Big Red Machine Throttled At Home In Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds, leading the NL West, lost 7-2 to San Francisco at Riverfront Stadium as Dan Carruthers shut them down through the first nine batters. Bobby Bonds homered, and Ed Goodson drove in the final SF runs. Other NL action saw Houston over San Diego 3-2, Chicago blank St. Louis 4-0, Pittsburgh 2-0 Philadelphia, Atlanta 4-3 Los Angeles, and New York 4-2 Montreal.
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Ryan takes a no-hitter loss as Otis steals home
Nolan Ryan dominated Kansas City until Amos Otis stole home on a miscue in the fourth, giving the Royals a 1-0 win. Ryan had not allowed a hit until Steve Hovey’s eighth inning single, threatening to lose a complete-game no-hitter. Elsewhere Vida Blue and Mickey Lolich won, while the Yankees swept Baltimore.
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Decacacen Ryan Dominates But Walks Spark Drama
Decacacen Ryan fanned 11 before a eighth inning pinch hitter, while Otis stole home on a four pitch walk abandoned by Ryan. Roger Nelson starred for Kansas City with nine strikeouts, Lucid Oakland chased by Rich Hand, and Detroit surged atop the AL East after a two run shot by Bill Freehan. Yankee rallies, Allen’s two inside the park homers, and Rickey Her rmann’s shot highlighted a day of sweeping action across baseball.
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Nicklaus Underdog as Trevino Holds Favorite Hype in PGA
Jack Nicklaus, hampered by a finger infection, arrived at Oakland Hills as an underdog in the PGA Championship while Lee Trevino projects as the favorite. Trevino boasted top form after a practice round of 65, with Gary Player and Arnold Palmer also among contenders for the 72-hole event starting Thursday.
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Youngest Olympic Gold Medals and Thursday Mets Jinx
A 12 year old Bernard Malivoire of France won sailing gold in 1952 as coxswain making him the youngest Olympic gold medalist. Marjorie Gestring, age 13, won swimming gold for the United States in 1936. The New York Mets have a long running Thursday losing pattern. McTyre promotes a free car safety check with tag line about more tire value.
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Nelsonville York High Sets Football Practice Start
Buckeye football coach Dave Boston announces that players in grades nine through twelve in the Nelsonville York school district should report to the high school at 7 this evening to receive helmets and shoes as practice begins.
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Rams star Jerry Rhome burned in California garage fire
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jerry Rhome, 30, suffered second degree burns on his shoulders and first degree burns on his back in a fire at his Huntington Beach rental home. He was treated and released. firemen said he entered the garage to try to save two cars.
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Jets signings stall as Namath remains unsigned
Jets quarterback Joe Namath stays in camp but without a contract four days before the preseason game with San Francisco. Jets President Phil Iselin calls the money issue the main obstacle as Namath vows not to play until signed. Barkum of Jackson State also remains unreachable despite efforts to contact him.
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