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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1970
Page
13
The column argues unloved pros deserve fairer path and considers two proposals: lifetime exemptions are overused and a two-league world series could crown a tour champion. It defends qualifying, notes top players would likely have succeeded anyway, and suggests early-season or preseason events to widen opportunities while keeping the field selective.
Anaheim’s Angels, despite a strong on field push and a 30 of 47 record, draw sparse crowds with 289 437 fans at 24 home dates. GM Walsh questions fan interest while noting improved advance sales. manager Phillips and President Reynolds offer mixed views on turnout and pennant hopes.
Dodgers capitalize on delayed start and rain stoppages to beat the Cubs 5-4 behind Sutton despite a long layoff. Grabarkewitz belted a two run homer in the sixth as LA climbs to second in the NL West. Pittsburgh topped San Diego 5-1 while St Louis rain postponed SF game.
MINEOLA N Y AP Dist Atty William Cahn says his office is investigating the death of New York Ranger goaltender Terry Sawchuk. Sawchuk, 40, died after a month in hospital following a mysterious injury. Autopsy reports cite a blood clot in the lungs as the immediate cause. he had surgery Saturday and had been moved from a Long Island hospital where two other operations occurred. He told authorities he was injured during rough housing on the lawn of his Long Island home shared with Ranger teammate Ron Stewart after a 3 a.m. return from a tavern April 29.
Four football players were named winners of the first annual Christian Athlete awards by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Kansas City. Don Shinnick Bob Anderson Mike Kolen and Drew Kindseth are honored with the Branch Rickey Memorial Award going to Lowell Lass posthumously. The FCA banquet will be attended by more than 1200 guests.
TORRANCE Calif AP Tires aren't the only things in flated at the Indianapolis 500. The cost of the cars has risen markedly in recent years. Take AJ Foyt and George Bignotti in 1961 the machine cost about 28000. The P J Colt driven by Al Unser last Saturday cost 65000 35000 for the chassis rest for the turbocharged Ford engine. Unser's victory made Bignotti the first chief mechanic to win four Indy 500s for different owners. His teams clocked pit stops at 19 21 and 24 seconds.
In New York the all star vote returns to fan ballots after 1957 with automation and misprints. Top hitters Rico Carty Bill Grabarkewitz Felipe Alou and Alex Johnson were omitted needing write ins for the July 14 game in Cincinnati. Other notables include Ken Henderson Mike Shannon and Vada Pinson with several NL names also excluded.
New York pitcher Jim Bouton says he has no immediate plans to write another book after a two hour meeting with Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Kuhn described his writings as displeasing and warned against future works. Bouton co authored Ball Four with Leonard Shecter and disclosed details about Yankees teammates including Mickey Mantle.
Thirty one golfers qualified Monday for the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow. Masters champion Billy Casper withdrew due to a hand injury suffered in Japan. Gary Player also pulled out after being called home to South Africa amid a 145-man qualifying field led by High Rover with a 66.
In New York AP report, National League president Chub Feeney testifies on reserve clause reform. He backs some relaxations including free agency at age 55 and supports Flood's challenge to the life-long binding contract. Joe Cronin and Bing Devine wait as potential witnesses in the ongoing proceedings.
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