McMullen Traded to Angels for Rodriquez Reichardt
Ken McMullen, a veteran third baseman, was acquired by the California Angels from the Washington Senators in exchange for Aurelio Rodriguez and Rick Reichardt. The Angels beat Washington 3-2 then announced the deal as they seek a right handed power hitter. McMullen has 92 career homers and 0.250 lifetime average.
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Ruby wins Trenton 200 USAC race in close finish
Lloyd Ruby edged Mario Andretti by three seconds to win the ninth Trenton 200 mile USAC race. Ruby led briefly on laps 62 and 63, avoided two possible crashes, covered 134 laps in 1 hour 28 minutes 41.87 seconds, and earned about $14,000 of the $67,000 purse. Al Unser finished third after suspension damage, with Bobby Unser fourth.
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Bruins Clinch East Final In Four Game Sweep
The Boston Bruins swept the Chicago Black Hawks to reach the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 29 years. John McKenzie scored with 1:41 left as Boston edged Chicago 4 1 to clinch the series. Ken Hodge Fred Stanfield Don Marcotte and John Bucyk scored others while Dennis Hull and Bobby Hull led Chicago. Stan Mikita struggled for the Black Hawks.
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Woods steals Drake Relays track show
Rockie Woods, a G3 junior from San Angelo Texas, shined at the Drake Relays for Texas A M. He ran the second leg as the Aggies set a world record in the 88 yard relay at 1 21 7. He anchored the 480 yard shuttle hurdles relay to a 56 9 win and chased Earl Harris to the finish in the 440 yard relay.
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Hodge wins Mt SAC Relays decathlon windup in California
Russ Hodge, 29, captured the decathlon with 7,557 points at the Mt. San Antonio Relays windup. He edged Fresno State’s John Warkentin competing unattached with 7,542 as Jorma Vasala, Steve Gough, and George Pannel followed in the top five. Hodge posted 15.5 seconds in the 110 hurdles, 155 feet 9 inches in the discus, 12-1 3 4 in pole vault, 186-7 1 2 in javelin, and 5 101 in the 1,500 meters.
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Amon Breaks Seven Year F1 Victory Drought in Silverstone
Chris Amon of New Zealand won the first heat of the International Trophy non championship at Silverstone in a March 701 and finished second in the second heat to claim the overall title. Jackie Stewart placed second overall as De Tomaso debuted with third. Doris Brown set a women’s 3000 meters mark while Chi Cheng starred for Los Angeles Track Club with sprint and hurdles wins and a 3 53.8 mile relay anchor.
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Debbie Chapin Leads Cabrillo at Mt. SAC Relays
Debbie Chapin of Cabrillo Track Club placed second in the 100 yard dash and third in the 220 yard dash at Mt. SAC Relays, setting club and school records. She joined Linda Snyder, Debbie Meyer, and Lynne Harmon for a fifth-place 880 relay while other youths earned marks in sprints and long jump.
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Knicks Lakers Series Resumes Amid Center Injuries
The NBA final restarts in New York with Willis Reed and Wilt Chamberlain hampered by injuries. Reed aims to play through a shoulder issue after New York won game one 124 112. Chamberlain remains limited after knee trouble. Also affected are Dave Stallworth and Keith Erickson with minor ailments. In other notes, the Hall of Fame game in Cooperstown will feature Expos and White Sox, and Rafael Osuna is honored in Houston with a memorial plaque unveiling.
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Buford's eighth inning homer lifts Orioles over Royals
Don Buford delivered a three run homer in the eighth to cap Baltimore's 10-9 win over Kansas City and move the Orioles to first in the AL East. Brooks Robinson and Dave Johnson also homered, with Dick Hall the winner and Pete Richert the save. The day also saw Twins, Yankees, Brewers, Angels, and White Sox win while Tigers and Indians lost.
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Beard wins Champions title at Rancho La Costa
Beard claims the $30,000 prize at Rancho La Costa in a final round marked by steady play. The 30 year old pro, who will turn 31 in May, displayed a composed, almost mechanical precision throughout the tournament while thanking his church for support after securing victory.
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Giants Struggle With Pitching In Split With Expos
The 1970 Giants show bright bats but uneven pitching as Willie McCovey Dietz and Bonds power an 11 1 victory in game one while Carl Morton shuts down San Francisco in a 3 2 loss. McCormick shines with six RBIs and Henderson Dietz Bonds homer as Mets series looms.
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Seaver Dominates Dodgers In 3-1 Mets Win
Tom Seaver pitched masterfully to extend his record to 4-0 as the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1. Rookie Sandy Vance debuted for the Dodgers, allowing all three Mets runs on six innings while Seaver yielded six hits. Willie Davis doubled in the fourth for LA’s lone run. the loss ends Dodger five-game streak. In a separate note, Ralph Ogden signed with the San Francisco Warriors.
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Gibson pitches 15 strikeouts in first complete game win
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals fires a five hitter with 15 K in a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds for his first complete game of the season. He credits a sharp slider and says it was the best control he has had all year.
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Rozelle Could Have Been Rougher After Shula Move
Miami coach Don Shula takes on multiple roles with the Dolphins and says Rozelle could have been harsher by voiding Shula’s contract or blocking the move. Joe Robbie argues the NFL commissioner knew the truth, while Shula reflects on Mackey’s harsh remarks after the 1969 Super Bowl loss.
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