Rookie pest for Padres shocks Reds in 13 innings
San Diego rookie Dave Roberts, lured from the University of Oregon, fueled a dramatic 4 3 win over Cincinnati in 13 innings. Roberts, after a four hit night and his first major league homer, disrupted the Reds who led NL West leaders Friday night. Padres manager Don Zimmer praised the rookie's impact.
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Nuxhall's Son Signs With Reds
Kim Nuxhall, 17, son of former pitcher Joe Nuxhall, signed with the Cincinnati Reds. The right handed pitcher will play for Bradenton in the Florida rookie league after three years at Fairfield High School. His father, a former Reds player, was the youngest major league player at age 15 and now serves as the Reds radio color announcer.
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Hargan Sent to Portland as Chambliss Returns to Indians
Cleveland Indians optioned pitcher Steve Hargan to the Portland farm club to clear roster space for first baseman Chris Chambliss, who rejoined from Army reserve duty. Hargan expressed reluctance to return and said he would seek opportunities with another organization to restart his major league career.
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Hiller Rejoins Tigers After Heart Attack
DETROIT AP reports pitcher John Hiller will rejoin the Detroit Tigers to continue conditioning after a heart attack on January 11 1971. He becomes a batting practice pitcher with future based on mound work by Manager Billy Martin and coaches. Hiller last appeared October 1 1970 delivering a 1-0 two hit shutout over the Indians. His career 23-19 with a 2.98 ERA spans six seasons.
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Cleveland Indians
National League Scores and Saturday Game Pairings
NL West San Diego defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 in 13 innings. St Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. New York triumphed 7 to 3 over Montreal. Chicago won 4 to 3 against Pittsburgh. Atlanta defeated Houston 5 to 2. San Francisco beat Los Angeles 8 to 3. Saturday matchups feature Chicago at Pittsburgh, Los Angeles at San Francisco, St Louis at Philadelphia twi-night, New York at Montreal, Atlanta at Houston, Cincinnati at San Diego.
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Pepitone Returns Nervous Night for Cubs in Pirates Win
Cubs caregiver Joe Pepitone returned from a two month retirement list and joined Rick Reuschel in a 4-3 victory over the Pirates. Pepitone admitted nerves similar to a 1964 World Series game while Reuschel impressed in relief before a leg and back issue forced him out. Billy Williams drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly and Rick Monday hit the eventual winning RBI.
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Dobson Silences Tigeritis In Orioles 3 2 Win
Pat Dobson threw four hits over eight innings as the Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 3 2 in Detroit. Willie Horton homered, but a misplayed fly ball and a passed ball spurred Baltimore’s first scoring inning, and Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell drove in the other runs. The victory trimmed Detroit’s AL East lead to one game.
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Rookie Bob Lewis Seeks Win After Strong Open
Rookie Bob Lewis tied for third after a 67 in the Cleveland Open first round at Tanglewood. He praised his putting, shared the lead with Mike Spang and George Knudson, as Larry Hinson shot 65 to lead. heavy rains and a lift and replace rule influenced play.
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Shirley Englehorn Leads US Open at Winged Foot in Rain
Shirley Englehorn held a one stroke lead at the halfway point of the Women's U S Open after a 72 75 147 in heavy rain at Winged Foot Golf Club. A weather delay stranded 17 players while Betsy Cullen and Judy Rankin were two back, Susie Maxwell Behning posted 73 for 152.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Top batters include Ce deno Hill and Mota leading with .336 and .333 after 150 at bats. Morgan drives in 64 runs and Bench clubs 20 homers. Pitching note shows Carlton and Seaver with 159 and 96 strikeouts. Lolich 16 wins and 110 strikeouts for Det.
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Roomies Meet For Golf Title
Two Akron area golfers who have been friends four years and roommates in Mansfield faced off for the Mid American Junior Open championship. South Smith of Cuyahoga Falls reached the finals by defeating Mike Long of Troy 1 up, while Mike Morrow of Stow beat Greg Strollo of Youngstown 6 and 5.
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U.S Reds Face Russians in Henley Regatta Showdown
At Henley on Thames the United States and the Soviet Union contest the Grand Challenge Cup and Diamond Challenge sculls. Northeastern University coached by Ernie Arlett faces WMF Moscow in the heavyweight final, while Alexander Timoshinin clashes with Sean Drea of Vesper Boat Club in the Diamond final. Drea praises preparation as Timeschinin seeks to upset the U.S. bid.
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Two Ohioans In PBA Action
The Tucson Open tournament starts in Tucson Arizona with Nelson Burton Jr leading money winners and Don Johnson of Akron Ohio also entered. Jim Godman of Lorain Ohio defends his title and seeks the 4000 first prize as he sits 14th in yearly earnings.
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McLain Allows Five Homers as Smokey Robinson Power Explodes
Birmingham AP report notes Denny McLain's rough Southern League debut. Smokey Robinson of the Montgomery Rebels homered twice and drove in five on May 20 as McLain yielded nine hits, including three homers, in five innings. Five days later Robinson again hit two homers and five RBIs while McLain gave up ten hits and three more homers in six innings.
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Ryun Alive In Half Mile Run At Trials
US Olympic trials report Jim Ryun winning his semifinal in the 800 meters with 1 minute 47.83 seconds, aiming for berths in both 800 and 1500. Ken Swenson also qualified for the finals, while Juris Luzins, Tom Van Ruden and Mark Winzenried were eliminated or failed to advance. Reg Robinson and Marshall Dill led 100 meter dash qualifiers. John Craft topped triple jump qualifiers amid windy conditions.
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Miss White Eyes Berth Despite Ills In Olympic Bid
Wilye White, 32, Chicago leaper and longtime U S Olympic track team contender, competes in the national AAU womens meet at Citizens Field aiming for a fifth Olympic berth. She wrestles a back injury and leg pain but plans to jump, expecting a mark past 21 feet to win.
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Midvale Race To Try Again At Midvale Speedway
A second attempt is set for Monday to run the Firecracker 150 for super stocks at Midvale Speedway New Philadelphia Ohio. The rain postponed Friday’s race drawing about 600 entrants from Ohio Indiana Michigan Pennsylvania and Canada with total prize money of 8000 dollars and 1400 to the winner.
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Divers Sign Up for Bartlesville Spring Championships
More than 200 entries have been received for the national AAU qualifying Spring diving board championships in Bartlesville Oklahoma to be held Saturday and Sunday sponsors said today.
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Evert Reaches Wimbledon Final 16 In First Title Run
17 year old Chris Evert of Fort Lauderdale Florida powers through to the fourth round at Wimbledon beating Mary Ann Eisel 8 6 8 6 and advancing toward a probable semifinal with Evonne Goolagong. Eight Americans reach the last 16 highlighting strong U S showing with Billie Jean King Rose Mary Casals and Nancy Gunter also advancing in the men’s and women’s draws.
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