AL to Toronto showdown with Kuhn over expansion plan
The American League votes 11-1 to move forward with a Toronto franchise despite Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's objections. Finley and MacPhail defend the AL stance while the NL contemplates Washington as a contingency, with tensions mounting over expansion timing and approval.
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Reds’ pitching woes worry Sparky after Giants rout
Cincinnati suffered a 9 4 loss to San Francisco at Riverfront Stadium as five Reds pitchers allowed 18 hits. Pat Darcy started, with Santo Alcala, Vetro Horden, Will McEnaney and Rawly Eastwick each giving up runs. The Reds trailed early, outhit by the Giants, and could not contain a late ninth inning surge.
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Dodgers fall as Darrell Krane belts three run homer
In Los Angeles, Darrell Krane hits a three run homer on the first pitch, lifting Atlanta to a 3 1 victory over the winless Dodgers who extended their losing streak to five games. Tommy John returns to action after a long layoff.
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Etchebarren Delivers Game Winning Hit in Angels Comeback
Andy Etchebarren connected for a two out ninth inning RBI single to cap a 6-5 Angels victory over the Detroit Tigers. Jim Brewer earned the win, with Detriot’s offense stifled in the final innings as California erased a 5-2 deficit and moved to 1-4 on the season.
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Guarasci Takes Early Lead In Kepler Intercollegiate
Ohio sophomore Ralph Guarasci shot a par 72 to lead a field that includes Julius Boros Jr. and Mick Soli in the opening round at Columbus. Guarasci, a three time state champion, tied for medalist honors at four under par 68.
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Babe Ruth Sets 1921 Record With 119 Extra Base Hits
Babe Ruth holds baseballs single season mark with 119 extra base hits in 1921, combining 59 home runs, 44 doubles and 16 triples for a record haul across the season.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Recent Games
Daily baseball standings show New York and Cleveland leading among AL and NL teams with several matchups listed. Key games include New York at Cleveland and Milwaukee at Texas with pitchers such as Eckersley and Torrez noted in box score snippets.
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Nuggets Guards Dominate In Semifinal Win Over Colonels
Denver guards Ralph Simpson and Chuck Williams led a 110-107 semifinal victory over Kentucky, pairing for 40 points while stifling Dampier and Averitt. Disputed late clock, stopwatch timing, and a $2506 fine highlighted the controversy as the Colonels declined a formal protest.
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Montana Basketball's Richardson Duo Not Related
Montana fielded a roster featuring Michael John Richardson and Michael Ray Richardson both from Denver. The pair share a surname but are not related.
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McGinnis fuels 76ers rout to tie playoff series
George McGinnis scored 24 shots and 48 points as the 76ers beat the Buffalo Braves 131-106 to even the best of three series at 1-1. John Shumate suffered a concussion after an oncourt collision. Harvey Catchings shadowed Bob McAdoo, limiting him to 21 points.
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January returns to lead in Tournament of Champions
Don January ends retirement at age 46 to chase the Tournament of Champions title in Carlsbad California. He carded a four under 68 to grab a two round total of 139 five under par, one stroke ahead of Hubert Green who shot 71 for 140. Bruce Crampton 70 140. Graham 69 143. Snead 70 142.
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