Unique prep walk spots faults in Riverfront Stadium
Gordy Coleman former Reds first baseman now leads the club's speaker bureau undertook a one man inspection of the Astro turf at Riverfront Stadium to spot footing defects and impediments that could affect the Reds pennant bid and future play. The stadium is far from complete with offices and locker rooms unfinished and hot dogs scarce as fans may bring their own.
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New Riverfront Stadium Gears Up For Historic Opening
In a preview of the Miami Valley’s landmark build, the nearly 50 million dollar stadium at Riverfront promises a striking interior with green Astroturf and bright lighting. Over 51,000 seats are sold for tonight’s game, with fans warned of some inconvenience as the new home goes live and the ball cries “play ball.”
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Finley Buys Seals. Color Plans Discussed
NEW YORK AP Charles O Finley becomes Oakland Seals owner after a 4 5 million bid tops a roller promoter J Seltzer offer The new owner says white skates are unlikely soon and fans in Oakland would disrupt players with noise He plans to keep Kelly green and gold uniforms for the Seals as he did for the A s and aims to boost fan support and the franchise’s finances.
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McLain to Return for Tigers at Yankee Stadium Night
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain plans to end a three month suspension on Wednesday when he starts against the New York Yankees at Tiger Stadium. He had delayed his return from Lakeland Florida, may arrive Wednesday, and details on housing for his family in Detroit remain unclear after eviction from Beverly Hills rental. Finley comments on promoting baseball with color and fan engagement while noting a focus on promotion cannot fix all team problems.
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Trading Wins For Losses Plague Birds In Latest Collapse
Baltimore's ailing Orioles squandered late leads for the third straight game as Washington swept in the final at bat with a three run homer by Aurelio Rodriguez to win 5-3. Minnesota edged Kansas City 5-4 behind Cesar Tovar's three hits and Jim Perry's win. California routed Milwaukee 10-3 behind Sandy Alomar's multi hit night and Clyde Wright's 11th victory.
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NL First Base Race Is Tight
The National League All star race tightens as Willie McCovey leads Richie Allen for first base with 256,603 to 241,744 votes. Final starting lineup for July 14 at Cincinnati will be announced next week. Other positions appear settled with Beckett Perez Kessinger Bench at their spots and Aaron leading the outfield voting.
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National League East Game Summary
National League East results show St. Louis defeating Chicago 8 to 6 and Houston routing Los Angeles 10 to 5. Philadelphia beat Montreal in New York, while New York topped Pittsburgh 3 to 2. Only scheduled games listed for today with multiple matchups across both leagues.
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Liston and Coiley Scalp Wins in Regional Boxing Card
In Jersey City Sonny Liston at 217 pounds stopped Chuck Wepner of Bayonne after nine rounds. In Boston Johnny Coiley, weighing 161 from Summerville, stopped Billy Marsh of Las Vegas after seven rounds.
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Clendenon Delivers Pinch Hit To Edge Pirates
Mets rally in the ninth fueled by Ken Singleton and Dave Marshall as Cleon Jones taps a force at plate. Donn Clendenon delivers the deciding two run single to push New York atop the East with a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh. Seaver suffers a rare late surge of hits in the ninth but preserves the victory.
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Reds Win Exhibition 10 2 Over Indians in Cleveland
Cincinnati Reds roll to a 10 2 exhibition victory as Tony Perez belted an early home run and the team piled up eight extra base hits. 28 575 fans attended to benefit the Cleveland Baseball Federation for sandlot programs. Perez leads the majors with 27 homers and 78 RBIs, but played only briefly in this game. Willie Hendricks and Rich Derrickson were called up from Sumter for the Indians. The Reds, atop the NL West by nine games, open Riverfront Stadium vs the Braves.
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Edgewood Boosters Plan Fall Program At Meeting
TRENTON The Edgewood High Athletic Boosters will meet Thursday night at 7 30 at the new high school building. President William Fry announced that plans for the fall program would be discussed. The meeting is open to the public.
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