Robinson's Homers Help Indians Rally Past Rangers in Texas
Frank Robinson, Cleveland's player manager, hit two three run homers to overcome a 5-4 Rangers lead. Dave LaRoche earned the win in relief after Dennis Eckersley faltered. Oakland and Detroit also won, while several NL games completed with Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Los Angeles victorious. The San Diego Montreal game was rained out.
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Willie Davis Delivers as Cards Top Astros in Houston
Willie Davis in a new uniform produced a double and a single driving in one run as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 6-0. Bob Forsch added a two-hit outing and Ken Reitz slugged a three-run homer in the sixth inning for the fourth straight win. Manager Red Schoendienst credited Davis’s added offense as the key to lifting the club as they push to move ahead in a tight season.
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Blyleven Sidelined by Shoulder Tear. Twins Sign Powell
Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven suffers a slight tear in his right shoulder and is advised not to throw for about a week. The club also confirms signing its first choice in the secondary phase of Thursday’s draft, outfielder Hoskin Powell of Pensacola Florida.
Nicklaus to hang Bobby Jones painting at Muirfield Village
Golfer Jack Nicklaus said an oil painting of the late Bobby Jones will be hung in the new Muirfield Village course clubhouse near Columbus at the start of the Memorial Tournament May 27 30 1976. The $200 000 plus Memorial is expected to become an annual golf classic and attract all of the nation s top pros.
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Rozelle Rule Not Enforced 1926 1962
Chicago Bears owner George Halas testified in an antitrust trial that the Rozelle Rule compensation clause was not enforced from 1926 to 1962 and that there was no necessity for the option in the early NFL years. He noted players often held part time jobs locally.
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Spitz to Commentate for CBS at World Swimming Trials
Hollywood UPI reports Mark Spitz seven time Olympic gold medalist will join CBS as a sports commentator. He will start next month at the World Swimming Championships in Cali Colombia after an unsuccessful bid for show business work following his Munich wins.
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Barbs and questions mark a club meeting column
Phil Pastoret notes a satirical view of meeting conduct urging open accessibility for adults and critiquing problem solvers. He skewers a man wobbling home from lamp poles as a fifth column figure and questions why problem solvers offer wrong answers.
Notice of Equalization Session in Fannin County Texas
The Board of Equalization meets at the Bonham Courthouse in Fannin County Texas at 10:00 a.m. on Monday June 23 1975 to determine fix and equalize values of all taxable property for 1975. Margaret Gilbert County Clerk issues the notice.
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Ali Promises Frazier And Foreman Bouts
Muhammad Ali told about 5 500 Detroit spectators he will fight Joe Frazier and George Foreman after his upcoming title defense this month. He pledged two more bouts this year, saying after beating the European heavyweight he will meet Smokin Joe then Foreman. The exhibition benefited a local black college library fund.
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Gideon Still Undefeated Longhorns Win Series Opener
Texas pitcher Jim Gideon improved to an undefeated season mark as Texas beat Oklahoma 4-2 in the College World Series opener. Arizona State star Floyd Bannister struck out 15 in his team 5-3 win over Cal State Fullerton despite a first inning shaky start and a blood blister on his pitching hand.
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