Clarke's homer caps Yankees' 2-1 win over Twins
Horace Clarke slugged a two run homer in the fifth and Mel Stottlemyre allowed four hits as the Yankees edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1 to complete a 7-1 homestand. Bert Blyleven pitched well for Minnesota, leaving with a 1-0 lead after three.
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Yankees Rally Shifts Score As Blyleven Departed Early
The Yankees collected seven hits off Blyleven, leaving the game tied 1-1, before the young pitcher was lifted for a pinch hitter in the eighth inning.
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Protesters criticize Palme as he visits New York
In New York hundreds of longshoremen demonstrated near the Waldorf Astoria against Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme for his antiwar stance in Indochina. ILA leaflets accuse Palme of communism and anti American sentiment while protesting Swedish cars. In Kansas City the Royals announce two practice pitchers Pena and Willhite as it opens spring work.
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Senators Rout Royals 8-1 Behind Coleman solid for Washington
Frank Howard drove in two runs and Joe Coleman held Kansas City to four hits as the Washington Senators beat the Royals 8-1. Howard collected a perfect night with a single and three walks, stealing a base and scoring once as Washington snapped a five-game skid. The Royals, under new manager Bob Lemon, fell behind in the second and never recovered.
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Pepitone Sparks Astros Past Mets in Four-Run Rally
Houston builds a 5-0 lead on Pepitone’s 12th homer and a fourth inning burst. Mets rally with Homers by Agee and late hits but Houston holds 5-3 at home. Lemaster settles, Ray finishes as Astros avert a late scare.
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Jacques Plante Signs Maple Leaf Contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of veteran goalie Jacques Plante for the 1970-71 season. Plante, seven time Vezina Trophy winner, was acquired from the St. Louis Blues on May 18.
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Scholastic Casualty At Texas Football Roster Changes
Texas Longhorns announce spring grades affect eligibility. Charles Crawford from Spring Branch, listed at 212 pounds, loses his spot while Randy Braband from Houston Spring Woods regains eligibility after a prior lapse. Others including Jerry Bishop, Johnny Otashal, Don Crosslin, Morris Delong, and Lee Buckalew face ineligibility next September. Jacksonville University basketball posts a 100.3 ppg average over 28 games in 1969-70.
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