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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1970
Page
4
McLain returned after a suspension and pitched 5 1-3 innings, charged with five runs and eight hits including three homers, as Mickey Stanley drove in an unearned run in the 11th for Detroit’s 6-5 win over the Yankees. Kenney noted Yankee hitters awaited the curve, promising sharper form later.
Cale Yarborough, during a fishing trip, set a Daytona 500 qualifying speed record of 191.640 mph to win the pole for the Firecracker 400, earning $200. Bobby Isaac joined him on the front row with 190.142 mph as Lee Roy Yarbrough voiced disappointment at 189.685 mph. Other top qualifiers included Pete Hamilton, David Pearson, Charlie Glotzbach, Benny Parsons, Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison, and Dick Brooks. Donnie Allison, Richard Petty, and Fred Lorenz had to wait for a second qualifying round.
Shreveport Braves halted Arkansas Traversers' 11 game skid with strong pitching by Stan Bell. Bell held Arkansas to four hits through seven innings before tiring. A second inning run came on Wayne Dees and Eddie Crosby singles around a wild pitch. Crosby added his fifth hit of the series as Shreveport built a four run sixth inning led by Earl Williams three run homer.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Helms hit the franchise’s first homer in the new Riverfront Stadium as Cincinnati defeated Atlanta 9 to 2. The blast came in a game that highlighted a busy day across the majors with both National and American League action including Denny McLain’s reinstatement and several notable performances. Helms laughed off the rarity of his power moment, noting the distance at roughly 330 feet and joking about his 1332-foot guess. The day also featured Montreals’ doubleheader sweep of Philadelphia and strong outings by Ferguson Jenkins and Wayne Simpson in Chicago and Cincinnati respectively.
Homer and a sacrifice fly highlight Williams reaching his 23rd homer of the season as the Travelers push two more runs in the ninth on Jose Cruz 11th homer a two run shot before Blade Roberts records the final out.
Homero Blancas was the favorite and Sam Snead a sentimental choice in opening Canadian Open play. Blancas seeks a strong run amid top names skipping the event. Snead talks about past putting troubles while hoping for a fresh break at London Ontario golf tourney.
Denny McLain returns to Tiger Stadium after a 90 day suspension as he pitches five and two thirds innings in a 6-5 11 inning win over the Yankees. Mood alternates between boos and thunderous ovations as McLain admits fear and relief while evaluating future starts.
Davis Cup talks in London push for open competition to contracted professionals but outlook is poor. Australians and Britons back the Open plan while many continental powers oppose. Semifinals feature Rosewall vs Taylor and Gimeno vs Carmichael as Billie Jean King and Margaret Court reach the women's final.
Major league baseball weighs artificial turf as seven parks plan surfaces in Chicago, Cincinnati, Houston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and San Francisco. Heat on fields reaches 123 degrees, pitchers fear shortened careers, and bunting could vanish as turf speeds balls. Players expect higher batting averages with faster hops, while officials smile at potential scoring gains.
In Las Vegas, Tony Doy le of Minneapolis stopped Lou Bailey of Omaha in a 7th round finish. Earlier in Las Vegas David Orapeza of Phoenix out pointed Peter Cobblah of Las Vegas over 10 rounds.
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