Dodgers adopt win at all cost policy for 1974 season
Dodgers chairman Cam panis outlined a win at all costs plan after a disappointing season. Don Sutton pitched his ninth shutout of the year as the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 2 0 in Fan Appreciation Night at Dodger Stadium before 31 244 fans. Campanis said the club would pursue a third baseman and another pitcher, with untouchables likely Sutton and several veterans. Ferguson drove in the only runs with a two base hit in the night game.
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Expos Extend Manager Geni Dauch Contract Through 1973
Baseball briefs report Expos extend manager Geni Dauch by another year amid team losses in the 1972 season. General manager Hira Devine cites a $400,000 setback factor and notes replacement coaching changes including Rogar Grape andJenny Padees, with Dave Garcia and Whitey Wlatelmann rehired.
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Aaron bids to break Ruth with 672nd hit
Hank Aaron, after slamming his 38th homer of the season and 72nd of his career in Atlanta’s 8-5 win over Cincinnati, says he hopes to reach 55 homers this year. Eddie Mathews predicts Aaron will pass Babe Ruth’s 714 all time home run mark as he continues his record chase. Bench has also starred this season.
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Wright’s 17th win as Angels edge Rangers 3 1
In Arlington Texas Vada Pinson drove in the winning run with a third inning double off Don Stanhouse as Clyde Wright pitched a complete game to beat the Texas Rangers 3 1. Wright improves to 17–? and Harris errors aided the rally while Alomar, Pinson and Berry contributed key plays. The Rangers drop to 13 straight losses dating back to Sept. 12.
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Paul Owens to fire himself as Phillies field manager
NEW YORK UPI Paul Owens plans to fire himself as Philadelphia Phillies field manager while remaining general manager. He cites the dual role as exhausting and describes efforts to instill a .500 attitude and improve execution. Owens will resume sole GM duties next week as he seeks a new field manager and weighs winter trades.
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Tigers Lose A Heated Duel In Seven At Baltimore
Blyth Perry earned his 23rd win with a seven hitter as the Tigers battled the Orioles. Kaline tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the ninth and Duke Sins delivered the go ahead run. The Yankees complained after a controversial ball call on Kaline with bases loaded. 17 men left on base cited by Birt Kaline.
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Wood aches but keeps pitching for crashing White Sox
Wilbur Wood lamented injuries and wished for a sickness as he pitched through recent struggles. He faced the Royals in a 4-2 loss, lifting his record to 24-14 after a stretch of two dozen runs allowed and four wins in 13 starts, despite earlier Cy Young talk.
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Lakers rout Warriors as Wilt sits out exhibition opener
Lakers jumpstarted their exhibition schedule with a 119-99 win over Golden State. Leroy Billis substituted for Wilt Chamberlain, scoring 16 points and grabbing 14 rebounds with seven blocks. Nate Thurmond sat out for Golden State, while Gail Goodrich and Keith Erickson missed the game with injuries. Jerry West added 18 assists and 16 points, and Happy Hairston produced 22 points and 21 rebounds.
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