Stargell Homers For Pirates In 13th Inning Victory
Willie Stargell delivered a dramatic 14th home run of the season in the 18th inning clash, lifting Pittsburgh to a 6-2 win over Montreal after a tense late comeback. The Pirates sit atop NL East as Nolan Ryan shines for the Mets in other league games.
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L A Catholic Crowned State Baseball Champions
Pine Bluff Arkansas AP Little Rock Catholic defeated Texarkana 11 to 0 to claim the state high school baseball title. Catholic finished 16 2 with a season including a doubleheader loss to Texarkana in April. Pat Campbell homered and earned top player honors and a spot on the All State team at right field.
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Bradley Jr. Shuts Out White Sox In 3-0 Win
Tom Bradley, a Maryland education student, pitched a five hit shutout to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0. He credited veteran ex Angels Pizarro Coates and Bennett for tutoring. Other AL scores: Red Sox beat Orioles in 10 innings, Minnesota crushed Oakland, Detroit beat Washington, Cleveland edged the Yankees. Anaheim managers and ex-Angels noted in the field.
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Opening Day Shapes as Munich Prepares for 1972 Games
Munich West Germany hosts pregame work for the 1972 Olympics with the main stadium planned as a Big Top style structure featuring soaring pillars and steel cables. In the background stands the completed Olympic Tower landmark signaling progress toward the Games.
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Gibson Battles Hidden Plots As Pitching’s Vibe Shifts
St. Louis Cardinal ace Bob Gibson, age 35, discusses paranoia over rule and equipment changes affecting pitching. He cites livelier balls, Astroturf, lowered mounds, and a shrinking strike zone, plus umpire calls, as factors altering his craft and mindset. He recalls nerves facing Tom Seaver and Willie Mays, and notes personal adjustments amid aging joints and a daughter’s evolving interests.
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Ind a napolis 500 purse and entries detailed
The Indianapolis 500 known as Indy is described with May 29 race day, a $1,003,610 purse, 76 entries vying for 33 spots, and legends like A J Foyt seeking a record fourth victory. Creative car names such as Sugaripe Prune Special and Joe Hunt Magneto Special are noted as tradition remains strong.
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Down Swing From The Legs Sets Up Golf Power
Golf instruction emphasizes starting the downswing with the right foot and legs to avoid overusing the hands. Players who initiate with the upper body tend to slice, while a leg-driven start yields inside-out speed and better accuracy. The analogies include pitching mechanics and race driving caution toward Indianapolis.
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Solunar Tables Schedule for Hunting and Fishing Times
The schedule printed here uses Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables to mark daily periods of prime activity. Plan outings to coincide with these periods to maximize chances in fishing or hunting, seeking areas with good territory or cover during peak times.
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Blind golfer Charley Boswell leads in new film
A New York NEA report discusses Charley Boswell, the blind golfer, in a forthcoming television documentary "A Couple of Days in the Life of Charley Boswell," directed by Bud Greenspan. The piece notes Boswell’s skill, resilience, and the film’s focus on golf over melodrama, with scenes featuring Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
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