Blomberg Shifts Spotlight as Yankee Hit King in Debut Season
Ron Blomberg, the 24 year old Yankees first baseman, leads the AL with a .404 average and becomes a living symbol for baseball in New York. He jokes about approaching .400, discusses platooning against lefties, and reflects on fan appeal and the Bronx Jewish community shifting toward the suburbs.
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Ithaca Beats Jacksonville State In NCAA World Series Opener
Dennis Leyden scored on a squeeze bunt as Ithaca College took a 3-2 win over Jacksonville State in a first round game. Larry Foster hit a solo homer for JSU and Jim Snow drove in Ralph Clayton with a single in the first inning.
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Kuhn Favors Limited Interleague Play in Major League Baseball
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn said he supports limited interleague play in the majors and expects a decision within the next year or so. The deal could involve six to eight games per team with NL reservations noted and a league committee to report in August.
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Debates Rise Over Indy 500 After Fatal Crashes
After two deaths and multiple injuries at the 1973 Indianapolis 500, major newspapers and sports columnists call for ending or curbing the race. Critics warn speed glorifies danger while others defend the sport and urge reforms to reduce fatalities.
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Ali Plans Longer Training Camp and Jaw Unveiling
Muhammad Ali says he will train longer than ever starting the 15th for 10 weeks and plans to unveil his jaw in July. He aims to challenge three big bruisers after Southeast Asian exhibitions and has drawn offers to visit Peking and Russia while seeking a title bout with George Foreman.
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East West All Star Baseball Game In Birmingham
Alabama Lions sponsor East West high school baseball all star games in Birmingham today. North All Stars meet South at Rickwood Field at 4 p.m. Five Central-North players join North roster: Danny Morgan Hartselle Barry Rabon West Morgan David Springer Athens Tommy Grace Tanner Mark McClanahan Austin. The North South winner advances to the championship against Jefferson County All Stars.
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Golfer Earns First Lead as Pro Despite Graduation Gap
The player, who twice missed only two holes and hit 15 and 20 foot birdies, stayed in the top ten five times this season and finished no worse than eighth in the three Texas tour events. This marks his first lead as a professional.
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Danzansky says he spoke as a fan on managerial wish list
Joseph B. Danzansky heads a group buying the San Diego Padres and says his Frank Robinson comment was only a fan’s view. He stresses that field decisions remain Bavasi’s and he would not intervene in management while Bavasi moves with the team to Washington if the sale goes through.
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Brock Defies Theory Against Left-Handers
St Louis Cardinals star Lou Brock argues left-handed pitching is not a guaranteed weakness. He credits mental readiness and notes a .500 average against lefties this season while criticizing the team’s overall struggles versus southpaws. Brock cites past success and contrasts it with weaker results against right-handers.
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Brewers Rally Past White Sox Behind Scott Power
Milwaukee beat Chicago 5-3 as George Scott drove in two with a homer and a double off Wilbur Wood. Chris Short earned the win in his 300th MLB start, while Wood suffered the loss after five innings of 11-hit ball.
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Baseball Today Results From Coast to Coast
California defeated New York 5 to 2 while Boston topped Oakland 6 to 2. Imore played Texas in a late game. Milwaukee beat Chicago 5 to 3. Kansas City and Detroit games were late as Minnesota also faced a late matchup.
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Baseball Schedule Picks From Major League Matches
A busy MLB slate lists games across the league with times and pitcher records. Teams include Atlanta Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Houston New York San Diego Montreal Los Angeles Detroit Minnesota Milwaukee California New York Oakland Boston Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City and more.
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