Reds Aim to Widen Lead as They Face Phillies
Cincinnati, atop the National League Western Division, meets Philadelphia in a two game series after a four game win streak. Wayne Simpson seeks his seventh victory in eight starts against Woodie Fryman in the opener while Gary Nolan faces Chris Short in the second game as Cincinnati pads its seven game edge.
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Dodgers rally past Cubs as Sutton shines in rain delay
Don Sutton dodged rain and a tough Cubs lineup to earn his fourth straight win for Los Angeles. Billy Grabarkewicz hit a two run homer in the sixth as LA erased a 4 2 deficit and added three more in the inning before a lengthy rain delay ended the game. The Dodgers moved into second in the NL West.
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State sports cycles lift two en route to crowns
Rare feat as Lincoln Heights wins the Class A diamond title and Dayton Chaminade claims the Class AA crown while both previously took hoops pennants. The column notes cycles in school success and points to Dayton’s athletic rise since 1960, with Roosevelt and Gem City schools collecting multiple titles amid regional rivals.
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Bouton says no plans for new book after Ball Four
Pitcher Jim Bouton met with Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and received a reprimand for Ball Four. Bouton, accompanied by MLBPA officials, declined further action and said he would rejoin the team for tonight’s game at the Astrodome amid outside protests.
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Nijinsky Favored as Epsom Derby Gears Up
Nijinsky the 3-year-old son of Northern Dancer is the odds-on favorite for Wednesdays Epsom Derby. Charles W. Engelhard owns the horse, odds cut to 5-4 making him a leading postwar Derby hope as Lester Piggott works to ride the colt in the 1 1/2 mile classic. Politico looms as a possible challenger but sustained a hind foot injury and is doubtful.
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Blair Passes Through Surgery After Facial Injury
Orioles center fielder Paul Blair remained in good condition and resting after three hours of facial surgery for injuries from a pitch. Placed on the 21 day list, Blair was struck Sunday by Ken Tatum of the Angels, with doctors awaiting tests on possible lasting vision effects and double vision before further evaluations on Tuesday.
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League Bosses Take The Stand
New York AP. National League president Chub Feeney testified in the Curt Flood case and signaled support for possible changes to the reserve clause. He noted age 55 as a potential free agent threshold and argued owners would oppose abolishing the clause due to competitive imbalance.
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Dark Races Trade Deadline With Indians in Milwaukee
Cleveland Indians manager Alvin Dark used an off day to make phone calls aiming to strike a trade as the two week deadline nears. The Indians meet the Milwaukee Brewers in a twi night double header tonight with a June 15 deadline looming.
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All Star Balloting Faces Player Write-Ins After Omissions
The article notes the return of fan voting for the all star game with automation and missing candidates. Rico Carty Bill Grabarkewitz Felipe Alou and Alex Johnson were omitted and require write ins while Ken Harrelson and Mike Shannon are sidelined. Voting runs from June 21 to June 28. Carty leads NL batting with .436 average and 14 homers 45 RBIs.
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Reds say Riverfront Stadium will be ready for All Star Game
Cincinnati Reds president Francis L. Dale announced by telegram that Riverfront Stadium would be completed in time for the July 14 All Star Game. City officials backed the plan as unions mostly ratified new contracts. three unions indicated potential work stoppages but no current picket lines were planned.
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Opening Night Tickets Here for Reds Riverfront Stadium
About 10 000 tickets go on sale today for the June 30 Cincinnati Reds versus Atlanta Braves game that opens Riverfront Stadium. Advance sales top 40 000, a Cincinnati baseball record. Seats must be reserved and available at Crosley Field downtown and outlets in Hamilton Middletown and Dayton.
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Schedule Fragments Highlight National League Matchups
Readable lines list games across several cities with pitchers and records, including Los Angeles at Chicago and San Diego at Pittsburgh. Monday and Wednesday previews show standings, team matchups, and tentative results across the league.
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