Mets Gain Ground As Pirates Cubs Trip In Split Day
The New York Mets won 5-4 over Philadelphia to stay in the NL East chase as Pittsburgh and Chicago faltered. Bob Gibson blanked Chicago 2-1 in the opener, Jerry Reuss held the Cubs to seven hits in the nightcap, and Donn Clendenon delivered a clutch eighth inning homer helping New York avoid a loss. Other NL results included Ken Henderson’s 3-run 10th for San Francisco over Los Angeles, Tony Perez and Tony Cloninger powering Cincinnati past Houston, and San Diego’s 2-0 win at Atlanta.
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Mayo Smith Likely Out as Tigers Manager
Detroit talks of a managerial swap with Billy Martin taking over after the season. UPI reports Smith refuses comment while Jim Campbell says no statement until season end as Detroit struggles, 24 games behind Baltimore with injuries hurting Willie Horton and Jim Northrup.
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Dodgers Rehire Walt Alston for 1971 Season
Los Angeles announces Walt Alston will return as Dodgers manager for at least one more season with a reported raise over 1970. Alston’s staff includes coaches Jim Gilliam Danny Ozark Roy Hartsfield Red Adams and Carrol Beringer.
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McLain urged to seek psychiatric help or end baseball
A source close to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn says Denny McLain should undergo psychiatric treatment or risk ending his career. McLain, 26, has faced multiple suspensions this season including for gambling and an onfield incident, with Kuhn reportedly offering a path back if he acknowledges the need for help.
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Denny McLain advised on return, media tension and change
Piersall, now Roanoke Buckskin GM, says McLain needs a fresh start and a baseball aware psychiatrist. He notes McLain’s impatience after success, fear of failure, and conflict with Detroit reporters, urging a move to Washington or Chicago for relief.
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Alworth Aims to rebound as Chargers face Raiders
Lance Alworth seeks to rebound after being held without a catch by Baltimore. The Chargers visit San Diego to meet the Raiders with Oakland’s George Atkinson possibly sidelined by a leg injury while Marv Hubbard and Duane Benson also nurse leg problems.
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49ers drill to stop big play by Browns in practice
In Redwood City specialists rehearsed preventing the big play as Cleveland features a 94 yard kickoff return by Homer Jones in Monday night defeat of the Jets. Cal Banaszek and rookie Bruce Taylor are nursing leg injuries with unclear availability versus Cleveland. Browns favored by two over San Francisco. In Atlanta George Kunz underwent knee surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely after injuring his knee in a win over New Orleans.
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Dodgers fall to Giants after eight run swing in LA finale
The Dodgers blew an eight run lead as the Giants rallied to win 14-10 in 10 innings in Los Angeles. Frank Reberger earned the win, Ray Lamb took the loss, and the teams finish tied for second in the NL West. The Dodgers head to Cincinnati for a weekend series.
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Intrepid poised to sweep 1970 America’s Cup
Newport rival Gretel faces lighter winds as Intrepid holds a 3-0 lead in the best of seven. UPI notes Intrepid is about two minutes faster overall across windward reaches and downwind legs, with observers betting the defender to finish 4-0 if today’s race proceeds. Gretel’s Martin Visser expresses cautious optimism for a win in forecast 15-20 knot conditions.
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Johns-Manville earns two shutout wins in slo-pitch action
Runaways dominated last night as Phillips 66 crushed the Boys Club 10-1 and Johns-Manville blanked the Employes 5-0. Fidel Barreras led J-M with two hits while Rick Thompson pitched a two-hitter for Phillips and John Hannah matched that for J-M.
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Lompoc and Cabrillo Lead CIF Prep Poll First Week
Lompoc rises to sixth in the initial CIF prep writers poll with Cabrillo three spots behind. Spruill’s 40 Thousand Oaks clash aims to solidify the Hillmen and Conquistadores’ standings as SBCL opens strong with six of eight league teams posting wins or ties. Other AA and AAAA mentions list Temple City and Murphy leading, with several area schools noted among voters.
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Sain coaches rookie Johnson in 6 0 White Sox win
Sam Sain, famed pitching coach, assists rookie Bart Johnson as Chicago beats Kansas City 6-0 in front of 693 fans. The game features Ken Berry double, Charlie Brinkman misplay, and Rich McKinney two run homer. Also notes AL results and Ruston fatal train accident involving Ronnie Dark.
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