Vida Blues Left Arm Trouble Nets AL Win Record
Vida Blues left arm trouble worries AL batters as he ties the American League five game win streak with a 1 0 Oakland victory on Reggie Jackson's sixth inning RBI. The Mets hammered Gibson for 12 runs in a 12 2 St Louis rout while Seaver shined. Willie Montanez homered to help Philadelphia edge Houston 2 1 in extra innings.
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Oakland A’s
Reggie Jackson
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Houston
Willie Montanez
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Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
Minnesota
Washington
Milwaukee
Boston
New York-St. Louis
Tom Seaver
Mets
Gibby
Schroder Chooses LSU Over Other Colleges To golf star Mike Schroder commits to LSU on a grant in aid
Mike Schroder wins a golf grant in aid to Louisiana State University after considering South Carolina Clemson Georgia Southern and Furman. He has a strong high school record including state junior titles and a 71 medal score. Schroder leads Aiken High to a 15 0 season and plans a business administration major at LSU.
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Louisiana State University
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Baton Rouge
South Carolina
Clemson
Georgia Southern
Furman
USC
Georgia
Schroder
Highland Park
Oklahoma
Aiken High
Rookies Stir the 1970 Season with Promising Debuts
Vida Blue and Ralph Garr headline a wave of rookies making early noise in baseball. Blue, 21, dazzled with a 0.54 ERA after two wins this season, while Garr, 25, posts a .426 average to date. The piece highlights several others—McKinney, Richards, Ortiz, Speier, Healy, Montanez, Freed, Bowa, Harrah—tracking how young players shape teams like Oakland, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington amid Mets early struggles. The analysis notes Ted Williams’ managerial moves and the Mets’ 7-7 start as a defense-minded story arc.
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Ralph Garr
Lee Richard
Rich McKinney
Chris Speier
Fran Healy
Roger Freed
Willie Montanez
Jose Ortiz
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American Association
Oakland
Athletics
Kansas City
Minnesota
Giants
Juan Marichal
Gaylord Perry
Speier
Willie Mays
Bobby Bonds
Willie McCovey
Ken Henderson
Richie
Allen
Philadelphia
Richie Allen
Ben Franklin
Betsey Ross
Robert Morris
Grace Kelly
St. Louis
Phillies
Tim McCarver
Joe Hoerner
Byron Browne
Curt Flood
Flood
Cardinals
Willie Montenez
Robbie Browning
Montenez
Larry Bowa
Derby Winner Anyone's Guess in Kentucky Derby Battle
Calumet Farm eyes an eighth Derby win as Eastern Fleet anchors their bid with Bold and Able. Jim French looms as top rival while field size, Derby Trial starters, and CBS TV radio plans set the scene for Churchill Downs Saturday.
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Calumet Farm
Reggie Cornell
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Bold and Able
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Bold
Jim French
John Campo
Frank J. Caldwell
New York
Campo
Churchill Down
Aaron May Earn 600th Home Run
Atlanta AP notes Hank Aaron aims for his 600th home run in a three game set with the Braves at Atlanta Stadium. Gaylord Perry pitches tonight with Aaron hobbling but ready, while Willie Mays watches with extra interest as Aaron nears Babe Ruth and Mays in the 600 club. Braves offer $600 for the ball. Aaron remains calm and focused on the moment.
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Beliveau Reflects On Season And Stars In Stanley Cup Showdown
Jean Beliveau, 39, says this is one of his most gratifying seasons because he can still play. He notes Minnesota North Stars impressing in the semifinal, as Montreal returns home to prep for Game Five and coach Al MacNeil keeps lineups and goalie plans under wraps.
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LSU
Aaron
San Diego
Braves
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Canadiens
Minnesota North Stars
Laurentians
al MacNeil
Aiken Fisherman Dives In For Massive Catfish
Johnny Holloway waded into a private pond to recover a two pound 8% ounce catfish after his line broke. He said it was the biggest he has caught in 40 years of fishing and credits his daring grab with sealing the catch.
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Aiken
Johnny Holloway
Holloway
Armour
Pro Player Eyes Motherhood in Groundbreaking Move
Patricia Palinkas, 28, former Orland Panthers placekicker and first grade teacher, reveals plans to become the NFL's first player to get pregnant. She discusses fame from last season, her husband Steve a former kicker, and a slated book about her life as pro football’s first lady. She notes a memorable hit by linebacker Wally Florence on her debut game.
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Spotlight on Defending Champ in Pinehurst Match
In Pinehurst North Carolina Canadian Gary Cowan the defending champion headlines opening round play in the North and South Amateur Golf Tournament as seven US Walker Cup team members win while 46 year old Ray Kimpel of Urbana Illinois upsets Jim Simons 3 and 2. Kimpel had rarely advanced past the early rounds before this win. The US Cup team now heads to St Andrews Scotland next month to face Britain. Allen Miller of Pensacola Florida dominated H G Young 9 and 8 while Steve Melnyk of Jacksonville Florida enjoyed his first look at the 7000 yard No 2 course.
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Ray Kimpel
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Ill
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Butler
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Pinehurst Country Club
Simons
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Jim Mayer
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Scotland
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Roxboro
Melnyk
California
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