Retreating to Spassionist retreat inspires sports musings
A Long Beach sports column recalls a weekend at Mater Dolorosa Retreat House in Sierra Madre where Mando Ramos was to defend his world light welter title. It weaves humor about retreat routines, blimp-like odds, and Rose Bowl lore with memories of UCLA and Woody Hayes.
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Georgie Obeson
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Jack Clark
John Gray
Irish Layden
Blumer
Notre Dame
Stanford
Charlie Carroll
Roger Young
Paul McCarthy
Frank
Junkman
Percenigs
Padres
Dmian McHale
Woody Hayes
Ohio State
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Woody
Joel Gromowaki
Stcoming
Wisconsin
Damian
Green Bay Packers
Malachy Farrell
Jim Murray
Hain
Walter Kaelin
Vince Lombardi
al Kaline
Joseph Pettit
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Oregon
Minnesota
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Imatch
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Silent City
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Purdue
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Durocher Plans Marriage Amid Cubs Jinx Talk
Chicago Cubs manager Leo Durocher announced a $10 wager on a marriage scene involving his plan to wed Lyne Walker Goldblatt, a former model and TV forecaster. The couple would be Durocher’s third marriage and Goldblatt’s second after a divorce from a department store executive.
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Aparicio to Manage Venezuelan Team
Chicago White Sox shortstop Aparicio said he agreed to manage the Zulla team in Venezuela Central League next winter if the league president approves. He plans only to manage for now and does not expect a release from La Guiara to play next season.
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Angels Gags Highlight Endless Slump Before Orioles Clash
Angels shortstop Jim Fregosi jokes about two hits in a game as the team, with five hits in three games and a one-hit win, faces the Baltimore Orioles. Rick Reichardt may return after a finger injury, leading hitter with .279 and tied for team homers with four. Orioles' Measersmith, Powell, Blair pace with Robison at .230, .304, .204 respectively as Tom Murphy and Dave McNally square off against Rudy May and Greg Washburn in a road series opener.
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Jim Fregosis
Angels
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Mets
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Rick Reichardt
Cleveland
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Freddie Frederico
Reichardt
Orioles
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Bock Powell
Paul Blair
Robbie
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Andy Measersmith
Tommy Phoebus
Tom Murphy
Dave McNally
Rudy May
Uncle Sam
Greg Washburn
Hawaii
May
Anaheim
Mosaic of Local Basketball Scores From Community Meet
A scrambled page lists numerous team matchups and scores across a community basketball event. Entries mention Blazers Texaco Chess Aldous Rivers Peters Meichahie Waves Mounts Nine Old Men D. and other clubs with results and pairings, reflecting a dense program of games and standings.
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Giants Beat Santa Clara 6-4 In Exhibition Showdown
San Francisco Giants topple University of Santa Clara 6-4 led by Dave Marshall and Ken Henderson. Marshall hit a two run homer in the fourth to put the Giants ahead 92 and Henderson followed with a long drive in the eighth as San Francisco extended the lead after adding two more runs.
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Dave Marshall
Ken Henderson
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Henderson
Seattle Spoils Gem by Lolich With 3-2 Win Over Detroit
Don Mincher delivered a run in the 10th on a single and Gus Gil scored on a sac fly as the Seattle Pilots beat Detroit 3-2 despite Mickey Lolich fanning 16 in nine. Dick Simpson homered on the first pitch. Carl Yastrzemski and Rico Petrocelli homered for Boston in a 5-3 win over Minnesota.
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Don Mincher
Gus Gil
Analier
Seattle Pilots
Detroit Tigers
Mickey Lolich
Lolich
Dick Simpson
Carl Yastrzemski
Rico Petrocelli
Boston Red Sox
Indians
White Sox
Alvis
Jaser Tommy John
Ellie Rodriguez
Kansas City Athletics
New York Yankees
Pat Kelly
A’s
Roger Nelson
Sifford Captures Pro-Am Victory At Onwentsia
Curtis Sifford fired a four under par 68 to win the annual Children's Memorial Hospital Pro-Am at Onwentsia Country Club, earning $1,500 first prize. Lake Forest hosted the event with a strong field competing for the title.
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Curtis Sifford
Children's Memorial Hospital
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Computer Corner: Cubs Too Much for Cardinals In 1969
Computer Corner analyzes team balance by offense versus defense as of May 27, 1969. It notes the Cubs lead the NL East with 57 percent more runs scored than allowed, while the Cardinals trail by 4 percent fewer runs than allowed, signaling imbalance for St Louis.
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Giants
Reds
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Twins
Athletics
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UCLA Lands All America Prep Stars
UCLA, winner of five national titles in six years, signs two more high school all Americans Tommy Curls from Leon High Tallahassee and Larry Farmer from Manual High Denver with Bruin letters of intent. Curtis named to Coach and Athlete Top 12 prep all America. Farmer honorable mention. Bruins earlier signed Marvin Vitatoe from St Joseph Alameda. Letters also from gymnastic stars Daryl Miller Danny Uyeda Long Beach City College. Additional names include Gary Campbell Texas and Larcy Vallaha Oregon, among others.
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Leon High
Tallahassee
Fla
Larry Farmer
Manual ‘High
Denver
Bruin
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St. Joseph High
Alameda
Vitatoe
Daryl Miller
Danny Uyeda
Long Beach City College
Thompson Dies
Winn Thompson, 71, secretary and former president of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Assn., died Monday at Easton Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
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Yankees Boost Pitching by Acquiring Ken Johnson
The New York Yankees purchased right handed pitcher Ken Johnson from the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The 35 year old had appeared in nine games for Atlanta with a 0-1 record and two starts. Johnson began in 1958 with the Kansas City A's and later played for Cincinnati, Houston and Atlanta. He threw a no hitter for Houston against Cincinnati in 1964 but lost 1-0. Oakland Athletics call up Joe Rudi from Des Moines and send Gene Tenace to Birmingham.
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Atlanta Braves
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Johnson
Atlanta
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A's
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Houston
Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Joe Rudi
Des Moines, Iowa
Gene Tenaes
Birmingham
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