Pirates and Reds Stay Powerhouses in 1971 NL Race
The article outlines strong Reds and Pirates rosters led by Johnny Bench and Richie Allen, with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh favored in the NL. It notes injuries to key players like Bob Tillman, May, and To lan, plus off-season pitching moves by Pittsburgh including Bob Johnson and Nelson Briles. The Mets lag behind in offense but rely on young pitching talent led by Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman.
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Wayne ‘Simpson
Willie Stargell
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Manny Sanguillen
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Bob Johnson
Nelson Briles
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Jerry Koosman
Gary Gentry
Nolan Ryan
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Mike Torrez
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Red Sox GM Hopes for Trade After Florida Campaign
Winter Haven Florida AP Boston Red Sox general manager Dick OConnell stays by the phone seeking a deal before camp break after their 13 12 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. The roster heads to 25 for Boston with Duane Josephson stepping in as catcher.
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Panthers Win Fourth In Track
High Point College boosted its spring track record to 4-0 with a 92-51 win over Lynchburg College in Lynchburg Virginia. Tommy Davis led with wins in the 400 and 220, plus relays. Carlvin Steed took the 100 yard dash and long jump. Loyd Davis won the mile and three mile runs. Mantz excelled in the javelin, Webb in the triple jump, and the 440 and mile relays won by HPC. The next meet is Western Carolina Relays in Cullowhee.
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HPC Golfers Edged by West Virginia State at Blair Park
West Virginia State defeated High Point College 17½ to 2½ at Blair Park. Robert Smith earned medalist honors with 78 for HPC, while Smith, Jerry Sutton, and Eddie Stafford contributed points in the loss. HPC schedules three home matches next week against Elon Morris Harvey and Anderson College.
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Warriors Alive On Lucky Shot
A last second 40 foot shot by Joe Ellis gave the San Francisco Warriors a 106-104 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, keeping the series from a four game sweep and sparing the Warriors in the NBA playoffs.
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Banks Placed on Disabled List Delays Cubs Opening Day
Veteran slugger Ernie Banks, 40, was put on the 21 day disabled list by the Chicago Cubs due to arthritic knees. Doctors cited insufficient spring improvement and Banks said his goal is not to hurt the club or embarrass the team.
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Robbins Hurls Randleman to 11-4 Conference Win
Mike Robbins pitched Randleman to an 11 4 Central Carolinas Conference victory over Ledford. Randleman improved to 2 0 in league play and 6 0 overall with an eight run second inning that broke the game open. Chuck Johnson and teammates contributed as Richardson Reece Metsinger HRs were noted in the scoring sequence.
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