Mets Memories Spark 8-7 Braves Loss in Nostalgic Swap
The New York Mets staged an 8-7 loss to Atlanta recalling their early struggles as John Milner Wayne Garrett Rusty Staub and Ken Boswell hit homers to build a 7-4 lead. Errors by Cleon Jones and Dusty Baker and a failed catch by Agee allowed two Braves runs in the eighth. Jerry Reuss and Reggie Cleveland nabbed wins for Houston and St Louis respectively.
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New York
John Milner
Wayne Garrett
Rusty Staub
Ken Boswell
Braves
Tug McGraw
Gary Gentry
Atlanta
Ralph Garr
Rico Carty
Hank Aaron
Darreell Evans
Aaron
Sonny Jackson
Cleon Jones
Garrett
Jackson
Evans
Dusty Baker
Tommie Agee
Agee
Jerry Reuss
Houston
Montreal
Lee May
Astros
Lou Brock
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Reggie Cleveland
Bill Singer
ABA meeting promises to be a stormy session
ABA trustees open their annual meeting with talks likely to center on selling Memphis Pros to Langdon Viracola for 1.2 million and potential moves for Pittsburgh Condors and Floridians. Optimism grew for 11 clubs even as merger with NBA remains unconfirmed amid talk of a new commissioner.
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ABA
Bert Rosenthal
Associated Press
NEW York
Memphis
American Basketball Association
Langdon
Zip
Viracola
Dallas
Pittsburgh Condors
Floridians
Condors
New Haven
Conn
Montreal
Pros
P. J. Blake
Tennessee
Jack Dolph
Bill Daniels
Utah Stars
National Basketball Association
Dolph
Lead scorers at Bella Vista in invitational
Bella Vista Arkansas AP lists top scorers from the first round of the Eighth Annual National Football Coaches Invitational. Notables include Darrell Royal 77 Texas, Johnny Majors 77 Iowa State, Frank Broyles 77 Arkansas, Bud Campbell 80, Chuck Fairbanks 80, Bill Yeoman 81, and Mack Creager 79 among others.
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Bella Vista
Ark
Dave Smith
Oklahoma State University
Darrell Royal
Texas University
Johnny Majors
Iowa State
Frank Broyles
Arkansas
Ben Martin
Air Force Academy
Mack Creager
Kotv-Tv
Tulsa
Okla
Bud Campbell
KATV
Little Rock
Chuck Fairbanks
Oklahoma University
Bill Yeoman
Houston University
Larry Guest
Jackson, Miss
Clarion Herald
Gibson speaks on racism in baseball and power
Bob Gibson discusses persistent racial bias in baseball amid spring training with the St. Louis Cardinals. He recalls insults and stereotypes and argues economic power and opportunities must come first for true integration, noting lack of Black leadership and ongoing inequality in the sport.
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St. Louis Cardinal
Bob Gibson
Gibson
Las Vegas
Harry Edwards
Phillips Loses Battle for Life in California Angels Era
Harold Lefty Phillips, 93, longtime scout and coach for Dodgers and Angels, died Monday night from an apparent asthma attack. He led the Angels as manager in 1969 and 1970, then stepped down to scouting after internal strife and discipline issues, leaving a widow Roberta, son Dewayne, daughter Charleen and four grandchildren. Funeral services were pending.
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Orange
Calif
Harold “Lefty” Phillips
California Angels
Brooklyn
Los Angeles Dodgers
Angels
California
Alex Johnson
Phillips
Dodgers
Don Drysdale
Roberta
Dewayne
Charleen
Solunar Tables for fishing and hunting cited
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knights SOLUNAR TABLES guides readers to fish in prime territory or hunt in favorable cover. Plan days around these times to maximize sport opportunities offered by each Gay.
