Howerton Resigns as Winston-Salem Red Sox GM
Carl Howerton, veteran Hi-Toms outfielder and Winston-Salem Red Sox general manager, resigns effective year end after 10 years heading the Boston affiliate. He joins Bocock-Stroud Co in Greensboro and will continue limited officiating. Boston officials express satisfaction with the operation and see a place for teams in the Carolina League.
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New Bocock-Stroud Co
Hartley Captures Southeastern Title in Tennis
Donna Hartley of High Point NC, top seed, won the girls 18 and under title at the Junior Southeastern Tennis Tournament in Columbus GA. She defeated Alice Boone of Lexington KY 6-2 6-3 in the final. Boone had earlier fallen to Ellen Hayes of Columbus GA 6-3 6-4 in the 16 and under final, as Lizzie Boone claimed the 14 and under crown with a 6-4 6-4 win over Margie Hartley. John Callen of Birmingham AL won two championships by beating Donald Dillard 6-4 2-0 6-3 for the 18 and under title and defeating David Schumacher 6-8 7-5 for the 16 and under. Jackie Bushman of Montgomery AL won the boys 14 and under title, defeating Mike Blackman of Columbus GA 6-2 6-1.
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High Point
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Columbus
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Margie Hartley
David Schumacher
New Orleans
Jackie Bushman
Montgomery
Ala
Mike Blackman
Home Run Baker II Still Doing His Thing
25 year old Frank Baker homered and collected a first big league hit in Cleveland's 2 0 victory over Baltimore. In nine games he has 11 hits in 24 at bats for a .438 average with a double and three triples. He previously hit .412 in 84 Eastern League games for Waterbury. Meanwhile Minnesota beat Detroit 7 1 as the Twins pull within three games in the AL West.
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Oliva
Tigers
Don Wert
Mickey Stanley
One Game Played In Carolina League Monday Night
Righthander Eddie Smith held Red Springs to two hits in eight innings and paced the Lynchburg White Sox to a 5 to 1 victory in the lone Carolina League game. Peter Hamm took the loss for Twins as eight innings pitched. The win left Lynchburg 34 percent behind Western Division leader High Point Thomasville. Rainouts canceled Salem at Raleigh Durham High Point Thomasville at Peninsula Kingston at Rocky Mount and Burlington at Winston Salem.
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Kind Giant Bob Brown Aims To Help Rams Capture Title
Fullerton AP reports towering tackle Bob Brown from Philadelphia joined the Los Angeles Rams, with coach George Allen praising the trade as possibly the best ever. Brown charms teammates and rivals with football flair and a playful, generous persona while showcasing on-field dominance and inventive coaching moments.
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Eagles
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Don Chuy
Joe Carollo
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San Diego Chargers
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Jones
AFL Defenses Rise With AFL NFL Parity Change
Liberty Missouri AP veteran Johnny Robinson, a 10 year AFL safety, argues defenses have improved as AFL stops now match NFL talent. He cites drafts shifting to defense, stronger offensive lines driving tougher defenses, and the 1969 Super Bowl as turning point, with AFL backs now on par with NFL peers.
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