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Red Bluff Daily News

Location

Red Bluff, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1975

Page

4

Spitz to Commentate for CBS at World Swim Meet

Mark Spitz, seven time Olympic gold medalist, will broadcast sports for CBS starting next month. He will commentate at the World Swimming Championships in Cali Colombia, marking his return to television after Munich.

United Press International New Hollywood UPI Mark Spitz CBS Television Spitz Munich Cali Colombia

Gerber Merchants Rout Chico Merchants in Fastpitch opener

Mel Farmer dazzled with 13 strikeouts as the Gerber Merchants crushed Chico Merchants 9 to 1 at Gerber Park in the opening round of the Fastpitch Tournament. Rick Greer Clint Pritchard and Steve Pritchard powered Gerber with homers triples and key hits while Wally Boness allowed nine runs on ten hits. Circle K edged Sierra Pacific 7 to 3 in the opening game as Willows hosts semi finals and finals tomorrow.

Gerber Boness Chico Tony Arnold Gerber Merchants Los Molinos Rick Greer Clint Pritchard Jim Carstens Carstens Greer Steve Pritchard Arnold Roger Smith Gary Walker Circle K Willows Sierra Pacific Redding Earl Cooper Reddingites Sierra Mike Peterick Gary Pence Dave Clary Roger Crowell Joey Furtado Glenn Bell Terry Gray Pete Roach Darrel Dearman Bell Bobby Berens Pence Brainerd’s Corning Jack Heskitt Baldwin Realty Oroville Big Valley Drive-In Bieber Mike Pelfrick Gerber Park Pelfrick Daily News Doug Clark Mel Farmer Werper Merchants Chico Merchants Farmer Merchants

Lolich Sets Strikeout Mark With 13th Season Pace

Mickey Lolich, the Tigers lefty known for his heft, became baseballs leading left handed strikeout pitcher with his 2,584th in 13 seasons by fanning Reggie Jackson in the fourth inning of a 11 2 Detroit win over Oakland. Horton drove in four as Lolich notches his seventh win in ten decisions. The A s stay a game ahead in the West while Detroit sits 5% games back in the East.

Oakland UPI Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers Lolich Warren Spahn Reggie Jackson Oakland A’s Tigers A’s Willie Horton John Hiller Mickey Dick Bosman Kansas City

Seghi Holds Odom Despite Waiver Claim

Cleveland Indians general manager Phil Seghi said John Blue Moon Odom was claimed before the waiver deadline but he will not clear waivers. Seghi will keep Odom at the $20,000 waiver price and refused to name the claiming team. Odom, a right handed pitcher, has clashed with Cleveland’s front office since the May 22 deal sending Dick Bosman and Jim Perry to Oakland.

John “Blue Moon Odom Seghi Indians Cleveland Dick Bosman Jim Perry Oakland

Belmont Stakes Preview Sees Master Derby Favored In Mud

Rain soaked Belmont Park as the 107th Belmont Stakes loomed with Master Derby viewed as the best mudder among nine. Foolish Pleasure, Avatar and others compete while track conditions remained uncertain but the race was set for Saturday.

Chris Scherf UPI New York Master Derby Belmont Park John F. Kennedy Belmont Smiley Adams Jes Leroy Jolley Foolish Pleasure Avatar Arthur Seeligson Tommy Doyle John L. Greer Singh John Nazarath

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

Major and American League standings show Pittsburgh and Los Angeles leading their divisions. Friday results include San Diego at Milwaukee postponed, Philadelphia over Atlanta, and Chicago defeating Cincinnati. Upcoming pitchers feature Morton Matlack Burris and Carlton among others.

Pittsburgh Chicago New York Phil St. Louis Montreal Los Angeles Cincinnati San Fran San Diego Atlanta Houston Philadelphia San Francisco Morton Matlack Caldwell Rooker Burris Billingham McGlothen Roberts Friesleben McNally Ray Carlton

Fish counts at Red Bluff Diversion Dam reported by FWS

Cumulative fish tallies show King Salmon 66 330 and Jack Salmon 19 202 with 4 934 Steelhead and 122 Rainbow. Shad total 8. counts monitored since July 1 1974 include King Salmon 108 and 66 330, Jack Salmon 72 and 19 202.

Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Service

Ego Boost Helps Pirates Rally Past Giants for NL East Lead

Pirates regulars Bruce Kison and Dave Parker credited their renewed lineup status for boosting confidence and performance. Parker delivered a two run homer in a five run sixth inning, Richie Zisk also homered, as Pittsburgh rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat San Francisco 7-2. Kison earned the win, scattering seven hits with one walk in his fifth complete game.

Pittsburgh API Bruce Kison Dave Parker Pittsburgh Pirates Kison Parker Bill Robinson Pirates San Francisco Giants Bucs Richie Zisk Jim Barr Giants van Joshua Willie Montanez Barr Zisk Rennie Stennett Azine Richie Hebner al Oliver Hebner Willie Stargell Oliver Nister Bannister Cal State-Fullerton Gideon Oklahoma Sooners Sooner Enos Semore

College Series Action Is Brisk

In Omaha Nebraska UPI reports Texas Longhorn pitcher Jim Gideon kept his undefeated season record while Arizona State ace Floyd Ban...

Omaha, Neb UPI Texas Longhorn Jim Gideon Arizona State Floyd Ban

Yankees and A s Tigers Tie for Minors First

Yankees tie for first in Red Bluff Little League Minors action as the sheriff’s office Yankee squad beats the Colonel Sanders Athletics 5-2. Bill Cagle pitched a two hitter for the win with Abner McKenzie and Warren Green each hitting, Curtis Freeman had an RBI for the A’s.

Sheriff’s Office Yankees Colonel Sanders Red Bluff Lawmen A’s Tigers Bill Cagle Abner McKenzie Warren Green Curtis Freeman

Red Bluff Parks Offers Summer Youth Sports

The City of Red Bluff Parks and Recreation Department invites youths ages nine to thirteen to register for two six week summer programs starting the week of June 23. Wrestling runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Tennis is Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Registration is first come first served at City Hall with fees four dollars for wrestling and four fifty for tennis. Brochures are available at City Hall.

City of Red Bluff

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