Don Barnette Leads Pro Athletes to Aid Oakland Youth
Former Middletown athlete Don Barnette now works on the west coast and anchors Pros Of Oakland a group of pro players organizing clinics talks and school appearances to help local youths. Members include Ray Chester McArthur Lane Sherman White with duties to support Special Olympics and school programs since 1974. Barnette plans a Middletown visit June 25 to honor his old coach Paul Walker.
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Ali still shows flashes as he defends title
Muhammad Ali defeated Alfredo Evangelista by unanimous 15 round decision in Maryland. Trainer Angelo Dundee questioned if this is the best he can do at 35 while Ali teased a future against Larry Holmes or a potential bout at the Meadowlands. Evangelista believed he proved worthy though the local crowd voiced mixed opinions about the result.
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Orioles Hit Seven Homers In 12 8 Win At Fenway
On this day in 1967 the Baltimore Orioles slugged seven homers against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Frank Robinson Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Paul Blair Dave Johnson Andy Etchabarren and Sam Bowens each homered as the Orioles prevailed 12 to 8.
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Lerch Starts for Phillies in Win Over Dodgers
Phillies roll to a 10-6 victory as rookie Randy Lerch earns his fifth win in seven innings. Lerch escapes two baserunners in the fifth by fanning Steve Garvey Rick Monday and Dusty Baker. Ozark muses about starting him every fourth day to stabilize the rotation.
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Baseball standings and Tuesday schedule across leagues
Baseball standings show American and National League teams with wins and losses. Tuesday games list San Diego at Chicago, Los Angeles at Philadelphia, Montreal at Atlanta, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, San Francisco at New York, St. Louis at Houston, plus Detroit Toronto and others in the broader schedule. Monday results include Minnesota over Cleveland, Boston over California, Seattle over Baltimore, and Oakland over New York.
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Seahawks sign sprinter Franco and linebacker Marston
The Seattle Seahawks sign UW sprinter Pablo Franco as a free agent and Whitworth linebacker Fred Marston from a two day tryout. Franco, third in the Pacific-8 200 meters, will join rookie orientation as a wide receiver defensive back candidate.
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Reds host top bandits Pirates in Riverfront opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit Cincinnati to open a two game set with the Reds. Jack Billingham faces John Candelaria as Cincinnati seeks help behind the plate with Johnny Bench's knee injury in doubt. Pirates boast 68 steals in 31 games led by Chuck Tanner's aggressive baserunning.
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Macha to join Pirates for Reds game in Cincinnati
Ken Macha was set to join the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati for a National League clash with the Reds. The Columbus Clippers outfielder was recalled after Miguel Dilone was injured. The Clippers also announced Doug Nelson was reassigned to Shreveport and Mike Gonzalez would report to the Pirates by Thursday.
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