Baseball Today Key Matchups and Probable Pitchers
Schedule lists multiple major league games with probable starters: Carlton at Wilson in Houston, Morton and Renko at Atlanta, Osteen at Chicago, Koosman at Cincinnati, Cumberland at St Louis, Caldwell at Pittsburgh, Blass at Pittsburgh, plus Saturday night games Chicago Boston Texas New York Milwaukee Baltimore Minnesota Oakland Los Angeles Chicago San Diego Pittsburgh Montreal Atlanta New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston San Francisco St Louis.
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New Orleans Saints Owner Denies Kohn's Insinuations
New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom Jr denies congressional insinuations linking him to organized crime. Mecom says there is no factual basis for Aaron Kohn’s testimony about two real estate transactions involving a convicted gambler and distances himself from a Florida firm under scrutiny.
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Pirates Regain East Lead Behind Robertson Comeback
The Pittsburgh Pirates gain a half game on the New York Mets to lead the NL East after a 4 3 sweep of the San Francisco Giants. Bob Robertson rebounds from a cold streak with three hits in four at bats as the Pirates assemble a powerful hitting attack led by Stargell Oliver and Stennett.
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Robertson faces bench time after low batting average
Robertson, sidelined by anemia and a .135 average, faces a proving night as manager Bill Virdon plays his best nine. He hopes to regain confidence by returning to his former hitting form, while fans cheered his two run single in the second game.
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Doolittle Leads Team Eight in Summer League
Robert Doolittle scored 32 points to lead Team Eight in a 80 63 win over Team One in the Woodrow Wilson program summer basketball league. Oliver Bradley added 31 for Team Seven in a 80 65 victory over Team Two.
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Mountaineer Classic Announces 3 Teams
Morgantown West Virginia Air Force California and Nebraska will play in the Mountaineer Basketball Classic on December 89 WVU Athletic Director Robert N Brown announced Thursday Pairings will be announced later WVU is defending champion.
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Having Strokes by Frank Beard 13 A Tactical Tip
A golf columnist advises aiming for the safe side of a fairway on par-4 and par-5 holes to reduce strokes. He notes bunker placement and personal limits, emphasizing risk avoidance over pride and recommending strategic choice even when far bunkers tempt risk.
Cunningham Returns to ABA After Federal Court Order
Billy Cunningham, ex-UNC star and former 76ers forward, rejoins the Carolina Cougars for two seasons under a 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. At a Charlotte party he said he plans to stay and join forces with Joe Caldwell as the Cougars aim to close credibility gaps.
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NBA owners weigh fines for All-Star Game players
NBA owners consider fines or suspensions for 11 players who participated in the All-Star game without club permission amid a dispute with the Players Association over the reserve clause. Potential $3,000 fines, equal to players’ winner shares, are discussed as negotiations continue.
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Glass Busy Saturday In Raleigh County League Schedule
West Virginia Glass eyes two Raleigh County Industrial League games at Warren Williams Field Saturday. Glass faces Ansted at 6 pm and Hinton at 8 pm. Sunday Wilkes visits Ansted at 2 30 and American Transmission plays Hinton at 2 30. American practices at Warren Williams at 6 pm tonight. Wilkes tops standings at 2 0 with Glass second followed by Hinton Ansted and American Transmission.
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McCormick Maloney End Baseball Careers With Retirement
Former Cy Young winner Mike McCormick and noted no hitter Jim Maloney retired after being bypassed by majors. Both spent 1980s seasons in the Phoenix Giants in the AAA Pacific Coast League with injuries limiting return prospects. McCormick plans to return to Mountain View as a stockbroker. Maloney aims to travel with family and mentor young pitchers.
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Baseball batting leaders and power hitters by league
United Press International lists top NL and AL batters by games at bat and hits with averages. NL leaders Stenet Saguila Carty Alou Stargell Bench and Kingman noted for home runs. RBIs headed by Bench Oliver and Kingman. pitching leaders Nolan Seaver Jenkins with seven tied for victories. notable AL leaders May Allen and Oliver with high averages and runs.
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