Nolan Ryan’s fastball strikes fear in AL hitters
UPI reports Nolan Ryan, California Angels ace, throws harder than any today and unsettles hitters with his speed and control. Doug Griffin recalls the last year’s brush with Ryan, while peers like Sandy Koufax and Bob Feller cite Ryan as a top pitcher with dominating stuff and sharp breaking balls.
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Twins win in 11th as Thompson bats out of order
Danny Thompson who batted out of turn for eight innings moved to his proper spot in the ninth and singled home Eric Soderholm for the winning run in the 11th, giving the Minnesota Twins an 11-10 victory over the Cleveland Indians. UPI reports multiple AL games with late rallies and notable homers including Rudi driving in the A's in 15 innings. Dave McNally of the Orioles announced retirement to Expos citing year’s performance.
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New York Crown Showdown Proposal At Belmont Park
The New York Racing Association floated a champions race at Belmont Park to pit Foolish Pleasure Master Derby and Avatar against each other for a $300000 purse. NYRA chairman Jack Dreyfus called it the most exciting event in New York match race history if the three Triple Crown winners compete.
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Pele Signs with Cosmos Sets Sunday TV Debut
Pele reenters pro soccer with the New York Cosmos on a three year 4.7 million dollar contract, joining NASL as CBS to televise his June 15 debut exhibition against Dallas Tornado at Downing Stadium, as officials foresee boosted attendance and a potential TV deal. The deal includes an advertising campaign for Warner Communications.
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All Star Prep Wrestling Meet Set for Lompoc
The Lompoc Valley hosts an all star wrestling match June 27 at Lompoc High 8 p.m. featuring top graduated seniors from Northern Santa Barbara County versus San Luis Obispo County. South and North squads chosen by coaches with local high schools represented.
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Tarkenton’s cure by Dodgers ace Marshall boosts Vikings star
Francis Tarkenton suffered a shoulder elbow ailment affecting long throws. Mike Marshall, Dodgers pitcher and MSU kinesiology professor, analyzed the throwing muscles, prescribed a light-weight program, and helped Tarkenton regain pain-free distance. The QB aims to break multiple all-time records this season.
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