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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1970
Page
4
The New York Mets rallied in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2, with Clem Clendenon delivering a pinch hit sacrifice fly after Ken Singleton started the frame and Dave Marshall tied the game. The win, Seaver’s 12th, gives New York a one game lead in the East.
Fights reported by The Associated Press list Sonny Liston of Las Vegas stopping Chuck Wepner of Bayonne in nine rounds in Jersey City. Johnny Coiley of Summerville halted Billy Marsh of Las Vegas in seven in Boston. Cookie Wallace of Dallas defeated Vernon Clay of New Orleans in five in Tampa.
DETROIT AP report states Denny McLain will end a three month suspension for book making activities when he returns to Detroit and starts against the New York Yankees at Tiger Stadium. He may arrive Wednesday after delaying from Lakeland Florida and remains unsettled about housing for his wife and two children in Detroit.
Marty Piraino won the Fresno Open after leading in the afternoon series and extending his advantage in the evening. He earned 3000 dollars for the victory, finishing with 3750 total pins, a 234 average, and an 11 and five record in the finals. Nelson Burton Jr., Wayne Zahn, Carmen Salvino, and Harry Smith followed in that order.
Artificial surfaces from AstroTurf to Poly Turf are reshaping sports venue design. Since 1993 installations spread from Washington Pennsylvania tracks to major league stadiums and college fields, with track leading the way as records fall at the Mexico City Olympics and more facilities convert globally.
Sonny Liston, 38, expressed desire for another shot at the heavyweight title in Jersey City after defeating Chuck Wepner by nine rounds plus. Wepner, insulted by referee Barney Felix during the stoppage, eyed a shot at Jerry Quarry with a Jersey City syndicate offering $40,000 for the bout.
The American League leaders show Minnesota and New York atop the standings with rough totals for runs, hits, and home runs. Notable stats include Tovar leading runs, White and A. Johnson high on hits, Killebrew and Oliva among top RBIs, and McDowell with the most strikeouts. National League highlights include New York and Pittsburgh leading, with Philadelphia and Montreal active in scheduled games.
Washington rallied to beat Baltimore 3-2 in the 12th after trailing, as Ausello Rodriguez hit a three-run homer to erase a late lead. The win completes a three-game sweep, continues Washington's late-inning magic, and tightens Baltimore’s AL East edge over idle New York. Also noted: Minnesota's rally past Kansas City, California’s 10-3 over Milwaukee, and other league results.
The Atlanta Braves purchased Jimmy Hall from the Chicago Cubs for an undisclosed cash sum and expect him to join the team today in Cincinnati. The report notes Hall is a former American League All-Star outfielder driving Braves activity this week.
Five US pros posted three under par 69 to lead 53 qualifiers for the Canadian Open Championship at Sunningdale. Denny Tiziani Ironwood Michigan Chick Evans Burlington Yard Burling ton California Curtis Sifford Los Angeles Chuck Courtney La Jolla California Dick Rautman Menlo Park California head the field of 206 amateurs and pros advancing to Thursday’s start.
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports from New York that the British Open at historic St Andrews may mark a turning point in American golf. Veteran Gene Sarazen predicts pressure on U S players to win and notes if a Briton wins it shows the game turning after 50 years.
In New York AP report, Willie McCovey and Richie Allen vie for the NL first base start as of today with McCovey at 256,603 votes to Allen’s 241,744. final lineup for the July 14 game in Cincinnati will be announced next week.
Sarazen, Hutchison, Nicklaus, Palmer and Casper are cited weighing Britain's Open chances against the American tour. Quotes discuss course conditions, greens, and the danger of overconfidence if the wind favors the Brits or the course plays fast.
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