Veteran Billy Williams Leaves Pilots After Short Seattle Run
Billy Williams, a veteran outfielder who joined the Seattle Pilots in August, ends a 17-year minor league trek after 10 days with the major league club. He recalls lifting his earnings on a $15 daily budget and reflects on a career spanning the Pacific Coast League to the Mountain States League as the Pilots’ season moves on.
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Barry Wants Bay Area Stay In Continued Talks
Rick Barry signs indicate he prefers to stay in the San Francisco Bay Area as talks continue with the Oaks and Foreman states optimism. Barry, who averaged 34 a game last season for the ABA champions, joined the Oaks in 1967 after moving from the San Francisco Warriors. A court ruling delayed his Oaks debut until last season.
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Senators Bash Twins Behind Howard’s 40th Homer
Washington slugger Big Frank Howard hit his 40th homer and added three other hits including a bunt single to fuel a 7 3 victory over Minnesota. Ken McMullen drove in the decisive runs as Rich Reese misplayed a grounder, and Darold Knowles escaped a jam in relief.
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Paralympic hopeful plans Channel swim with support
Roberts, an athlete with artificial legs, aims to swim across the Channel next year after training on a Bay training program. He has set numerous records, trained with Stewart Brooks, and hopes to secure sponsorship and a boat for the project while his wife and infant Cherie watch.
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Stengel Talks Hall of Fame Reunion and Expansion
Casey Stengel, regarded as baseballs greatest living manager, dodges questions about selecting the best Hall of Fame team as 26 members gather in St. Louis for the 100th anniversary celebration. Frisch and Stengel recall shared Giants years while DiMaggio, Feller, Grove and Dickey mingle.
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Ambitious Baseball Team Ties Cuba for First
The squad finishes level atop the standings with Cuba in the amateur baseball world championships, sharing the lead after a competitive tournament run. The result keeps both teams tied for the championship and strengthens their positions in the final rounds.
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