Howell on way to majors via Pittsfield
Roy Howell, a Lompoc High grad once mocked for his slow start, is bound for Pittsfield Mass with the Texas Rangers after being drafted in the first round. Scouts from 22 of 24 MLB clubs watched him this season praising his swing speed and arm, with potential to skip rookie leagues and begin at double A.
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Clemente lifts Pirates over Dodgers with record RBI
Roberto Clemente homered and drove in three, boosting his average to .325 and tying then surpassing Pie Traynor for the Pirates career RBI mark at 1,273 in a 13-3 win. Al Oliver added three RBIs as Pittsburgh routs Los Angeles while Dierker, Reuss, and Stoneman lead other NL results.
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al Oliver
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Epstein hits walk off as A's top Tigers 7-4
Mike Epstein blasted two homers and drew a bases loaded walk to drive in the decisive run in the eighth as Oakland beat Detroit 7-4. Epstein noted Oakland Coliseum is a tough park for home runs and credited patient at bats for the late rally.
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Orioles
Free TV dispute stalls as Aspin backs action
Rep. Les Aspin urged speedy House action to bar major sports from closed circuit if networks show the events free on home TV. Rep. MacDonald doubted Congress has jurisdiction and predicted no hearings. In other action the Orioles fell to the Angels, Red Sox routed the Rangers as Liebr dominated.
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Reactions Split as Supreme Court Rules for Baseball Exemption
Ballplayers and management split along lines after the Supreme Court refused to overturn baseballs antitrust exemption and the reserve clause. Ted Simmons threatened action if renewal persists, while Curt Flood had challenged the clause as slavery. The ruling allows renewed collective bargaining after the 1972 season.
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Babe Ruth All Stars Selected for Postseason Play
Babe Ruth post season rosters announced with 15-year-olds forming host team in Lompoc and a traveling 14-year-old squad. 13-year-olds begin July 11 and District Three sectional runs July 4–9 with district finals July 15–16. Local teams feature Owen Etheridge and Ian McKeown among others. managers include Bill Rule and George Meyers.
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Evodio Rodriguez
Ronnie Garcia
Robert Thompson
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