Perry stars as Indians stay in contention with seventh win
Cleveland’s Perry, the majors’ first nine game winner, pitched a seven hitter for his third shutout as the Indians beat Detroit 4 0 to stay one game behind the AL East leaders. Fosse notes Perry’s adjustment to the league and praises his catcher. Other AL scores include Boston over Baltimore 7 1 Milwaukee over New York 8 2 and Kansas City over Minnesota 5 3. In the NL, Chicago beat St Louis 7 3 New York over Philadelphia 6 1 Cincinnati over Houston 10 3 and San Francisco over Los Angeles. Keith Petrocelli and Fisk homered for Boston, and Scheinblum’s pinch homer led Kansas City past Minnesota.
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Boston Stuns Baltimore 7 1 as Siebert Dominates
Boston tops Baltimore 7 to 1 behind Somny Siebert who went the distance for his fourth win. Carlton Fisk homered for Boston and Rico Petrocelli added a run producing single. Don Baylor and Dave Johnson contributed for Baltimore with a lone run scoring on a passed ball and a single respectively.
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Braves shuffle top front office with Robinson stepping in
Atlanta Braves announce a front office reshuffle with Eddie Robinson named director of player personnel and Paul Richards moved to a consultative role while continuing as vice president. Bill Bartholomay says Richards will focus on talent evaluation and trades, with Bill Lucas advancing to run the farm system.
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Mitchell Wins Unanimous Decision Over Mighty Joe Young
Boston boxer Jack Mitchell outboxed Mighty Joe Young in a ten round decision. Mitchell, 178 pounds, absorbed a nose bloodied fifth round clash and remained elusive against Young, 14, of Brooklyn. Also featured were Kevin Dorl on and Roger Philips drawing, Juan Bolla defeating Don Melosh, and Lloyd Duncan stopping Tony Porter.
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Fire Rears Barn Killing 38 Horses At Old Westbury
A barn owned by polo figure George H. Bostwick burned early Thursday, killing 38 Thoroughbred race horses valued around 1 million dollars with ownership including Frank Fariola. Cappella, a top 1971 show horse, was among the casualties. Investigators have not determined the cause, though horsemen suspect an explosion from three tons of wet hay stored the day before.
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Pete” Bostwick
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Middle America praised for fairminded sport spirit
The writer surveys Middle America from Omaha to Burlington Iowa, praising its people for fairness and hospitality. He notes strong local culture with teams and venues, and cites Billy Martin’s praise of earthy Midwestern character. A Burlington Bees link to the Oakland A’s highlights the region’s baseball ties.
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Arlington High Meets RFA In Baseball Quarterfinals
Arlington High School Eagles host RFA Fairfax at 2 p.m. Saturday with home field to the higher seed. The winner advances to face Thetford or Enosburg in the semifinals set for Tuesday, June ... Scotch Foursome at Mt. Anthony CC ends in a tie for first as Pierve-Comi and Dewey-Vince teams share top score 46.
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Suspended golfer sues LPGA in antitrust suit
Jane Blalock suspended for a year sues the LPGA in Atlanta alleging unreasonable restraint of trade and unfair action. She seeks $3 million in damages including compensatory and punitive, asserting harm to her earnings and reputation as the tour’s leading money winner this year.
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Protests shake up Indy 500 finish amid rule changes
In Indianapolis the Indy 500 finish is unsettled after three protests, two denied and one potentially costing Jerry Grant a second place and about $70,000. USAC reviews fuel limits, engine sizes, wings, suspension and hub rules as preparations begin for a July 7 rules committee session.
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