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Richard Alden
Babe Ruth League action at Legion Field results and highlights
In the Babe Ruth League at Legion Field Corn Belt defeated Merchants 16 to 5 in the first game. Anderson-Frazier beat Blevins 4 to 3 with James Robinson and Artis Perry on the winning mound. Perry led hitters with a triple. Second game pitchers were Mike Butler and Terry Smith for the winners as Mark Spears pitched for the losers.
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Legion Field
Corn Belt
Merchants
Anderson- Frazier
Blevins
James Robinson
Artis Perry
David Cobb
Mike Hobson
David Sisson
Mike McCorkle Gut
Larry Morton
Robin Lee
Mike Wilson
Eugene Tyree
Mike Butler
Terry Smith
Mark Spears
Terry Simith
Tun Gregory
Jerry White
Blue and Orioles edge A’s 1-0 on tight pitching
Vida Blue pitched well for Oakland but the A’s bats remained quiet as Baltimore edged them 1-0 behind Pat Dobson. Blue, Cy Young winner last season, has scant run support in 25 innings over three decisions. Elsewhere in the league Tuesday, Detroit beat Minnesota 2-1 and Texas crushed Milwaukee 7-1. National League results included Atlanta 8-7 over New York, Houston 3-1 over Montreal, and St. Louis defeating Los Angeles.
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Hal Rock
Associated Press
New York Mets
Mets
Atlanta
Braves
Houston
Montreal
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Detroit
Minnesota
Texas
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Oakland
Blue
Pat Dobson
Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers
Minnesota Twins
Texas Rangers
Milwaukee Brewers
Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
Montreal Expos
St. Louis Cardinals
W.L. Pet
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
West Cincinnati
San Diego
San Francisco
Kirby
Pappas
Pizarro
Local Little League doubleheader ends 12 11 and 5 2
James Mtr. Co. defeats CBC 12 11 with Bruce Hunt and Steve Banks each three hits. Lions beat Barrys 5 2 as Johnny Vickers and Wayne East pitched. Chris Newton two hits and a second homer. Britt Henry hits his fourth. Other late scores note Sheriff's vs Hope Auto at 6:30 and Greening-Filis vs Walker's Ref. A's draw 50,182 fans as Dobson throws a three hitter and Don Buford drives in the tying run.
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K-Park
James Mtr. Co
CBC
Lions
Barrys
Bruce Hunt
Ira Scott
Aaron Sheppard
Steve Banks
Mike Godwin
Johnny Vickers
Wayne East
Chris Newton
Britt Henry
Stan Harris
Danny Wilson
Barry Hogan
Sheriff's
Hope Auto
Greening-Filis
Walker
Major League Roundup From East to West Scores and Leaders
Detroit beat Minnesota 2-0 as Cash and Stanley homered. Texas toppled Milwaukee 7-1 with Paul and Cox driving four runs. Baltimore shaded Oakland 1-0. Also noted were leaders in batting, pitching, and key matchups across the American and National Leagues with several scheduled games and standings updates.
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Star Sports
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Arkansas Travelers
Amarillo Giants
Ray Winder Field
Randy Cohen
Giants
Jackie Stripling
ST Petersburg
Stepin Fetchit
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
KING
Edward Imperials
Babe Ruth
Pearleial
Giventans
First National Merchants
Bievins Anderson- Tagier
By Ken Rappoport
Vida Blue
A’s
James Mtr
Ers
Kansas City
Dobson
Don Buford
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National League East
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Cincinnati
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Grimsley
McDowell
Ellis
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Schueler
Torrez
Dierker
John
Spinks
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Pattin
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Timmerman
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Lockwood
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Nolan
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Fisk
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Det
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P.kelly
Kant
Strikfouts—Laolich
Ot Perry
Norm Cash
Mickey Stanley
Joe Niekro
Fred Sherman
Bert Blyleven
Stanley
Mike Paul
Casey Cox
Don Mincher
Paul
Cox
George Scott
W.L
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West Oakland
Sears
St Tire
Dynaglass
Lack Wall
Slemess
Seary Roebuck
Hope. Ark
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