Liquori retires from racing due to injury setback
Marty Liquori announced after consulting Dr. Robert Kerlan that he will not race this year as he recovers from a torn muscle sheath in his left eye. A cast would immobilize the foot for six weeks, with possible surgery if needed, jeopardizing his Olympic Munich hopes.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Marty Liquori
Robert Kerlan
Liquori
Munich
Kerlan
Jim Yun
Martin Uther
McLain to Report to Birmingham Farm Club
Oakland Athletics announce Denny McLain will join the Birmingham team in the Southern Association. A team spokesman said the pitcher will report tomorrow in Montgomery and there was no personal comment from McLain as his telephone was disconnected. McLain has a 1-2 record and a 6.01 ERA after five rough starts and was optioned to the Double-A affiliate to regain form.
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Oakland
UPI
Oakland Athletics
Denny McLain
Birmingham
Montgomery
McLain
Padres Trade Ollie Brown to Oakland
Ollie Brown headed to the Oakland A's after San Diego traded him for Curt Blefary along with Mike Kilkenny and a minor leaguer. Brown expressed mixed feelings about his Padres stint and optimism about joining a contending team.
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SAN Diego
UPI
Ollie Brown
San Diego Padres
Oakland A’s
Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers
Brown
Oakland
Curt Blefary
Mike Kilkenny
California
Bettenhausen Family Makes Indy 500 Rookie Splash
Merle Bettenhausen, 18, youngest son of Tony Bettenhausen, passed the final rookie phase at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and posted nearly 174 mph as he seeks a May 27 start in the 1972 500. His brother Gary and uncle Bobby Unser rank among the notable entrants as the event narrows to a family battle for starting positions.
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UPI
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Merle Bettenhausen
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Tony Bettenhausen
Kinley Park
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Merle
Brother Mary
Bobby
Astros grab first in NL with Dierker strong win over Braves
Houston moves into first place in the NL West after a 9 0 victory over Atlanta as Larry Dierker returns to form with a four hitter. Doug Rader belts a three run homer and drives in another run as Los Angeles loses 2 0 to San Diego.
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United Press International
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Astros
Larry Dierker
Dierker
Doug Rader
Atlanta Braves
Houston
Los Angeles
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Dodgers
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Indians
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Chicago
Philadelphia
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Atlanta
Tom Haller
Detroit
Fred Beene
John Brohamer
First Base Positioning for Quick Throws and Stretches
The guide advises holding your glove out for a target as the thrower releases the ball. It emphasizes stretching to the ball to reduce reach time and choosing the correct foot touch based on throw direction. It notes feeling the bag with both feet to confirm position before throwing and suggests using a first baseman glove when possible for better fielding of dirt balls.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Lolich Seeks Credit Amid Tigers Victory Over Orioles
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich lamented being seen as second best after his seventh win of the season as the Tigers beat Baltimore 6-1. The day also saw Denny McLain accept a demotion to Birmingham, Alabama, signaling shifts in Detroit’s rotation and notable performances from Tom Haller and other AL/NL games.
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United Press International
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Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Denny McLain
Detroit
Oakland
Birmingham
McLain
St. Louis
Vida
Cy Young
Baltimore
Ken Holtzman
California
Lompoc United Fall 4-1 At Home To Guadalupe Olympico
Guadalupe Olympico defeated Lompoc United 4 to 1 at Ryan Park as stronger passing and fast breaks overwhelmed the host. Lompoc rallied late with Chuck Bucker scoring an unassisted goal, but failed to overcome the early deficit.
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Ryan Park
Guadalupe Olympico
Lompoc
Guadalupans
Olympicos
United
Guadalupe
Chuck Bucker
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