Howard Paces Senators to 4 3 win over White Sox
Washington slugger Frank Howard hit his 16th homer and drove in the go ahead run in the eighth as the Senators beat the Chicago White Sox 4 3. Sudden Sam McDowell briefly carried a no hitter into the eighth in Cleveland’s 4 1 win over Milwaukee. Other AL results included Boston over Minnesota 5 1 New York over Kansas City 3 2 Baltimore over Oakland 5 1 and California edging Detroit 3 2 in 10 innings. In the NL Atlanta beat New York 4 1 St Louis crushed San Francisco 12 1 San Diego routed Pittsburgh 14 8 Houston topped Montreal 6 4 Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 7 2 and Los Angeles Chicago games postponed by rain. McDowell improved to 8 3 and lowered ERA to 2.35.
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Testimony Continues In Curt Flood Case
The defense in the Curt Flood case contends the reserve system is essential to baseball. Francis Dale Cincinnati owner testifies as John Gaherin also appears while earlier witnesses include Bing Devine Joe Garagiola and Joe Cronin. Devine notes Cardinals spent 1.75 million on development and acquisition and discusses the option renewal clause in Flood’s contract. Cronin and Garagiola defend the reserve system saying it is reasonable and necessary and players are content with salaries.
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Sandi Abate Seeks Juarez Win Tonight
Sandi Abate a Tarot Kennel two year old seeks her first top grade win in Juarez Greyhound Club Grade AA race on Wednesday night after a 31.40 clocking for 550 yards and a 5th win in 13 starts. Rexie John Paso Butch and Sassy Elaine headline a tight field in the 8 p.m. program.
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Baseball results and schedule across eight games
Today's results include Baltimore 5 Oakland 1 and Cleveland 4 9 Milwaukee 1 5 California 3 Detroit 2 10 innings Washington 4 Chicago 3 New York 3 Kansas City 2 Boston 5 Minnesota 1. Upcoming games feature Baltimore at Oakland, Detroit at California, Cleveland at Milwaukee, Chicago at Washington, Kansas City at New York, Minnesota at Boston.
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Niekro grips ball after rain delay in Braves win
In a rain shortened NL clash, Phil Niekro improved to win as Atlanta beat the Mets 4-1 after a one hour delay during which he said he bit his fingernails to gain a grip. Hank Aaron homered, Richie Allen blasted a grand slam for St Louis, and Cincinnati crushed Philadelphia 7-2.
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World Cup schedule features Belgium El Salvador Italy Sweden
Four matches headline the day as Belgium faces El Salvador Italy meets Sweden and Czechoslovakia clashes with Brazil while Morocco plays West Germany. Peru shocked Bulgaria 3-2 with Cubillas scoring the decisive goal in the 73rd minute and Uruguay outlasted Israel after a 2-0 deficit.
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Racing World Mourns Loss Of Bruce McLaren
Bruce McLaren, New Zealand driver and engineer, died at 32 in a high speed crash at Goodwood Circuit while driving an MD8 a car of his own design. He crashed at 180 mph, the car broke apart and exploded, he died minutes later. He had just won the Seagrave Trophy for 1969 and was celebrated for Can Am and Le Mans successes.
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Williams on hitting and enthusiasm shaped by mentors
NEA Sports Editor outlines Ted Williams philosophy on talent and hard work. Williams discusses enthusiasm as the key spark in young players, citing his own drive to be the greatest hitter and his impact as Senators manager. He urges coaches and parents to cultivate desire in kids through encouragement and example.
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Griffith Meets European Champion in Copenhagen Bout
Emile Griffith former world middleweight titleholder fights Tom Jogs of Denmark the European champ in a 12 round bout in Copenhagen with Nino Benvenuti watching. promoter Mogens Palle voices doubt but insists the event could define a world title challenger.
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