Orioles Fall 5-4 in 11 Innings to Washington
Rookie Gary Holman delivered a two out run scoring single in the 11th inning, sending Washington to a 5-4 victory over Baltimore. The loss drops the Orioles six games behind AL leader Detroit, as Frank Howard homered for Washington and Brooks Robinson drove in two in the eighth to tie.
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Baltimore
Gary Holman
Washington
Orioles
Detroit
California
Bernie Allen
Addie Watt
Holman
Tim Cullen
Brooks Robinson
Don Buford
Bltimore
Boog Powell
Robinson
Oriole
Roger Nelson
SAN Francisco
Houston Astros
Juan Marichal
San Francisco Giants
Dave Giusti
Merichal
Jose Herrera
Rusty Staud
Denis Menke
Baseball Nicknames Persist but Evolve Through Time
The article surveys current baseball nicknames from Gary Bell to Catfish Hunter, noting many derive from physical traits or humorous anecdotes. It observes a shift from flamboyant monikers to inherited or toned-down names, with several famous examples and origins, concluding that nicknames endure yet are quieter now.
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Bow WowArft
Gary
Ding Dong" Bell
James “Kitty” Katt
Dick “Pea Cline
Littleton
Leon
Daddy Wags
Wagner
Curt
Blefary
James
Cosman
Harold
Twiggy
Clem
Carroll
Sembera
Robinson Named Manager of Santurce in Puerto Rican Winter League
Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles was named manager of Santurce in the Puerto Rican Winter League. The 32 year old outfielder will serve in a non playing capacity and credited Orioles skipper Earl Weaver with opening the door for his managerial debut.
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Frank Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Santhrce
Robinson
Santurce
Orioles
Farl Weaver
Hank Bauer
Weaver
Earl
Lady Golfer May Retire From Tour Says Wright
Cincinnati reporting Leo Wirtz, LPGA tournament director, says Mickey Wright is considering retirement from tournament golf. Wright, the all time money winner with 250000 plus and 80 tour wins, has played selectively recently. This year she has four wins in 12 events and 17147 in earnings. Wright finished last in a six player World Series field in Springfield Ohio, earning 3000 in unofficial money. Wright won the 1966 World Series of Golf.
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Cincinnati
Leonard Wirtz
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Mickey Wright
Miss Wright
Wirtz
Springfield
Ward Sees Maryland On Way To Comeback
Maryland coach Bob Ward called 1970 the Year of the Comeback after an 1-9 season. He cited inexperience on the offensive line and linebackers but praised Alan Tastarna’s leadership and a mix of promising sophomores and first year players. The defense is noted as solid in the secondary with four returnees and hopes for a strong team effort.
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Gabby
Paul
Blair
Robert
DeLong
Gary “Ding Dong” Bell
Leslie
Sugar
Cain
Hoot Gibson
Bob Gibson
Hoot
Phil Regan
Nicknam
Ed Stroud
Orioles
Santurce
Weaver
Ward
Maryland
College Park
Bob Ward
Bill Meiste
Rick Shaniaka
Alan Tastrana
Milinis
Alan
Vachine
Pasteana
Terps
Jim Sniscak
Fough
Arcondary
Palmer Makes Peace Plan To Heal PGA Split
Arnold Palmer presented a confidential peace proposal to the PGA executive committee in Washington aimed at reconciling the PGA with touring professionals. Max Elbin, PGA president, and Palmer declined to disclose details after a closed four hour session as touring pros form American Professionals Golfers. Elbin said the committee would review Palmer’s plan.
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Arnold Palmer
Professional Golfers Association
PGA
Palmer
Max Elbin
Tour
Elbin
Coach Suspended For Kicking Man
Washington Whips head coach Hirabi Emekli was fined $100 and suspended for one game after kicking an opposing player during a August 23 match against Boston. Referee Eddie Pearson cited the incident and Emekli claimed the kick was an unintentional reflex. Fullback John Worbyes to coach next game at Atlanta.
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Washington
Washington Whips
Dick Walsh
North American Soccer League
Hirabi Emekli
Andre Nagy
Eddie Pearson
Emekli
Boston
John Worbyes
Atlanta
World Series Meeting Set for 1968 Arrangements
New York representatives from eight major league clubs will meet with Commissioner William D. Eckert on September to plan the 1968 World Series. National League teams invited include St. Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Chicago. American League clubs invited are Detroit Baltimore Boston and Cleveland. The series is slated to begin October 2 in the NL champion city.
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New York
1906 Chicago White Sox Win AL Pennant
In 1906 the Chicago White Sox clinched the American League pennant with a team batting average of .228.
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Chicago White Soy
Tigers blank Angels to pull ahead in AL race
Detroit ace Mickey Lolich pitched a three hitter and Willie Horton slugged a 31st homer as the Tigers beat the California Angels 2-0. Horton’s leadoff homer in the fourth set the tone, and Horton drove in Detroit’s second run in the eighth.
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Willie Horton
Mickey Lolich
Detroit Tigers
California Angels
New York
Baltimore
Orioles
Washington
Horton
George Brunet
Morton
Clyde Wright
Lolich
Baseball scores and schedule wrap across leagues
National Washington 5 Baltimore 4 and Boston 11 Athletes 2 lead a crowded box of results. Minnesota 3 Cleveland 2 and Chicago 1 New York 0 plus Detroit 2 California 0 dominate early standings. Gekland at Cal for California on McGlothlin. N Chicago at Minnesota. N Baltimore at Detroit. N New York at Cleveland. Washington at Boston. Houston at San Francisco. Atlanta and Pittsburgh matches. Cincinnati at Philadelphia leads schedule with notable stat lines from Maloney and Wise. William White seasons and innings record cited for Cincinnati.
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