Yankees Plunge Into AL Basement After Loss
By ED SCHUYLER JR Associated Press Sports Writer the Yankees dropped to last in the American League after a 3-2 defeat to Baltimore as Boston beat Cleveland and Kansas City defeated California. Minnesota beat Chicago and Detroit topped Washington. The Orioles won with a bases loaded walk and a fielder’s choice aided by a costly bobble, while Jose Tartabull and Danny Cater fueled Kansas City’s win. Brooks Robinson’s grounder and a misplay by Clete Boyer helped Baltimore. Jack Aker earned his 24th save for Oakland as California loaded the bases in the sixth.
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Healthy Skahan Back Aiming For Kansas Winning Start
Lawrence AP Quarterback Bob Skahan says he has shed 10 pounds and improved speed after hamstring injuries. He trimmed workouts, heats pads, and whirlpool treatments to return for Kansas aiming to win first two games against Texas Tech and Arizona and move past a 2.8 finish. Skahan notes young linemen need experience but team has talent in Don Shanklin Thermas Butler and Junior Riggins.
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Franks Turns Page with Johnson in Giants Dodgers Thriller
National League roundup features Herman Franks using Frank Johnson as a surprise pinch hitting and outfield test, leading the Giants to a 3-2 12 inning win over the Dodgers as Willie Mays scores on a Roseboro error. Atlanta tops Pittsburgh. St Louis edges Houston.
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Stargell Slump Hits Pirates Hard
Pittsburgh manager Harry Walker defends Willie Stargell as he endures a batting slump. Stargell went 1-for-4 as the Pirates fall 83 in Atlanta, dropping their NL lead to a tense margin with 20 games left.
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