Foy Adapts Weight Move In Boston Spring Camp
Red Sox star Joe Foy describes trimming to 197 pounds to win a third base job under Dick Williams. He says the weight change improved his defense and bat, though he doubts being as good as Brooks Robinson, and explains his goal to lead off and score many runs. Foy stresses earning his spot and avoiding a managerial shakeup next season.
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Sand Trap Shot Tips From Marco Island Golf Director
Golf director in Marco Island Florida explains sand trap technique for white sand bunkers. Key points include two inches behind the ball and two inches deep, firm stance, and a complete follow through to lift the ball out. Visualize landing spot to ease tension and maintain head position.
Angels And Red Sox Postponed By Rain
The opener of a four game series between the California Angels and the Boston Red Sox was postponed by rain. The game is moved to a two night doubleheader Tuesday night with Clyde Wright likely to start for the Angels and either Tom Murphy or George Brunet. Ray Culp and Lee Stange will start for the Red Sox with 2-2 records.
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George Brunet
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Lee Stange
Ken Holtzman Earns Fifth Victory in Cubs Win
Ken Holtzman allowed seven innings as the Cubs beat the Reds 4-3. Adolfo Phillips and Glenn Beckert sparked a two-run seventh inning, with Billy Williams delivering a two-run double after Banks hit his 10th and 11th homers off Gary Nolan. Holtzman departs Friday for a two-week summer military service stint.
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Astros Fine Staub and Aspromonte for Mourning Day Absence
Houston Astros general manager H B Richardson fined Rusty Staub and Bob Aspromonte one day's pay each for not playing against Pittsburgh on a day designated as mourning for Robert Kennedy. Staub loses about 300 dollars and Aspromonte about 200 dollars. Maury Wills also was absent as the Pirates won 3 to 1.
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Norm Brown In Critical Condition After Rex Mays Crash
Race driver Norm Brown of Detroit remained in critical condition Monday with burns covering about 40 percent of his body from a three car crash in the Rex Mays Memorial 150 mile race at State Fair Park Track. The collision Sunday also claimed the life of Ronnie Duman of Speedway Indiana, age 37.
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Hondo Puts Fear Into Moundsmen
Frank Howard, the 260 pound Washington slugger, powered early season homers and led the league in batting and RBIs through May. He hit 10 home runs in a six game stretch against Detroit Boston and Cleveland and posed a triple crown threat. The Senators, however, remained in the AL cellar under manager Jim Lemon despite Howard's blast pace.
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Tracksters May Petition Board
United States Olympic track and field candidates may petition for consideration after missing four qualifying meets due to injury or illness. A 10 man sub committee will review cases June 26 in Los Angeles and select athletes for altitude training at South Lake Tahoe in September.
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Critics Fire At Czar Eckert Over Kennedy Mourning Stance
Commissioner William D. Eckert and major league owners faced heavy criticism for not canceling games amid the Kennedy funeral weekend. Some writers predicted Eckert may not finish his seven year term as commissioner while others defended postponements as proper tributes to the late senator. The dispute highlighted tensions between management and press over how baseball observed the national day of mourning.
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Marichal wins 11th as Giants blank Pirates 8-0
Juan Marichal pitched a four-hitter for his 11th win against 2 losses as the San Francisco Giants routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0. He carried a shutout through seven innings, struck out eight, and contributed a sacrifice fly. Willie McCovey hit his 11th homer, and Willie Mays and Ollie Brown drove in two runs each in the eighth.
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Rodeo Star Larry Mahan Sees Record Pay and Plans Move
Seattle AP reports Larry Mahan, 24, won the World All-Around Cowboy title and a record 51996 dollars after a tough season that included injuries from a brahma bull. The Oregon rider, nicknamed Goldfinger, also excelled in bull riding saddle broncs and barebacks while planning a Phoenix livestock trailer business and a move with wife Darlene and two children.
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Frazier Ramos Title Bout Backed by Rematch Pact
Joe Frazier of Philadelphia defends his New York version of the world heavyweight title against Manuel Ramos of Mexico on June 24. A return bout agreement protects the contest.
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