Phillies draft Roy Thomas in first round of MLB draft
Roy Thomas, a sixth pick, is notified by Philadelphia Phillies of their selection early today in New York. The Phillies plan to meet with Thomas and his parents to discuss signing, with a potential 50,000 dollar bonus plus college education funds. If Thomas does not sign, he must wait six months to sign with another team.
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Pirates welcome Murtaugh home with 17 hit win
The Pirates, energized by manager Danny Murtaugh's return, unleashed 17 hits in an 11-6 rout of the Chicago Cubs. Willie Stargell Al Oliver and Bob Robertson homered as Bob Veale and Dave Giusti delivered 6 2 3 scoreless innings in relief.
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Ex-player Bruce Gardner found dead near USC mound
Bruce Gardner, once a Dodger signee and USC star with a 40–5 college record, was found dead 15 feet from the pitcher's mound at USC. A .38 revolver and a diploma were found in his hands, with a death by self-inflicted gunshot noted. Gardner, 32, had coached at Dorsey High School and struggled after minor league years.
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