Morgan Says Foster Is MVP Catalyst for Reds
Reds star George Foster drives in runs and leads NL West as Joe Morgan calls him the league MVP. Foster delivered the decisive RBI in a 3-2 win over the Dodgers and piled up six RBIs in the series as Cincinnati built a comfortable lead.
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Veeck Unveils Short Uniforms and Sox Win Doubleheader
Chicago White Sox debut of navy blue short pants in the first game yields a 5-2 win over Kansas City Royals. Jack Brohamer drives in two with a two run single. Ralph Garr and Jim Spencer add RBI hits. Second game ends 7-1 as team returns to regular uniforms amid chilly weather. Orioles beat Yankees 8-5. Tigers sweep Indians 2-1 and 15-5. A’s sweep Angels 9-3 and 13-8. Rangers edge Twins 5-4 in near 100 degree Arlington game.
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Ohio tops Pennsylvania in Big 33 All-Star Game
In Hershey Pennsylvania Ohio defeats Pennsylvania 11 to 7 with Mark Campana of Kent catching five passes for 73 yards. North Canton defensive tackle Mike Maurer helped limit PA to a then season low 69 total yards as Ohio caps the comeback. Ernie Washington scored for Ohio and Jeff Houseman connected with Charles Grandjean for the two point conversion.
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OSU to be Investigated by Big Ten and NCAA
The Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association will investigate allegations of illegal football recruiting at Ohio State. Commissioner Wayne Duke says the inquiry is standard procedure and both the conference and OSU have begun the process. Eric R. Gilbertson notes OSU officials are continuing to review the matter.
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MSU Probed as NCAA Probes Violations Report
The Michigan State News reported alleged recruiting violations by Ohio State staff including cash and trips to the Rose Bowl. Ohio State officials say investigations depend on new evidence and formal charges. MSU received three years probation for violations. NCAA and Big Ten penalties pending.
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Six inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown ceremony
Robin Roberts Bob Lemon Fred Lindstrom Cal Hubbard Roger Connor Oscar Charleston honored in the 37th annual ceremony in Cooperstown New York with plaques added bringing total honorees to 157 Roberts and Lemon elected by the BBWAA Lindstrom Hubbard and Connor by the Veterans Committee and Charleston by the Negro Leagues Committee Connor and Charleston posthumous selections Roberts 20-win seasons and 286 245 career mark Lemon 207 wins over 11 20-game seasons Lindstrom 1924 World Series heroics and 1930 .379 22 HR 106 RBI Hubbard NFL lineman turned umpire Connor once held the major league home run record until Ruth
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