Ted Simmons A Natural Hitter From St Louis Cardinals
In spring training at St Petersburg Ted Simmons recalls the label natural hustler first placed on him as a draft choice from Southfield Michigan. He discusses slumps and how he works to hit for average using practice and plate discipline. Simmons notes his better left handed swing and switch hitting since age 13.
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Harmon Killebrew plans two more seasons with Royals
Harmon Killebrew says he plans to play only a couple more seasons while guiding his five children through education. He joins the Kansas City Royals as a designated hitter in spring training, praising education for his sons Cam and Ken and reflecting on his move from the Twins.
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Brock praises Billy Williams as great hitter
A younger Lou Brock told us he admired Billy Williams for his hitting. Brock, then with the Cardinals, said Williams may be the best in baseball and would draw fans to watch him wherever he played, including Oakland after his Cubs trade.
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Giants Split Pair in Arizona Spring Action
Cedar Rapids Giants pitchers John Johnson and Bob Thompson tossed seven scoreless innings in the nightcap against Fresno, but lost 3-2. Earlier CRG won 5-4 in a one-run affair. Guy Sularz and German de Los Santos each had two hits. de Los Santos also impressed at shortstop. Ron Bryant announced retirement plans amid spring camp buzz. Falcone named to start the opener April 11 against Atlanta.
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Atkinson Indicted For Cashing Stolen Bank Drafts
SAN FRANCISCO AP Defensive back George Atkinson of the Oakland Raiders has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of cashing stolen bank drafts and cashier's checks totaling about $3 200.
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Iowa Cornell baseball doubleheader postponed to Monday
The University of Iowa baseball doubleheader with Cornell College scheduled for Saturday has been postponed to Monday at 1 p.m. on the new Hawkeye diamond.
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Martinsville Mourns Wooden Miss In Indiana Dream Final
The Martinsville basketball legend John Wooden missed a crucial late free throw costing Martinsville the 1928 state title against Muncie in Indianapolis. Secrist’s last shot and a controversial timeout shaped a defining Hoosier hysteria moment.
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Kennedy Edges Wash for MVC Indoor Track Win
Kennedy rallied from behind to narrowly beat Kennedy City and Washington by one point in a Mississippi Valley Conference indoor meet at Cedar Rapids. The close finish highlighted sprint and field events contributing to the team’s small margin victory.
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Medich to Open for Yankees in Cleveland Start
Doc Medich will start the opening game for the New York Yankees in Cleveland next Tuesday with Catfish Hunter pitching the home opener against Detroit three days later. Medich is 5-0 this spring with a 0.77 ERA over 35 innings, while Hunter has 32 innings pitched with a 1.64 ERA.
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