Spitball Rule Fracas Ejects Mauch and Boozer in Mets Win
In a tangle over a controversial spitball rule, Gene Mauch and pitcher John Boozer were ejected after Boozer wiped his hand and spit on the mound. Ed Vargo called a ball on each mouth-to-hand action, sparking a lengthy dispute that overshadowed the Mets 3-0 victory powered by Nolan Ryan seven innings of hitless ball before relief.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From UPI
United Press International standings show Boston 4 California 1 Minnesota 3 Detroit 2 Baltimore 7 New York 3 with games scheduled. Monbouquette 3-1 at Chicago Horlon 04 9 p.m. California Wright 10 at Detroit Solich 10 8 p.m. Tiant 2-2 7:30 p.m. All Times EDT.
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Gobblers Defeat Sinton Pirates In Cuero Make-Up
Cuero Gobblers edged Sinton Pirates 4-2 on Cuero High practice field. Starter Mike Gohmert held a one hitter through six, dealt win as Dale Murray finished. Cuero leads District 14-AAA north zone 4-1 with one game left against Gonzales Apaches.
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Baseball Tonight May Showdown Across Leagues
National League standings show St Louis atop with 14 wins and 6 losses while San Francisco sits 10 9. Cincinnati 16 6 9 leads NL East. Los Angeles 10 10 6.500. Tonight Chicago Holtzman starts for the Mets Koosman. Houston’s Wilson faces Atlanta’s Niekro. Late games include Marichal vs Carlton in San Francisco and Sutton vs Maloney in Los Angeles.
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Texas League standings and Friday schedule
The Texas League Eastern Division shows Shreveport, Memphis, Arkansas, Dallas-Ft Worth, and San Antonio with records and percentages. Western Division lists Albuquerque, Amarillo, El Paso, San Antonio, and Dallas-Ft Worth with scores from recent games. Friday’s schedule features San Antonio at Dallas Fort Worth, Amarillo at Shreveport, Albuquerque at Arkansas, and El Paso at Memphis.
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Carew's Hit Parade Boosts Twins in 2-1 Win
Rod Carew, Twins second baseman, collected three hits and raised his AL leading average to .360 with 27 hits this season. He doubled in the 10th and scored on Tony Oliva's single as Minnesota beat Detroit 2-1, closing to within a half game of Baltimore.
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