Mets Pass On Otis Then Watch Him Shine For Royals
Amos Otis, seen by the Mets as untouchable, blossomed into a star center fielder for Kansas City after they traded him away. He became an All Star and a key contributor, while the Mets' miscalculation is labeled a major clinker. Otis stands 5 feet 11 inches, weighs 166 pounds, and has hit 15 homers this season, with a smooth wrist action likened to Henry Aaron.
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Wes Westrum
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Steve Carlton
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Henry Aaron
Joy Foy
Stargell Tops Majors With Bold Hitting Pace
Pittsburgh Pirate Willie Stargell continues as the majors leader in home runs and RBIs after another strong game. Stargell has clobbered 41 homers and 108 RBIs to pace the league in both categories, with ongoing strong bat skills.
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Willie Stargell
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Five Teams Debut in Southern Regional Little League Tourney
Norfolk AP report notes five teams making their debut in the quarter finals of the Southern Regional Little League tournament with Bucknell of Alexandria facing West Tampa and Lexington meeting Little Rock. Joe Ciaravino led Lexington with three homers and seven RBIs, including three run blasts in opening rounds. Jay Waid and Tim Francis homered for the defeated clubs.
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Alexandria
Joe Ciaravino
Lexington
Jay Waid
Tim Francis
Manning Will Start For Saints Against Chiefs In Exhibition
Archie Manning, the Mississippi rookie, will start for the New Orleans Saints at home against Kansas City in the Saturday night exhibition. He battles Edd Hargett for the top role after guiding two scoring drives in a 36 21 loss to Dallas. Shiner seeks a new team after leaving the Giants camp. Rhome eyed by Houston after being cut.
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Alex Sachare
Associated Press
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Kansas City Chiefs
Archie Manning
Mississippi
Manning
Edd Hargett
Deep South
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Dallas
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Saints
Dick Shiner
New York Giants
Jerry Rhome
Houston
Shiner
Giants
Alex Webster
Versalles Delivers Pinch Hit Homer to Lift Braves
Zoilo Versalles powered a 5 4 comeback win for the Atlanta Braves with a pinch hit solo homer in the ninth off Chicago reliever Ray Newman. It was his fifth homer of the season and marked his first game winning pinch hit. The Braves trailed after early Cubs runs but rallied behind homers from Earl Williams and Santo and timely plays by Marty Perez and Sonny Jackson.
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Chicago
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Brock Davis
Marty Perez
Gil Garrido
Sonny Jackson
Earl Williams
Ron Santo
Palmer and Palmer Team Up at Latrobe Club
Arnold Palmer plans to buy Latrobe Country Club, forming a Palmer family venture with his father Deacon Palmer, Latrobe’s long time club professional. The 68 year old Deacon remains involved as pro and supports Arnie’s bid while offering candid coaching on golf and turf.
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New York Times
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