Moment of Truth as McLain Returns to Mound Tonight
Denny McLain arrives in Detroit for a return to pitching after a three month suspension for gambling ties. Tigers GM Jim Campbell and manager Mayo Smith express confidence as McLain prepares to face Gary Waslewski with about 40,000 fans expected at Tiger Stadium amid threat of thundershowers. The ace, 26, seeks to steady Detroit’s pursuit of the Orioles, trailing by seven games.
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UPI
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Baltimore Orioles
Minnesota Bench Proves Effective as Renick Delivers Grand Slam
Rick Renick, 26, pinch hits a sixth inning grand slam for the Twins to erase a 5-2 deficit and beat Kansas City 8-5. Harmon Killebrew belted his 21st homer as Minnesota’s veteran leader helps secure the win, while other AL games feature Baltimore, Detroit, Oakland, Milwaukee, and Washington also winning.
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Chicago
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Dick Woodson
Paul Schall
Bob Oliver
Royals
Boog Powell
Don Buford
Dave McNally
Les Cain
Mickey Stanley
al Kaline
Tansitor 6 VFW Nine 3 in Bennington Little League clash
Tansitor Electronics won 6 3 over VFW Nine after a pitching gem by Thompson and a late three run outburst. Thompson allowed a solo in third but Tansitor built a 2 1 lead in the same inning and added four consecutive hits in the fifth to seal victory. VFW mounted a late two run rally in the sixth before three straight outs ended the contest.
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American Hopes Saved by Rain at Wimbledon
Rain suspended the All England quarterfinals as Clark Graebner fights to save his center court match against Roger Taylor while Margaret Court plans to play on with an injured ankle. In other ties, Gimeno chases a win over Carmichael and Newcombe and Rosewall advance. Casals, Durr, and King seek finals glory. Meanwhile NBA Bucks sign guard Tom Scantlebury from Nebraska.
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Spain
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John Newcombe
Newcombe
Roy Emerson
Helga Nielsen
Billie Jean King
United States
Francoise Durr
France
Hoosick Falls Lions Edge Arlington 2 1 in IL clash
Hoosick Falls Lions nine backed by pitcher Mike LaRoche who earned the win with a four hit outing and the decisive RBI in the sixth inning. LaRoche also made an unassisted double play in the top of the final inning to seal the 2-1 Inter-State League victory over Arlington. Hoyt allowed five hits for Arlington in a loser effort, while only LaRoche logged more than one hit for Hoosick Falls.
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Red Sox Give Senators Win
Boston pitcher Sonny Siebert faltered as the Red Sox misplayed key moments allowing Washington to rally. Ed Brinkman cashed in a tying hit and, after Romo’s wild pitch, the Senators took a 3-1 lead. Dick Bosman earned his seventh win while Darold Knowles saved his 15th.
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Romo
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Billy
Brinkman
Tony Conigliaro
George Thomas
Mike Andrews
Reggie Smith
Carl Yastrzemski
Washington
Dick Bosman
Darold Knowles
Fenway
Mike Nagy
Joe Coleman
Gary Peters
Dick Such
Plum Island Derby Nets Big Striped Bass Glory
Sunshine and salt air fill Plum Island as the annual Striped Bass Derby unfolds. Mackeral run and many stripers weigh in at stations, with past winners surpassing sixty five pounds. The writer prefers smaller mackeral from party boats and details meals, scenery, and local fishing lore while noting a 471 pound bluefin tuna hooked near Ranger.
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Mackeral
Dean Hanson
Bennington
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Ranger
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