Martin suspends Tigers on spitball dispute sparks Detroit clash
Detroit leaders split over Billy Martin's three day suspension for ordering spitballs in a game against Cleveland. Jim Campbell backs AL President Cronin while players defend Martin noting cheating rivals. Cronin acted Friday and the penalty draws mixed reactions across Detroit.
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New York
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Reds confident test of Dodgers narrows NL West gap
Cincinnati Reds move within three games of Los Angeles after routing the San Diego Padres 10-4. Tony Perez drove in five runs with a single, double and homer as Don Gullett improved to 16-8, and Clay Carroll earned his 13th save. Sparky Anderson said the Reds will catch the Dodgers as pressure rises on LA.
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Managers' Feelings Hint at Baseball Tactics
In a dialogue-driven recap, Whitey Lockman of the Cubs snaps at questions about psychology as Pittsburgh climbs to challenge for NL East leadership. Bill Virdon downplays the doubleheader, while Pirates star Jim Rooker earns his seventh win and Willie Stargell hits his 36th homer. The Mets overtake the Cardinals 6-4 on late single hits, and Bernie Allen, Lee May, and Roric Harrison power Montreal, Houston, and Atlanta to decisive wins.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results
The National League East leaders include St Louis and Pittsburgh with tight gaps. Reds rookie Dan Driessen shines in a win over San Diego as Cincinnati eyes a third straight victory behind Fred Norman against Randy Jones.
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Jones
Foreman Wins Amid Debate Over KO Call in Tokyo
George Foreman retained the world heavyweight title by a first round knockout at the Budokan in Tokyo, but a protest erupted over whether the punch that floor Roman was official. referee Jay Edson ruled the knockdown unfoulled and waved Foreman to a neutral corner as Roman rose, prompting calls of double foul from Roman’s camp and his manager.
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A's secure big win as Hunter Blue loom large
The Oakland A's beat Kansas City 10-7 behind Jim Hunter and Vida Blue on the mound and a late push from Sal Bando. Bert Campaneris drove in the winner with a sacrifice fly in the ninth and Bando added an inside the park homer for insurance.
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Earl Anthony Leads PBA Championship Final Field
Earl Anthony of Tacoma Washington dropped his final match but still held a substantial lead as five players advanced to the finale of the 70000 dollar national PBA championship in Oklahoma City.
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Bengals seek revenge as they face Falcons in rematch
Cincinnati Coach Paul Brown vows a vengeance mood for the 44 14 setback last season as Pat Sullivan and the Falcons visit. Cincinnati counters with Ken Anderson, Isaac Curtis and Al Chandler while Atlanta's Claude Humphrey, John Zook, and Mike Tilleman loom on defense.
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Atlanta
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Houston
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