Baseball's Biggest Changes Ahead in Major League Plans
Leonard Koffett reports that baseball faces rapid shifts including Charles Finley moving the Athletics to Oakland, a 24-team expansion by 1970, possible two AL divisions, a revised reserve clause, stronger TV ties, and aggressive promotional efforts. The article notes a growing willingness to confront reality and expand the league despite mixed public sentiment.
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Braves
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Gen. Ecker
Yankees
Columbia Broadcasting Systems
Marvin Millershy
New York
St. Louis
Anaheim
Houston
Charles Finley
Athletics
Kansas City
Oakland
Calif
Three Former Vike Greats to Play for Ramblers AFL Entry
Three former Long Beach City College standouts Lonzo Irvin Willie Martin and Mike Giers signed to play with Orange County Ramblers in the Continental Football League. Giers moved from USC to the NFL Giants and will be offensive guard. Irvin hopes fullback duties after Canadian ball time. Martin seeks halfback or flanker role. Coach Homer Beatty said ex UCLA Ram linebacker Andy Von Sonn is out for the year with head injuries. Another ex-Ram Mike Miller also played college football.
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Long Beach City College
Lonzo Irvin
Willie Martin
Mike Giers
Orange County
Giers
USC
Giants
The
Ramblers
Irvin
Martin
Homer Beatty
UCLA
Ram
Andy von Sonn
Mike Miller
Sandy Stephens
Kansas City
Denver
Aaron Brown
Saltans Divide Twiin Bill In California Baseball League
In a doubleheader in San Diego Mike Salta Pontiaé edged the local team 3-1. Dennis Parks Wait Weller drove in runs with back-to-back singles and Welter added a run on a two-out hit. Darryl Thomas improved to 5-0 with four and two thirds innings, fanning 12. O'Brien homered and Rod O'Brien led the offense with a 380 foot shot as key players including Dysan, Gugetona and Stodgel contributed late. Managerial moves include Ari Zona replacing Von Sonn and Joe Womack joining after a Pro Football stint.
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San Diego
Mike Salta Pontiaé
California
Jordan High
Long ‘Beach City College
Dennis Parks
Wait “Weller
Salta
Welter
Parks
Walt
Doug Stodgel
Gene Dysan
Tony Gugetona
Rod O'Brien King
Darryl Thomas
Thomas
O'Brien
Bees in International League match referenced
An Overseas League item notes a Beez contest involving Erle st Fon Gali Hans Soh Tue and 414 players or points referenced in the international circuit.
Rosie Arrives Lighter At Rams Camp After Absence
The Rams report Rosie Grier checked in to camp $200 lighter after missing two days for personal business. He was late by $100 in fines for staying away from camp. Grier weighed about 290 pounds, near his playing weight. others such as Clancy Williams and Doug Woodlief joined after summer camp duties. Several players were sidelined by flu, including Jeff Jordan and Darrell Hoover, while Eddie Meador was named state health chair for the California Jaycees.
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Ramos
Rosey Grier
Rams
Grier
Tennessee
Clancy Willams
Dan McTihany
Doug Woodlie
Dennis Murphy
Jeff Jordan
Barnie Casey
Bill Scoggin
Les Josephson
Darrell Hoover
Eddie Meador
California Jaycees
Pan-American Games Open in Winnipeg in Grand Style
The Pan-American Games began in Winnipeg with 2,500 athletes from 28 nations parading before Prince Philip and a 24,000 crowd amid heat. The event runs through Aug. 6 as teams vie for medals, while other sports updates include Hall of Fame inductees and tennis results.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Prince Phillip
England
Prairie
Sprague Wins Mallory Cup Qualifier For California
Newport Harbor yacht club veteran Tillerman Henry Sprague led the California district in semi final eliminations at Alamitos Bay. He scored one third and three first places, earning the right to represent California in the Mallory Cup finals starting August 28 at Lake St. Lawrence, Quebec, against eight other districts. Duane Hines, Arthur Lange, and Argyle Kempbell followed as top finishers.
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Dave Taylor
Newport Harbor
Yacht Club
Tillerman Henry
Sprague
California
Alamitos Bay
University of Southernn California
Yacht Racing Union of
Southern California
Duane Hines
St. Francis Y
U.S
Canada
Lake St. Lawrence
Quebec
Orrsey League Games Tonight Reported
Ambiguous OCR notes list several league games and matchups including references to teams such as Chevrolets, Sox, and Refinery. The fragment mentions multiple players and possible scores but is garbled, leaving uncertainties about exact teams, dates, and outcomes.
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Shell Pacar
Gage
Chevrolets
Rich Tald
Sox
Oh Sa
Fia
Len
Goodrich
Chenmeron
Drag boat record chase at Marine Stadium meets limited by darkness
West Covina jockey Bob Stipp blasts a blown fuel Chrysler to 179.64 mph for a quarter mile at Marine Stadium, setting an American Power Boat Association blown fuel hydro record in qualifying. He misses the second attempt, but still earns the 167.91 mph record in the back-up run. Fresno’s Sim Ramsey had held the previous mark at 165.44 mph. The meet at Long Beach Boat and Power Club drew 4,000 fans before darkness halted Top Eliminator action with several speed-class winners named.
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West Covina
Bob
Stipp
Rene Andre
Marine Stadium
Fresno
Sim Ramsey
Mie Coban
Long Beach
Wintners
San Pedro Clinches Harbor Legion Title With 3-2 Win
San Pedro nearly clinches the Long Beach Area American Legion title by defeating Flyers 3-2 at Blair Field. Max Anderson earned the win with 11 strikeouts, allowing three hits and driving in a run for Jim Stafford. Shua finished the season 12-5 with third place after a 7-1 win over Sam Thomas.
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San Pedro
American Legion
Flyers
Blair Field
Max Anderson
Jim Stafford
Shua
Sam Thomas
Kemp Earns Three Wins at Lake Lindero Swim Meet
Long Beach Aquatic Club swimmer Lemp captured three firsts at the Lake Lindero Invitational on Sunday. Other Long Beach swimmers also won events, including in breaststroke and freestyle races, showcasing strong performances across the meet.
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Kemp
Ry Lemp
Long Bea Ech
Lake Lindero
Long Beach
Petty Wins Volunteer 500 at Bristol Sets Track Record
Richard Petty dominated the Bristol International Speedway on Sunday to win the Volunteer 500 Stock Car Race and break the track record. The field included notable drivers and sponsors noted in PCL results.
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Petty
Bristol, Tenn
Richard Petty
Bristol Internatonal Speedway
Smith's Shutout Gives LB Colts Opening Victory
Larry Smith pitched a two hit shutout as Long Beach defeats Rossmoor Los Alamitos 7-0 in Colt Sectional play at Blair Field. Quinn broke up the no hitter with two outs in the sixth. Ditzler and Pence each had two hits for Long Beach, which eyes the winner of Norwalk Plea Rivera next.
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Larry Smith
Long Beach
Rossmoor
Los Alamitos
Blair Field
Smith
Pat Quinn
Cass Ditzler
Phil Pence
Lakewood
Compton
Downey
South Gate
Lynwood
Drake
Miceet
Richardson
49er Season Grid Ticket Sale Details
Cal State Long Beach season football tickets go on sale at the comet business office. A season ticket entitles the holder to reserved seats at Veterans Stadium for $10. See Be State, Nov. 11 and a State LA, Nov. 11.
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Comet Business
Veterans Stadium
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