Niekro Experiment Draws Mixed Braves Prospects
The Braves asked Phil Niekro to test an iron man pitching schedule like Wilbur Wood after noting the White Sox star's success. He won his last two starts with two days rest, improved to 6-2 with a 2.55 ERA, and pitched six innings of a 4-2 win over the Pirates. The Braves also benefited as Johnny Oates hit a two run homer and Mike Lum and Darrell Evans homered. Other NL results included Chicago over Houston, Los Angeles over Philadelphia, Montreal over San Diego, St. Louis over Cincinnati, and New York over San Francisco.
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Major League Roundup Sees Caldwell Loss as Cardinals Win
In a busy slate, Mike Caldwell took his eighth defeat while Mickey Scott earned the win for the Cardinals. Joe Torre pounded four RBI on three hits, and Ted Simmons collected three RBI on three safeties as Reggie Cleveland captured his sixth win. Ed Kranepool’s two run homer lifted the Mets over the Giants, narrowing the NL West lead. Frank Howard belted a late homer to power Detroit past Chicago. Orioles, Indians, Brewers, Athletics, Red Sox and other teams posted key results with notable homers from Ellis, Williams, Grich, Otis, and Cepeda among others.
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Bolinger Delivers Grand Slam to Rally Modesto Victory
Monte Bolinger snapped an 0-for-8 drought with a first inning double and a bases loaded homer with two outs in the ninth to lift Modesto to a 6-4 win over Bakersfield. In the following day’s doubleheader he went 4-for-7 with two doubles and three runs as Modesto swept. Roy Howell has 2-for-10 in latest Pittsfield stretch.
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Top pick Clyde in is bonus pact
David Clyde, baseball's No. 1 draft choice, signed a major league contract with the Texas Rangers for possibly the largest bonus for an untried rookie. Ranger officials would not reveal the amount, but president Robert Short said it was at least 150000 dollars. Clyde will join the Rangers in Minneapolis and start for them during the next homestand.
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Lompoc runners head to Florida AAU meet
Lompoc High’s top two runners Terry Williams and Alvin Gilmore depart for Gainesville for the AAU National Junior Track and Field Meet on June 22 23. Williams and Gilmore pass up other invitations aiming for a possible European tour with the AAU. Local fund drive led by Bob Coe covers travel expenses. if chosen, AAU covers all further costs.
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Players faulted in FSU grid controversy
Former Florida State lineman Alan Dees questions Times allegations of brutal training and NCAA violations. He says disgruntled players quit, while NCAA inquiry is asked by FSU President J Stanley Marshall who defends Coach Jones.
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Trojans Rally In Big College World Series Comeback
Southern California erased a 7-0 deficit against Minnesota in Omaha as a nine inning rally produced eight singles and eight runs. Creighton Tevlin delivered the deciding run with a single in the bottom of the ninth, lifting USC toward a rematch with Arizona State for the title.
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Steelers tackle Ernie Holmes held after guilty plea
Steelers tackle Ernie Holmes was jailed in Mahoning County after pleading guilty to three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. He awaits a probation hearing within about 10 days after entering the plea in Common Pleas Court.
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Kekich Traded From Yankees To Indians In Deal For Palmer
Mike Kekich the Yankee pitcher tied to a wife swapping controversy was traded to the Cleveland Indians for minor league right hander Lowell Palmer and a player to be named later. Kekich has appeared in five games for New York.
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Flower Festival bicycle events planned by Lompoc Touring Club
The Lompoc Touring Club announces a Flower Festival schedule with a long 8:30 a.m. start from the public library toward Buellton, joining Santa Barbara riders, then back to Ingram Park and to the mission for lunch. Short rides, training rides tonight, and Sunday races on June 24 are outlined with entry fees, trophies, and Sag wagons.
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