellar also won. The Royals defeated Oakland 2-0, and Milwaukee fell 6-1 as three Angels held Milwaukee to one. Freehan and Horon fueled a late burst in a separate duel, and Neikro escaped jams to leave the score tight.
Boston overpower New York 8 to 2 led by Phil Esposito with a hat trick and Bobby Orr two assists as coach Harry Sinden notes the Rangers’ flat effort likely to change by Friday. Chicago Black Hawks rally past Detroit Red Wings to win 4 2 behind Mare Martin Mikita and Nesterenko. Pittsburgh rookie Harbaruk scores in 4 2 win over Oakland. Terry Crisp and Ab McDonald pace St Louis Blues 6 2 over Minnesota.
A correction from the Long Beach Independent dated Wednesday April 8 states the price expiration should read Prices effective until April 15 1970. The revised line replaces the earlier date to reflect the correct expiration.
Cardinals general manager Bing Devine said Richie Allen would change the club image with the trade from Philadelphia. Allen, who had been absent from many Phillies games, appeared in Montreal and drove in three runs with two doubles and a homer as St. Louis beat Montreal 7 2. He defended his teammates saying it was a team effort and that as long as they win he is satisfied.
St Louis beat Cincinnati as Jim Allen doubled and homered tying the score at 2 2 in the eighth. Manager Red Schoendienst praised Allen while noting the club’s confidence. Other NL results: Reds over Dodgers 5 2 Braves 6 1 over Padres Giants 5 4 over Astros. Alan Gallagher had three hits for San Francisco.
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