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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1971
Page
10
The Long Beach Comet track team swept the SPAAAU regional Oxnard meet winning three divisions and placing second in the women’s. Dianna Windle claimed the 50-yard hurdles and long jump with notable marks as the Comets led with 177 points, beating the runner up by 83.
The Angels return to the majors with two wins over the White Sox as Clark, recalled from Salt Lake City, works through first inning pressure. Messersmith holds Sox to three hits in five, then McBean and LaRoche finish. Repaz hits a three run homer and Alomar, Cowan, and Moses key the offense in a high scoring nightcap with Conigliaro and Richard adding late homers.
Muhammad Ali, awaiting a final ruling on his conviction and the long 31 year layoff, speaks from his front lawn about purpose. He recalls his goals since age 12 to be a great black man in America and to fight again, while hoping to fight Jimmy Ellis and rejoin Elijah Muhammad's faith soon. He says jail fears fade beside regaining Allah and the mentor’s trust.
Texan player Gorman ousts Laver 6 3 6 2 in a brisk quarterfinal as Guol agong and Dalton win other matches. Laver showed flashes of former greatness but erratic serves and wind hampered his play while Gorman dominated with powerful groundstrokes and steady serve.
Henry Aaron reacts to an overrated remark by hitting two two run homers off Gary Nolan as the Braves fall 7-5 to Cincinnati. Aaron reaches 614 career homers, 100 behind Babe Ruth, while Nolan endures a rough night despite a no hitter bid. The Reds, Expos, Cubs and Pirates post other wins. Mets, Giants struggle in Houston and Atlanta.
The Angels face a heated fallout as Alex Johnson is suspended amid strong comments from captain Jim Fregosi and others. Fregosi said Johnson’s contract demands hustle, while Ken McMullen and Eddie Fisher defended or justified critics, and Chico Ruiz stayed silent amid tensions over the accusation and suspension.
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