Eckert Sees Four-Team MLB Expansion Within Five Years
Baseball Commissioner William Eckert said a four-team expansion is possible within five years and perhaps sooner, noting fans want major league baseball and that expansion must be orderly. He spoke at a Dallas Fort Worth Spurs event, meeting owners and businessmen before a news conference.
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Cooper Eyes Earthbound Racetrack Debut
Astronaut Gordon Cooper, famed for spaceflight at 18000 mph, plans to race an earthbound car at about 170 mph. The Indianapolis Star interview notes Cooper, part owner of a race car, intends to test the car on a track and enter a race before summer ends. He cites experience in sports cars speedboats and modifications as preparation.
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Valdespino Suspended For Skipping Report To Denver
Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith suspended outfielder Sandy Valdespino without pay for refusing to report to Denver of the Pacific Coast league. Valdespino must report to the farm club to have the suspension lifted, after the Twins recalled Ted Uhlaender last week. The rookie batted .261 last season and under .200 this year.
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Tigers First Baseman Cash Plays Entire Game Without Error
Detroit Tigers first baseman Norm Cash appeared in the complete game on June 27, 1963, yet did not record a single fielding chance. The unusual performance highlighted Cash’s involvement on defense despite no putouts or assist opportunities.
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Notable 1969 MLB Scores Highlight Strong Performances Across Leagues
Dark is keyed on new players Danny Cater Roger Repez and Jim Gosger delivering runs for Boston. Detroit crushed California while Minnesota blanked Cleveland and Washington defeated Chicago in AL action. Bert Campaneris and Sluggers powered Orioles and Yankees errors aided Boston's win. Willie Horton propelled Detroit with multiple hits and five RBIs as Jake Wood drove in four runs for Detroit. Camilo Pascual and Worthington combined for Minnesota victory, Tony Oliva Cesar Tovar and Harmon Killebrew produced runs, and Don Lock led Washington with a 3-run shot as Mike McCormick and Skowron homered for Chicago.
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Marshalltown Man Wins Traer Amateur Golf Title
Ron Hildebrand of Marshalltown shot 33 32 33 98 to win the Traer Amateur at Traer Country Club on Sunday, finishing four strokes ahead of Ted Ridenour of Vinton and others. The field included Bruce Hanna of Tama and Craig Uniecft of Cedar Rapids among top finishers.
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