Lonage jump ends in big Phillies win over Giants
Rookie Mike Schmidt powered Philadelphia to a 7-4 victory as he ripped a decisive three-run homer in the first inning against Jim Barr, ending a 2- game skid. Cesar Tovar’s rib injury left him day to day, with Schmidt delivering his 15th homer of the season after a long drought.
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Major league baseball action tops midweek slate
Detroit, Minnesota, and Chicago games highlighted a busy slate with notable moments. Rod Carew swiped home as Oliva stole second, Dan Fife returned to haunt his former team with a strong start, and Wilbur Wood earned his 21st win as the White Sox beat Milwaukee.
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Blass Exits Rotation Amid Streaking Pirates Woes
Pittsburgh star Steve Blass, pivotal in the 1971 World Series win and a 19 game winner last season, may not pitch again this year. Manager Bill Virdon says Blass will not start and may not appear again this season. Blass is 4 7 with an earned run average near 10.40, though he is not injured.
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Expos stay alive as Dodgers win over Montreal
Expos cling to life in the division as they lose to the Dodgers despite two runs by Joe Ferguson and Willie Davis. Alston laments the offense and notes left handed starters loom as Montreal battles injuries and a slumping lineup.
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Angels Yankees Open Series With Pitchers in Ill Health
The Angels face the New York Yankees in a two game series at the Big A as Bill Singer recovers from a viral infection and is expected to start Friday in Chicago. Clyde Wright årets to stop a 20 loss pace, entering tonight at 9 17 with 22 losses in three prior seasons. The Angels, eight games below .500 with 36 games left, aim to reach .500 and pull into a three way tie for third in the AL West with Chicago and Minnesota.
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Tolan files grievance over fines
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Hobby Tolan filed a grievance with the Major League Players Association in New York on Monday challenging $350 fines and his 15 day disabled list placement. He says the club uses the DL to discipline him and Reds GM Bob Howsam says they will review and may file a grievance of their own.
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Trojans open 1973 practice under McKay wit
USC opened its 1973 practice season with coach John McKay quipping about improved clapping as the defending national champions began conditioning. McKay warned against early judgments on players as the season nears. Meanwhile Knicks star Bill Bradley weighs a New Jersey run for Congress, while Oklahoma State reports another defensive blow as Dewey Selmon is hospitalized with pericarditis, joining brother Leroy already sidelined.
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Hadl worries most about winless Rams, not Harris
Rams quarterback John Hadl stresses the need for a win and stability with the same players before league play. He notes James Harris is doing a good job, but injuries and rhythm hinder the offense. Hadl plans to play Friday, aiming to beat San Diego and avoid a 0-4 start.
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Packers star Ray Nitschke retires from Packers
Ray Nitschke, 36, longtime Packers middle linebacker and 1960s star, announced his retirement at a Green Bay news conference after 15 NFL seasons. He cited no room on the roster for a third middle linebacker and said he will hand up No 66 for the last time. Coach Dan Devine did not attend the event.
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Lions Cut Nick Eddy From Detroit Roster
Nick Eddy, star Notre Dame running back, ends seven injury plagued seasons with the Detroit Lions after being placed on waivers with ten teammates. Eddy carried 152 times for 523 yards in his NFL career and sat out 1967 and 1968 entirely.
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Roberts Fired by Saints After Fourth Preseason Loss
New Orleans Saints fire head coach J D Roberts after a 31-6 preseason defeat to the New England Patriots. Owner Mercom names offensive coordinator John North as interim head coach, citing a winless start and rocky tenure that included player conflicts and a prior contract extension.
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