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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1969
Page
10
Sports editor notes renewed College All-Star Pro Series amid coach and executive opposition. Mentions NFL-APL deal with Chicago Tribune for 1970 71 and regional recruiting twists in the Southwest Conference including Texas A M. Reference to Curlis Mills world 440 record and others in a broad, opinionated sports column with varied anecdotes and quotes.
Dodgers manager Walter Alston gives Tommy Hutton a shot at first base as Wes Parker recovers, with Hutton stating he won’t give up on reaching the majors. The 24 year old from South Pasadena High impressed in spring, collecting three hits in a recent win and balancing nerves with a focus on learning the position. The Dodgers will ease him in, sitting him for tonight’s opener against Pittsburgh as Don Saftner and Alan Foster prepare to start, while Bob Veale and Dock Ellis go for the Pirates.
In Auburn New York Bernice Gera 30 will become the first and only female umpire in professional baseball history if all goes as planned. She has long faced questions over dating players and battles stereotypes while expressing love for the game. She notes she would never remove her mask during a fight and recalls lifting hitting exhibitions in youth.
Chicago pitcher Rich Nye earned his first win of the season as the Cubs beat the Giants 4 3 at Wrigley Field. Willie Williams drove in the tying run in the 10th after Marichal appeared to have won, with Kessinger and Becker contributing earlier. McCovey hit his 31st homer and Santo added his 22nd for San Francisco.
Boston may swing heavy vs Anaheim as Yaz and Mike Andrews pace the lineup. Yaz hits .450 against the Angels this year after a weak prior showing. Regie Smith heating up as Lely Phillips plans rotation with Murph, Messersmith, and McGlothlin to challenge the Red Sox bats.
In the Hall of Fame game at Cooperstown New York the Minnesota Twins defeated Houston 7-2 before rain halted play after five innings. Frank Quilief Tony Oliva and Craig Nettles homered for the Twins while John Roseboro Cesar Tovar and others contributed key hits in support.
Carlos May of the Chicago White Sox said he expected a fine from the league after tossing his bat and helmet at rookie umpire Stuss Goetz in Baltimore. May admitted anger at a bad call and noted the league’s likely action, while manager Don Gutteridge commented on May’s unusual display of emotion.
Glenn Killingsworth starred for the Mel Burns Mustangs delivering a 3 1 victory over the San Pedro Lions at Blair Field. He worked two innings in relief after a late save, scattering five hits as he went the distance. Bill Van Solingen added two RBI with a second inning single and a decisive sixth inning double. Belmont Savings was eliminated by Regal Box of El Monte, setting up El Monte versus San Pedro for the runner up spot and a state berth.
Yada Pinson extended his hitting streak to 19 games with a sixth inning double that drove in the deciding run and he cut down a runner at the plate in the eighth as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Diego Padres Monday night 24.
Dick taulitte of the Detroit Tigers underwent surgery for torn cartilage in his right knee. McAlliee is expected to miss the test of see son. Gerry Mac Pitts ducati, in an ambulance, was involved in a three car accident and placed on the disabled list. George Culver of the Cincinnati Reds was released from hospital but still has hepatitis. Tommy Hating is in satisfactory condition from an appendectomy. Both remain on the disabled list.
A flood of scattered results and upcoming games fills the page. Teams such as Culver City Gomeis, Deotsa, Star Brokes, Church Easy Touches, Lakewood Cys, and Rungen Lh Laughhead post modest wins or close losses. Tonight features Park Ave events at 17:20 and multiple court clashes including Wings vs Betlany Bapilly and Dove 1359 vs Red Mountaneerss, with several venues and times listed across the league slate.
A dense listing of junior and intermediate baseball results shows multiple teams from Lakewood and nearby areas. Scores include Davis Furniture defeating Watson Padres 6 to 4, Westside Merchants 12 to 7 over Signal Hill Lions, and Lakeswood teams like Ivy Dodgers 5, Giants 4, plus Red Sox 7 and Pirates 0 in various matchups. The compilation features numerous player and coach names, team pairings, and athletic standings across a busy schedule with results spanning from early games to late competitions.
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