Seaver Nearly Stayed with Mets Before Reds Trade
Tom Seaver returned to the Mets dressing room before joining the Cincinnati Reds for a weekend series in Montreal. After 16 months of public conflict with Mets chairman M Donald Grant, the trade ended a protracted dispute about renegotiating his contract and featured Seaver explaining his stance while reflecting on the emotional farewell and the team’s later deals.
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Mets Rally Past Astros on Costly Error in Seventh
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Arnold Palmer missed a late 18th hole putt to stay one under and miss joining seven players at the top with 69s in the first round of the 77th U S Open at Southern Hills. Green, Funseth, Jones, Diehl, Nelson, Purtzer and Malina led with a record tying share of the lead as Palmer endured a tense finish.
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Guidry Dominates Royals In 7-0 Yankee Win
New York pitcher Ron Guidry fired a three hit shutout with seven strikeouts and two walks, his first complete game of the season, as the Yankees topped the Kansas City Royals 7-0. Mickey Rivers collected three hits including two home runs, driving the offense.
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Finley accuses Kuhn of favoritism in Seaver deal
Oakland owner Charles C Finley blasted commissioner Bowie Kuhn for alleged political use of his office in high profile trades. He cited the Seaver to Cincinnati and Vida Blue to the Yankees as proof of personal bias, saying Kuhn blocked Oakland while openly praising Cincinnati’s move.
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