McCovey Grabs Two Home Runs In All-Star Tilt
Willie McCovey belted two homers for the National League as rain delays and a postponed All-Star Game finally produced a 9-3 NL victory at RFK Stadium. Frank Howard and Bill Freehan supplied solo shots for the American League, while appearances by Yaz and Bench added late drama in the centennial showcase.
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Nixon Awarded Honorary Baseball Writers Association Membership
President Nixon, attending a White House reception for baseball guests, revealed an interest in sports writing in his younger days. The Baseball Writers Association of America later announced his honorary membership, noting his long public support of the game.
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Kuhn envisions restructures as baseball eyes future leagues
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn spoke at the National Press Club predicting major changes in baseball’s league structure and the potential creation of new leagues with 12 or eight teams. He noted growing global enthusiasm and said intercontinental baseball could develop in the United States, Japan and Latin America.
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All Star Victory Keeps National Leaguers Ahead
National Leaguers won their seventh straight All Star game, edging the American League 93 to 0. Willie McCovey homered twice, joining Yaz and Williams as two homer All Stars, while Red Schoendienst praised NL pitching in the dressing room. Atlanta’s Hank Aaron and New York’s Cleon Jones starred among others in the star-studded showcase.
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McLain Misses Start In Detroit Loss As Smith Defends Call
Detroit manager Mayo Smith said Denny McLain’s late arrival likely didn’t change the outcome as Mel Stottlemyre and the Yankees held Monday’s game. Stottlemyre pitched well for the NL, while McLain’s absence from the mound after a late stadium arrival contributed to an early deficit.
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