Corbett Confesses Kuhn Vote To Shake Major League Leaders
Texas Ranger majority owner Brad Corbett, after a three hour meeting with Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn in Arlington, admitted he voted against rehiring Kuhn in the first round to get attention. He said he would do the same again. Corbett was among four American League owners to vote no to Kuhn’s seven year term. The Rangers and the New York.
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Captains Beat Brewers 5 1 In Texas League Action
Shreveport Captains won 5 1 over the San Antonio Brewers in Texas League play at home as Tim Jones improved to 12 5 with his 11th complete game. Mitchell Page and Harry Saferris homered for Shreveport while Jerry Bell allowed 11 hits in defeat. The twin bill featured Jackson beating Alexandria 4 0 in the opener and Alexandria taking 4 2 in the nightcap with John Scott driving in the decisive two runs. Rain postponed Lafayette at Arkansas.
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Royals and Orioles Breach Pennant Boundaries
Royals rally past Twins 4-3 as Amos Otis and John Mayberry drive a key two-run frame. Orioles overpower Tigers 8-2 with Lee May scoring and Don Baylor starring, sweeping their twin bill. Red Sox edge Brewers 5-2 on late rally led by Burleson and Griffin. White Sox rout Angels 11-1 as Bill Melton drives in five and Kaat wins. Oakland loses to Rangers 5-2 as Perry silences A’s bats.
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