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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1975
Page
12
In San Antonio Bob Feller, 266 career wins and a no hitter record, ponders Nolan Ryan's speed and whether Ryan tops his fastball. Feller notes Ryan's recent no hitter and rivalry, while defending his own peak and record, then predicts Ryan may slow with age.
A shareholders meeting document shows Seattle Supersonics owner First Northwest Industries paying McDaniels 1000000 total over six years and Brisker 100000 yearly for over nine years. McDaniels has not played since waivers in late 13 with last active season cited as Mary, while Brisker appeared in only two games last winter and is reportedly in the trading block.
Lynx McGlothen pitched a four hitter for his second shutout, striking out four with two walks, while Ted Simmons drove in the game’s only run to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1-0 victory over Atlanta. McGlothen, filling in for Bob Gibson, lowered his ERA and kept Braves hitters quiet. Other NL games saw Philadelphia beat San Diego 1-0, New York defeat Houston 20-0, and Cincinnati’s game at Pittsburgh rained out. In the AL, Chicago routed Boston 9-2 and Milwaukee beat Oakland 6-2.
Minnesota second baseman Rod Carew says he won t attend the All-Star game in Milwaukee unless his wife wants him to and his legs are sound. He notes fans elect him but questions the personal payoff as his wife Marilynn awaits their second child in July.
The Los Angeles Kings drafted Tim Young from Ottawa in round one, naming him a top scorer in the OHA last season with 107 points and 127 penalty minutes. Teammate Ferry Bucyk, nephew of Johnny Bucyk, was chosen in round two with 29 goals and 2 assists split between teams.
Lakewood shows confidence in Sam Gietuah or Rick Arnold as season leaders. Williams carries a 0.38 ERA over 56 innings, Gierdan 1.42 in 59 innings. Lineup includes Randy Whistler at catcher and Jona McGill at second. Dan Gansepohl and Steve Mayes share outfield, with Dan Ruzek driving in 19 runs in 18 hits. Gansepohl has 20 runs and 12 RBIs on 13 hits. Broadcasts: KLON-FM 88.1 and KNBC-TV 4 cover Lakewood’s playoff push. game set for 6 PM.
Neville Chesses, 17, an English junior, defeats top-seeded Jerry Pate of the United States at the British Amateur Championship on the Royal Liverpool layout. Other seeds like Harlier and Burns advance, with scattered results from players including John Schubeck and various international competitors.
In Eugene Oregon a tribute to Steve Prefontaine will be held at Hayward Field where he rose to prominence as a top collegian. Prefontaine’s final race came against Frank Shorter, hours before his fatal car crash, as thousands attended memorials in Coos Bay and Marshfield High School.
Martha Hollingworth discusses her Chinese tour titled THE CHINA TRIP, praising its aim to ease friendship between nations and noting U.S. papers exaggerated a minor incident. She criticizes press sensationalism around athletes and prefers shorter future trips focused on sightseeing and cultural exchange.
Cardinals and Mary Star both won Coast League Connie Mack games at Blair Field. Mike Carpenter drove in runs with a triple and five singles to help the Cardinals defeat Coletto Ford burdened by errors. Mark Ongarato added a two RBI triple as Mary Star beat WLldt Bouts 6 2.
Ryan will start Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers seeking a second straight no hitter like Vander Meer. He avoids pressure, saying it would add more. Frank Tanana, winless since May 10, faces Detroit in the series opener tonight, following Ryan’s game.
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