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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1971

Page

7

Mitchell Opens Cleveland Open Lead With 64

Bobby Mitchell shot a 64 to take a two stroke lead after two rounds of the Cleveland Open at Beechmont Country Club. Dan Sikes sits one behind at 131 after a 67 round, while Jacklin Crampton and Cole move into contention with 63 66 and 65 respectively.

Mitchell Danville Beechmont Country Club Dan Sikes Sikes Jacksonville Fla Tony Jacklin Bruce Crampton Bobby Cole Jacklin Crampton Cole Gene Littler Cole Littler Bobby Mitchell Gene Littler Phil Rodgers Jerry Rodgers Jerry McGee Gay Brewer Bully Casper Mason Rudolph Tom Shaw Dave Stockton Deane Beman Howie Johnson Hale Irwin Lee Trevino Jerry Heard George Bellino Lee Elder Larry White Bob Smith Ed Snead Johnny Pott Bill Garrett Chi Chi Rodriguez Tom Weisxopt George Archer George Johnson Bruce Devlin Bob Goaiby Steve Reid Charles Sifford Bert Yancey Bob Stone Red Curl Ross Randall Joan Schroeder Gardner Dickinson Bobby Nichols Charles Coody RH. Sikes Bob Charlies Kermit Zariey Rick Massengalo Richard Crawford Bob Bourne Mike Reaser Howell Fraser Denny Tizisn Jim Jamieson Terry Wilcox Lou Homero Blancas Larry Ziegier al Geiberger

Mets Beat Expos 4-1 In Twilight Opener

Dave Marshall drove in the tie breaking run with a fifth inning single and the New York Mets defeated Montreal 4-1 in the first game of a twilight doubleheader. Nolan Ryan Evan allowed one earned run while fanning 10 over seven innings.

Montreal Dave Marshall New York Mets Mets Nolan Evan Rusty Staub Expos New York Harreisonss Hunt Jorgensn Swanson If Cronesis Stavbrt Fairly Kranpool Marshallrt Raymond Marshall H Reed Ryan Sutherland

Standings and schedules from a crowded sports night

Standings show Baltimore 7 Boston 3 and New York 12 Washington 2 while Chicago 2 California 0 and Milwaukee 3 Minnesota 1 lead various night matchups. The night slate features many cross league games plus a late golf narrative highlighting Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus in strong putting rounds.

Baltimore Boston New York Washington Chicago California Milwaukee Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Oakland Pattin Perry McLain Stottiemyre Horgan Coleman Cuellar Jackson Peters Siebert West Oakland Miwaukee Pittsburgh Louis Montreal Philadelphia Wes S Francisco Los Angeles Aw Houston Cincinnat Ste Atlanta San Diego

Swoboda Returns to Yankees from Expos in Waiver Deal

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Ron Swoboda from Montreal via waivers, returning him to the city where he once starred for the Mets. Montreal gets outfielder Ron Woods and undisclosed cash, Woods assigned to Winnipeg in the International League. Swoboda had been traded to Montreal from the Mets on March 31 for Din Hahn.

NEW York New York Yankees Ron Swoboda Montreal Expos Ron Woods Woods Winnipeg Swoboda Mets Din Hahn

Braves sweep Reds with 10 run win in twi-night doubleheader

Earl Williams drove in four runs including his 10th homer as the Atlanta Braves toppled Cincinnati 10 to 6 to complete a doubleheader sweep. In the opener Ralph Garr sparked an 8-6 win with a tie-breaking double and Oscar Brown's pinch hit, while Darrell Evans belted a three-run homer and the Reds countered with Pete Rose and Tony Perez homers.

Atlanta Earl Williams Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds Braves Ralph Garr Oscar Brown Marty Perez Jim Merritt Garr Brown Darrell Evans Reds Pete Rose Cincinnati Lee May Felix Millan Tony Perez May Evans Hal King

Tigers Beat Indians 6-1 in Gilbreth's debut

Detroit pitcher Bill Gilbreth allowed five hits in his first major league game and contributed two singles. He left a 1-1 tie after seven as Aurelio Rodriguez tripled to start a three run seventh. Gilbreth walked seven but struck out seven and yielded one run. Willie Horton hit his 14th homer and Kaline added a two run pinch shot in the eighth.

Detroit Bill Gilbreth Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Toledo Steve Dunning Gilbreth Cleveland Ray Fosse Vada Pinson Willie Horton Aurelio Rodriuez Jin Northrup Cesar Gutierrez Rodriguez Mickey Stanley al Kaline Lonborg Robinson Baltimore Pat Dobson Doug Griffin Luis Aparicio Smith Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Turner Lasher Guyton Wynn Portsmouth

Agee Earns Gold Glove With Mets Despite Rib Injury

Center fielder Tommy Agee of the New York Mets won the Rawlings Gold Glove for his outstanding 1970 fielding season despite being sidelined by a rib injury.

