Diz gives baseball a musical touch in NBC debut
NBC troops Curt Gowdy Tony Kubek and Dizzy Dean host a Monday Night Game of the Week from the Houston Astrodome with Bowie Kuhn joining in. The offbeat broadcast features an a cappella Wabash Cannonball and mixed reactions from players and umpire John McSherry as ratings linger.
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Secretariat Faces Belmont Test In Bid For Triple Crown
Trainer Lucian Laurin and jockey Ron Turcotte look to seal another near sweep as Secretariat aims for Belmont Stakes victory after triumphs in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Canonero II’s shock Derby win and near miss in Pimlico recalled as cautionary notes for the final classic.
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Former Reds Pitcher Hermann Wehmeier Dies at 46
Hermann Wehmeier former Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher died in Dallas at 46. A native of Cincinnati and Western Hills High graduate he collapsed and died on the witness stand during a federal embezzlement trial. He had a 92-108 major league record over 10 seasons.
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Reds Astros Set Crucial Two Game Series
Cincinnati Reds open a two game set with the Houston Astros as both teams chase the NL West lead. Sparky Anderson plans to start reliever Clay Carroll despite recent struggles while Houston counters with Dave Roberts. Billingham is expected to face Don Wilson in the Wednesday game.
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Moffitt after sister's status boosts Giants win
Randy Moffitt earned his eighth save as the San Francisco Giants beat Houston 9-4. He allowed two hits over 3 1 3 innings in a nationally televised game, lifting the Giants within five percentage points of first place Houston in the NL West.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Across Leagues
National and American League standings shown with records and PCTs. Notable teams include Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Montreal, St. Louis, Houston, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Diego. Monday results: Chicago at Montreal rained out, Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 4, St Louis at New York rained, SF 9 Houston 4. Tuesday matchups listed with pitchers and venues.
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Mayabb to replace Sullivan as Monroe coach
Jesse Mayabb will be named Monroe High School basketball coach for 1973-74, replacing Charles Sullivan. Middletown schools superintendent Bob Johnson said the board will vote tonight on the contract and added pay terms. Mayabb, a former Middletown star and former principal, brings coaching and history supervision experience to the Hornets.
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Cleary Named New Ohio Athletic Conference Commissioner
The Ohio Athletic Conference named Mike Cleary its new commissioner on Monday. Cleary, current executive director of the National Association of College Directors of Athletics, will take office on June 1.
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