Reds win but Sparky disappointed in offense
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the St Louis Cardinals 3-1 on 12 hits as Sparky Anderson voiced frustration that the club did not convert opportunities into runs. Pete Rose and Johnny Bench provided key hits but missed chances left runners stranded in crucial innings.
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Golf yarns and fate in a Sunday foursome tale
A columnist recalls golf anecdotes from long running foursomes. One tale notes a funeral cortege prompting respect. Another joke recalls Harry the driver who dies during a joke shot, then a second husband repeats the barn door risk with the same outcome.
Turner Directs Braves From Dugout In Loss
Braves owner Ted Turner, stepping in for manager Dave Bristol on a 10 day vacation, watched Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 4-2 as star Pirates outfielder Dave Parker extended his hitting streak to 22 games and a .437 average. Bristol expressed surprise at Turner’s trench view while Vern Benson and Chris Cannizzaro advised from the dugout.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
National and American League standings shown with teams and records. Wednesday results include San Diego over New York while Los Angeles defeated Montreal. Thursday schedule lists key matchups such as Atlanta at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St Louis with noted pitchers and records.
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Pie Traynor's Widow Eve Traynor Dies at 72
Eve Helmer Traynor widow of Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer Harold Pie Traynor dies at 72 in Allegheny General Hospital after 46 years in Pittsburgh. She resided at Chatham Center Towers Apartments and is survived by relatives. Pie Traynor, a famed third baseman and former Pirates manager, died March 16, 1972.
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AFL plan to aid Raiders and Jets in 1963
On this day in 1963 the American Football League proposed strengthening its two weakest teams the Oakland Raiders and New York Jets. The plan let remaining clubs protect 25 players while the rest of their rosters could be drafted by the two weaker clubs as the Raiders finished 1 13 and the Jets 5 9 the prior season.
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