Parents clash with college recruiters over son’s letter of intent
In Mansfield Pennsylvania Mrs. James McMillen and her dentist husband condemn aggressive recruiting after their 18 year old son Tom McMillen signs a letter of intent with North Carolina. ACC officials note parents must sign for binding action. Tom cites academic and athletic fit as reasons. The family has two older sons who pursued college basketball.
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Carbo Sees Astro Turf Ahead as Reds Move to New Park
The Cincinnati rookie Bernie Carbo says he anticipates playing on Astroturf at the new park, criticizing Crosley Field for high grass and tight outfields. He notes 10 homers this year and a .310 average with Hal McRae as part of a left-field platoon. Manager Sparky Anderson endorses McRae’s power potential as the team races through a strong season.
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Sparky” Anderson
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Perez and Bench Lead Reds Power Hitting Duo
Cincinnati Reds stars Tony Perez and John Bench top the NL home run race with 26 and 25 through 79 games. Both downplay records while Perez cites team wins and Bench notes stronger swing discipline. Also: Riccitelli defeats Boulay in Portland and Vega stops Marcano in Mexico City.
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Durocher dreams of June swoon over September sag
Cubs manager Leo Durocher says a June slump is preferable to a September collapse after the Mets swept Chicago 8-3 to grab a 1½ game NL lead. He notes Mets baserunning and hitting stung the Cubs as Santo and Hundley slumped, with Hickman delivering the only reliable offense.
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Aparicio Takes Lead In All-Star Fan Balloting
New York AP reports Luis Aparicio of the Chicago White Sox moved into the lead over Rico Petrocelli of Boston in AL All-Star balloting. Kept near 485 votes apart, the tally shows Petrocelli at 219,813 and Aparicio at 220,298 from 902,393 votes counted. Harmon Killebrew widened his edge over Brooks Robinson, while Bill Freehan and Boog Powell lead the top vote getters. Rod Carew remains ahead despite surgery.
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Fraley Selected for US Olympic Basketball Planning Camp
John Fraley, UC Cincinnati junior, was chosen for the first United States Olympic Basketball Planning program under Hank Iba. The three week camp at the Air Force Academy begins July 5 to prepare players for Munich 1972 and possible all star duties on a foreign tour.
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