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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1970
Page
10
In a pennant chase context the Angels rely on Ken McMullen who has slumped with 13 hits in 70 at bats over 20 games. He admits frustration and pain from a rib strain while teammates and managers hope for a sudden comeback as the Tigers visit for a twi-night doubleheader.
A New York Times Service piece reflects on Joe Namath and Muhammad Ali as symbols of an era. It explores how their careers, controversies, and media portrayal shape public expectations of athletes as broader cultural figures.
Paul Schaal, long absent from the spotlight after a 1968 browbeat injury, returns to form for Kansas City. GM Cedric Tallis praises his resilience as Schaal drives in Spur Rans to beat the Yankees 8-7. Schaal, now with a .270 batting average, has sharpened his fielding after prior balance issues.
A fragmentary recap lists teams and players in a beach softball game. Names include Garver, Ta, Mingette, Houghton, and others with points noted such as 4, 7, and 6. Odd spellings and missing words obscure full details.
Donohue notes time constraints as Pobohue and Vakovich discuss readiness. Vakovich bets a week is plenty, while Brabham faces sponsorship pressures and a Grand Prix exemption issue. Ontario purse money draws attention amid USAC Mini Indy ataxcol Park.
Dodgers fall behind as Chicago's Jenkins wins his 16th game. Pepitone homered to spark a Cubs surge, and a key fifth inning sequence involving Pepitone, Callison, Haller, Windley, and Sudakis created the decisive runs. Manny will miss time with a sprained ankle while other Dodgers players face routine updates.
New York report profiles Don Gullett of Lynn Kentucky as a multi sport standout turned major league pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. The 19 year old, drafted in the first round, has appeared in 38 games this season, including NY Mets relief strikeout records and praise from Sparky Anderson and Johnny Bench for his rising impact.
A garbled OCR summary lists youth baseball results across several towns including Washington Pa Honolulu Ga Trenton and Albuquerque with scores such as 7 2 9 3 and 12 6. Mentions Connie Mack Farmington Oxville Colt World Series and Covina Hawaii with scattered player names and places.
Mickey Mantie begins his coaching career as the New York Yankees host the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. He says he does not aim to replace Ralph Hovk and wants to manage someday, though not necessarily with New York. The day’s sports brief also notes Ruban Olivares defending his bantamweight title on Oct 16, Althea Gibson’s comeback in New Jersey, and other track and field, tennis, and boxing updates.
Salta announced plans to host National City as the Southern Division winner in a best of five series for the California Collegiate Baseball League championship. Playoffs begin Friday at Blair Field with a doubleheader Saturday and a potential Sunday twin bill in National City if needed.
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