McLain suspended for gun incident and new allegations
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced the suspension of Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain for the remainder of the season amid new allegations tied to conduct with Detroit management and carrying a gun. Further proceedings after the season could extend the discipline. McLain’s attorney requested time to investigate.
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McLain Faces New Allegations and TV NHL Deal
Denny McLain arrives for a hearing at a Wall Street law office amid new allegations including why he carried a gun. He offers explanations as his legal team and agent observe. Separately the NHL and CBS announce a two year Game of the Week TV deal.
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Mae SS Standings Friday's Games
Friday night schedule lists Miln at Calif Oakland at Kan City Chicago at Minn Wash at Detroit New York at Cleve Boston at Balt Phila at Montreal St. Louis at New York Atlanta at Houston Cinci at San Diego Los Ang at San Fran. Only games scheduled.
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Lombardi Era Changes Shake Washington Prospects
The Washington Redskins face upheaval as Vince Lombardi departs after guiding the team to a 1969 return to form, ending 14 years of underachievement. Bill Austin now leads a mix of veterans and new players, with unclear emotional impact while the offense remains potent and the defense uneven.
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Offense Passing and Depth Build Washington Team Outlook
Sonny Jurgensen drives an aggressive passing game with Frank Ryan backing him. Jerry Smith Charley Taylor and Bob Long form a dangerous receiving corps while John Love returns to bolster return duties. Larry Brown Charley Harraway lead a modest run game with depth in reserve. Len Hauss anchors the line with Vince Promuto age noted. Floyd Peters and Bill Brundige add veteran depth. Chris Hanburger Harold McClinton bolster the right side. Gaubatz McKeever compete for middle. Tom Brown Pat Fischer Mike Bass supply secondary strength. Curt Knight and Mike Bragg handle kicking as Washington projects a second-place Eastern finish behind the slinging Jurgensen.
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Hoople Foretells Opening Weekend Upsets in 1970 College Football
Hoople System predicts Arkansas over Stanford 27-22 and Southern California at Alabama 33-22. Upheavals include South Carolina 14 8 over Georgia Tech and Kentucky 19 17 over North Carolina. Army Navy Air Force win. Oklahoma over SMU 21-14. West Virginia over William and Mary 35-15. Youth football signups below.
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Oregon Webfoots rely on defense and depth for football season
Oregon coach Jerry Frei enters his fourth season with 29 returning lettermen and a strong defense led by linemen Steve Buettner and Dave Walker. Offensively, quarterback question marks center on Ron Blanchard with Dan Fouts as backup, while stars like Bobby Moore and Bobby Newland pace a capable receiving corps and a strengthened line.
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Andros Seeks Fast Start for OSU Season
Oregon State coach Dee Andros pushes for a quick team rise as the Beavers face a tough nonconference slate including UCLA Iowa Oklahoma and USC. He notes spring practice left him pleased but unsatisfied and mentions quarterback Steve Endicott who split football and baseball duties.
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West Covina wins title with six run inning and strong pitching
Coley Smith hurled 21 shutout innings over two games, tallying 29 strikeouts to lead West Covina California to the 1970 American Legion Baseball World Series title. He allowed four hits in the clincher 10-0 win after a 12-inning opener where he fanned 18. Mark Schimpf and Doug Lyons powered the offense with key hits and a three run homer.
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Pancho Gonzales Laver Join Pepsi-Pacific Southwest Open
Pancho Gonzales and Rod Laver are added to a star field for the Pepsi Pacific Southwest Open at the Los Angeles Tennis Club September 19 to 27. A record $65,000 prize is offered and matches will use a best fourteen point tiebreaker system from 6-all for all rounds.
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