Durocher blasts writers for Cubs credit
Chicago manager Leo Durocher rails at Associated Press and others for underplaying his players. He cites Ron Santo, Ken Holtzman, Glenn Beckett, and the team’s 7% NL East lead as proof the Cubs deserve praise for their effort and resilience. He recalls biased coverage during his New York years and notes the club’s 21 years in the second division.
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Major League Stars Sunday Batting Feats At Boston
Tony Conigliaro of the Red Sox had a perfect day at the plate driving in two runs and scoring once as Boston defeated Minnesota 5-2 with his 10th homer two doubles and a single.
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Baseball Standings and Results Highlight East West Divisions
In the National League East the Chicago club leads with a 33 16 record while Pittsburgh and New York chase. West action shows Los Angeles atop with 28 18, as Pittsburgh and Cincinnati exchange wins and losses. Sunday results include New York routing San Francisco 9 to 0 and Chicago defeating Atlanta 13 to 4. Upcoming games feature several intercity matchups across divisions. A separate note reports Butch Hartman winning a 40 mile USAC late model stock car race at KK Sports Arena after Don White blew his engine on the first lap.
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Unclear Baseball Standings and Saturday Results
American League East standings show Baltimore and Boston leading in a crowded table. Saturday results include New York and Kansas City tied in 2 7 innings, plus wins by Washington over Chicago and Cleveland over Oakland. Multiple scheduled games listed with various pitchers and matchups.
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Expos drop 16th straight as slumps haunt Mauch past
The Montreal Expos fell 5-2 to San Diego, extending their losing streak to 16 games, nearing the major league record for expansion teams. The piece traces Gene Mauch's prior pennant losses with Philadelphia and his long managerial career while noting other Sunday results across the league.
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Conigliaro keeps eye on ball in return to health
Tony Conigliaro, cleared by his doctor after his eye injury, hit a single two doubles and his 10th homer as the Red Sox beat Minnesota 6-2. He raised his average to .288 and called his return “home at last” as several AL games produced big offensive numbers.
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