Reds Rally In First Game Then Miss Plane To San Francisco
Cincinnati edged Chicago 7-6 in the opener of a double header. The finale halted after seven innings as the Reds rushed to a plane, missing a flight and awaiting a charter. Tony Perez went 4-for-4 in the day, and Bobby Tolan delivered a ninth inning RBI single to win the 7-6 game.
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Reds rally in ninth edge Cubs in opener
Cincinnati wins 7-4 in the first game as Bobby Tolan delivers a one-out ninth inning single to topple the NL East leaders. The nightcap sees Chicago take a 5-4 lead after seven inning then the Reds fly to San Francisco. Drysdale returns in Los Angeles 3-2 over the Mets. Giants sweep Montreal 7-4 and 6-1. Philadelphia edges San Diego 5-4 in 10. St Louis beats Houston 5-3 as Bob Didier stars. Harmon drives in winner. Brock hits St Louis 11th homer in first inning.
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Open Champ Moody Corrects President Unorthodox Winner
Orville Moody, a 35 year old Army veteran and cross handed putter, surprises as the 69th U S Open champion with a 281 total at Cypress Creek. He collects 30 000 and earns a spot in future majors while Nixon congratulates the unlikely winner from Chickasha Oklahoma. Moody credits his unorthodox stroke and sixtee n years in service for his victory.
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Reggie Jackson Powers Oakland Past Red Sox 13 5
The Associated Press reports Reggie Jackson of the Athletics doubled, tripled, and hit his 23rd homer driving in four after knocking in 10 Saturday as Oakland routed the Boston Red Sox 13-5. Earl Wilson of the Tigers pitched a two hit shutout with seven strikeouts to beat Kansas City 7-0.
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Bell's Son Backs pro baseball. signs with Indians
Cincinnati native Buddy Bell, son of Gus Bell, signed with the Cleveland Indians to play minor league baseball. He will report to Tampa Florida for rookie instructional league in the Indians organization, passing up a Miami University baseball letter of intent and college ball.
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Chenoweth takes third in Governors' Cup hydroplane race
Owensboro Kentucky AP Dean Chenoweth of Xenia Ohio drives Myr's Special to a third place tie in the Kentucky Governors Cup unlimited hydroplane regatta. Myr's Special won heat two and was second in heat four for 700 points, while winner Bill Sterett of Owensboro led with 1 025 points.
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Rookie Pat Kelly Starts Season With Royals
Philadelphia rookie outfielder Pat Kelly opened the season with Kansas City Royals. His brother Leroy Kelly is a two time NFL rushing champion with the Cleveland Browns.
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Draftee Signed by Dallas Chaparrals in ABA
Dallas Chaparrals announce the signing of their No 1 draft pick Vanderbilt guard Tom Hagen on Saturday. The move solidifies Dallas early in the ABA season and marks Hagen’s entry into professional basketball with the franchise.
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Light trading closes as Mets acquire Clendenon
Major league deadline passes with few big moves. New York Mets obtain slugger Donn Clendenon from Montreal Expos for four minor leaguers. Other trades include Boston sending Joe Azcue to California for Tom Satriano, New York shipping Tom Tresh to Detroit for Ron Woods, and St Louis Detachments involving Aurelio Monteagudo. The Orioles pick up Frank Bertaina from Washington. Pat Campbell moves to Buffalo.
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