Angels weigh trade as Johnson accuses Ruiz of gun threat
Alex Johnson of the California Angels alleges teammate Chico Ruiz pulled a gun in the locker room after a game with the Washington Senators. Ruiz denies the claim saying he owns no gun and was not in the locker room. Angels GM Dick Walsh expresses confusion over the incident amid trade talks.
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Valentine Drives Dodgers To 3-2 Win Over Mets In New York
Dodgers beat the Mets 3-2 as Bobby Valentine delivers a two run double after Seaver blanks the club with three hits. Willie Davis adds a first inning homer as Los Angeles extends its win streak to four while narrowing the gap to the Giants.
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Giants Lose Lead as Phils Dominate 9-4
The Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 9-4 to snap their rivals 11 game NL West lead at its peak. Rick Wise earned the win with six hits allowed and nine strikeouts, while Willie Montanez Tim McCarver and Oscar Gamble supplied key offense. Dodgers beaten Mets 3-2 as they push toward a late-season streak.
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Indians Hit With 5000 Fine Over Signing Bonuses
Cleveland owner Gabe Paul reacted to Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's 5000 penalty for signing bonus contracts with Ken Harrelson Sam McDowell Graig Nettles and Vada Pinson. McDowell and others offered minimal comment while Kuhn said side letters invalidated the bonuses and suggested adjusted season salaries-further action to come.
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Nicklaus Favored To Win 1971 U S Open
Editorial argues Nicklaus is a frequent favorite for the U S Open at Merion in June 17 20 1971 yet notes history shows upsets by Moody Hogan and others It also mocks easy predictions and calls for writers to risk their own stakes to prove confidence and judgment.
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Royals stretch win streak with 4-1 victory over Yankees
Kansas City added to its six game run by overcoming the Yankees 4-1 as Bob Oliver and Lou Piniella returned to the lineup. Oliver drove in two runs in a decisive sixth inning and Piniella collected two hits after coming off the disabled list. Mike Hedlund earned the win.
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Nicklaus solo at Merion for US Open prep
Jack Nicklaus, already in training for the US Open at Merion, says he was amazed no other qualifiers joined him for practice. Gary Player argues extra practice on unfamiliar courses can be overrated, while Nicklaus emphasizes learning greens and wind on the old style course at Merion.
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