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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
14
Off the Geuch columnist notes Johnny Vander Meer pitched consecutive no-hitters, a premier feat in baseball history. A pre-game ceremony at Riverfront Stadium celebrated the lefty of Cincinnati for this rare achievement and his influence on fans and other pitchers.
The Dutchman notes he witnessed eight no hitters including Fred Frankhouse in 1937 and others across the Dodgers Reds Braves and Tigers eras. He recalls Tex Carlton Lon Warneke Clyded Shoun Ewell Blackwell and Bob Feller among pitchers who achieved the feat, with possible additions depending on his 1951 Indians stint.
Vanderbilt pitcher recounts stories about Ernie Lombardi noting his reach and misthrows in a St. Louis game. He recalls Pepper Martin on third with two outs and a wild windup that Lombardi grabbed with bare hands, then joking with Lombardi about the old man suspecting loss of form.
Vander Meer recalls Eddie Miller and a famous blooper pitch. Rip Sewell’s trick gave Miller a moment of rage as he vowed to catch and hit the ball. Sewell feigned, glove raised, and the ball was caught for an easy out. Miller seethed in the dugout.
Tony Grammas directed traffic at third base as Cincinnati Reds beat the St Louis Cardinals 6-5 at Riverfront Stadium. Tony Perez slid home on George Foster's ninth inning single after Alex Grammas gambled on Lou Brock's weak throw, securing a dramatic victory. Pete Rose had three hits and two runs driven in during the Reds eighth inning rally.
Cleveland plans a 20 year deal to move 15 April May games and 15 more in the rest of each season to the Super Dome in New Orleans starting 1974. The agreement would reduce rent and preserve gate receipts while solidifying Vernon Stouffer ownership, pending AL approval.
National League West table shows San Francisco leading with 72 wins, Los Angeles 65, Atlanta 64, San Diego 46 as results from Monday include Chicago 3 Atlanta 0 and New York 6 Los Angeles 0. Tuesday schedules list Houston at Pittsburgh and New York at Los Angeles with several night games.
Detroit and Chicago clash with split pitching notes while California battles Boston under lights. Oakland and Washington follow with heavy hitters in a late slate and Baltimore faces Milwaukee as Cleveland visits Minnesota in a night game lineup.
Willie Stargell hit three singles and a double driving in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 8-3. Dock Ellis won his 17th despite a sore elbow, while Stargell snapped a homer drought to boost Pittsburgh’s NL East lead over St Louis.
Muhammad Ali lands in Mexico City to pursue an exhibition bout with Santiago Garcia set for October 4. He plans a vacation stay in Acapulco during the visit.
Willie Stargell slammed four consecutive hits driving in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros 8-3. The star outfielder sparked the offense with a string of key blows.
Alan W. Hart of Ohio University will succeed Ernie Biggs as Ohio State head trainer. Hart has led OU training since 1959 and is a 1958 OU alumnus. Biggs, Buckeyes head trainer for 30 years, died on August 7.
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