Baseball Owners To Decide Fate Of Franchises
Major League Franchise Committee meets in Kansas City to consider moving franchises amid financial pressures and expansion requests. M. Donald Grant says solutions are complex as Giants or A's fate may hinge on bids. Horace Stoneham entertains offers, with Seattle group bid cited.
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Reds Topple Astros 5-3 on Perez Double
Tony Perez drove in the deciding run with a fourth inning double as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 5-3. Fred Norman and Rawly Eastwick allowed four hits. Mike Cosgrove took the loss. Joe Morgan Cesar Geronimo and Pete Rose contributed key hits for the Reds.
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Robinson Inks Indians Pact Amid Uncertain Return
Cleveland Indians manager player Frank Robinson signed a one year contract and hinted he may retire from playing. He described the season as challenging yet rewarding with young talents like Eckersley Manning Kuiper Powell Bell and Waits contributing. Robinson noted a lingering shoulder injury and possible surgery after the season while praising the team’s progress.
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N C States Higgins Earns AP Lineman of the Week Honor
NC State middle guard Tom Higgins was named Associated Press National Lineman of the Week after an 8 7 upset over Florida. He had 10 tackles and a forced fumble, clocked 40 at 4.9, and embodies size speed aggression motivation and dedication as a multi sport athlete from Colonia New Jersey.
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