Mingori Sparks After Booing Crowd in Cleveland Return
Steve Mingori returned to Cleveland and was greeted with boos then pitched four relief innings for Kansas City, earning a 4-2 win over the Indians. He described anger turning into better pitching, noting fatigue after six innings this year and praising manager Jack McKeon’s handling.
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Pinson Defies Odds With Wire Across Stadium
Kansas City Royals right fielder Vada Pinson hit a ball that struck a five eighths inch wire suspended 115 feet high in a game against the Cleveland Indians. The wire stunt was part of a Wallenda act following the game, with Pinson joking about aiming for the wire. Royals won 4 2.
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Walton joins Trail Blazers in Oregon move after knee surgery
Portland welcomes NBA rookie Bill Walton after minor knee operation at St. Vincent Hospital. He rents land outside Portland and plans to stay long term, saying he would grow food locally and may not return to UCLA coach John Wooden. Walton arrives from California backpacking trip, embracing Oregon trails and future training camp.
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Relaxed Smith Puts Cards Back On Top
ST LOUIS AP The seasoned Reggie Smith homered for his 10th of the season lifting the St Louis Cardinals to a 5 0 victory over the San Diego Padres as they moved a game up on the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. Smith also added a 13th double in 45 games and raised his average to .378 while Sonny Siebert pitched his third shutout, holding Padres to five singles.
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Jack Trice Stadium name backers gain support at ISU
An Ames report recalls Jack Trice, the Iowa State football pioneer who died after a 1923 game in Minnesota. A plaque in Old State Gym led to renewed interest in naming the new 7.1 million stadium Jack Trice Stadium, with student government backing the move and officials cautious about the naming.
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Blazers sign Price for million in WHA draft deal
Vancouver Blazers sign defenseman Pat Price to a reported one million dollar five year contract after selecting him with the WHA amateur draft top pick. WHA president Dennis Murphy praised general managers as 208 players were drafted in 19 rounds.
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Cordero to Miss Belmont Stakes After Suspension
New York AP Angel Cordero Jr. will miss the Belmont Stakes on June 6 due to a seven day track suspension starting Monday. Cannonade trainer Woody Stephens said several riders have sought the colt for the final Triple Crown event. Cordero was penalized by Belmont Park stewards for careless riding in the second race Thursday.
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Trevino Sets Kemper Open Course Record In Open Lead
Lee Trevino, weighing 187 pounds, fired an eight under par 64 at Quail Hollow to lead the Kemper Open by one stroke with a 36 hole total of 134. He credited weight gain for a calmer mood and planned to shed pounds before the U.S. Open. Chi Chi Rodriguez and John Jacobs joined a tie for second at 135 as Arnold Palmer and Tom Weiskopf missed the cut.
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Otaro Hanover Breaks World Record in Roosevelt Pace Sale Stir
Otaro Hanover set a world harness racing record of 2:04 25 for 11 16 miles at Roosevelt Raceway as owner-driver Herve Filion announced the horse was for sale after winning the Realization Pace worth 96,562 dollars. The race featured a photo finish with Ambro Nesbit missing by a nose, amid foul claims and a whip mishap by Joe O'Brien. Keystone Smartie finished third in a field that included Valiant Bret Ricci Reenie Time Smog Gulliver and Gay Skipper.
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Baseball trade sent Clarke to Padres in cash deal
Horace Clarke, veteran Yankees second baseman, was sold to the San Diego Padres in a straight cash transaction. Jimmy Anderson, Bruins Superscout and former minor league coach, was named coach of the expansion Washington Capitals of the NHL in Landover Maryland.
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Feuerbach Defeats Woods In Shot Record Battle
In Wichita AP report former Emporia State athlete Al Feuerbach won again in the shot put against George Woods. Feuerbach threw 70 feet 100 inches, breaking his meet record while Woods managed 70 feet 342 inches. Both compete for the Pacific Coast Track Club. Francie Larrieu shattered the American women’s mile record with 4 3 4 in a race against Jim Hershberger. Eight other meet records fell opening day of the meet.
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Cardinals Swap Infielders for Heideman from Indians
The St. Louis Cardinals acquire Jack Heideman a 24 year old shortstop third baseman from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for infielders Luis Alvarado and Ed Crosby. Heideman batted .091 in 12 games with Alvarado and Crosby with a .139 average in 17 games, Crosby previously played for the Tulsa farm club.
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Reds Rally Past Pirates as Bench Clears Night
Reds won their seventh straight, 7-5 over Pittsburgh, behind Johnny Bench's bases loaded triple after Bob Robertson homers. Dodgers led West as Phillies fell 6-2 to Giants ending their East title hopes. Ozark blamed lack of confidence and patience at bats. Dodgers beat Cubs 8-3 with Buckner triple and Buckner stealing three bases.
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Jones Sets 440 Dash Record at NCAA Division II
Eastern Illinois and Norfolk State shared the Division II team title with 51 points as Ashland won the Division II team crown. Larry Jones of Northeast Missouri State set a new meet and Lincoln Stadium record in the 440 yard dash with 45.9 seconds, surpassing his own previous marks of 46.1 and 46.4. Willy Lyles of Lincoln University helped push the old tempo as Jones previously held the course record.
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From Archery To Yachting Almanac Debuts at $1.65
The first volume of the Associated Press official Sports Almanac is off press with 928 pages. It covers history for each sport including statistics winners and star profiles with dramatic photos. Priced at $1.65 plus 20 cents postage and handling.
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