Pirates Tumbling as Virdon Promises Turning Point
National League roundup shows Pirates losing five straight and 6-1 to Atlanta as Bill Virdon vows improvement after a closed door meeting. Braves win third consecutive. Garr praises Pittsburgh while giving strong quotes on the team. Other NL results include Cubs over Reds 6-4 and Dodgers 7-0 over Mets. American League scores feature doubleheaders and late-inning drama.
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PanAm Golfers Hold Monthly Handicap Tournament
The Pan American Golf Association hosted its monthly event with handicap partnership format. Teams Raymond Chavez and Roy Evero tied 62 with Lalo Hermosillo and S D Rodriguez, and Chavez with Evero won a sudden death playoff at Golden Acres Country Club.
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Finley Blames Kuhn For Blue's Backdown
Oakland owner Charles O Finley blames commissioner Bowie Kuhn for derailing Vida Blues contract talks saying Kuhn arbitrarily involved himself and overstepped authority. Finley, aiming to sign Blues own terms, details a failed 1971–72 deal and criticizes agent Robert Gerst before a Milwaukee series.
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Krausse Earns First Boston Win in 3-0 Red Sox Triumph
Lew Krausse pitched nine and two thirds scoreless innings for Boston as Texas hitters were held. Carlton Fish doubled, Tommy Harper delivered a two run double, and Luis Aparicio drove in a run in the 10th to seal a 3-0 win. Other AL results featured Yanks over Twins in opener and Perry, plus Milwaukee, Chicago, California, and Cleveland divisions.
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