Grabarkewitz Surges as Missing NL All-Star Candidate
Dodgers infielder Billy Grabarkewitz, hitting .373, added another game winning homer to his hot stretch as Los Angeles beat the Cubs 5-4 in a rain shortened game. His five homers come amid strong spring and season performance, though Tony Perez remains the likeliest NL third baseman. Pirates' Dock Ellis pitched six strong for a 5-1 win over San Diego, with Matty Alou adding two doubles to support the effort.
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Baseball Standings and Week Schedule Update
East and West divisions show Chicago leading the East with 35 wins and New York 25 wins. West top team Los Angeles at 29-20, plus upcoming games and probable pitchers through Wednesday night across major matchups in cities including Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Atlanta, and San Francisco.
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Van Gerbig Wins Control of Oakland Seals in Bid Battle
Superior Court ruled Trans-National Communications defaulted on four loans totaling 1.6 million, including 991000 to Wells Fargo. Seals Ltd. seeks sale of the NHL club for 3.4 million to Charley Finley with further testimony set for June 9. Finley’s bid is the only offer so far. Seals president valued the team at 6 million.
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Bruins Name Tom Johnson To Succeed Harry Sinden
The Boston Bruins promoted assistant GM Tom Johnson to replace retired Harry Sinden as coach. Johnson, 42, a former Norris Trophy winner, will sign a one year contract and remain as Milt Schmidt’s assistant.
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Bouton book ruffles baseball as Kuhn scolds author
New York UPI report shows Commissioner Bowie Kuhn sternly reprimanding Jim Bouton for an upcoming tell all book on baseball while fans and players protest in support. The article also notes Bruins coach changes tied to Sinden and Johnson, with Bruins officials backing the reshuffle.
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Blair Listed As Improving After Nose And Eye Socket Surgery
Orioles outfielder Paul Blair remained in good condition after a 30 minute operation to repair fractures to his nose and left orbital area at St. Joseph's Hospital in Orange. Blair was injured Sunday when struck by a Ken Tatum fastball against the California Angels. Doctors reported open reduction and reconstruction performed with no immediate verdict on permanent eye damage. Blair's mother attended the game and Blair received a visit from Tatum in hospital Monday.
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Offer Arising For Hippopotamus In Seattle’s Zoo
Gertrude II, a 1200 pound hippopotamus, auctioned by Poncho charity, was bought by Allen E. Smith Jr. and placed on a Lake Wenatchee ranch but winter habitat and other animals proved unsuitable. Smith seeks a new home for her as zoo director Frank Vincenzi notes Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo already has Gertrude I. A Pittsburgh signing and an IC4A meet relocation are also mentioned in this brief.
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Sawchuk Death Probe Focuses On Barroom Horseplay
Nassau County DA awaiting investigation results before possible grand jury action in hockey star Terry Sawchuk death. Sawchuk, 40, died from complications after an incident described as horseplay with Ranger teammate Ron Stewart. Witnesses note an April 29 bar argument and alleged accidental knee injury during later horseplay. Stewart may be questioned in Mineola.
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Bouton's Book Sparks Anger Across Baseball
New York UPI reports Jim Bouton faces wide backlash for excerpts from Ball Four. Teammates and rivals question why he published intimate clubhouse details including teammates, wives, and behavior with airline stewardesses. Bouton defends the work as sharing baseball humor and experiences.
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Flood Testifies Over Reserve Clause Fight in Court
Curt Flood told federal court he believes he can earn nearly 500000 more baseball, estimating five more seasons at 90000 each. NL president Chub Feeney dismissed Floods figures as speculative, saying Flood is not in the same class as Mays Musial and others. Feeney defended the reserve clause stating it keeps farm clubs alive and crucial for team development. He noted the Giants spend about 1 million annually on farm systems, and rivaled the idea that a ballplayer is free to contract. Lang rules stagecoach drivers not covered by motor vehicle law, dismissing a drunken carriage charge against Bernard Szymanski. Banks sidelined a week with a strained tendon in his left knee.
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