Expansion Teams Boost Major League Attendance
An AP survey shows 24 clubs lift attendance 18 percent from last season, offset by a slight 1969 drop for the 1968 20. Montreal Expos lead NL home crowds, Kansas City and Seattle show solid AL totals, while Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago struggle. Top figures include Red Sox 353,621, Dodgers 344,461, Tigers 338,421.
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Rain Checks To Swell Crowd At Time Trials
Indianapolis crowds surge for time trials as rain checks from last weekend swell attendance. Historic battle for pole position looms as spectators anticipate a crowded track and key performances from top contenders.
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Rekers earns free ride after three solid Rio Grande seasons
Middleton native Dave Rekers, a left fielder for Rio Grande College, earned a final-year free ride after three seasons with the team. He batted .319 this spring, led the squad in home runs, and helped Rio Grande post a 15-8 record as he added his third varsity letter.
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Trenton Athlete Nets Two Awards at Indiana Tech
John Puckett of Trenton Ohio earned the Hayashi Trophy for promoting the athletic program and also received the All Conference Baseball Award at Indiana Tech. The honors highlight his league contributions and athletic versatility for the year.
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Palmer perfects putting in Atlanta Classic round
Arnold Palmer shot a four under 68 at the Atlanta Classic to sit one behind the leaders Jacky Cupit and George Knudson. A tip from Mrs. Dodie Brown on putting preceded his round, with Palmer praising his best effort in months as Cupit and Knudson posted 67s.
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Comer Opens New Role as Pilots Hitter in Big Night
Wayne Comer, 22, former Tigers warm-up man, belted a three run homer and two run double for Seattle, driving a 7 4 victory over the Senators. He also added 5 RBI on the night, raising season totals to 23 RBI and six homers with a .253 average, a leap from his Detroit numbers.
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National League East standings and results summary
The report lists NL East and West standings with Chicago Pittsburgh New York St Louis Philadelphia Montreal and others, plus Thursday results St Louis 8 San Francisco 3 Atlanta 15 New York 3 Houston 7 Montreal 4 Chicago 3 Los Angeles 0 Pittsburgh 7 San Diego 1. American League shows Baltimore Boston Detroit Washington New York Cleveland Oakland Minnesota Chicago Seattle Kansas City California and game results. Fights in Los Angeles and Tampa noted with boxers and scores.
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Astros In Orbit Too Off To Fly the Season
The Houston Astros, led by Don Wilson’s nohitter and a fivegame win streak, soar in May after a rough April. Wilson beat Montreal 7 4 for Houston’s 14th win in 18 games this month as the Astros widen their NL pace with rising offense and solid pitching.
Surtees Hall to Drive CanAm Car at Mosport
John Surtees, former world motorcycle and Grand Prix champion, and Jim Hall will race the Can-Am event at Mosport Ontario on June 1. Hall designed the Chaparral car they will drive. Surtees won the inaugural Can-Am series in 1966 by winning three of six races.
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Nolan's Confidence Not Shaken
Cincinnati pitcher Gary Nolan insists he will return after being sent to Indianapolis on a 24 hour recall. The Reds, trimmed to 24, open a three game set with the Montreal Expos at Crosley Field led by starter Jim Maloney against Mike Wegner. Nolan injured April 12 in Atlanta when his foot caught the rubber and strained his right forearm, dropping to 1-3 with a 5.29 ERA through four innings since the incident.
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