Deron Johnson catches fire as four homers in row
Deron Johnson, aging 31 turning 32, homers in his first three games plus a previous blast to total four consecutive long balls tying a major league mark. He drove in five runs in an 11-5 Phillies win over the Expos. Other NL and AL results noted with notable performances and standings shifts.
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al Downings
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Unitas Early Arrival At Training Camp
Johnny Unitas, 38, reported for the Baltimore Colts at Western Maryland College, defying speculation of missing 1971 due to a torn Achilles. Coach Don McCafferty welcomed 26 rookies and 19 veterans as camps opened across the NFL with Browns Chargers Saints Oilers also starting. Rain slowed Browns drills at Cleveland and other clubs began workouts. Daytona announces 10th 24 Hours race with blanks sent globally for January 30 start.
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Fla
McCormick Retains Masters Water Ski Crown
Ricky McCormick of Independence Missouri becomes the first man to win two consecutive Masters Water Ski overall titles. He totals 2,939 points across jumping tricks and slalom, narrowly beating Wayne Grimditch of Florida who has 2,845. Christy Lynn Weir of Texas wins the women's overall, ending Liz Allan Shetter’s four-year hold on the title with 2,840 points. Barbara Cooper Clark of Miami, Florida takes the jumping event with a new women's record of 111 feet and places second overall with 2,712 points.
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United Air Lines
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Conigliaro Retires Citing Eye Injury and Mental Strain
Tony Conigliaro announces retirement from baseball after saying his eye injury has worsened and he is "on the edge" of losing his mind. The former slugger, 26, cited loss of depth perception in his left eye and his doctors' inability to help. He noted health is more important than money as he ends his career with a season strong in 1964 1965 and 1966 before the 1967 injury.
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