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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1971
Page
9
Brooks Robinson, renowned for defense, booted three in one inning against Oakland. Despite the miscues, Frank Robinson belted a three-run homer in the ninth, lifting Baltimore to a 3-2 victory as the team chased the Red Sox in the pennant race.
Chicago reports set for the 38th College All Stars vs Colts clash at Soldier Field on Astroturf. Earl Morrall starts for the Colts with Hinton and Perkins as receivers. Jim Plunkett leads the All Stars with Pastorini and Hixson as backups.
The report lists multiple MLB games with nightly matchups including Chicago at New York and Houston at Montreal, noting pitchers and results. It also mentions standings with Chicago 48 54 471 and Minnesota 46 55 455, plus a Thursday slate of results and postponed games due to rain.
Chuck Tanner hires Johnny Sain as pitching coach for Chicago White Sox amid praise for his pitching record and concerns from managers. Sain cites repetition and thinking on the mound as keys to improving staff ERA from 4.54 in 1970 to 3.26 midseason, with players like Joe Horlen noting cigars before games. Sain’s history includes success with Yankees Twins Tigers and conflicts with former managers over control.
Detroit scores four in the bottom of the ninth to edge Kansas City 10-9, marking the third straight one run win for the Tigers over the Royals. Fred Sherman walks in the winning run after a sequence including Brown Kaline and Northrup. Billy Martin laments bullpen woes and seeks reliable relief arms from GM Jim Campbell. Chicago blanks New York 4-0. Milwaukee downs Boston 3-0. California defeats Cleveland 7-2 as rain delays other games. Vida Blue eyes his 20th win against Cleveland. Tom Bradley leads Chicago with a shutout aided by Egan and Melton. Seattle names Gillum as first Negro on UW basketball coaching staff joining Mary Harshman.
Washington Redskins coach George Allen suffered a broken rib when Speedy Duncan crashed into him during a passing drill. Allen joked it might be good luck and recalled a prior broken hand. In other camps, Green Bay beat itself 44 0 intrasquad, Duane Thomas pressed Cowboys, and Steelers defensive tackle Clarence Washington out with a knee injury while Phil Olsen to start for Los Angeles in Canton.
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