Idea Man Rip Collins Sparked Gas House Gang Capers
Rip Collins a switch hitting first baseman of the 1934 St Louis Cardinals led the Gas House Gang in pranks that amused teammates and managers alike. The circle included Dizzy Dean Pepper Martin and Frank Frisch with notable stunts in a Philadelphia hotel, a barber shop and a ballroom, ending with Collins lighthearted wit and a gleeful crowd.
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Baseball security toughens after McLain case
Bowie Kuhn plans expanded security and off limits venues for players to curb gambling ties actions include monitoring clubhouse calls and stripping special privileges for Denny McLain. Japanese gambling scandal tops the sports pages with Nagayasu fears and Diet probes. Leotis Martin’s eye surgery and weight gain surface amid comeback talk. Alex Karras comments reflect cross sport reactions to betting suspensions.
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Stargell Homer Powers Pirates Past Reds in Roof Blast
Willie Stargell, hitting just .037, blasted a towering homer into Forbes Field’s roof, lifting the Pirates to a 3-1 win over the Reds Monday night in a display of power amid a slump.
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Major league leaders spark with late homer spree
Stargell, coming off a brutal drought, hit a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly as the Pirates beat the Braves 6-2. Cincinnati slugged three homers, Perez and Bench among those, powering a 6-2 win over Atlanta. In the AL, Baltimore edged Boston 3-2, New York overwhelmed Washington 11-2, and Kansas City beat Oakland 4-2 in 11 innings. Palmer silenced Boston as rain limited Patriots Day action.
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Jim Palmer
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A's Find New Way to Lose
Oakland manager John McNamara faced an unusual rule mishap as Kansas City rallied to take control in a 4-2 late game. Keith Schultz protested a ruling, Segui left the mound, Fingers returned, and a wild throw allowed Kirkpatrick to score on a double steal. Bob Oliver homered twice for KC.
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Singer Ailing, to Skip Turn Dodgers Heater Relays Illness
The Dodgers face quality trouble as pitcher Singer 20-game winner in 1998 plans to skip a Montreal start due to a worsening illness after losing 10 to 12 pounds on the road trip. Pete Mikkelsen already on the disabled list with hepatitis. Davis bruised left forearm in a fight with Larry Jaster. incident cited as minor. Claude Ostin to start opposite Joe Sparma in opener.
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Heilman Loses Oakland Brawl in Savage Rounds
San Pedro's Andy Heilman suffered his first career defeat as Nate Collins won a split decision in two savage rounds at the Oakland Arena. California featherweight champion Itsh Frankin Crawford scored a ninth round KO over Jose Luis Martines in a warmup for a World Boxing Assa title fight in Japan.
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Angels Win And Messersmith Strain Delays Relief Start
Angels secure victory as Anty Messer smaith sustains a left shoulder strain sliding into second against the Royals. He will not miss the series opener in Washington Friday as he prepares to change his availability.
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Golf Results and MLB News Across Several Teams
The report compiles golf scores from Long Beach and Riverside with players such as Steve Conk and Laree McCord, plus team standings. It also covers baseball notes on the Angels, Braves, and Milwaukee, including Spencer’s return, Johnstone in center, and Pattin vs Murphy in the Milwaukee series, plus attendance figures and management rumors.
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