Jackson poised to threaten Ruth era home run pace
Yankees manager Ralph Houk weighs Reggie Jackson as a major power threat after 115 combined homers by Maris and Mantle in a pennant year. Houk notes Jackson’s pace may rival Ruth and predicts intense public scrutiny as he drives toward records.
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Middletown Middies Scrimmage Into Season Pace
Middletown coach Jack Gordon leads 45 juniors and seniors through a 75 minute morning workout as the Middies begin preparations for a tough schedule. Fenwick High coach Jerry Harkrader drills backs and ends while addressing depth concerns after losing 22 seniors. The teams plan three-a-day sessions with schedule notes and the goal of early improvement.
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Dodgers Rip Montreal as Offense Breaks Loose
Dodgers power up in Los Angeles routing Montreal 9-2 as Kosco Sudakis and Willie Davis hit homers and Willie Crawford drives in three. Wills swipes two bases and Crawford features twice with RBI. Dodgers stay within two games of first place Cincinnati in the NL West race. In other MLB action, Reed blanks St Louis as Braves carry through rain delay and several NL and AL games finish with shutouts or tight margins.
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Pirates Defeat Reds 5 1 Behind Alley Two Home Runs
Gene Alley hit two homers and a single as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 5 1 for its first win. Alley, moved to second base after an arm injury, contended he could still play and regain batting form. Bob Veale pitched all nine for an 8 11 season mark.
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Veale and Reds edge in rain soaked opener with Homer hits
Pittsburgh beats Cincinnati 5 1 in seven innings as rain halted play for 49 minutes. Willie Stargell Al Oliver and Richie Hebner homered and Pete Rose drove in Cincinnati's only run. Clemente was held to one hit while Bob Veale hurled strong ball for the Pirates.
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National League standings and Friday results summary
NL East standings show Chicago leading with 73 wins. St Louis 65, New York 62, Pittsburgh 60, Philadelphia 47, Montreal 38. West division lists Cincinnati 63, Atlanta 66, Los Angeles 63, San Francisco 63, Houston 63, San Diego 35. Friday results include Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 1 and Philadelphia 1 Houston 0.
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Bogey Got Floyd Off And Running
Ray Floyd surged into a 36 hole lead in the 51st PGA Championship after a five under 66 that followed a 69 opening. Gary Player trailed by two after a 71 second round as Bunky Henry and Jack Nicklaus pressed from three behind with 68s.
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Palmer Faces Long Road Back Says Tour Pros
Dayton AP reports Arnold Palmer, 39, recovering from a hip injury and slump, shot 82 in PGA opening round and withdrew. Fellow pros Gar diner Dickenson Jr and Billy Maxwell believe he will return and win more titles, though experts doubt he will play Masters this year. Palmer has won 60 plus tour events including four majors.
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New York Giants and Jets Set For Yale Bowl Exhibition Clash
New York Jets and New York Giants prepare for a Sunday exhibition at Yale Bowl in New Haven with a sellout crowd of 70 784. The teams bring recent Super Bowl status and rising talent, including Fran Tarkenton and Joe Namath, as they aim to win and test depth in a high emotion showdown.
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