Driessen Saves Reds With Diving Stop In 3-2 Win
Cincinnati rookie Dan Driessen moved to first base and made a crucial diving stop in the eighth inning to preserve Ross Grimsley’s lead as the Reds beat the Montreal Expos 3-2. Grimsley improved to 10-5 with the win, while Driessen, nicknamed Cobra, had earlier delivered a go ahead single.
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Old Timers Game Echoes On Pitching and Hitting Realities
The piece recalls Allie Reynolds and Nolan Ryan links, notes Reynolds marido’s World Series clash with Willie Mays, and interviews Danny Ozark on pitching hitter adjustments. Ozark defends defense as pressure and recalls his own majors history, highlighting his love of fielding over batting.
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Ozark
Baseball standings mix with schedules and results
The standings show NL leaders Los Angeles and San Francisco, with Chicago and St. Louis near top. Thursday results: Chicago 12 San Diego 5. Los Angeles 3 St. Louis 2. Cincinnati 3 Montreal 2. Friday matchups list multiple NL and AL games with pitchers noted.
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Mays Named Captain For All Star Game In Kansas City
Willie Mays, added last minute to the National League roster, will captan the team for the All Star Game in Kansas City. NL President Chub Feeney and Sparky Anderson announced the 42 year old Mets star as captain. it is Mays 24th All Star appearance tying Stan Musial's record. Other selections include Bobby Bonds, Willie Davis, Manny Mota, Ron Fairly, and Bob Watson as outfielders.
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Manny Mota
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ron Fairly
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Houston
Otterbein to Build New Arena and Center
Otterbein College begins a 2.3 million capital campaign with the Rike Physical Education Recreation Center ground breaking. The 71 000 square foot circular center replaces Alumni Gym and will house the Otters basketball team, with Alumni Gym remodeling included. The Rike Family Foundation donation is acknowledged. Dr. Marilyn E Day gave the invocation.
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River Ribot Wins Close River Downs Feature
River Ribot nosed out two rivals at the wire to win the Thursday feature at River Downs. The 1:43 3-5 mile and 70 yards event paid $4.80, $3.60, and $2.40 as Play N Learn and Farm Bird finished close behind. Donna Jeans Doll and Espen's Dough paid $26.60 in the daily double amid a crowd of 3,594 wagering $294,422.
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Ryan Narrowly Misses No Hitter As Orioles Edge Aces
Nolan Ryan carried a no hitter into the eighth before Mark Belanger broke it up with a single. Baltimore won 3-1 in 11 innings after Dave Sells allowed the go-ahead two-run double in the 11th. Ryan is 11-12 after being named an All-Star.
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Colts trade Mosier to Bills in NFL swap
Baltimore Colts send tight end John Mosier to the Buffalo Bills for an undisclosed draft choice. Chargers trade Duane Thomas to the Redskins for two future picks.
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Handyman Montreal Drops Game To Cincinnati
Montreal Handyman scored three runs in the opener but Cincinnati answered with seven in a later frame. Burke supplied both runs for Montreal, while Cincinnati’s offense benefited from hits by Morgan Frias Driessen and Hunt. Bailey hit his 19th homer and Stinson added a solo shot as Cincinnati clinched the win.
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