Rememer Reggie Jackson Seeks All Star Return
Oakland star Reggie Jackson, once on pace to beat Babe Ruth and Roger Maris, faces a slump at midseason. He believes his issue is concentration, aiming to reclaim All-Star power and return to about 30 home runs and 90 RBIs after a slow first half.
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Catalina Island hotel owner Vince Scaramucci recalls rugged San Pedro years
The Catalina Island entrepreneur and former San Pedro High athlete recounts a three year undefeated run with the Wonder Team, brutal practice tactics from coach Carl Haney, and near daily injuries. He recalls his nose breaks, a pivotal game against Venice, and remembers Cubs figures Chuck Connors and Frankie Frisch. His family ties link to Joey Amalfitana and Dr. Leslie Esposito.
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Avalon Bay
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San Pedre High School
Vince
San Pedro
Little Wonder
Carl Haney
Scarus
Chicago Cubs
Frankie Frisch
Chuck Connors
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Leslie Esposito
St. Anthony
Harry Frishman
Long Beach
Koosman Hurtles Mets as Elbow Flares Up
New York Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman strains left elbow again and will start treatment today. He owns a 5-5 record with a 3.15 ERA and hopes to avoid missing a pitching turn as the team trails Pittsburgh by AA games in the National League East.
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Engelke's Blank Lead Braves Win in Connie Mack Action
The Breker Braves improved to 99-L with a 0-blanking of Mary Star at Blair Field. John Engelke started, allowing seven hits. Gary Mead and Nan Buorquez each singled three times as Scott Ward had three hits for the Braves to top Norwalk 9-4 while Harbor Lions beat Hawaiian Gardens 1-4 and Long Beach Colts fell to Norwalk in other games.
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Watson rises as Astros cleanup man in first full season
From Watts Los Angeles to Houston, Bob Watson becomes the Astros’ plan to replace Joe Pepitone. He hits .375 in 2 games since taking over, proudly batting fourth despite not considering himself a power hitter. He recalls a tough upbringing amid unrest and credits his high school coach for steering him to baseball.
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Fred Pots
Ambiguous baseball moves shuffle West division
Fragmentary text references American League West topics with mixed names and teams. Mentions pitchers Nor trom and Inflekiar, a Padre Borbon trade to Indianapolis, and a player to Waterburg, suggesting roster reshuffling and recalls amid a busy period. The snippet lacks coherent details or dates.
Big Red Machine on Schedule Says Sparky Anderson
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson says his Big Red Machine is on schedule with a midseason goal of 35 games over .500 at the All-Star break, predicting a strong finish if they maintain 600 baseball. He notes Walter Alston’s Dodgers could challenge if they rise to .650 ball, while Reds adjust with John Notiega recalled and Pedro Borbon sent to Indianapolis. Red Schoendienst remains hopeful for St. Louis as four teams fade in and Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, and Cincinnati push for the stretch.
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Court Says No Appeal by Umpires
New York UPI reports the U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal by ex AL umpires Al Salerno and Bill Valentine seeking reinstatement. The judges found the complaint unlikely to state a claim against Cronin or Kuhn, despite alleged unfair labor practices and NLRB involvement.
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Baseball and softball results scattered across town leagues
The page lists numerous scattered game results and line scores including Pacite Valve, Long, and Linde as pitchers. hitters such as Huntley and Abrhory noted with home runs. Team names span Riverside to Los Alamitos, with mentions of Coon, Carter's Wooden Indians, and Browns placeholders.
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