Mets Delighted With Swan Song
The Mets praised Craig Swan after six shutout innings helped them edge the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game. The day also featured Tom Seaver leaving early with a sore back after Cincinnati beat Chicago 2-1, while Nolan Ryan struggled, allowing eight runs in two innings as the Angels lost 11-6 to Cleveland.
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New York Mets
Tom Seaver
Nolan Ryan
Seaver
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago White Sox
Ryan
California Angels
Cleveland Indians
Mets
Craig Swan
Pittsburgh
Gorman withdraws from Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
Tom Gorman of Seattle withdrew on the eve of the Dayton Pro Tennis Classic to be replaced by Sashi Menon of India. Four other players earned spots by winning pre-tournament qualifiers to complete the 32-player field in the $75,000 event.
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Dayton
Ohio
Tom Gorman
Seattle
Gorman
Sashi Menon
India
Steve Krulevitz
Baltimore
Dave Schneider
South Africa
Gene Mayer
Mendham
N.J
Erick van Dillen
Aptos
Calif
Finley ends bid to sell A’s as Giants stay in SF
Kuhn terminates wheeling and dealing for sale of the Oakland A’s. With Denver oilman Marvin Davis out, Finley remains owner for at least one more season. The Bay Area hosts two clubs, but only one may survive.
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NEW York
A's
Oakland
Giants
San Francisco
Denver
Marvin Davis
Charles O Finley
Bay Area
Bowie Kuhn
Finley
Oakland Coliseum
Kuhn
Davis
Vida Blue
Cincinnati Reds
Blue
New York Yankees
Joe Rudi
Rollie Fingers
Boston Red Sox
A’s
Fleming Upsets Ramirez In World Championship Tennis
In Milan unseeded Peter Fleming defeated Raul Ramirez of Mexico 6 2 4 6 7 5 in the first round of a 175000 World Championship Tennis event. Jaime Fillol Zeljko Franulovic and Kim Warwick also won, with Fillol beating Chris Lewis and Franulovic John Lloyd and Warwick Besting John Alexander in tight rallies.
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Milan
Italy
Peter Fleming
Raul Ramirez
Mexico
Jaime Fillol
Zeljko Franulovic
Kim Warwick
Fillor
Chile
Chris Lewis
New Zealand
Franulovic
John Lloyd
Britain
Warwick
Exhibition Monday's Games Summary
In Monday play, St Louis beat Detroit 7 with 11 innings, Houston triumphed over Minnesota 9 to 8, Chicago A defeated Cincinnati 2 to 1, Philadelphia won 5 to 1 against Los Angeles, Boston beat Toronto 9 to 4, Texas edged Atlanta B 3 to 0, San Diego shut out Seattle 12 to 3, Oakland routed Milwaukee 9 to 3, San Francisco bested Chicago N 5 to 2, Cleveland topped California 11 to 6, Baltimore edged Texas 5 to 2, New York N defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 2, and New York A beat Atlanta 11 to 7.
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St. Louis
Detroit
Houston
Minnesota
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Boston
Toronto
Texas
Atlanta
San Diego
Seattle
Oakland
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Cleveland
California
Baltimore
New York
Pittsburgh
Baseball and football transactions across leagues and colleges
Chicago White Sox sent six players to Iowa AA and other clubs reassigned. Tigers waived Vern Ruble. Yankees promoted Al Rosen to president. Rangers sent five pitchers and others reassigned. Cubs sent multiple players to minor league camp. Mets traded Jackson Todd for Ed Cuervo. Pirates assigned Larry Demery to Blue Jays. Bills signed multiple free agents. Tennessee retired Torr Deaton as assistant coach.