NEW York Tommy Agee New York Mets Rawlings

Bluefield Orioles TOP Kingsport Royals 3-1 in Friday clash

Larry McCall and Leon Corbin combined for a four hitter as Pete Quinlan drove in two first inning runs with a two base hit. Bluefield improved to 3-0 under manager Jim Schaffer and face Kingsport again tonight at Bowen Field starting at 7 45 p m. Steve Patterson will start for Bluefield against Kingsport’s Steve Davis.

Larry McCall Leon Corbin Pete Quinlan Bluefield Orioles Kingsport Royals Bowen Field Jim Schaffer Birds Royals Steve Patterson Orioles Kingsport Steve Davis McCall Chandler N. C Bob Hearld Corbin Herald Rick Romans Wil Aaron Ed Cervantes Romans Quinlan Luis Delgado Carl Duncan Bluefield Duncan Paul Walton Jackie Hurst George Feeley Hurst Charlie Smith Art Simon Feeley Simon Cervantes

Chisox Hold Off Angels 2-0 on Early Run Support

Carlos May and Tom Egan each delivered run scoring singles with two out in the first inning as Tommy John and Bart Johnson combined for a shutout. The White Sox won 2-0 for their fifth straight victory, the team's longest streak in two years. Alex Johnson did not start amid manager Lefty Phillips frustration with last season's batting champion.

Chicago Carlos May Tom Egan Tommy John Bart Johnson Chicago White Sox California Angels Sox Alex Johnson Angels Lefty Phillips

Orioles Rally Past Red Sox 7-3 in Boston

Baltimore bats break a ninth inning tie as Paul Blair drives in two with a triple after Reggie Smith tied the game in the eighth. Boog Powell and Frank Robinson homer for the Orioles, with Rico Petrocelli homering for Boston and Pat Dobson pacing the mound.

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Pirates hammer Phillies 14-4 in big offensive night

Ritchie Hebner and Jackie Hernandez homered twice each and Willie Stargell drove in four as the Pittsburgh Pirates slugged the Philadelphia Phillies 14-4. Stargell, with a 27th homer and 76 RBIs, led a powerful attack that included three Pirate homers in the first inning and two more later, while Jim Bunning struggled for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Ritchie Hebner Jackie Hernandez Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Stargell Pittsburgh Jim Bunning Dave Cash Ym Stargell al Oliver Bob Robertson Phillies Steve Blass Deron Johnson Hernandez

Yankees Rip Senators 12-2 Behind Blomberg First MLB HR

New York offense explodes as Ron Blomberg hits his first major league homer and Felipe Alou drives in four. Bobby Murcer adds two triple games, Jake Gibbs belts a two run shot, and Ron Swoboda joins in after being acquired earlier. Pete Broberg suffers through three innings, allowing seven runs.

NEW York Ron Blomberg Felipe Alou New York Yankees Pete Broberg Washington Senators Blomberg Bobby Murcer Jake Gibbs Yanks Washington Casey Cox Jackie Brown Broberg Horace Clarke Murcer Alou Paul Casanova Ron Swoboda Montreal Jerry Kenney

Harvey Leads Virginia Open at Waynesboro Halfway Mark

Harvey of Fairfax holds a one stroke edge over Claude King of Norfolk at the 36 holes of the Virginia PGA Open. King carded 71 to reach 138, while Harvey posted 73 to reach 137 after two rounds at Waynesboro Country Club amid a tight leaderboard including Wynn, Turner, Nicholas and amateurs Klise and Smith.

Way King Waynesboro Country Club Mike Wynn Portsmouth Jay Turner Chantilly Gary Nicholas Fairfax W.L Klise Rick Smith Virginia Beach Klise Smith Chandler Harper

Brewers Safely Beat Twins 3-1 Behind Harper's Clout

Tommy Harper belted a two run homer in the eighth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the Minnesota Twins 3-1. Skip Lockwood pitched effectively allowing eight hits as he earned his fourth win in ten decisions with Ted Kubiak aboard on a walk before the blast.

St Paul-Minneapolis Tommy Harper Skip Lockwood Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Harper Ted Kubiak Lockwood

Astros Rally Past Giants 5-4 On Ninth Inning Twist

Houston shocks San Francisco 5-4 as Denis Menke opens the ninth with an infield single and Jack Hiatt delivers a pivotal two run single after Perry issues a wild pitch and a bases loaded walk. Bonds Speier drive in two Giants runs while Edwards Chiles and Morgan also contribute for the Astros.

Houston Jack Hiatt San Francisco Astros Giants Gaylord Perry Denis Menke John Edwards Perrys Menke Hiatt Winnings Jim Ray Bobby Bonds Chris Speier Edwards Rich Chiles Joe Morgan

Sacred Heart Edges Trinity Methodist In Bluefield Softball

Sacred Heart defeated Trinity Methodist 4 to 8 in Bluefield Church Softball League Thursday night. Milt Bruckner and EF Barnes homered for Sacred Heart. Harold Erwin homered for Trinity. winning picker listed as Milt Bruckner Warl Michaels, Joe Rondinelli.

Sacred Heart Trinity Methodist Bluefield Church Milt Bruckner Warl Michaels Joe Rondonelli Bruckner EF Barnes Harold Erwin Trinity

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