Cedeno Heads for Superstar Status with Astro Hail Cesar Cry
Cesar Cedeno, a rising Houston Astro sensation, is hailed as destined for superstardom. The piece traces how Astros scouts expanded to the Dominican Republic, leading to Cedeno's discovery by Pat Millick and John Mullen.
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Cesar Cedeno Rapid Rise From Minor Leagues to Astro Star
Cesar Cedeno climbed from Covington and Cocoa in 1968 to Peninsula in 1969, then Oklahoma City in 1970. He debuted 1970 with a .310 average in 90 games, led Houston with 161 hits and 81 RBI in 1971, won NL doubles title with 40 two-baggers, and at age 21 led the league with batting around .350 and 25 steals with 11 homers.
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Cubs Rip Houston 11-3 as Astros Slump Deepens
The Chicago Cubs crushed Houston 11-3, extending the Astros’ slide in the West division race. Houston’s pitching and hitting collapsed as Cincinnati widened its lead while Chicago’s offense exploded.
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Endurance race opens Watkins Glen six-hour finale
At Watkins Glen New York a six hour endurance race opens with three red Ferraris leading the field of 22 cars for the season closer. The event also features the Can-Am Cup race as part of a weekend of competition.
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Gibby Keeps National League Hopes Alive In Roundup
In a mixed baseball night, Bob Gibson remains sharp as the St Louis Cardinals win big while Chicago Cubs rally behind a 36 year old starter. Willie Mays belts his 650th as New York Mets beat San Francisco. Cincinnati and Los Angeles also win, Detroit and Boston post late rallies.
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Fred Puts On Charge and four back at Akron
Fred Marti shot 68 to move within four strokes of leaders at Akron. He sits 141 after opening 73, tied with Sykes Heard Bryan Miller Bies while Melnyk Floyd Yancey lead at 137. Palmer 138 one behind with Weichers, and Hichelberger led a 139 pack. Melnyk recovered from a double bogey with four straight birdies.
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American League Leaders In Batting And Pitching
The Associated Press lists top AL performers by 200 at bats and standout pitchers. Key figures include Scheinblum and Piniella of Kansas City among batting leaders, Rudi and Otis of Oakland for runs and hits, and Fisk Campaneris Cash Epstein among double and triple totals. Pitching leaders feature Kaat Odom Lolich and Nolan Ryan with high win totals and strikeouts.
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