Bouton retires from baseball after 31 seasons
Pitcher Jim Bouton author of Ball Four announces retirement from baseball at a Houston news conference. He cites inability to regain his knuckleball and plans to join semipro play with Ridgewood Paramus Barons of New Jersey while pursuing a sequel to his best selling book.
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Cookie Rojas Makes Surprise Impact For Royals In Kansas City
Cookie Rojas, acquired from St. Louis, becomes Kansas City’s regular second baseman. In 12 games he hits .353, robs Tony Oliva of two hits, starts a 5-1 win, and stresses playing regularly to contribute, while adapting to American League pitching and aiding runners with smart at bats.
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Gentile seeks release from Houston Oilers amid waivers
Kerrville Texas AP Carl Gentile the Oilers kicking specialist asked to be waived to pursue opportunities with another team. He said he cannot solidify a place kicking role behind Roy Gerela and noted he played pro soccer and baseball. The Oilers also placed five players on waivers Ben Mayes Bobby Holley Bob Morris Claire Rasmussen Finis Taylor.
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Texas League Eastern Division race tightens to three way split
The Associated Press reports a three way chase in the Texas League Eastern Division as Memphis and Arkansas tie for first place with San Antonio one and a half games back. The crowded finish sets a tight race as the season nears its end with all three teams in contention.
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Chuvalo Faces Medical Risk Highlighted by Boxing Panel
Montreal. George Chuvalo, Canadian heavyweight champion, is named a medical risk by Dr. Leon Feldman in a World Boxing Association report. Feldman calls for reforms and Chuvalo’s ring ban for his own safety after a brutal attack by George Foreman in New York.
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Tiriac wins Bavarian International Tennis title
Romania's Jon Tiriac defeats Yugoslavia's Nicola Pilic in a four set final 2-6 9-7 6-3 6-4 at Munich to claim the Bavarian International Tennis Tournament title.
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Baseball standings and Tuesday results and schedule
American League East shows Baltimore 71 42 and New York 61 51 with various teams. West leading Minnesota 69 41 ahead of California 64 49 and Oakland 64 50. Monday results include Boston 11 Detroit 10 and Oakland 7 Minnesota 3. National League standings list Pittsburgh 64 51 and New York 60 52 with Chicago 58 56. Tuesday games feature Cleveland at Oakland and Baltimore at California among others.
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The Key to Balance in Golf Passing
A practice guide stresses balance as weight control to improve passes. Keep weight on the insides of the feet and address the ball with that stance to prevent backswing lunge and misalignment. Propping the outside of the right foot helps prevent rocking back and promotes comfort.
Shaving Strokes Promises Better Golf Play
A city station notice from New York lists Frank Seard’s golf guide Shaving Strokes, encouraging readers to send copies. The brief item notes the book’s title and author with a local distribution angle.
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Mets Top Pirates in Pittsburgh After Power Outage
The Mets defeat the Pirates 10-2 at Three Rivers Stadium as Tom Seaver earns his 17th win. A 27 minute delay due to a stadium blackout preceded a six-hit performance, while Donn Clendenon homered and Ellis and Agee drove in runs. Oakland beat Minnesota 7-3 and Boston topped Detroit 11-1 in the majors.
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Clay Bout In Canada Opposed By U S Attorney
The U S Attorney's office in Houston said it will oppose Cassius Clay’s request to fight in Canada at the Maple Leaf exhibition in Toronto on October 18. Clay cites a Seventh Circuit ruling allowing Abbie Hoffman to go to Cuba, arguing similar treatment for him.
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World's Greatest Duffer and Pro share stage at NY dinner
At the Waldorf Astoria All-American Collegiate Golf Dinner vice president Spiro Agnew and Arnold Palmer were honored alongside eight top collegiate golfers and four high school scholarship winners. The event highlighted golf as a discipline and youth development, with Agnew praising companionship and humility.
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