Pirates extend lead as Ellis wins 9th straight
The Pirates defeated the Mets 6 0 to move four games ahead in the league's top division race. Ellis earned his ninth consecutive win, Stargell belted a two run homer to go to 25 on the year with 67 RBI, and Murtaugh warned the race remains tight. Stargell left after being hit on the knee but bruised, while Hedges noted the season’s still early and changes can occur. Montanez delivered a two run triple for Philadelphia in a 5 3 win over Cincinnati, and Montreal beat Atlanta in the nightcap after Henry Aaron sparked Atlanta with a two run homer.
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Hawk Harrelson Gives Up 68000 For Pro Golf Tour
Ken Hawk Harrelson announces decision to quit baseball for a shot at pro golf after being placed on waivers by Cleveland. Longtime star with Boston and Kansas City, Harrelson cites irrevocable choice despite 1967 debut, 1969 trade drama, and 1988 Red Sox fame.
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Mullaney Named Colonels Coach Promises Dynasty
Joe Mullaney, 46, named head coach of the ABA Kentucky Colonels, aims to pair with rookie Artis Gilmore to form a future powerhouse. Gilmore and 20 others report for rookie camp as former Lakers coach Bill Sharman calls the Colonels a dynasty in the making. Ramsey steps down after leading the team to its best season, yielding a program now focused on the Gilmore era.
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Wilhelm Hollingworth finished with Braves after 20 MLB seasons
Wilhelm Hollingworth, nearing his 48th birthday, was released by the Atlanta Braves after a long career with the New York Giants St Louis Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Chicago California, recording 143 120 with a 250 ERA. He plans to return to Columbus Ga to seek another club. Oscar Brown and Tom House were recalled from the Richmond farm club.
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Angels Lose Despite Early Lead In Brewer Rout
The Angels wasted two hits per inning and squandered a seventh inning chance. Jim Spencer started a rally with a single, but Tony Conigliaro was out on a sac bunt misplay. May blamed the loss on poor support as LaRoche’s wild walks helped Milwaukee rally, with Ken Sanders closing out the game.
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Dodgers rookie shines in debut and 1-0 lead
Dodgers left hander O'Brien stars in spring debut earning a potential six to seven inning start as Walter Alston lauds his moxie and control. Dodgers take a 1-0 lead in the first on Crawford's triple and Davis' single, with tight defense and later two runs in the sixth to seal the win. Davis adds a homer in the eighth, boosting his average to .283 while Torre edges in NL batting lead.
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Williams Defends McLain After Sox WinOver KC
Ted Williams said no punishment was due to McLain despite 16 hits as the White Sox beat Kansas City 3-2. Southpaw Tommy John pitched six strong innings to fuel the victory while Fred Patek hit KC’s lone homer, his first of the season.
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