Rain Delays Indians but Streak Lingers in Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians saw their skid paused by rain as their game against New York was washed out. Mike O'Donoghue faces Al Downing next, amid pitching injuries to Sonny Siebert and Steve Hargan. Attendance lags and manager Joe Adcock faces a tough stretch to salvage the season.
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Palmer and Nicklaus Lead Final PGA Prep Run at Columbine
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus topped the field in the final practice for the PGA Championship at Columbine Country Club in Denver. Palmer, chasing a long sought title, posted a 68 or 69 amid high altitude and 7,436 yard layout. Nicklaus, making his first look at the course, struggled with tee shots and bunkers as he adjusted to Colum bine’s challenging altitude.
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Pirates Fire Walker as Murtaugh Returns to Manage
Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh returned to the dugout after Harry Walker was fired by GM Joe L. Brown amid a doubleheader split. Walker observed from Maryland, saying firing the manager was easier than firing players. The Pirates, once NL pennant favorites, slid to sixth place as players offered mixed reactions.
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Too Many Felt The Pirates Fall From Grace
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Harry Walker was fired after a season marked by overconfidence from players and fans. General manager Joe Brown announced the decision at Forbes Field after a 6-2 loss to the Braves in Atlanta.
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Citizens Bank routs Cubs 17 to 0 in Monday action
Lefty Grove 5ASI Bob Blair and Jeff Suchar struck out 14 in six innings as Citizens Bank dominated the Cubs 17-0. Sadler and Suchar led with four hits while Citizens pitchers held Cubs to two safeties. Gary Rider took the loss.
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Jaycees rout Eagles as Finance System crushes Mac's Sons
Saturday action saw the Jaycees pound the Eagles 16-6 with 14 hits led by Doug Reitzel's homer and three hits. In the other game Finance System totaled 17 hits to beat Mac's Sons 14-3 as John Smith added two for Mac's.
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Tuesday Standings and Probable Pitchers Preview
Standings include Detroit 5 Washington 2 Boston 6 Baltimore 2 Kansas City 5 Minnesota 2 California 6 Chicago 3 New York at Cleveland ppd due to rain. Today's probable pitchers list New York Peterson 2 8 at Cleveland Siebert 6 9 7 30 p.m. Washington Ortega 7 5 at Detroit Lolich 5 11 8 p.m. Boston Bell 6 9 at Baltimore Richert von Minnesota Chance 11 7 at Kansas City Dobson 5 46 8 p.m. Chicago Horlen 11 2 at California Hamilton 3 1 11 p.m. Thursday games New York at Cleveland twilight Washington at Detroit night Boston at Baltimore night
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Pirates dismiss Harry Walker after disappointing season
Brown in Pittsburgh says Walker was let go because the team failed to win, despite his decency and dedication. Critics noted past incidents with players, but the firing stemmed from unmet expectations as stars slugged through off years, ending Walker’s tenure despite his insistence he never felt secure.
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Springfield Kings name Johnny Wilson coach GM
Johnny Wilson former NHL player and Princeton University coach was named coach and general manager of the Springfield Kings of the American Hockey League on Tuesday in Springfield Massachusetts.
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Finley Prefers Decision On Moving Athletics Later
Chicago based report states Charles O Finley will not seek AL permission to move the Kansas City Athletics now. He dismisses rumors of a Milwaukee or Oakland relocation after a meeting with Jackson County authorities. Finley says a move decision will come “if and when the time comes” and notes six year losses totaling 4.483 million dollars with a further projected 500 thousand this year.
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Frazier Bets Big To Dismantle Chuvalo At MSG
Joe Frazier, favored 2 1/2 to 1, meets George Chuvalo in a 12 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden venue as Frazier seeks a step toward the vacant title. Chuvalo, 29, 47-13-2, has never been floored and eyes a knockout to salvage ranking.
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