Kuhn Somber Look at McLain Case Reveals Complex Truths
Red Smith recalls a Florida visit where Bow ie Kuhn defends his slow disclosure on Denny McLain. Kuhn says McLain was duped into a bookmaker scheme and suspended until July 1, while denying public access to supporting evidence. Critics press for clarity as Kuhn cites legal caution.
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Bowie Kuhn
Denny McLain
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Petty and Yarborough Lead Virginia 500 Field
Richard Petty of Randleman North Carolina and Cale Yarborough of Timmonsville South Carolina head a 39 car entry for the Virginia 500 at Martinsville on April 26. Petty drives a 1970 Plymouth and Yarborough a 1970 Mercury in the 500 lap race on the .525 mile track. The Virginia 500 offers over $10,000 to the winner and includes the Dogwood 500 later in the weekend with qualifying and pole positions decided April 11.
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Cale Yarborough
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Martinsville Speedway
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Plymouth
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Mercury
Bobby Allison
Hueytown
Ala
Wood Brothers
Stuart
Daytona International Speedway
Martinsville
Eisenhower Throws Out First Ball As 1970 Season Opens
Baseball began its second century with openers in Washington and Cincinnati while New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers await their turns. Denny McLain's suspension, Curt Flood suit, and Seattle's move to Milwaukee frame an unsettled start as the schedule promises 11 games Tuesday and a year of challenges ahead.
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Brewers
Milwaukee
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Cleveland
Boston
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Diego
Houston
San Francisco
Braves Manager Sees Strong 1970 Outlook
Braves manager Luman Harris says spring training ahead of the April 13 opener shows the team in good shape. He notes losses and gains in pitching with Jim Nash Pat Jarvis and Milt Pappas ready to carry the rotation and Hoyt Wilhelm added relief help. Cepeda Aaron and others pace an offense Harris calls stronger, with potential 20 game winners from Jarvis and Pappas and a solid season ahead.
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Atlanta Braves
Luman Harris
Harris
Braves
Ron Reed
Jim Nash
Pat Jarvis
Milt Pappas
Reed
Jarvis
Pappas
Nash
Athletics
Hoyt Wilhelm
Upshaw
Cecil Upshaw
Orlando Cepeda
Cepeda
Hank Aaron
Clete
Boyer
Felix
Millan
Hornets Seek Third Straight Win On Road
Aiken High's baseball team aims for a third consecutive victory as the Hornets travel to Augusta to face Butler. Wilson Plunkett and Willie Bell pitched the win in Columbia, improving Aiken to 3 1 with a 5-3 triumph.
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Aiken High
Hornets
Augusta
Butler
Wilson Plunkett
Willie Bell
Aiken
Columbia
LBC
Derby field wide open as Derby nears in bluegrass action
My Dad George and Terra Go lead top Derby contenders with Silent Screen and Native Royalty close behind after Gotham Mile and Gold Rush stakes wins. Rancho Lejos and Native Royalty eye Wood Memorial while Rancho Lejos targets California Derby. Herbalist wins Arkansas Derby as Derby prep continues.
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Terrago
Louisville
Silent Screen
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Corn Off the Cob
Cassie Red
Aggressively
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Jim’s Alibhai
Rancho Lejos
Aqueduct
Golden Gate Fields
Johnny Rotz
Golden Gate
Herbalist
Oaklawn
Santa Anita
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