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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1971

Page

8

Cubs Rout Braves 11-0 on Jenkins gem and Pepitone power

Chicago jumped on Paul Fekete early scoring four in the first inning. Fergie Jenkins pitched a complete game, allowing no runs while scattering seven hits and striking out hitters. Joe Pepitone homered and drove in three runs, with additional RBIs from Jenkins and others as the Cubs expanded their win streak to four despite Braves struggles.

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Senior City League Opening Day Factions and Matches

The Senior City Baseball League starts a 40 game schedule tomorrow at Seasite Park Delfendido champion Homeport Restaurant hosting Lenox Act in the two pan area Reichert's Highlanders meet Crown Budget Americans at 4 30 Marshall Fett Wey's Netonals debut Monday against Home Porte at 4 45 in the late twilight game of the season.

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Belmont Stakes Contenders Eye Triple Crown Bid

Canonero II leads a 12 horse field seeking the Belmont Stakes and a shot at the Triple Crown. Entrants include Purse Finder Pass Catcher Adobe Ed Sense A Fear and Bold Reason with post positions and odds listed as Belmont Park forecasts sunny day and CBS TV coverage planned.

Canonero II Willem A. Levin Ted Campu Neil Hellman Frank J. Caldwell Jim Franch Ethel D. Tacobs Tarzan Stable Lighbinder Anthony Linkesi Aurse Finder MM Jarry Lunger Salem Pastorel Table Twist Priet' Kissel James J. Harris Adobe Steve Stavro Bellmont Park CBS Adobe Fa Sense al Epi Tor]ey Jorge Velasquez Garth Patterson Adobe Ed No Boy Herb Hinojoso John Rotz Auld Reason Jean Syuphet Jil Royal JD Tamity Vasquez Aighbinder Bobby Woodhouse Sir Barton Pox Omaha Whirlaway Idi Count Fleet Get Asgault Cilatinn

Pirates Top Astros 3-2 as Clines drives in pair

Gene Clines hit two run singles to pace the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. The Pirates scored in the third on an error and a Clines RBI single, added two more in the fourth on Clines's second RBI hit, while Jack Billingham and relievers held Houston to five hits through six innings before Cedeno, Watson, and Menke produced two seventh-inning runs.

Pittsburgh Gene Clines Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Astros Pirates Gene Alley Astros Roger Matzger Clines Jack Billingham Richie Rebner Milt May Ty Clings Dave Cash I Cesar Cedeno Bob Watson Wenke Watson Menke Jack Fit Dave Giusti Bob Ninase Houston Ube Tech Alou Clines If Danael Kaynerey

Reds overpower Cardinals 12-0 in blowout victory

Cincinnati Reds batted 17 hits and scored in four straight innings to rout the St. Louis Cardinals 12-0. Ross Grimsley earned the win on a three-hit performance after the night before’s near no hitter, with Tony Perez and George Foster each collecting four hits including two homers and four RBIs combined. Bench added a two-run double as Cincinnati chased Chris Zachary in the fourth, while Lou Brock and Keith Hernandez struggled for St. Louis.

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Red Sox Flatten Angels 10-1 in Fenway Win

Boston pounded California with eight hits in a five run fifth inning. Ringing a season high 10-1 victory, Gary Prance doubled home the first run and Duane Josephson delivered a three run double. Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski added late hits as Ken Berry homered for the Angels in the road loss.

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Orioles Crush Brewers 20 in Friday Night Showdown

Crafty Mike Cuellar fired four hits over eight innings as Baltimore beat Milwaukee 20 0. Frank Robinson belted a two run homer, his fifth of the year, and Brooks Robinson added a run scoring single as the Orioles pulled away after Krause left with bases loaded and one out in the first.

Milwaukee Mike Cuellar Frank Obinsom Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Cuellar Lew Kirayase Baltimore Brooks Robinson Frank Robinson Krausse Orioles Ken Sanders Don Buford Paul Blair Baltimore Milwaukes Buford Harner Aoda Frobian Wallonth Sand Crowley Leo Dapano Dublei Aullimore Chiwaukee Gallimare Minwoukeo HIF Robinst Krause

Local Leagues Turn in Scrappy Wins Amid Mixed Action

Strapped Stratford scene saw Slonybrook push across winning run in eighth, led by two-hit efforts from Blonybrook crew including Manzarella Dempary and Leary. North Stratford Pal, Chris Mazaadra yielded a lone hit to pace a White Sox victory. Indians' Mazendra, Hollayd and Steaatt homered or drove in runs as Ute Indians surged. Other games featured late-inning rallies, Bruno Gerlander striking out 12 in a strong start for a 2-1 win, with wrap of late-season schedules and multiple city matchups across leagues.

