Sixteenth Consecutive Loss Halts Reds Surge as Astros Rally
Houston overcoming two errors by Cincinnati tied the game at 3-3 after nine. In the 12th, eight straight Astros singles produced seven runs, with Rusty Staub adding a one run double for the only extra-base hit. Jim Gentile's bases loaded single broke the stalemate as Houston crushed Cincinnati 11-3.
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Blackouts and TV contracts reshape sports profiteering
The piece notes owners seek more revenue as seasons begin, highlighting television blackouts as a driving force. Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell and Indians president Gabe Paul push to curb TV contracts and attendance draining practices, aiming to protect profits and fan interest.
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Beaming Ahead CATV Expands Sporting Telecasts
Dave Brady of the Washington Post notes Creighton Miller a Cleveland attorney now leads Telerama Inc a community antenna network that uses blackout rules to secure exclusive sporting events for its franchise holders CATV would pick top shows from a 100 mile radius and relay them to subscribers challenging conventional stations Beckley telecable could benefit if FCC approves expansion and viewers gain live telecasts Beckley area may see new antenna sales and a profitable venture in Beckley’s market
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Major League Leaders Highlight Top Hitting Pitching
National and American League leaders named with batting averages home runs and RBIs. Notable names include Mota Allen Alou Hart Mays Aaron Torre Cepeda Flood Oliva Yastrzemski Scott Reichardt Oliva and Robinson. Pitching leaders feature Marichal Koufax Perry Sanford McLain among top records.
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German Champ Fires Manager in Pay Dispute
Karl Mildenberger, a leading heavyweight contender, fired manager Bruno Mueller citing bad management. He says his Sept. 1 contract expiry and June 15 title defense against Yvan Prebeg will yield poor pay, with Prebeg guaranteed $10,000 and Mildenberger only 25 percent of the gate if no sellout.
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Bisons Chiefs Split Twin Bill In IL Action
Jackie Cullen nears return to Yankee Stadium after Toledo beat Richmond 10 to 0 and stayed near International League lead. Jets beat Jacksonville 10-3 as Wilbur Wood notches his fourth win in five decisions. Buffalo and Syracuse split a doubleheader with Buffalo taking 10-1 in the opener and Syracuse winning 5-2 in the nightcap.
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Koufax backs Marichal 30 win chances and praises his pitching
New York UPI reports Sandy Koufax endorses Juan Marichal as a 30-game winner candidate after last season’s 26 wins. Koufax calls Marichal a great pitcher with four or five pitches and strong control, and notes both men likely to be on the NL All-Star squad while balancing career comparisons and current form.
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Yancey Changes Mind To Lead Memphis Open
Bert Yancey fired a record seven under par 63 to take a three stroke lead after the first round of the Memphis Open. The Florida right-hander adopted a new attitude, saying he would stop worrying about the score and focus on each shot.
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League Standings and Scores From Evening Baseball Night
Standings show San Francisco 29 18, Pittsburgh 26 20, Houston 27 21, Philadelphia 25 20, St. Louis 20 23, Cincinnati 19 23, New York 15 24, Chicago 13 32. Night results include Pittsburgh 5 New York 0, Philadelphia 5 Chicago 4, San Francisco 5 Atlanta 0, St. Louis 0 Houston 11 Cincinnati 4 in 12 inns. Friday pitchers listed for Los Angeles at New York, San Francisco at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Atlanta, Chicago at Cincinnati, and Houston at Pittsburgh.
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Radatz Struggles Early In Indians Debacle Across AL
Baseball round up details Radatz's rough Cleveland debut after his Red Sox trade as the Indians fall 11 4 to Kansas City. Orioles, Yankees, Tigers and Senators post wins, tightening AL standings. Aparicio sparks Baltimore with five hits, while Bert Campaneris and Ralph Terry factor in Kansas City and New York actions.
Trump Paces MWA over Civic Club in Little League action
Bobby Trump led the United Mine Workers to a 13 to 5 win over Civic Club in Route 41 action. He reached base four of five appearances and scored three runs. Civic Club managed one hit, a double by Jack Adkins, as Mike Thomas and Tom Smith pitched for the clubs.
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