Minor league baseball fans keep faith in the game
Visalia Mets general manager Jack Hutchinson, son of the late Fred Hutchinson, defends baseball's health amid rival sports. He cites strong 19 734 attendance over 29 home dates and notes promotional efforts at Mets and Dodgers boost gate. Dodgers' Walter O'Malley echoes optimism about the sport's vitality.
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Jack Hitchinson
Jack Hutchinson
Visalia Mets
California
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Fred Hutchinson
Detroit
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Cincinnati Reds
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Jack Mutchinson
Viselia
Rangers halt Red Sox in 5-2 Texas win
Rich Hand dodged trouble despite facing few hits as the Texas Rangers beat Boston 5-2. Tommy Harper and Carl Yastrzemski troubled Hand, who allowed four hits and walked two in seven innings. Toby Harrah and Dalton Davis provided key offense with Harrah collecting three steals and driving in two, while Don Mincher and Bert Jones also contributed in the rally.
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Bill Gogolewski
Harper
Reggie Smith
Sac
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Hand
Toby Harrah
Dalton Dances
Harrah
Jones
Don Mincher
Rangers
Min
Jeff
Lenny Randle
Harmon Killebrew
Twins
Cesar Tovar
Dalton Jones
Texal
Red Sox
Jim Lonborg
George Scott
Milwaukee
White Sox
Lonbarg
Venezia wins four at Aqueduct in old times style
Jockey Mike Venezia, once a rising apprentice on the New York circuit, scores four wins across the card at Aqueduct led by Sig, Royal Scandal, Crust and Westward. Ron Turcelle takes the $15,000 Feature aboard Never Hala. Other tracks report wins including Chrissy C at Monmouth and Marvelous Mary at Liberty Bell.
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Aqueduct
Mike Venezia
Venezia
New York
Code Four
Sig
Royal Scandal
Crust
Westward
Ron Turcelle
Never Hala
Monmouth Park
Chrissy C
Marvelous Mary
Liberty Bell
Local drivers among leaders at Lebastian Valley Speedway
WEST LEBANON, N.Y. Jackie Wilson of Fishkill won the $1,000 to win 95 lap sportsman main at Lebastian Valley Speedway after overcoming mechanical problems. Victor Goat and Chuck Ely each won their respective Limited Sportsman and Mini Stock features, with multiple drivers leading early before final gains. Heats and consolations were won by Hon Mensing Townley Blake Lentine and Wilson, with notable names from Albany, Pownal, Hyde Park, Great Barrington and North Adams in strong showings.
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West Lebanon
N.Y
Fishkill
Russell Blake
Pittsfield
Mass
Doug Garrison
Hudson
Garrison
Ron Mensing
Nassau
Mensing
Wilson
Kutch Jeltey
Pownal
Joe Messina
Albany
Tommy Corellis
East Greenbush
George Henderson
Johnny Wood
Great Barrington
Jack Farquhar
Epbratah
Ron van Etten
Rhinecliff
Victor Goat
Tommy Athanas
Hyde Park
John Fachini
North Adams
Victor
Fachini
Athanas
Ken Coon
Troy
Dick Larkin
Jimmy Schneider
South Heremont
Manchester
Roy Vanasse
Northampton
Hon-Mensing
Jerry Townley
Catskill
Jackie Wilson
Jim Parslow
Pat Casey
Tom Lentine
NFL Players Association NLR hearings open in Minneapolis
Hearings before the National Labor Relations Board in Minneapolis challenge club owners on bargaining over fines and artificial turf. Attorneys clash over Rozelle’s role as final arbitrator while a ruling is not expected until late July.
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NFL
Ted Keel
Rozelle
Eugene
Keating
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NEL
Players Association
NLRB
San Diego
San Francisco
Igay
Hinsdale Raceway near settlement after stalled talks
A tentative agreement ends a financial dispute that closed Hinsdale Raceway since June 6 as Western New England Harness Horsemen vote to approve. The plan would pay horsemen 1,074,000 this year and 45 percent of gate receipts next year, rising to 48 percent after year four, amid daily losses of about 3,700. The state had collected 217,000 from the first 25 racing days before the shutdown.
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Hinsdale Raceway
Western New England Harness Horsemen's Association
Horsemen's Association
William Jackowski
Ste
State Racing Commission
Sparky Lyle gains 14th save in Yankees 4 2 win over Royals
Sparky Lyle preserved New York's 4-2 victory over Kansas City by retiring Amos Otis with two on and two out in the seventh after relieving Mike Kekich. Bobby Murcer drove in three for the Yankees, who stretch to a fifth straight win as they chase Baltimore and Detroit in the American League East.
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UPI
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Yankee
Mike Kekich
Kansas City Royals
New York
Baltimore
Detroit
Orioles
California Angels
Tigers
Oakland A's
Minnesota Twins
Cleveland Indians
Texas Rangers
Weston Red Sox
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago White Sox
Houston
Mets
Montreal
Cincinnati
Cubs
Sa Francisco
St. Louis
San Diego
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Kekich
Kansas City
Lyle
Amos Otis
Royals
Bobby Murcer
Jim Pabner
Johnny Oates
Hinson Hopes to End Slump at Western Open
Larry Hinson, sidelined by a yearlong shoulder ailment, seeks a comeback at the Western Open amid a slump that has lasted over two years. He notes mental prep and belief in a brighter future as he faces a compact field missing Nicklaus Palmer and Player while defending champion Bruce Crampton leads a strong lineup.
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UPI
Larry Hinson
Hinson
Larry Binson
Jack Nicklaus
Arnald Palmer
Lee Treyina
Gary Player
Hlinson
Jim
Nicklaus
Vinson
USGA
Pebble Beach
Bruce Crampton
Hilly Casper
Jwins Boros
Tony Jacklin
George Accher
Mt Anthony Club opens summer golf clinic for youths
Mt Anthony Country Club starts a summer golf clinic for club members' children with 60 plus participants aged 6 to 15. The program teaches fundamentals and advanced points, plus on course behavior. Tournaments are planned in age divisions, led by club pro Tom Bushee with Jay Jerome assisting.
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Tom Bushee
Bushee
Jay Jerome
Moore
Cape Cod
Bennington II Action Display Evening Minor League Bout
Tonight at 6:00 YFW faces Tansifer Minor League amid a Bennington II action card featuring Corbell Feenan stepping with Rogers Steffen and Giards. Glode Union prepares BCC vx as the venue hosts the event.
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Feenan
Awe Rogers
Steffen
Tansifer
BCC
Glode Union
Hancock Ends Racing At Berkshire Downs Fair
Hancock will not run horse racing this year at Berkshire Downs despite a state license. John A. Barry, legal counsel for the Berkshire County Fair Association, says negotiations with Berkshire Downs owners failed. The track last operated in 1968 after Martin DeMatteo bought Green Mountain Park in Vermont. DeMatteo believes racing at Berkshire Downs harms his Vermont profits.
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Berkshire County Fair
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
State Racing Commission
John A. Barry
the Fair Association
Hancock Track
Martin G. DeMatteo
Green Mountain Park
Pawnal
Atty
Barty
DeMatteo
Herkshire Downs
Green Mountain Track
Barry
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