Morton Returns to Beat Former Expos in 3-2 Braves Win
Carl Morton returned to Montreal and shut down his old team allowing three singles in six innings as Atlanta rallied for two runs in the seventh to win 3-2. Morton, traded from the Expos for Pat Jarvis, said little about lingering animosity. The Dodgers, Padres, Angels, White Sox and others also posted wins in the day’s NL and AL action.
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Makoski Drafted by California Angels in 11th Round
Athens-born Bob Makoski, senior co-captain and 364 hitter, was drafted by the California Angels in the 11th round after lingering uncertainty. He expects a signing visit from a scout and speaks of excitement mixed with nerves about a new path in professional baseball.
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Secretariat Seeks Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes
Secretariat returns to Belmont Park chasing racing history in the 1968 Belmont Stakes. Meadow Stable’s exciting colt aims to complete the elusive Triple Crown as he runs Saturday, with expectations high on the New York track.
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Riggs and Bunis set for senior duel in Cincinnati tennis
Bobby Riggs and Al Bunis, totaling 104 years, meet in a two-set sudden death match at Queen City Racquet Club. Bunis says he will push the attack while Riggs, famed as a middle-aged male champion, seeks a cat‑and‑mouse contest between two senior players for the Dubler Cup.
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Aspro Monte Denies Freak Remark About Wilbur Wood
Cleveland Indians manager Ken Aspro monte denies calling Wilbur Wood a freak. He praises Wood's knuckleball and says the pitcher could play into old age. Wood faces Cleveland as they seek to end a seven game skid with Milt Wilcox starting.
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In the Majors 5 2 N Milwaukee at California
A fragmented sports snippet notes Milwaukee facing California with Bell 5-6 and Wright 3-7 in an undecided major league context. The brief mentions the two pitchers and the game environment without conclusive outcome or date.
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