Expos Morton Bateman Deliver June Jolt To Giants
Montreal rallied from a first inning error to beat San Francisco 3 1 behind Carl Morton who escaped a bases loaded jam and John Bateman keying the win with a decisive run scoring double. Bateman's run along with a sacrifice fly and timely hits sealed the series sweep over the Giants. The Expos moved within sight of NL West leaders as Morton improved to 5 8 on the season.
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Solomon Failing to Beat Spurs Again in Dixie Play
Eddie Solomon, owner of a 7-3 Dixie Association record, seeks to avoid the Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs after another loss. The Texas league slate features Memphis beating Asheville 4-1, Montgomery 2-1 over Shreveport, Jacksonville 82 over Birmingham, Arkansas 5-4 over Columbus, and Amarillo 3-2 over San Antonio, with Savannah at Charlotte postponed. Randy Cohen earned his first win. Memphis and Amarillo lead their divisions, and tonight Albuquerque visits Dallas-Fort Worth while other matchups loom.
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Frank Robinson’s Offensive Push Quiets Offseason Doubters
Baltimore star Frank Robinson defends his shift to more power hitting in 1971 after a strong start in June. He drove in five runs as the Orioles rout the Minnesota Twins 12 to 4, moving eight straight wins and a three-game AL lead. Robinson sits at 25 homers and 78 RBIs for 1970, with 1,490 career RBIs and 483 homers. Jim Palmer improved to 9-3, as Baltimore piled on against Jim Perry and Ray Corbin, totaling 40 hits in the three-game sweep.
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Ariel Cadet Set as Southland Purse Favorite at Evangeline
Ariel Cadet opened as the early 2-1 favorite in an eight horse Southland Conference Purse card at Evangeline Downs in Lafayette Louisiana. Jerico Allen led Palomino Quarter Horse Futurity trials with 18.46 for 350 yards in a field of 20. Riverboat Marie won the first trial but faltered in time trials. Kool Papa and Spatella chased the top times as Trouble Song and Joy Bound each won races to help a $199,956 pool from 2,774 fans.
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Youngster Ends Baseball Season With Big Flash
Eight year old Jim Crawford debuted for Spars Drug Minor League team with two of Spats' three hits in a loss to Scott Insurance. He played catcher first base and shortstop and even pitched before an on field bottle injury ended his season at Bendel Stadium.
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Reasor Leads Kemper-Asheville Open After Round One
Mike Reasor of Miami Florida holds a one stroke lead as the Kemper-Asheville Open enters its second round at Etowah Valley Golf Club. Reasor carded 69 on the 7023 yard course while Jim King Tom Aycock and Charles Owens stand at 70 in a field of 89 players.
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Two Tilts Today Launch College Baseball Series
Harvard and Brigham Young open the 25th College World Series in Omaha with Bill Kelly on the mound. BYU joins Harvard at 5:36 p.m. while Tulsa faces Mississippi State at 8 p.m. Southern Cal defends, meeting Seton Hall. Pan American vs Southern Winds in the later cap.
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Duane Thomas Notches Four 100-Yard Games in 1970
Dallas Cowboys rookie Duane Thomas accomplished four 100-yard games during the 1970 season marking a strong rookie year with the Cowboys and highlighting his rushing impact.
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Grambling Eyes Annual TV Game Amid Pontiac Stadium Talks
Grambling College offered the Pontiac Stadium Authority a 10 year contract to host a nationally televised game yearly in a proposed Pontiac Stadium. Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford already pledged the Lions to play there if the stadium opens by 1974. Negotiations with an auto sponsor are underway. Grambling plans to play Eastern Michigan in 1974 and may host a major bowl featuring the top Negro college team if the stadium is funded.
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Dodgers Sign Missouri Catcher Patchin to Dodgers Contract
JOPLIN Mo AP Steve Patchin 21 star catcher for the University of Missouri signed a Dodgers contract at his home in Joplin The deal includes a substantial bonus and he will report to the Dodgers Class A team in Medford Oregon.
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