Veteran Ralph Higgins Stays in Frame for World Records
At 71 Ralph Higgins, former Oklahoma A&M track star and Army track coach, won eight of nine events at UCLA Senior Olympics setting world marks in javelin long jump discus and triple jump. He notes the Army program will continue despite a smaller pool of athletes after the draft end. He plans retirement after the meet.
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Torre Hits for Cycle as Cardinals Crush Pirates 15-4
Joe Torre completed the cycle for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 15-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Meanwhile Phillies rookie Schmidt repeated his earlier grand slam feat in a 7-1 victory over the Mets. Cubs beat Expos 6-1 as Santo leads with three hits and four RBIs. Astros topple Reds 10-2, Giants nip Braves 6-5, with DeVine debuting for the Expos.
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Murcer to Meet Kuhn Over Greaser Claims
New York Yankees center fielder Bobby Murcer was ordered to meet Commissioner Bowie Kuhn on Friday to discuss Murcer's claim that Kuhn and baseball officials lack the guts to stop Gaylord Perry from throwing the greaseball. Murcer has long alleged Perry's impropriety since his AL arrival.
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