Surprise Astros Impress With Early Season Pace
The Houston Astros, young and surprising, show strong form by staying in the first division and beating top aces Juan Marichal and Sandy Koufax in the same week. Grady Hatton, their rookie-style manager, earns praise for steady, effective leadership after a major offseason shake-up including GM changes.
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Arthur Daley
New York Times
New York
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
Juan Marichal
Sandy Koufax
Ame
Ak Wanmerte
Sports Patrol
San Francisco
Astros
Grady Hatton
Houston
Paul Richards
Sam Harris
Hatton
Astros Hire Youth To Build Future Contenders
Grady outlines a long range plan for Houston Astros relying on homegrown talent. Sonny Jackson, 21, and Dave Nicholson, recent swing adjustments, lead a youth movement while veteran Jim Gentile is sent to the minors. Chuck Harrison and Bob Aspromonte bolster a young core as the club strives toward sustained contention.
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Grady
Houston
Paul Richards
Astros
Sonny Jackson
Hatton
Dave Nicholson
Richards
al Lopez
Astro
Big Nick
Nick
Nicholson
Dave Giusti
Paul
Giusti
Dave
Jim Gentile
Gentile
Chuck Harrison
Bob Aspromonte
Munich awaits 1972 Olympics as mint strikes commemorative medals
Munich stalls six years before hosting the 1972 Games while a state mint manufactures gold and silver Olympic commemorative medals. The pieces celebrate the IOC's decision to award the Summer Games to the Bavarian capital, though they are sellable souvenirs, not athletic prizes.
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Germany
Coach Kennedy Dies At Florida State University
J K Bud Kennedy longtime Florida State University head basketball coach died of cancer in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after a three week hospitalization. Kennedy served seven years guiding the Seminoles and passed away Friday in Tallahassee Florida.
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J. K
Bud) Kennedy
Florida State University
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Houston Pals Share Lead In Western Open
Homero Jancas and Kermit Zarley shared the second round lead at Medinah No. 3, each shooting 69 to join Casper at 140. Casper finished at 141 after a 72 and criticized Medinah rough. Bolt slipped to 74 to 142, while Palmer posted 70 for 142. Others at 142 included Venuti and Lema, with McGowan 71. Cut to 151. notable exits included Rodriguez and Ford.
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Kermit Zarley
University of Houston
Medinah Country Club
Billy Casper
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Medinah
PGA
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Arnold Palmer
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Palmer
Ken Venturi
Tony Lema
Jack McGowan
Tommy Aaron
Harry Toscano
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Doug Ford
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Zarley
Doug Sanders
Harold Kneece
Relief pitcher Elroy Face appears in over forty games
A garbled report notes Elroy Face pitched in 42 games or more. It also mentions Rick Egloff of Season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tom Frazier, with vague references to Port Huron Michigan and Wyoming football participation, citing a torn knee as a factor.
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Rick Egloff
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Tom Frazier Ates
Port Huron
Mich
Wyoming
Death by own action Club grows in baseball lore
New York AP reports a quirky club of pitchers who have lost to top aces Sandy Koufax and Juan Marichal. Co chairmen include Bill Hands Sammy Ellis Joe Gibbon Don Drysdale Bob Bruce and Larry Jackson with several Mets Cubs and Giants pitchers among members.
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Chicago Cubs
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Cincinnati
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San Francisco
Don Drysdale
Los Angeles
Bob Bruce
Houston
Larry Jackson
Philadelphia
Jerry Arrigo
Larry Bearnorth
Dennis Ribant
New York Mets
Art Mahaffey
Sandy Koufax
Dodgers
Juan Marichal
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Jackson
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Phils
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Ray Sadecki
Mahaffey
Bearnorth
Dave Giusti
Bob Veale
Pittsburgh
Short
Mike Cuellar
Connie Dierker
Joey Jay
Jay
Atlanta
Ron Herbel
Tigers Rally for Twin Bill Win in Ninth
Detroit tags Jim Merritt for a ninth inning go ahead rally to beat Minnesota 2 1 in the opener of a twi night doubleheader. Hershberger drives three key hits as Kansas City tops Cleveland 7 5. Clemente Gonder Stargell and Veale lead Pirates past Phillies 3 1. Howard belts first career grand slam as Yankees topple Cubs 5 2. Conigliaro and Foy homer in Boston 15 1 win over Washington. Jones homer powers Mets past Chicago 4 2. Athletics beat Phillies 15 hits with Veale strong on the mound.
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Reds Rout Giants in seventh straight win
Cincinnati Reds crushed the San Francisco Giants 12 to 1 on Friday night for their seventh consecutive victory. Johnny Edwards drove in four runs with two singles, Deron Johnson and Edwards each had two RBIs in the fifth as Cincinnati scored five runs. Sammy Ellis pitched six strong innings, allowing six hits and earning his fourth win. Don Mason started the eighth with a homer for the Giants.
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Redhot
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Giants
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Reds
Tommy Harper
Baseball scores update from American League matchups
Summary of several late season American League games featuring Detroit Minnesota Boston Washington New York Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Washington Boston Chicago New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia and other pairings. Notable lines include Brunes 5-4 and Bell 7-2 performances with several pitchers listed, alongside shifts in day night schedules and mixed results for teams.
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Atlanta
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Fischer
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Briles
Houston
Cuellar
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Wai
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Kansas City
Ralston Advances to Wimbledon Quarters in Windy Match
Dennis Ralston the top American seed from Bakersfield California edged Pierre Darmon of France 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon men's singles quarter finals despite nine double faults and gusty wind. Hewitt and Davidson also won while Nancy Richey Billie Jean Moffitt King Kathy Harter and Rosemary Casals advanced in women's singles.
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England
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Pierre Darmon
France
Ralston
Bob Hewitt
Australia
Bill Bowrey
Owen Davidson
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Nancy Richey
Dallas
Tex
Billie Jean Moffitt King
Long Beach
Kathy Harter
Seat Beach
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
London
Cubs win 21 to 10 over Astros in Minor B action
The Cubs hammered the Astros 21 to 10 to even their Minor B record at 5 5. Pitcher Jack Tate won the game with one hit allowed, a single by David Riggins, while Jerry Palmer, Bobby Ryder and Steve Barnette led the offense with a hammer and two triples. Bobby Blair took the loss.
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Astros
Jerry Palmer
Bobby Ryder
Steve Barnette
Jack Tate
David Riggins
Bobby Blair
Dodgers Rally for 4-0 Win Over Braves in Eighth
Dodgers pitcher Claude Osteen benefited from an eight inning rally starting with a single. He earned his ninth win against five losses as Los Angeles shut out Atlanta 4 to 0. Wade Blasingame held the Dodgers to five hits through seven before the eighth inning surge.
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Wade Blasingame
Dodgers
Wes Parker
Willie Davis
Lou Johnson
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