Houston Franchise Sold to McMullen Group
United Press International reports the Houston franchise was sold to a group including Dr. John J. McMullen, making him a limited partner in the New York Yankees. Other moves include Lerrin LaGrow sold by Chicago White Sox to Los Angeles, Joe Gates recalled from Iowa, Jim Kaat purchased by New York Yankees, Don Shinnick named coach at Central Methodist, and Pat Cummings signed by Milwaukee from Cincinnati.
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York Heat Pump Controls Winter Energy Use
The YORK Heat Pump uses an exclusive Computer Control system that determines minute by minute the exact energy needed to keep you comfortable, ensuring the most economical use of heating fuel all winter.
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New London Wildcats Roll Edison 8 2 In Firelands Contest
New London beats Edison 8 to 2 as Brian Byron earns 10 strikeouts in five innings plus and Dave Wetten goes 4 for 4. The Firelands Conference leaders improve to 9-1, while Edison pitcher Todd Brown struggles and a late Chargers rally falls short.
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Norwalk Truckers top Willard 9-1 in NOL game
Norwalk Trucker offense awakens in bottom of fourth scoring three runs then six more in the fifth to secure a 9-1 victory over Willard. John Christopher allowed four hits and two runs while Rick McDowell took the loss after four innings. Norwalk improves to 10-6 overall and 7- NOL. next play Galion Monday and Ontario Tuesday at Colonel Crawford.
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Two-out double gives Twins 4-3 win over Indians
Ron Jackson delivered a two-out double in the ninth to spark Minnesota's 4-3 victory over Cleveland. Bobby Randall followed with a run-scoring hit off Sid Monge to drive in the decisive run as Rick Wise and Monge pitched well for their clubs. Monge took the loss. Mike Marshall earned the win in relief of Paul Hartzell.
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Willard Flashes Top Norwalk 9 4 In NOL Softball Duel
Willard Willard's softball team earned its first win of the season with a 9 4 victory over Norwalk in a Northern Ohio League game. Rhesa Kutch pitched a seven hit effort for Willard while Kim Smith took the loss for Norwalk. The Truckers led 1 0 before Willard exploded for five runs in the bottom of the fourth, adding four more by the sixth. Tracy Hoffacker and Teri Camp had two hits each for Norwalk. Norwalk coach Ralph Ritzenthaler noted Willard took advantage of timely hits as Norwalk drops to 4 9 in the NOL and 4 11 overall, with a Monday trip to McGuan Park to face Galion.
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Riders Sink Pirates in Final Rally
Western Reserve boosted New London atop the Firelands Conference with an 8-4 win over Black River. The Pirates drop to 5-4 while New London improves to 9-1 after edging Edison 8-2. Western Reserve broke a 4-4 tie with four sixth inning runs, aided by an error, a walk, and two fielder's choices amid nine Roughriders hits.
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