Bouton Faces Commissioner's Call Over Sharp Book Claims
Houston Astros pitcher Jim Bouton was summoned to New York by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn after Look Magazine excerpted his book Four Balls. The piece questions umpires and famous players, signaling a clash between Bouton, the players and management as Kuhn’s power shifts in baseball.
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Carter May Be Out Of Bear Doghouse
In Chicago Virgil Carter faced discipline after a halftime exit and critical comments about Bears staff during a game with Green Bay. Carter met with owner George Halas, issued a postgame statement, and was fined $1000 and excused from the rest of the season as the team prepared for a late season game.
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Liston Wepner Bout Scheduled in Jersey City Armory
Sonny Liston the former heavyweight champion will fight Chuck Wepner on June 29 at the Jersey City Armory, promoter Willie Gilzenberg said. The bout moved from June 26 due to Army use of the armory. Liston, 4-4, seeks a first win since last year’s KO by Leotis Martin. Wepner stands 18-5.
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Bruce McLaren Dies In Fiery Goodwood Crash At 180 MPH
New Zealand racing legend Bruce McLaren, 32, was killed when his Group 7 McLaren M83 crashed at Goodwood in a test run for Can Am. Police and fire teams arrived as the car exploded, McLaren dying en route to Chichester Hospital. He helped found his own racing company and achieved multiple world titles including Can Am championships and Le Mans. The Can Am season opens June 14 at Mosport with McLaren planned as entrant.
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May's comeback fuels White Sox after wartime injury
Carlos May, once feared missing baseball, returns to left field with the Chicago White Sox after a severe injury with his Marine reserve unit. He endured four operations and months of rehabilitation to grip a bat again, later proving his form in spring and in exhibition play. By midseason he sits with a .316 average as Chicago faces the Senators.
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Irish To Play In District Four Baseball Tourney
Notre Dame and Southern Illinois join Ohio University and the Big Ten champion in the NCAA District Four baseball tournament set for June 3 to 5 in Columbus. A Big Ten doubleheader at Michigan State will decide Ohio State’s place. Ohio State win brings Buckeyes to Columbus, loss sends Minnesota to Notre Dame for the playoffs. The District Four winner advances to the College World Series June 13 to 20 in Omaha.
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Giants Sign John Baker Defensive End Joins Giants Roster
New York Giants announce the signing of defensive end John Baker a former All-Canadian with the Montreal Alouettes who played for Norfolk State and was drafted by Green Bay in 1964. Baker 27 has a chance to start as the Giants open camp July 15 at C W Post College.
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Piton and Berger renew minor league player of month awards
Phil Piton president of the minor leagues and Sy Berger Topps sports director announce that player of the month awards are being renewed in the minor leagues this season.
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Stroud Sparks Senators in 8th for 4-3 Win Over White Sox
Washington rally starts with Stroud four straight hits. Epstein and Howard drive in runs. Rodriguez sacrifice fly plates go-ahead run. Pina, Brunet, Grzenda limit White Sox to four hits as Senators win 4-3. Boston beats Minnesota 5-1 behind Culp eight hitters. Conigliaro homers and scores, Perry loses.
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Knicks Sign Eddie Mast for 1970 71 season
Eddie Mast a 6 9 forward center who starred at Temple and led the Owls to 1969 NIT title was signed by the New York Knicks for the 1970 71 season. Mast who played in the Eastern League last season averaged 19 6 points per game and helped Allentown Pa win the league title and playoff crown.
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