Tennis Great Budge Advocates Court Play Over Power
Don Budge urged beginners to keep the ball in play rather than power during a New London exhibition. The multiple Grand Slam winner noted television’s value but called for more outdoor practice for kids. Budge, 52, shared how he started at 14 and described his career peak with a 1938 Grand Slam.
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Corners and Clevite Rise in Slo-Pitch Action
In Monday night action Corners toppled Couch Concrete 11 5 to seize the A division lead while Clevite beat Downtown Dodge 14 4 to move atop the Eastern B division. The Corners erased a 5 3 deficit with seven late runs, aided by Pete Motelik’s triple and RBIs. Loren Baker drove in a sixth inning run for Couch.
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McDowell shines as Indians split doubleheader with Orioles
Cleveland pitcher Sam McDowell fired a three hitter for a 3 2 win securing a split after Baltimore won 5 4 in the opener. Max Alvis and Pedro Gonzalez helped with early runs while Frank Robinson's homer spoiled a possible shutout.
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Ford retires after 17 seasons with Yankees
Whitey Ford, 38, ends a storied 17 year Yankee career due to a painful bone spur in his left elbow. His last appearance was May 21 in Detroit, after which he retired citing arm trouble and a sense of accomplishment.
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Reds Turn Tide with Sparkling Triple Play
Cincinnati Reds manager Dave Bristol celebrated after a first time cap toss and pitcher Jim Maloney joined in the excitement as a triple play ended St Louis Cardinals ninth inning rally, preserving a 2 1 Reds victory and keeping them atop the National League.
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Andretti Wins Pole In Rain Delayed Indy 500
Indianapolis reports Mario Andretti captured the pole for the 500 mile race as rain delayed the start. He led all qualifiers for the second year and faced clutch trouble at the start with postponement giving him another, slim chance later.
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Standings and matchups for tonight's baseball games
The schedule lists numerous games with teams such as Detroit at California City, Baltimore at Chicago, Washington at Today, Chicago at Cincinnati, Atlanta at St Louis, New York at Houston, Philadelphia at Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh at San Francisco. Probable pitchers and times are provided for some games.
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Eagles Face SC Today For Firelands Baseball Title
Monroeville and South Central prepare to clash for the Firelands Conference Baseball Championship at Western Reserve High School diamond at 4 p.m. Monroeville took the northern division with a 5-1 record, Milan defeated last, while South Central went 6-0 in the southern division. The game was rescheduled after a rainout. Columbus Jets aim to end an 18 inning scoring drought tonight.
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