New York Jewry Sees Great Baseball Hope in Blomberg
The Yankees spotlight Ron Blomberg, 22, as a rising star with a .347 average, 19 RBIs and four homers in 41 games. He connects with New York Jewish fans, recalls his Atlanta origins, and dreams of a monument at Yankee Stadium.
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National League East and West Standings and Schedules
The National League standings show Pittsburgh leading East with 74 wins and 51 losses, followed by Chicago and St Louis. West leaders San Francisco 74 51 and Los Angeles 66 58. Atlanta 65 62 is in the hunt. Thursday’s results list Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati. Today’s probable pitchers include Kison, Grimsley, Downing, Fryman, Cleveland, Jarvis, Kirby, Koosman, Marichal, Stoneman, Forsch, Billingham, Jenkins, Pizarro, Holtzman. Saturday matchups cover multiple cities including Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Los Angeles Philadelphia.
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Baseball Schedule: AL Night Games Across League
American League night slate features Boston at Oakland led by Peters versus Blue, Washington at Kansas City with McLain Bosman facing Fittazmorris and Wright, Milwaukee at Detroit with Parsons and Niekro, Minnesota at Baltimore with Perry and Dobson, Chicago at Cleveland, and New York at California. Postponed doubleheader matchups include Boston Oakland and New York California.
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Hebner Shakes Slump as Johnson Resumes Winning Form
Hebner returns with a 17th homer driving in two to power the Pirates past the Reds 5 1. Bob Johnson, back from injury and riding a strong arm, pitched a nine hit complete game as Pittsburgh strengthens its pennant bid.
Picos Rolls to 10th Win in Slow-Pitch League
Picos boosted their undefeated record to 10-0 with a 4-0 shutout over Phillips on Wednesday night. Gary Anderson allowed five hits in his first start and Bill Keefe went 2 for 2 to pace Picos. U-Save beat Boozers 5-2 with Speed Walton going 2-for-3 and an inside the park homer. Pizza Palace crushed Dial Social 13-0 led by Bob Appleton with two safeties. George Vega threw a 3-hitter. Irvings edged Jaycees 8-4 as Eddie Renfroe had 2 hits. The Roaches lost 4-3 to Beejays. Jack King went 3-for-3 for Beejays. Calvin Jones, former Washington defensive back, may return to Husky squad this season.
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Browns Poised for Title Run With Veteran Core and Young Upswing
The guide flags Mike Phipps as quarterback of the future amid Bill Nelsen’s shaky knees and hints at a strong running and receiving corps led by Leroy Kelly Bo Scott and Homer Jones. It notes the defense aging but backed by Jerry Sherk Walt Johnson and Joe Jones with Clar ence Scott edging for cornerback duties.
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Ferguson Jenkins Leads Cubs In Style And Hair
Ferguson Jenkins has grown an outsized natural hairstyle inspired by Joe Pepitone and even jokes about wearing an Afro. He is viewed as a strong 20-win pitcher candidate, likely anchoring the Cubs as they contend for the NL Eastern Division, while balancing on-field success with his distinctive look.
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Jenkins tattoo story shows Cubs pitcher chasing World Series fame
The article profiles Ferguson Jenkins, star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, detailing his tattoo on his left arm and his drive for World Series success. It notes his career, control, strikeout rate, and standing among MLB leaders while highlighting his personal style and ambitions.
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