Ball Four author Bouton recalls book success and relief
Former major leaguer and writer Jim Bouton says players felt relief reading Ball Four as excerpts surfaced. He notes few named players are hinted at, the book has sold over 150,000 copies, and he views it as a humorous baseball memoir. Bouton recounts writing began inspired by life away from home and the gap between rumor and reality. He also shares his son’s reaction and the decision to tell his children about the book.
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San Francisco
UPI
Jim Bouton
Bouton
World Publishing Co
Cleveland
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Oklahoma
City 89Ers
Mike
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga
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Saratoga Lake
Newman’s
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Japan
Belmont
Aqueduct
New Jersey
Gov
Dewey
White House
Murder Incorporated
Sophie Tucker
New York City
Harry Truman
Averill Harriman
Long Island
Widners
Whitneys
Vanderbilts
New York Racing Association
Vermont
State Line
Green Mountain Race Track
Horse Show Card Thick with Entries and Prizes
Saturday and Sunday racing events list multiple heats with horse names and owners, including Second-Third-Third prize money levels and entry details. Notable entrants include Jabneth's Belle Donahue, Tigris River Harris, Jet Capsule Donahue, and Night Final NB, across August 8 1970 and August 9 1970 meet days, with prize tiers from 1500 to 2700 dollars.
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Kibby H
King Crow—Morgan
Shree
Kippax
Emory Wheel—Green
Handley
Sylmar Babe—Sorensen
Firma Luck
Karpe
Smith
Santiago
Hanks
Eastern Waterski Events Held on Lake Whitingham
Eastern regional waterski championships open at 8 a.m. on Lake Whitingham Wilmington with 120+ skiers from Vermont and New York. Chick Erban directs the meet. Wayne Grimditch, 15, from Lake Placid eyes a national record in boys jumping, while Al Till of Trumbull seeks five consecutive senior titles.
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Wilmington
Whitingham
Green Mountain State
Vermont
Chick Erban
Sam Fargnoli
Massena
N.Y
Wayne Grimditch
Lake Placid
U.S
Copenhagen
Grimditch
al Till
Trumbull
Conn
Stein Erickson
Saratoga Entries Highlight Pace Races and Purses
The list details various horse entries and drivers with matchups at Saratoga including Silver Relation and Moran, Pocket Rocket and Messina, plus second and eighth pace finishes. Purses noted at seven thousand five hundred dollars for SEVENTH and four thousand for EIGHTH, with additional entries such as A Honest Story Meadow Lenco Bergen Hanover Robin Brown and Public Affair among others.
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Silver
Moran
Pocket Rocket
Messina
Robert Titan
Pace
Rockys
Mary—Butcher
Mall Freight—Breton
Jeanine Willow—Richards
Laird—Chase
Leslie Diamond
Fanellio
D.—Blake, Jr
Russo
Prompter
White
Caroldon Nugget
DeSantis
Laura Oregon
Miracle Morning—Story
Meadow Lenco
St. Jacques
Bergen Hanover
Robin Brown
Allen G
Cobb
Northwood Garwin—Poulin
Public Affair
NDA- E
Cobb Stable
Poplar Hanover
Davis
el: Co Frisco
Hinsdale Racing Entrants Highlight Saturday Meet
Notes from Hinsdale on Saturday August 8 1970 list first through tenth pace horses with earnings up to 1500 dollars. Notable entries include Benny KB Pike Volo Blend Grand Music and Flying Reel among others with several alternates and local connections noted.
