Feeney Says Giants Dodgers Rivalry Still Strong
San Francisco based feature notes Chub Feeney, NL president, argues Giants and Dodgers rivalry remains intense. Willie Mays, Walter O’Malley, and local fans reflect on nostalgia, attendance declines, and how modern distractions alter the feud.
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Cedeno's four hits lift Astros to first with Reds
Cesar Cedeno went 4 for 4 driving in three and hit his eighth homer as the Astros defeated the Cincinnati Reds 11 to 6. The win moved Houston into first place in the NL West by a half game over Cincinnati. George Culver earned his second win in two decisions while Wayne Simpson took the loss.
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Chicago
Bill Melton
Major League Leaders Show Wide Variety of Standouts
The league leaders list a mix of players from teams including Detroit Chicago and Pittsburgh. Highlights include pitchers and batters with standout numbers across the American and National Leagues, featuring players such as Epstein, Oliver, Stargell, and Jackson in varied top rankings.
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Rozelle rejects federal sports commission plan
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle told the Senate Commerce Committee that each sport is unique and cannot be governed by uniform rules. He argued professional sports are small businesses and urged against federal supervision, saying self regulation is the only workable path.
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Yastrzemski Finds His Old Form as Red Sox Face Brewers
Boston opens a four game series in Milwaukee with Carl Yastrzemski seeking to lift the Red Sox from fourth place. He returned June 9 after knee injury and has raised his average to .289 since a productive homestand. Curtis vs Brett in the opener.
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Bruins players join Canadian team for Russia series
Six members of the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins led by Phil Esposito will play for Canada against the Soviet national team in the fall. Derek Sanderson Wayne Cashman Dallas Smith Dorion Awrey and goalie Gerry Cheevers also join the squad under Harry Sinden in Toronto for training ahead of games in Moscow and Canada.
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Olympic row over Hunter and forgery taints Munich trials
New York officials clash over banning Hunter from U S boxing trials claiming an athlete must set a youth friendly example while Avery Brundage defends Olympic rules. Gene White faces forgery charges, Hunter travels to Pan American Games and Europe, with officials debating moral standards for Olympic eligibility.
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Bobby Lee Hunter
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Karl Schranz
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