Johnson Suspended Indefinitely By Angels For Lack Of Hustle
Chicago AP report details how Alex Johnson of the California Angels was suspended without pay by manager Lefty Phillips after repeated benchings for lack of hustle. Johnson may appeal to Baseball Commissioner Kuhn within 10 days. Rudy May defends club action as fans deserve effort.
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Wimbledon Rules Change But Fans Hardly Notice
Wimbledon introduces a tie break system to end marathon matches yet most spectators remain unaware while players largely approve. As the field narrows to the quarterfinals, attendance and casual interest drive the event despite the rule tweak.
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Ali Decision Looms on Draft Exemption and Title Fight
Muhammad Ali faces a Supreme Court ruling on conscientious objector status to avoid military service. He seeks exemption as a pacifist and Black Muslim minister while pursuing a comeback to challenge Joe Frazier, with a July 26 bout against Jimmy Ellis already set in Houston.
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White Award Presented to Alexander White
Kermit Alexander, Rams defensive back, won the Whizzer White Award at the NFL players association dinner. He was chosen from four finalists Bill Curry Andy Russell Fran Tarkenton and Willie Wood. The event honored service to team and community, with about 2400 attending in Chicago.
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Dean Chenoweth Wins Detroit Spirit Race
Dean Chenoweth of Xenia Ohio piloted Miss Budweiser to an easy victory before an estimated 200000 crowd along the Detroit River. The win boosts Miss Budweiser to 3844 season points and gives a commanding lead in the APBA standings as Chenoweth defends his national title. He finished a mile and a half ahead on the 16 mile course to claim the Horace Dodge Cup trophy.
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Yaz Makes Robby Pay At Plate
Yaz throws out Frank Robinson at home to foil a scoring threat as Boston beats Baltimore 3-1, moving into second place in the AL East. Griffin and Aparicio spark a first inning rally. Culp retires the rest of Baltimore. Detroit loses 3-1 to Cleveland as Sam McDowell shines.
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Weekend fights Palermo and nearby boxing action
In Palermo Sicily, Bruno Areari 140 from Italy defeated Hep Que Jana 138 from Argentina by knockout. Nat Robinson 147 from Wilmington California stopped Migued Hernandez of the A's in San Jose. In Seoul Alberto Reyer 14 from Philippines stopped Kim Kyun 12 from South Korea.
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Gary Nolan Surges as Reds Beat Braves 7-5 in Rain Delayed Game
Cincinnati right hander Gary Nolan earned his sixth win after eight innings despite a rain delay, supported by Lee May Bernie Carbo and George Foster homers. Sparky Anderson challenged the club to hustle, following a five game skid as Cincinnati begins a four game set with a doubleheader against Montreal Expos.
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National League West Division standings and results
Baseball standings show San Franciscoleading with 49 wins and 27 losses, Los Angeles at 42 33, Houston 35 38, Atlanta 36 43, Cincinnati 33 43, and San Diego trailing. Sunday results include Houston 4 San Francisco 2 and Los Angeles 7 San Diego 2 among others. Monday games list matchups and pitchers for night games.
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American League Fast Division Night Matchups
In the American League fast division slate, Minnesota hosts Oakland with Blyleven versus Dobson, Kansas City visits California with Splitoff facing Reynolds, Chicago travels to Milwaukee pairing Johnson or Romo against Hanahan II, Detroit at Baltimore features Lairch against McNally, Cleveland meets New York with Hand Lamb and a doubleheader at Washington as Bosman starts against Tiant in Boston.
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Dome Disasters Plague Giants In Dome Loss
Giants fall 5 2 to Astros as 20th loss in 25 Dome games. Other NL results include Pirates 10 9 over Phillies after opener loss, Expos 7 0 over Mets, Dodgers 4 2 over Padres, Cubs 4 1 past Cardinals, and Cincinnati 7 5 over Atlanta. Pirates rally with Clemente pinch homer. Stargell mlb record homer.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Oliva Minnesota leads with 375 at bats and 98 hits while Murcer New York adds 89 hits. Oliva also tops home runs with 17 and runs batted in at 47. Pitching leader Cuellar Baltimore dominates with 11 wins and a .917, 2.87 ERA. Blue Oakland trails in strikeouts with 158.
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Pirates pace Phillies with Pagan five RBI two homers
In the second game of a derby header, Jose Pagan drove in five runs with two home runs to help Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 109. The Associated Press notes Pagan powered the Pirates in a high scoring affair and secured the win.
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