Baseball talkers and players mirror the game in San Francisco
The piece surveys how managers players and writers discuss baseball during a strike. Frank Lucchesi of the Phillies shares thoughts on knits family calls and a 19 year old prospect, while Tito Fuentes and Tito Fuentes recount humble beginnings in Castroland. The article notes the strike's broad impact on players and teams including Bill Rigney Harmon Killebrew Willie Mays and Hank Aaron as well as Luzinski's move and McDowell changing beer brands.
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Minnesota Twins
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Hank Aaron
Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard On Sand Shots
Frank Beard explains the sand shot basics in golf. He notes many players place the ball too far forward and advises a descending blow. He suggests aligning the ball near the right foot as with a fairway wedge and experimenting to find the best spot.
Souza and Porter shine at Santa Maria Speedway
Ronnie Souza led stock cars with a 19 14 lap time and won the trophy dash over Bobby Randolph while Bill Baker and Bill Bellefleur exited early. Carson Porter dominated modified action with an 18 08 clocking and the checkered flag, edging Darrell Walker. Santa Maria Speedway will be dark next weekend for the Elks Rodeo with racing returning June 9 at 7 p.m.
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Bill Baker
Bill Bellefleur
Jimmy Clabhorn
LeRoy Shaeffer
Shaeffer
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Mopar
Bobby Clabhorn
Cliff Vose
Morrow Bay
Carson Porter
Chuck Molinari
Porter
Gary Lynch
Darrell Walker
Lynch
Walker
Dick Elliott
Carl Rasmussen
Doyle Duniven
Bob Elliott
Elliott
Molinari
Duniven
Roy Miller
Elks Rodeo
Leaders By United Press International Leading Batters
National League leaders include Kingman and Stennett among top hitters with high averages and RBI totals. American League leaders feature May, Rudi, Piniella and Berry in batting, with Duncan and Cash notable in homers. Pitching leaders list Seaver and Sutton with strong ERA marks across the circuits.
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Pee Wee Reese Opens Up On Baseball Life And TV Career
Ed Hayes interviews Pee Wee Reese in Orlando about his Dodgers past, fear of managing, and switch to television. Reese recalls 1940s 1950s Brooklyn fame with Jackie Robinson, his dislike for public speaking, and his move into TV with Dizzy Dean before settling into public relations for Louisville Slugger. He notes long travel fatigue and questions whether to stay in media after 35 years.
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Baseball Matchups Across Leagues Highlighted By Pitched Records
In the American League Lolich of Detroit faced Perry of Cleveland as Det improved to 8-2 and Cleve to 8-3. Niekro and Holtzman were also listed among notable starters for the day.
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Ryun Enters Compton Invitational Amid Injury Doubt
Compton invited star Jim Ryun is listed for the weekend meet but his participation is in doubt after a right thigh injury on Saturday. He exited the United States Track and Field Federation 880 final following a 1 49.1 qualifier on Friday.
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