Lolich Gains Ground In AL Pitching Derby
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich pitched a six hitter for a 3-0 win over the Washington Senators to pull within reach of Vida Blue in the American League pitching race. Lolich matched Blues win total and complete games, closing the gap late in the season as both vie for the Cy Young.
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Pirates hammer Cubs as Stargell hits 44th homer in series win
Willie Stargell belted his 44th homer, a grand slam in the second game, as the Pirates swept a doubleheader from the Cubs 10-5 and 4-1. Rennie Stennett extended a 16 game hit streak with two runs in the first game and two hits in the second. Nelson Briles and Seaver dazzled on the mound, Pittsburgh bolstering its NL lead while Dodgers and Phillies trial in the pennant race.
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Lompoe Marlins shine at 1971 Junior Olympics
Four Lompoe Marlins AAU swimmers Gary Anderson Walter Heidmans Jr Glen Green and Don Reeser competed in Lakewood earning one first place two thirds one fifth and two eighths Reeser won the 100 meter backstroke and placed well in other events Reeser also starred at CIF and Cabrillo High in later years while the team faced strong competition from Phillips 66 Long Beach and other Southern California clubs.
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Pro Chats on Rams Offense and Defense Prospects
The report rates the Los Angeles Rams with B grades across offense and defense. It highlights Roman Gabriel’s solid season amid personal issues, the backfield mix including Travis Williams and Willie Ellison, and the joining of Lance Rentzel and Jack Snow with a deep threat in Randy Vataha. It notes line changes with Bob Brown and Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, and the emergence of young linebackers Isiah Robertson and Jack Reynolds while warnings about secondary keepers Erin Williams and Dave Elmendorf. The projection places the team second in the West under Pro Thro philosophy.
Roy and Monte Shine in First Pro Baseball Seasons
Roy Thomas and Monte Bolinger, Lompoc stars, completed 60-game pro seasons with notes of injury and recovery. Roy, 18, faced a shoulder issue but earned an instructional league slot in Clearwater after a year with Walla Walla. Monte, also 18, starred for the Sarasota Cardinals, hit .286 with 28 hits and 15 RBIs, and earned a Gulf Coast League All-Star berth. Both plan future moves to higher levels and continued baseball careers with college plans at UNM.
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Angels official admits lying in Alex Johnson gun case
Chicago Sun-Times reports high ranking baseball official Walsh admitted under oath he lied about a gun incident involving Alex Johnson and ordered concealment. Teammate Chico Ruiz denied the act. Johnson suspended by the Angels on June 26 as arbitration proceeds.
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