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Benny Kb—Pike
C U Laterar
Tout Me
Silk
Marks Man—Huen
Val Laird
Pike
Quick Way Pick
Rousseau
Mc Man—Letendre
Gentle Yankee
Ali Boy
Clough
AE Deans
P. Johnson
Rock Hunter
Constantino
Grand Music
Golden Domino
Apostolakes
Mission Flash
Fischer
Strutter—Roy
Hurrican
Hal—Mattison
Rex Abbe—Magan
Meadow Dean—Marshal
Galisbee the Great
Provost
Fine Spirit
MacKay
Parkers Boy—Robinson
Teenle Sue—Nason
Buckmaster
Pace
Bill Gantle—Wheeler
Orbit C—Pilsbury
Key Hole—Provost
Sikt—Huen
G. Robinway—Beckwith
Martini Rodney—Williams
Saratoga’s Comeback Keeps the Old Lady Alive
Saratoga Springs thrives as opening week shatters attendance and handle records. The aging track rebounds after wartime decline, aided by Harriman’s 1950s reforms and renewed investment. Major stables and rising wagering sustain a hopeful outlook for continued August success.
Pownal RaceResults Aug 7 1970 Big Perfecta boosts payoff
Racing at Pownal lists results across six five furlong races with placings and payouts. Notables include Fleet Richard and Bay Charger in feature events, and a Big Perfecta winner (5-2-6-2) paying 3 512.80. Also NYC based tennis update: Cliff Richey leads Pepsi Grand Prix standings with 32 points after Indianapolis win.
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Cliff Richey
San Angelo
Tex
Indianapolis
Richey
Ken Rosewall
Australia
Zeljko Fraunulovic
Yugoslavia
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Andrick
A&p
Pownal
O’connor
Phil—Stehr
Harris
Brandy
Sorensen
Nadlac—Donahue
Sinuhe
Lucas
Prince Proper
Chickee—Sorensen
Benjamin
Emdeelee— Morgan
Sluti
Flossie—Zamudio
Carasol—Lewis
Patanalax
Gino Ao
Hills Hope
Q-Ball—Lewis
Tweed House
Miss Set
Donahue
Star Step—Cash
Buford
Bunny—Santiago
Cesere
Green
Admiral Vaughn—Wood
Mighty Mel—Veitch
D.D. Smith
Ar. Symmes
J.P. Melton
Mrs. T. Zavatter
A. Candido
Dani Jones
My Secret
Love
G. Wasaka—Hill
Bert's Dream
F.C. Dimura
R.P. Symmes
Creeping Bear
Wood
Pruden
Royalara— Hanks
Veiteh
Colorado Line
Richardson
Arrosyl—Wood
Avon's Baby
Morgan
Bolsmier
Handley Doreen
Wiseheart
Danny A.—Lewis
Arnmart—Wood Sea Fable
Gay Sport
Gino
Olcott Band
Hat—Green
Santiago Legs and
Morgan Askew
Romanala
Ightwood— Hanks Stikhman—Hill
Dudley
Superior Sal—Wood
Sultans Joy—Green
Boismier Lucke Kelly—Sorensen
A-F
Consolati
Mrs. J. Porter
Hanks Man
Crazy
Hill Porter— Wood Welsh Lass
Donahue Pettigrie Harris
Olympus
Bennington Rd
Monument Plaza Shopping Ctr
Lake Whitingham
Molly Stark
Giants
Hoosick Falls
Hoosick
Scott Buck
Bobby Ryan
Buck
Ryan
Jeff Martinez
David Bromirski
Ed Maleahy
Vermont National
FDIC
Hinsdale
Ichabod W—Mattison
Legal Indian
Galies Lure—Reed
Shadydale Hostess
Cross
Dec Wilson
Bartus
Hopplestretcher—Williams
Afton
Bullwinkle—Harp
Ronnie Sj—Kent
Hee Haw Day—Stewart
Manor Way—Edmunds
Napoleon Pilot— Pride
Sisters Valentine
Justin Brave—MacKay
Royal Trick
Victory Wreath
Scarlet Diamond— Marshall
Clod Hopper
Kane
Steady Pete—Whittemore
Yankee Squire
DuBois
Dally Nuisance
Todd
Forever Happy
Jon Scott
Huckins
Angel Dares
Amy Volo
Lewis
Adams Clothes Shop
ED Bowmaker
Fort Shady
Olcott
Boismier
Amber
Greco
Orbit
Gem
Rasi Stra Ais
Sharie’s Hope
Masia
Brett
Gallway
Fleet Richard
Pichette
Mafia
Hill
Bold See