Perez Hitting Not Thinking Homers in Reds Mets Clash
Tony Perez hit a three run homer to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead as Cincinnati edged New York 5-4 in a rain shortened game. Lee May delivered a two out single in the sixth to drive in Bobby Tolan for the eventual winning run. Perez and Don Gullett led Cincinnati with strong performances for Sparky Anderson.
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Twin Hurler Introduced In Big Way
Bert Blyleven, just 19, pitched seven innings to beat the Senators 2-1 as the Twins introduced him in the majors after replacing the injured Tiant. He homered Maye provided the run for Washington. Other AL results included Baltimore 3-2 over Milwaukee and Yankees 10-1 over Chicago.
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National League East and West standings and results
Baseball standings listed for the National League East and West with team records, win percentages, and games behind. Friday results include Montreal over Atlanta and Cincinnati, Houston over Philadelphia in extra innings, and other top teams. American League games and upcoming schedule are also shown with recent scores and matchups.
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Veeck to Testify in Flood Antitrust Case Inning Stretch
New York AP report says Curt flood antitrust case may add witnesses including former club owner Bill Veeck as the trial heads toward a potential close. Flood seeks 3 million dollars challenging baseballs reserve system with additional rebuttal from Players Association leaders and a final defense economist.
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Garrett Leaves Chiefs to Try Baseball in Dodgers Draft
Mike Garrett, Super Bowl hero with the Kansas City Chiefs, agreed to negotiate with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a baseball career after his 1971 Chiefs contract ends. Dodgers' Al Campanis drafted Garrett for Bakersfield California League rights, with Garrett planning to quit football to pursue baseball. Garrett, USC standout, hinted at a baseball path while announcing plans for a Monday news conference.
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Baseball Owners And Players Clash Over Free Agent Rule
Gaherin said owners had agreed to bargain on the issue in 1967 and met with the Players Association before Flood's suit. The association first proposed in August last year and warned the proposals would harm baseball, including granting players free agent status after three years.
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Lefty Leads West Win In Ohio All Star Baseball Clash
Gary Wright pitched Fairborn Baker to a 6-2 win over the East as the West tied the Ohio High School All-Star Baseball Series at 20 victories apiece in Jet Stadium. Reggie Leonard of Princeton supplied two RBIs with a triple and a single, while Wright struck out five and allowed only two hits in the middle innings. The West and East planned another game the next day and a deciding game on Sunday. Estate notices list executrix Mirian Kincaid of Middletown and executrix Leorah Price of Middletown after the deaths of Roscoe Kincaid and Wilbur Price respectively.
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Mauch Changes Tune After Win
Gene Mauch steered the Expos to an 11 inning 8-7 win. Coco Laboy hit a ninth inning homer to cap Montreal’s comeback over Atlanta, snapping the Expos’ 11 game losing streak and leaving them still in last in the NL East.
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Belmont Stakes Loses Personality Field Trims To Ten
Belmont Park withdraws Personality owner Mrs Ethel Jacobs and trainer John Jacobs due to cough and naval discharge. The race now features 10 starters led by My Dad George with Dust Commander a Preakness Derby contender. CBS TV and radio set Belmont coverage as the $158,750 event offers $116,000 for the winner.
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Tacoma bowler nearly ties PBA record at Heidelberg Open
Earl Anthony of Tacoma fell two pins short of tying the world professional mark in 12 games at the Heidelberg Open in Seattle. He totaled 2,981 pins, averaging 248 for two six-game blocks, two shy of Gene Rhoda's 2,983 set in 1964.
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Bobcats Near College World Series Bid After State Win
Ohio University, MAC champions, moved within one victory of the College World Series after a 7-0 win over Southern Illinois in Jet Stadium. Ron Morrison fired a three hitter to improve to 4-0, while SIU faces Notre Dame next in the double elimination set with a 5:30 p.m. start. a second game would follow at 8:30 p.m. Morrison struck out seven, walked five, and Gene Rinaldi’s fifth inning single provided the only highlight for SIU.
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Hyndman Aims For Third British Amateur Title
In Newcastle Northern Ireland AP Bill Hyndman returns for the British Amateur Golf Championship final for the third time in ten years. He seeks to overcome past losses to Michael Bonallack of England and win after a long pursuit on four years of amateur play.
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