Thornton Earns Clemente Award Then Delivers Ninth Inning Win
Andre Thornton of the Cleveland Indians received the Roberto Clemente Award at a noon ceremony with Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Later he drove in four runs, including the decisive ninth inning hit, lifting Cleveland to an 11 10 win over the California Angels. Thornton’s late clutch effort sparked a five run rally after California led 10 8. The Angels had built an early 6 0 lead before Cleveland’s rally.
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Open defense eyed as Inverness hosts first since 1957
Open defending champion Andy North arrives in Toledo with doubts about his form but confidence in the Inverness course. Tom Watson, chasing his first Open title, seeks major joy as the famed layout stretches 6,982 yards at par 71. Craig Stadler, noting changes since 1973, stresses straight drives and precise approaches amid tougher greens.
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Keller and Fidler spark Norwalk Legion win over Shelby
Larry Keller powered a 12-3 Norwalk victory at McGuan Park with a three run homer in the fifth, six RBIs, and a leaping center field grab. Doug Fidler pitched a five hitter for the complete game, striking out 11 as Norwalk improves to 3-3 and 0-2 in Buckeye League. Ed Ritz added three hits and two runs while Tim Hall contributed two hits. The duo led Norwalk, with Keller driving in runs and robbing a homer, as Fidler dominated Shelby. They head to Soldier's Field Thursday to face Sandusky.
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Elks Country Club sees 13 birdies on hole five
Results from the Elks Country Club highlight 13 birdies on the scenic fifth hole, a 69 yard women’s and 121 yard men’s water hole. The Friday league notes leaders Holman Jewelers and Albright’s, with several players winning lows and medals across Wednesday and Thursday events, including a 95 yard hole out by Beryl Cotler.
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Standings and Tuesday results span major league games
Standings show New York leading Cincinnati 12 to 6 and Philadelphia beating Houston 6 to 3. Multiple evening games list Cincinnati at New York and Houston at Philadelphia with key pitchers and home scores. Further matchups include St Louis at Los Angeles, Chicago at San Francisco, and Seattle at Toronto, plus several day games across American and National Leagues with totals and notable homers.
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Montoya, Claphan and Weathers Signings Hit Cincinnati
Cincinnati signs offensive tackle Max Montoya from Cleveland along with offensive tackle Sam Claphan and wide receiver Curtis Weathers in a roster move affecting the offensive line and receiving corps.
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