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Chicago White Sox
Joan Flannery
Reggie Sanders
Cleo Smith
Ken Frailing
Quency Hill
Iowa
Detroit Tigers
Vern Ruble
NEW York Yankees
al Rosen
Texas Rangers
Jackie Brown
Bobby Cuellar
Keith Smith
Dave River
Pat Putnam
Greg Mansberg
National
Chicago Cubs
Chuck Rogers
George Riley
Dave Geiser
Jack Ledbetter
Mike Gordon
Scot Thompson
NEW York Mets
Jackson Todd
Philadelphia Phillies
Ed Cuervo
Pittsburgh Pirates
Larry Demery
Toronto Blue Jays
Buffalo Bills
Rusty Jackson
Dave Harvey
Randy Young
Sam Nichols
Brac Harriman
Nick Quertaro
Marvin Switzer
Walter Wingard
Tennessee
Torr Deaton
Burg baseball coach suspends 17 for drinking
Miamisburg High baseball coach Mike Schneider suspended 17 players after beer was found in a room during a Nashville trip. Ten others later admitted drinking. appeals to the school board are expected, though the suspensions were not discussed at last night’s board meeting.
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Miamisburg
Mike Schneider
Schneider
Nashville
Seaver Exits With Lower Back Stiffness In Sarasota
On a record crowd of 5721 in Sarasota Tom Seaver left after one inning with lower back stiffness in a White Sox 2-1 win over Cincinnati. Seaver said he woke stiff and will throw three more times before Opening Day, aiming for proper work despite the setback.
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Seaver
Jorge Orta
Lamar Johnson
Indians
Ryan
Willie Horton
Sarasota
Fla
Tom Seaver
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago White Sox
New York Mets
Reds
Sparky Anderson Seaver
White Sox
Cincinnati
George Foster
Chicago
Jack Kucek
Raul Ferreyra
Lebanon Raceway Entries Highlight Multiple Race Cards
The race card lists numerous entrants across Trot and Pace events at Lebanon Raceway. Notable names include Jonn The Merchant, Raceway Rocket, Darrin's Flash, Ensign Lynn Lee, Achilles Tendon, Major Delta, Pestee Magnificent Mickey, and Berry's Dream among others, with several races showing Pace and Trot divisions and a mix of horse names and handlers.
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Jonn the Merchant
Raceway Rocket
Darrin’s Flash
Ensign Lynn Lee
Achilles Tendon
Jonny Farong
David the Duke
Malinda L Ind
Vaunted
Delta
Nowana Tip
Mi Joevo
Molly Painter
Charlie Duke
Clovereat
Meadow Mar al
Mickey
Jim's Hope
Buddy Beau
Siouxi
Donna
Billy Myer
Ruby
Chery
N. Direct
Hal
Susie
Soaker
Mike T Quick
Ready Quick
Carolina Cougar
Power Byre
Galion
Mike
Whirlwind
Doc
Lamar
Me Too
Best
Lou's Story
Smooth Skipper
Good Trip
Tyuesday
New R Knight
Sneaken Deacon
Right
Royal Solon
Asmawn
Chief Atomic
Caro
Noble Mickey
Berry's Dream
J Lenora
Kelly Byra
Benga
Tink
Able Holly
Windale
Anna
Missie Porter
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P. Hoffer
L. Wireman
DO. Campbell
E. Sivak
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R. Napier
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H. Lynch
Sports Transactions
NHL Toronto
NY Rangers
Golden State
State Farm
Fred Parrella
Roosevelt Blvd
Sitc
State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington
Illinois
Stephen C Ridenour
Middletown
DIAL
Trenton
West State St
Lebanon
Williamson
Onn Eee
Wiliamsons
Williamson-Ziegler, Inc
Lefferson Road
American Savings & Lean Cohn
Ace Hardware
Ernesto
C.E. Greathouse & Son
Ian Lynn
Hallmark
Mabley & Carew Miller's Jewelers
G.C. Murphy Co
J.C. Penney Co
Readmore Bookstore
Rogers Jewelry Royce Shoes
Troup Furniture
Weber's Century Tavern
Worthmore Clothes
Royce Drugs
Mart Merchar
Combs Travel Service
Cook's Cupboard
Middletown Federal Savings & Loan
First National Bank
Barnitz Bank
Middletown Journal Association
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