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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1971
Page
4
Oakland Athletics blasted Washington with eight runs while pitching dominated. Blue hurler hurls a four-hitter, McLain took the loss for the Senators, Monday provided power with a homer and RBIs, Gene Tenace joined in with a homer, and Reggie Jackson contributed a clutch two-run hit as the A’s built a decisive lead in the early innings and coasted to victory.
Johnstone powered the Chicago White Sox to an 8 2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a doubleheader before rain halted the nightcap with Detroit leading. Tom Egan doubled home two for Chicago and Johnstone added his sixth homer, with Melton homering twice for the White Sox.
The 10 round welterweight bout between Conia Ranaehl of Viens na and Benny bucias of New York at Madison Square Garden was postponed Sunday due to a utility workers strike there. Workers who set up chairs rings and related tasks caused the cancellation.
Dover, NE local player Vint Nor toipc af Pakrdiols wins New England WAfe writer Tor ris Thurniusten at Woade imam Park. Marlen, who played in the Easter Bowl in New York, reaches final, defeating Fay en route. Netton earns semifinal win over Casey Jones of Darien with a strong performance.
Reds beat the St Louis Cardinals 4 to 2 as Lee May homered in the third inning off Don Gullett. Pete Rose beat out a bunt, and Gullett pitched seven innings before Gibbon finished. Reggie Cleveland lasted five innings for St Louis, who cut the lead with a homer by McNeviney in the eighth.
Marty Harshman, 33, appointed head coach at the University of Washington after Tax Winter resigned May 14 to coach the San Diego Rockets. Harshman arrives from Washington State University after 13 years at WAU and five at Palm state Lutheran University, amid ongoing tensions over racial issues in athletics.
The Rayventos Robins and the New Haven Nulmege split a doubleheader at Memorial Field. The Robins won game one 4 to 1 with Mary Ann Holder the winning pitcher and Sue Wasawice driving in two runs. In game two New Haven earned a 4 comeback as Lu Go eovlin hit a homer and Paula Nicate added key plays. Wasawice and Gisele Nabar had two hits for the Robins, with Diane Drab also contributing two hits.
New York fans packed the stands as Stan Bahnsen pitched six hitters into the seventh, guiding the Yankees to a 2-2 win over Kansas City. Amos Otis and Bo Kirkpatrick provided early sparks, while Thurman Munson and Jerry Kenney drove in runs. The win marked Bahnsen’s third consecutive complete game effort, as New York widened the gap in the pennant chase.
Yesterday's scores include Cleveland 3 Chicago 8 and Detroit 2 at Chicago with rained game. Boston 5 New York 5, California 5 Washington 0, Kansas City 2 Oakland 0. Angels nabbed a win over Washington. Sammy Petrovelli and Ken Berry key plays. Two late runs in the ninth sealed for the Angels. Wright pitched well for Cleveland.
The NHL annual meeting opens in Montreal with a single draft on the first day. The interleague draft costs $30,000 per player, and the intradraft fetches $340,000 per head. Owners also weigh changes to playoff format and prize money for the Stanley Cup, playoffs, standings, trophy winners, and All-star selections.
Carlo Duran of Italy aims to become Monzon’s top challenger as he meets Jean Claude Bouttier of France for the European middleweight title in Paris on Wednesday night. Duran, currently ranked third by the World Boxing Council, seeks a decisive win to boost his claim while Bouttier defends the European crown. Other boxing listings appear from New York and Vienna events with multiple welterweights and lightweights featured in regional bouts.
Baltimore beat Milwaukee 4 3 as Frank Robinson hit his second homer of the game and Brooks Robinson and Dave Johnson scored on walks and Mark Belanger single for the decisive run in the seventh. Dave McNally allowed few hits and earned the win as Baltimore extended its AL lead.
Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 6 to 3 as Bill Hands pitched well and Jim Pepitone powered the offense with a two run homer and four RBIs. Ron Santo and Bobby Bonds added timely hits while Hank Aaron provided late suspense with a homer before Hands closed it out.
Willie Stargell drove in, homered twice and contributed a single as the Pittsburgh Pirates shaded the Houston Astros 9-8. Roberto Clemente, Richie Hebner and Dave Cash aided with key hits while Murtaugh returned to the dugout after a hospital stay, marking a dramatic victory for Pittsburgh.
AP report says a Miami group seeking to run Canone ra reportedly reached a deal to buy the colt for under 32 million dollars. Opposition from rival owner and price uncertainty cloud the agreement as Baptiste weighs offers from La Rinaconla, New York, and Cincinnati interests.
Rich Reese ended a month on the bench with his first homer of the season lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. The slugger sparked a three-run third inning with a two-run shot off Steve Dornin, followed by Len Cardenas driving in another run. Jim Parry struggled, giving up a two-run homer to Graig Nettles in the eighth, but Brant Alyea’s pinch single and Chris Chambliss’ late homer sealed Minnesota’s fourth victory.
Giants beat Phillies 4 3 to rebound from a 1 0 defeat. Dan Wise pitched a three hitter for Philadelphia as Willie Mays connected for a tying homer and Ken Henderson added a key hit. The Phillies executed late scoring, with Larry Bowa driving in the final run, while the Giants failed to reach second base after late rally attempts.
Nate Colbert belted a bases loaded homer in the fifth as San Diego beat Montreal to sweep the Sunday doubleheader. Kid Spiedio drove in two in the nightcap while AL Santorine and AL Severlisen preserved the win. Colbert’s blast capped a rally. Padres battered Montreal early and held on for the victory.
New Haven Polo Club triumphed over Wainfield 11 to 10 in Westport during the Connecticut outdoor polo league. Sandy Cardin led New Haven with five goals, while Bil Whilglmad scored five for Fairfield County. A late Fairfield rally fell short in sudden death.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Fairfield League matches and various business names, with disrupted team and score data. The text mentions night leagues, real estate, restaurants, and misread items, ending with a Paris track result and scattered obscure references.
Greg O Apratind scored a late goal yesterday at the Great HII Gawntry Club in Seymour. Crumlin resident Che Crumlin attempted a sequence on the IA yard pot during a tournament with James Carri Ray Senas and Charles Glampoto.
Mexico City report states Mexico posted a 21 point lead over New Zealand in the Davie Cup America Zone final round. Doubles team Marcelo Lara and Luis Gorein defeated Oony Parim and Gunsiray Shmipseay to secure a victory in the five game series.
In Los Angeles Richie Allen missed the start of the May 8 game against the New York Mets after being held out by the Dodgers. Allen lingered in the stands near the clubhouse as teammates prepared, then left before the regular contest.
Los Angeles defeated the New York Mets 6 2 as Bill Russell sparked the Dodgers with a left field homer and key plays. Al Downing earned the win, with strong defense and timely hits by Wes Parker and Garvey fueling a late rally. The crowd of 48,227 watched Seaver struggle for the Mets, while the Dodgers clinched the victory in the late innings.
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