Stratford Slonybrook Fiely Blonybrook Mark — Maxaarella Brian Dempsay Ricky Watts Leary Pelt Hollayd Scott Steaatt Tony Predier Mazendra Mike Majasky Frank Crerimano Ute Indians Ninatet

Yonkers Harness Race Delivers 1 2 Finish and $100,000 Reward

At Yonkers Raceway Tae varie Hanover and Rum tomey led the Haughton Stable entry to a 1-2 finish in the Martin Tananbaum International Pace. Juverne Hanover driven by George Sholty overtook Rum Cuslane to win by a length, with Claridge of Australia strong in third. Time 7:04. purse $100,000. world record near miss by 2/5 second. Laverne Hanover earned $50,000 boosting 1971 earnings to $112,008. owned by Thomas Murphy Jr of New York City.

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A's Triumph In 21st Inning Walk Defeats Senators 5 3

In a 21 inning marathon, Tim Shellenback walked Reggie Mackson with the bases loaded and two out, then wild pitched home to lift the Oakland A's to a 5 3 victory over the Washington Senators. The A's broke a tense tie late after Dick Green was tagged out at the plate while attempting to score on Curt Blefary's single, with Bert Campaneris scoring on a wild pitch following intentional walks and later scoring again as the Senators misplayed the ball. The game featured multiple leads and a lengthy pitching duel, ending with Oakland's dramatic late scoring sequence.

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White Sox Triumph Over Tigers 3-2

Chicago's Carlos May drove in three runs with a three run single as Wilbur Wood shined in relief to hold off Detroit 3-2. The Tigers strung hits but could not overcome the Sox in a tight night game.

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Indians Edge Twins 4 2 as Ford drives in three

Alan Basler limited Minnesota to four hits while Ted Ford delivered three RBIs for the Cleveland Indians in a rain-shortened 4 2 win over the Twins. The game halted in the sixth inning after a three run first inning by Cleveland, with Ford adding an RBI single in the top of the fourth. Bert Blyleven took the loss despite a strong start, with Jim Holt driving in a run for Minnesota in the bottom of the first and Tony Oliva homering before the rain. The Indians led 4-0 before Minnesota scored twice to end the game.

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Surging Royals Roll Over Yankees 6 to 2

Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Yankees 6 to 2 as Paul Schaal and Conkis Rojas homered in the first inning. Ken Wright and Tom Byromnelar combined on a four-hitter, improving to five straight wins. Wright, 22, left the game in the sixth with a blistered finger.

NEW York Paul Schaal Conkis Rojas Ken Wright Tom Byromnelar Kansas City Royals New York Yankees Royals Schaal Inser Bris Peterson Belli Amo Otis Wright Yahkees

Dusty Stow Edge Jenkins in YMCA A Division Clash

Dusty Stow Pitch General Fledvic rally from an early deficit to edge Jenkins Brothers in Southern New England League action at Wentfield. In Northern A Division, United Illuminating No. 1 beat No. 2, 13–0, Carpenter Tech topped Harvey Hubbell 27–8, and Sikorsky’s Aviaors Lounted the competition with strong batting.

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Colt League Notes General Electric team practice at Field Kennedy Field

The Bridgeport Fire Department Colt League team will practice Lindy at 5 30 p m at Kennedy Field. New and returning players must be at this practice.

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Gorelick Wins Joe Galla Golf Event at D Fairchild Wheeler

Dennis Gorelick of Trumbull captured the annual Joe Galla golf tournament at the D Fairchild Wheeler course with a two under par score. Fellow competitors include Farrel Furst 73 Chamny Howell 73 Gary Timpany 74 Stan Ligo vitel 74 Chet Day Jr 75 Joe Serino 75 Bill Tate 75 and Mike Niestremski 75. Freeman won low net honors with a 68. Niestremski had low prise for 25 holes and Jon Cars hone low net.

Dennils Gorelick Trumbull Farrel Furst Chamny Howell Gary Timpany Stan Ligovitel Chet Day, Jr Joe Serino Bill Tate Mike Niestremski Derry Freeman

Travelers Play Today in COSBE Tuln Bill

A scrambled summary notes teams in a collegiate league opening game with Travelers facing opponents and mentions players and coaching staff. Names such as Pete Sulzietd Bot Castagnana and Stan Nenad appear, with others like Rich Odzel and BHM Meandin listed among the roster and support.

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Pele Rose sidelined with wrist injury in Cincinnati

AP reports Cincinnati Red Bar beet fielder Peta Rose, two time batting champion, sidelined with a sprained right wrist after a diving catch in the second game of a doubleheader against Chicago. He will undergo an examination to determine prognosis.

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Barbers Golf League Victors At Orange Hills Club

Ruth Petrielia and Paul Lakeau won a Barbers Golf League match by a one stroke margin over George Georgetta and Mary Mancini at Orange Hills County Club. A tournament is set for next week followed by an outing at LaReau Grove in Milford.

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