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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1971

Page

14

Unpredictable Sports Views From Riverfront Stadium

Sports columnist Jerry Nardiello recalls a Reds opener marred by errors at Riverfront Stadium and Gary Nolan's reflective exit interview. The piece weaves in Si Burick's Miami Valley anecdotes about predicting outcomes, Bowling Green, and Miami, then shifts to the National Hockey League where the Montreal Canadiens upset the Boston Bruins, signaling an emerging pennant challenge.

Riverfront Stadium Cincinnati Reds Reds Gary Nolan Ball Park Agenis Club Dayton Si Burick Miami Valley Sports Editors Dayton News Burick Miami Bowling Green Bowling Green Redskins Miami B-G Miami Sports Information Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Bruins

Is Brooklyn Still In The League Upset Save Giants

The 1934 National League pennant race saw the New York Giants, led by Bill Terry, collapse by losing six of seven to the Phillies, Braves and Dodgers. The Dodgers from Brooklyn survived to claim the pennant, defying Terry’s bold question as the season ended.

Giants New York Dodgers Brooklyn Bill Terry Philadelphia Phillies Boston Braves Terry

Cincy Boss Has It All Figured Out By John W. Chace

Sparky Anderson, Cincinnati manager, analyzes a slow start in 1970 and models patience amid a seven game deficit behind San Francisco. He cites Giants pitchers Marichal and Perry, notes strong rival clubs, and stresses staying relaxed. Injuries to Lee May and Bobby Tolan hurt the lineup as Angel Bravo is optioned and Dave Concepcion is reinstated after a thumb injury.

John W. Chace Cincinnati Sparky Anderson Winis Reds Anderson Giants Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Houston Atlanta Lee May Bobby Tolan May Tolan Angel Bravo Dave Concepcion Bravo Concepcion

Bullets Finish Knicks, Earn Eastern Title In Thrilling Tie

The Baltimore Bullets edged the New York Knicks 93 91 at Madison Square Garden to clinch the Eastern Conference crown and set a best of seven final with the Milwaukee Bucks. Monroe and Barnett each scored 26 for their teams as Baltimore overcame a late Knicks rally to seal the win.

Baltimore Bullets New York Knicks Bullets Madison Square Garden Knicks National Basketball Association Bucks San Francisco Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Milwaukee ABC Baltimore New York Dick Barnett Monroe

National League standings and Tuesday schedule summary

East division teams show Montreal Pittsburgh New York St Louis Chicago and Philadelphia with current records. West division lists San Francisco Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego. Tuesday games include Houston at Chicago Philadelphia at Montreal Atlanta at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Los Angeles at San Diego St Louis at San Francisco and other night matches.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Montreal Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Chicago Philadel San Fran Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego San Francisco Griffin Jenkins Philadelphia Short Montreal McNally P. Niekro Moose Sadecki Cloninger Downing Arlin Cleveland Marichal

Baseball scoreboard and schedule for multiple teams

Baseball box scores show scores for Baltimore Boston Cleveland and more with lineups and batting totals. Game listings include pitchers such as Schellenback Pascual Peters Cantón and Niekro with results and upcoming night matchups across Oakland California Minnesota Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Washington New York and Cleveland at various venues.

W. L. Pet. G.B Baltimore Cleveland New York Boston Detroit California Oakland Milwaukee Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Washington Shellenback Peterson Pascual Peters Cal Canton Perry Johnson Lockwood Palmer J. Niekro Hunter Murphy

Monday's Fights Details From Associated Press Report

New York City boxer David Vasquez stopped Chuck Spencer in a 118 pound bout while George Carter 157% defeated Turue Okabe 158% in Tokyo. U.S. Air Force presence noted. Match details appear incomplete with several OCR artifacts.

Associated Press New York David Vasquez New York City Chuck Spencer Cleveland Tokyo George Carter U.S. Air Force Turue Okabe

Giants Voice Hodges Dies at 60 in California

Russ Hodges longtime voice of the Giants radio and TV broadcasts died at 60 after collapsing at his Marin County home. He anchored Giants playoff win over the Dodgers in 1951 and was famed for shouting Giants win the pennant. He later remained on the Giants PR staff and occasional broadcasts.

Mill Valley Calif Russ Hodges Giants Hodges Marin General Hospital Dayton Cincinnati University of Kentucky

Squires Bunch Not Fouled Up

Virginia and Kentucky battled in an ABA Eastern Division final game marked by a playoff record 80 fouls. Ray and Charlie Scott each scored 30 plus points as the Squires surged to a 150-137 victory and led the best-of-seven series 2-1 with games set for Hampton and Roanoke.

Louisville Virginia Squires Kentucky Colonels Virginia Doug Moe George Carter Ray Scott Kentucky Dan Issel Jim Ligon Les Chesdee Ray Charlie Scott Squires Hampton Roanoke Doe Scott Namer

Bryant's Rise In Giants Rotation Signals Unemployment Watch

Ron Bryant, 23, started for the San Francisco Giants and earned a win over the St. Louis Cardinals as the club extended its winning streak to nine. With Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry lined up for upcoming starts, Bryant could be in line for a rotation spot while awaiting a stable role. He worked seven innings, allowing eight hits, struck out eight, and drove in a run with a fifth-inning single as Bobby Bonds hit his fifth homer. The day also featured Los Angeles beating San Diego, Minnesota edging Kansas City, and Cleveland defeating Boston in 15 innings.

Frank Reberger St. Louis Cardinals Giants Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Cardinals Jerry Reuss Willie Mays Dick Dietz Chris Speier Mays Los Angeles San Diego Minnesota Kansas City Cleveland Boston Padres Don Sutton Willieavis Wes Parker

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