Thompson Debuts for Senators Against Orioles in 4-1 Loss
In Washington, 21-year-old Mike Thompson learned his major league debut would be Wednesday against the world champion Orioles. He battled wildness early, walking four in the first inning, but settled to allow one hit over seven frames. Teammates praised his poise and future potential as manager Earl Weaver and others noted his control needs work. Thompson, 6-foot-3, 190 pounds from Denver, had been 5-9 in the minors last season before promotion.
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Gibson Says Pitchers Face Livelier Ball and Stricter Zone
St Louis Cardinal star Bob Gibson, 35, argues that baseball is changing with a livelier ball, lower mound, and shrinking strike zone. He cites personal nerves on the mound, a home run off San Diego, and adjustments while noting umpire calls. Gibson recalls facing Willie Mays and Tom Seaver, and comments on Bow Kuhn’s influence on run production.
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Murcer Drops Home Run Hop For All Field Contact
Yankee outfielder Bobby Murcer says he abandoned chasing power to focus on hitting to all fields. After a long slump, he’s batting .374 after a recent game with the Red Sox, explaining he now searches for pitches in his power area and plans more bunts to beat infield shifts.
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Indianapolis 500 Still Ahead Of Its Time In 500 Month
The Indianapolis 500 remains a dignified race with Midwestern machismo. The 76 entrants will pare to 33 in qualifying for a purse of 1,003,610 dollars. A. J. Foyt seeks a fourth win after 1961 1964 and 1967. Names of cars reflect playful racer humor such as Sugarpipe Prune Special and STP Keep Kool Radiator Treatment Special.
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