Heightmeyer leads Mendocino to UCLA State Meet runs
Doug Heightmeyer of Fort Bragg places second in the long jump at 22-7¾ inches after a rocky start, earning a spot at UCLA Bovard Field. Ukiah's Leland and Graziano also post strong marks, while the state meet showcases explosive events and grueling races amid heat and tight finals.
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Heightmeyer
San Lorenzo
Tring
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Mendocin
Ukiah
Keith Leland
Jerry Greys
Jerry
McKinleyville
Jim Gossey
Leland
Greg Graziano
Giants, Braves, and Pirates Highlight May 1969 Baseball Play
In a May 1969 recap from the Ca Daily Journal, Giants struggle with runners in scoring position as May and Haller note missed opportunities. Braves top Phillies behind Cepeda and Upshaw home run talk, lifting to a 3 1/2 game NL West lead. Other NL results include Dodgers, Expos, Padres, Cubs, Reds, and Cardinals wins.
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Ken Hendermrive
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I Tesa
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Pirates
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Braves
Upshaw
Lumiando Cepeda
George
Stone
Phillies
Jerry Johnson
Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Apceles Deters
The
Orioles Rally Past A's In Bat Day Chaos
Orioles beat Oakland 5 to 3 extending A’s six game skid amid Bat Day chaos. Rollie Fingers homerless relief allowed two runs. Seattle’s Stan Williams waltzed in a bases loaded walk for a 3-2 Pilot win over Cleveland. Harper, acquired in expansion draft, steals home and cites more playing time boosting form.
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Seattle
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Cleveland Indians
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Joe Schultz
Tommy
Indians
Boston
Ansas
Minnesota
New York
Cincinnati Reds
George Culver
Fred Whitfield
Tiger Faces Benvenuti In Garden Upset Bid For Title Shot
New York reports Dick Tiger, an 18 year veteran and former middleweight and 175-pound champ, fights Nino Benvenuti tonight in a 10 round non-title bout at Madison Square Garden. Tiger, 39, seeks a must win to stay in line for another world title try as Benvenuti moves up from middleweight with a 78-2-1 record and heavy favorite status.
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Nino Benvenuti
Channel 2
Tiger
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Ara
Ullmer
West
St. Vurneyrie
World Boxing Association
Ankie DePaula
New York State Athletic Commission
New Jersey
Bob Foster
Washington
DePaulath
Istran
Benvenuti
Emile Griffith
Foster
Ernie Griffith
Cal Relays Feature Fast Times and Record Beaters
At Berkeley California Carlos won the 100 meter dash in 10.1 and 220 in 20.4 while anchoring San Jose State's 40 yard relay to 39.7. Kinnunen Steinhauer and Otis Burrell set meet marks in javelin shot put and high jump. Hal Connolly and Jay Silvester won hammer and discus as Olympic stars shined alongside Beamon and Seagren struggles.
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Berkeley
Calif
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Cal
John
Cal Relays
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Neal Steirhauer
Otis Burrell
Regerds
Hal Connolly
Jay Silvester
Ron Whitney
Lee
Evans
Leon ‘ Coleman
Willie Davenport
Bob Beamon
Bob’ Seagren
Kinnunen
Sweden
Lennart Hedmark
Steinhauer
Oregon
Matson
Joe Faust
Connolly
Silvester
Foyt Tops Indy Pole in All-Piston 500 Derby
A J Foyt led qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 with a 170.568 mph lap in an ailing Ford, as 25 cars qualified on the weekend opening rain delayed trials. Joe Leonard set last year’s turbocar marks, while Lus Suellen Revson and Larry Dickson trailed. Four newcomers crashed, and foreign drivers Brabham and Hulme were the only outsiders among the lineup. Grand Prix champs Hill and Rindt withdrew their Lotus entries due to mechanical concerns.
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Joe Leonard
Leonard
Foyt
Iles Suellen
Pet Revson
New York
Larry Dickson
Iolletta
Ohio
Mark Dohohue
Media
Soriny Ates
Sellersburg
Bruce Walkup
Downey
Callf
George
Jones appointed head of Wildlife Management Branch in Sacramento
Robert L. Jones a former regional manager and deputy director of California Fish and Game takes charge of the Wildlife Management Branch at state headquarters in Sacramento. He came to California from Massachusetts in 1952 as Region II manager in San Francisco and led Delta Fish and Wildlife Protects before directing the California Fish and Wildlife Plan in 1964 and becoming deputy director in 1965.
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California Department of Fish and Game
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Delta, Fish and Wildlife Protects
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Wizard of Kinderhook nicknamed for political sagacity
The label Wizard of Kinderhook referred to Martin Van Buren, noting his reputed political acumen and skill in maneuvering within early American party life. The moniker highlighted his reputation as a shrewd strategist and leader from Kinderhook, New York.
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Ukiah and Lakeport open racing season with big Stocker wins
Ukiah's Friday night Northern California Racing Association series kicked off with strong stocker showings led by Jar ry Wheeler and Jack Collenberg. At Lakeport, Castelli topped stockers while Bob Johnson won the supers and Ray Johnson led the Claimer main. Dewey Johnson rolled on Friday, Collenberg was hurt in a Lakeport incident, and more action was set for Friday at Ukiah and Saturday at Lakeport.
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Don Snow
Pinole
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Cloverdale
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Santa Rosa
Bob Johnson
Ray Johnson
Calpella
Joe Voline
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John Silva
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