Standings and results in early baseball league play
Standings and recent results from the American and National Leagues with team records, pending games, and Friday schedules. Key lines include Boston at 16 8 in the AL East, Oakland at 19 11 in the West, and New York 18 13 in the NL, plus Friday night matchups across leagues.
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Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Oakland
Kansas City
California
Minnesota
Milwaukee - MW
Chicago
Caltimore
Segui
Cuellar
Wright
McDowell
Hedlund
Lolich
Peterson
John
Culp
Milwaukee
Pattin
Cox
Blyleven
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Montreal
Philadelphia
Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Houston
Cincinnati
San Diego
Associated Press
Dallas Fw
Amarillo
San Antonio
Albuquerque
Arkansas
N . Emphis
Shreveport NW
Waimingham
Asheville
Charlotte
Montgomery
Jacksonville
Columbus
Savannah
Dallas Fort Worth
Shreveport
Birmingham
Memphis
Dallas
Fort Worth
Arkansas -Asheville
Trevino Fires 68 Despite Problems at Byron Nelson Classic
Lee Trevino fired a two under par 68 at Preston Trail to sit two behind leader Jerry McGee amid caddy yardage issues. Trevino criticized Neal Walker for errors including a misread 195 yard shot that was actually 175. Trevino, Dallas native and local favorite, was in a six-man group at 68 while Nicklaus led a large pack at 69 and Palmer stood at even.
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Denne H. Freeman
Associated Press
Dallas
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Neal Walker
Preston Trail
Ted Hayes
Bob Stone
John Schlee
Ed Sneed
Gay Brewer
Nicklaus
Frank Beard
Charles Coody
Bob Charles
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Hugh Royer
Gene Littler
Homero Blancas
Arnold Palmer
McGee
Dixie Baseball Scores and Schedules Timetable
Baseball results and upcoming games listed for the Dixie circuit. Houston beat Montreal 5-2, Los Angeles 5 Cincinnati 2, rain in several matches, with night games including Chicago at Montreal and St. Louis at New York. Sunday slate features Chicago at Montreal and Pittsburgh at Los Angeles among others.
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Houston
Montreal
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Wilson
Bunning
Hands
Morton
Gibson
Seaver
Gullett
San Diego
Arlin
Pittsburgh
Ellis
Sutton
Atlanta
Stone
San Francisco
Perry
Southside tops 5th Ave in tight youth baseball clash
In a tied eighth inning Southside scored twice to defeat 5th Ave Bapt in a Decatur youth ball game. Handly singled, Terry doubled for a pair, and Green drove in two with a go ahead double.
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Sth Ave
Marc Johnson
Terry
Green
Ice
Johnson
Handly
McKnight
McDonald
Bhce
Southside
Indians Aiming for Central League Win Against Pirates
Indians face Pirates in a Central League game with Dewayne Herbert and Jeff Steward listed at 1B and 2B respectively. Dodgers and Braves details appear in a separate box with Godwin and Watts noted for the Braves. Oak Ridge Methodist and Flint Baptist clash under a 10 run rule, with Sparkman and Clark leading Oak Ridge hitters.
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Delano Park Church
Oak Park Baptist
Westmeade Baptist
Spicata
Westmeade
OAK Park
J. Hargitt
C Christoffer
Dale Thrasher
Jim Thompson
Jimmy Cantrell
John Landers
Jimmy Landers
Cotton Hargitt
Ricky Nelson
Dickie Stepp
Joe Bolding
Aquadome
Shoney’s Indians
First National Bank
Pirate
Indians
Pirates
N.garrett
SS AG A
Herbert
Dewayne Herbert
Jeff Steward
Lynn Deason
David Lott
Nick Garrett
Walter Jackson
McDonalds
Dodgers
Braves
He Ah Ae
G Godwin
Ao LP
Ad Tleee
Bud Carrell
R- Yoiles
R_ Russell
Scott Hamilton
George Godwin
Jim Watts
David Dunlap
Delano Church
Oak Ridge Methodist
Flint Baptist
K. Kirby
J. Gilchrist
Grean Sparkman
Charles Clark
Rassie He
Fredie Sparkman
Buddy Kir
Rassie Wallace
Lewis Deprest
Charles Legg
Glenn Sparkman
Condors Claim Porter Case Should Be Settled Soon
Pittsburgh based Condors and the Chicago Bulls dispute ownership of Howard Porter. Condors operations manager Mark Einstein says Porter’s status will be revealed shortly and blames Porter, the Bulls, and Porter's attorney Binstein for the confusion.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Condors
Chicago Bulls
Howard Porter
Condors
Porter
Mark Einstein
American Basketball Association
New York
Binstein
How Important Sports Team Yanks In Quandry
New York reports debate over Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium use and ownership. City explores purchase and upgrades while private groups cite hospitals and housing as priorities.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
John J. McGraw
Yankees
Queens
Bronx
Ruth
Football Giants
Yankee Stadium
John V. Lindsay
Shea Stadium
Sanford D. Garelik
Citizens
Sidney Siller
Chelsea Forum
Edward S. Patterson
Garelik
South Bronx
Whitney
Columbia Broadcasting System
Local figures fret over Dodgers Giants exit and city image
Amid lingering fears from tavern owners and cab drivers about the Bronx Bombers absence, the piece notes future shock fades without the Dodgers or Giants. It questions why subsidies would matter if the Yankees are not the city’s focal issue and urges mayoral clarity from CBS.
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Bronx
Dodgers
Giants
Yankees
C.B.S
Auburn Seeks SEC Tie With Georgia in Athens series
Auburn climbs to first in the SEC Eastern Division by a half game as it leads Vanderbilt by a slim margin with two Georgia games remaining in Athens. The Tigers rely on strong pitching from Nance Van Yperen and Eisenacher and a roster aided by Joey Martin and a .432 mark.
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Tigers
Vanderbilt
Athens
Florida
Nashville
Commodore
Tennessee
Vandy
Georgia
Joey Martin
Martin
Alabama
Andy Merchant
Joe Haefner
Ken Dempsey
Jack Baker
Pete Ranco
Tiger
Earl Nance
Jack van Yperen
Tuscaloosa
Rick Eiisenacher
Commodores
Eisenacher
Nance
van Yperen
Night World Series Games Move Forward in 1972 Plans
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and NBC announced moves to night games for the World Series starting this fall with one game under lights. Next year three midweek World Series games will be played at night. NBC’s exclusive rights extend through 1975, covering radio and TV rights to all postseason events and Games of the Week.
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New York
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
National Broadcasting System
NBC
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