Mays says he’s needed by Kidgets fans
Willie Mays speaks candidly on late career, saying he stays with the Mets to help young players, not for charity. He notes his 42 years, occasional struggles, and lingering arm, knee, and eye issues while praising Hank Aaron and his fans in New York.
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Harry Dalton Sympathy Night for Angels Prompts Pick Me Up
Column urges Orange County Angels to stage Harry Dalton Sympathy Night as the team falters and faces owner rumors. It lauds Dalton’s past pulls, notes potential sale to Charles Bronfman, and jokes about gifts and Seagram donations amid broadcaster exits and management turmoil.
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Sutton Seeks 16th Victory in Mets Opener at Shea
New York Mets host Don Sutton in the opening game of a three game series at Shea Stadium as Sutton aims for his 15th win against Ray Sadecki. Dodgers send Andy Messersmith and Claude Osteen in next two games versus George Stone and Jon Matlack. Other scores list Iowa 5 Indianapolis 4 Evanville 3 Denver 2 Oklahoma City 1.
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Ryan Colborn Faces Nolan Ryan In Anaheim Start
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Colborn, 3-0 with a 0.35 ERA against the Angels, meets Nolan Ryan in the opener of a three game series at Anaheim Stadium. Ryan seeks 12 more strikeouts to reach 300 for the season, a milestone he would join others in achieving. The 8 p.m. game is family night.
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Brooks Robinson 2500th hit fuels Orioles rally win
In Baltimore, Brooks Robinson's 2500th career hit sparked a ninth inning rally as the Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for their eighth straight win. Robinson, 36, noted a slim chance at 3000, while Boog Powell and Paul Blair contributed in the late scoring sequence.
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Giants edge Expos in ten as Fairly homers twice
Giants beat Montreal 5-4 in 16 innings after tying 4-4 in the 10th on Ron Fairly’s two solo shots. Mike Phillips tripled for a run in the eighth and added an RBI single in the 16th to push ahead. Al Oliver sparked Houston’s offense with a two run double in the ninth.
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L B Mack team still unbeaten in Connie Mack World Series
Long Beach’s Great Western Cardinals stay undefeated with a 12-1 win over Dallas in Farmington as Slettvet allows three hits in five innings. Hardy belts two doubles and drives in three, Lewicki and Slettvet teamed for three hits apiece, and a seven-run fourth seals the mercy win. Other results: Flint shuts out Ft Wayne 6-1, Riverdale tops Chicago 1-0. Cardinals face Flint tonight at 8.
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Jacobs leads Western Tournament after 66s in first round
John Jacobs of La Jalla captured the first-round lead in the Western Tournament Golf Assn summer tour event with a 66. The field includes players from Los Angeles Santa Ana and nearby areas amid a crowded leaderboard with scores and clubs listed.
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