Clarke spoils no-hit bid as Tigers top Yankees 5-0
Horace Clarke spoiled Joel Niekro's no-hitter by beating out an infield tap in the ninth inning, lifting Detroit to a 5-0 win over New York. Niekro scattered two walks and got one out before Clarke's ninth-inning single. The Tigers backed him with two-run hits from Jim Price and Jim Northrup.
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Shackelford to replace Hearn on Lakers radio team
Lynn Shackelford, ex UCLA star, becomes one of several candidates to replace Dick Schad on Chick Hearn's Lakers broadcasts. He explains his shift from playing to sports media, citing comfort before microphones and knowledge from Wooden Show appearances. The piece notes his background with UCLA and the Miami Floridians, plus upcoming TV and radio sportscast plans around Wimbledon and Dodgers games.
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Perez Bat Talks Loudly For Reds Star Slugger
Cincinnati third baseman Tony Perez leads the NL in homers and RBIs with 27 and 3 runs batted in per game and a .365 average through Thursday. He credits his success to swinging freely and meeting the ball, while Reds manager Sparky Anderson praises his temperament and focus.
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Angels at Home Triumph Over Brewers in Tight Tilt
Chicago area baseball report notes Alex Johnson benched for defense in ninth, Jarvis Tatum and Tito Francona involved in key plays, Angels win 5-3 on the road. Johnson boosts batting vs Brewers this season, Angels improve to 10-2 in 12 meetings. Brewers' shortstop and pitcher details included with line scores and player notes.
Merritt First to Win 13 as Reds Top Braves 2 1
Jim Merritt, 26, left handed, became the majors first 13 win pitcher by guiding the Cincinnati Reds to a 2 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Hank Aaron had two of six hits off Merritt who improved to 13 6. Johnny Bench drove in both runs for Cincinnati. Or land Cepeda drove in Atlanta’s lone run with a second inning double. Montreal outlasted St Louis 12 10 in the other NL game.
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National and Phila sweep Mets in 4 game night doubleheaders
National and Philadelphia swept the New York Mets in 4 night doubleheaders. Bateman hit his first major league grand slam and drove in seven as Montreal beat St Louis to extend a five game win streak. Bateman’s gain came from winter ball gains and weight change. Mets’ losses tighten Philadelphia’s East lead over Pittsburgh to near none. Dick Selma earned both wins in relief. Walter Briggs Jr. died at 58 in Royal Oak Michigan.
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