Interstate League Leads Jostled as Manchester Beats Elks
Manchester beat the Bennington Elks 6-3 and Hoosick Falls Kiwanis upset Bennington 4-1 to leave the Interstate League at 6-1 for both Manchester and CYO. Wallis’s control faltered Raetz, who issued three walks in the key second and seventh innings, while Pete Sennett pitched a five strikeout win for Hoosick Falls. Manchester then topped Bennington 6-1 behind Rick Norse’s three hits and Rob Outwater’s relief to erase an early 3-0 deficit, keeping both teams in a 6-1 mark with three games left.
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All-Star Baseball Game Loses Pitchers Paradise Reputation
Washington report recalls past All-Star Games and the mixed reputation of pitchers during the era. The piece contrasts early doubts about the game with enduring questions on dominance between the American and National Leagues. It notes historical perspective from aging fans about the event’s quality and popularity.
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Washington
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Dearie
Frank Howard and Rico Petrocelli clash at All Star game
In the All Star contest Frank Howard muffed Hank Aaron's fly ball allowing a run, sparking a heated moment with Rico Petrocelli who conceded the error. Howard later homered to help the Nationals win 9-3 as Willie McCovey and Johnny Bench fueled the offense. Odom took the loss after a rough third inning.
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Bill Freehan
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John ‘Blue Moon
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Arky Vaughn
Ted Williams
al Rosen
Practical Willie
Detroit
Denny McLain
Injuries Hit Pro Football Camps Prompting Roster Moves
Injuries plague camps as Ernie Ladd loses 1969 season with Kansas City due to a knee injury. Charlie Bradshaw and Leroy Mitchell retire. Mitchell to be replaced by Zeke Moore. Other moves include Sonny Bishop departure from the Oilers and Joe Pryor leaving Boston College. Browns cut three rookies and new trades involve Curtiss Gentry to the Cardinals and Claudis James trade from the Rams to Green Bay amid surgeries and signings.
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Charlie Bradshaw
Detroit Lions
Leroy Mitchell
Houston Oilers
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