Major League Roundup From East and West Standings
East and West leagues show pennant chase activity with teams like Pittsburgh New York Chicago St Louis Montreal Philadelphia and Houston posting results. Key figures include Bonds Stargell Cedeno Williams and Nolan Palm er Ryan and Kaat among leading hitters and pitchers.
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Braves Replace Manager Luman Harris with Eddie Mathews
Atlanta owner Bartholomay announced Eddie Mathews, 40, will assume immediate duties as Braves manager replacing Luman Harris. Mathews, a former slugging third baseman who retired in 1968, was in his second season as Braves coach. The decision followed a Bartholomay statement read from Cincinnati where the team closes a five game series. Edie Robinson recommended the change after evaluation.
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Luman Harris
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Eddie Robinson
Hall of Fame adds eight new names in ceremony
Hall of Fame inducted eight greats including Sandy Koufax Yogi Berra Early Wynn and Buck Leonard with Lefty Gomez Ross Youngs Will Harridge and Josh Gibson honored posthumously. Koufax at 36 became the youngest inductee after a brilliant Dodgers era noted for three Cy Youngs MVP in 1963 and multiple no hitters.
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McDaniel Leads West to 7 6 All Star Victory
Morriston running back James McDaniel scored the West’s lone touchdown in the Arkansas High School All Star game, breaking a 6 6 tie with a second quarter rush. Rogers’ Jimmy Casto added the decisive extra point in a 7 6 win over the East in Little Rock.
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Yanks sweep doubleheader after tense setback scare
The New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from Milwaukee 3-0 and 6-4 in 10 innings as Lyle avoided pain after a back pop and earned a 24th save before saving the nightcap with two scoreless innings. The win moved the Yankees closer to leaders Detroit in the AL East amid a busy day that also saw Baltimore, Oakland, Chicago, and California post varying results.
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Paul
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Denny Riddleberger
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Willie Horton
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Hope Angels Host Eight Team Semi-Pro Tourney
The Hope Angels semi-pro baseball team opens an eight team tournament Tuesday at 7 30 hosting Young American Homes from Hope. Next games include Magnolia vs Gordon Wednesday, DeKalb Texas vs Wicks Ark Thursday, and Bradley vs Atlanta Texas Friday. Semis are Saturday at 5 and 8 p m with the final Sunday at 2 p m. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 12.
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Spassky Beats Fischer To Narrow World Title Lead
Spassky defeated Fischer in Reykjavik to cut the 11 game score to 644-444 in favor of Fischer. Spassky, 29, opened with pawn to king four and used a poison pawn tactic followed by a knight retreat to threaten Queens. Analysts praised Spassky for finding a long-sought solution to the Sicilian defense.
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Iceland
Boris Spassky
Bobby Fischer
Spassky
Fischer
Brooklyn
N.Y
Isaac Kashdan
Associated Press
Svetozar Gligoric
Gligoric
Aaron breaks club record by hitting two home runs
Aaron sluggered two homers for the Atlanta Braves including a 10th inning game winner to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. The first homer was his 660th, a club record for a player with one team. He near-term 661 career ribbies and 53 behind Babe Ruth's 714. Stargell adds three HR in Pirates doubleheader to lead MLB RBI race.
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Pine Bluff Wins State Crown in Little League Finals
Pine Bluff Little League All Stars defeated Crossett 12 to 7 to capture the state title and advance to the regional in Florida. Ricky Hutcheson earned the win on the mound while Jimmy Moss powered the offense with two home runs, one in the first inning and another in the fourth with no on base. Crossett’s Eddie Loggins homered and scored in the third as the game featured Pine Bluff’s continual scoring, including Dickinson and Turner contributions. Earlier Malvern beat Paragould 6 to 1 for third place, with Reggie Ritter homering twice to spark the win and Billy Diver credited with the victory.
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Florida
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Paragould
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