Stephenson Breaks Out For Angels Sluggers
Anaheim catcher John Stephenson, a late winter draftee from the Giants, has become the Angels’ hottest hitter. He owns a 10 game hitting streak and a .435 average, earning cleanup duties as manager Harold Phillips praises his climb.
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Oldest Starting Pitcher Bunning Shifts To Phillies Bullpen
Jim Bunning, at 39, loses his status as the majors oldest starter as he moves from the Phillies rotation to the bullpen. Manager Frank Lucchesi cited a control problem and a glut of rookies in the rotation, with Bunning taking on relief and spot start duties amid a 2-7 record.
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Lafon Edges Bowles In Fastball Duel For 4-2 Win
Lafon pitched a four hitter for Raleigh Motors as Bowles and Bays battled to a 4-2 game. Raleigh jumped 1-0 in the first, Bays tied in the second, then Raleigh added two in the fourth to seal the win. Bowles allowed two doubles and a single, with D Shaw and L Shaw contributing for Bays.
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Truman Mines Top Sophia Electric 23 14 in Little League
Truman Mines sent 38 batters to the plate and used a 10 run fourth inning to beat Sophia Electric 23 14. WP Yates LP Trabor. Top hitters include Prunesti 3 5 and Jackson 4 5 while Shumate 3 4 contributed.
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Huff Prepares for Gridiron Talk at Parade in New York
Sam Huff, ex Redskins star and former West Virginia miner, attends a Marriott hotel event with NFL coaches. He praises George Allen and Vince Lombardi, recalls Lombardi’s strict methods, and predicts success for Washington. Gale Sayers honors Tom Dempsey with the George S. Halas courage award.
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Willie Mays Marks 20th Major League Anniversary
Willie Mays, in his 20th major league year all with the Giants, leads a three game series at Dodger Stadium against Los Angeles. The Hall of Famer, who has eight homers this season and 636 for his career, will be honored with 20 cakes from the Dodgers to mark the milestone, which he will donate to youth groups. Dodgers starter Bill Singer opposes Juan Marichal in tonight’s opener as the rivals renew their post New York era.
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Region V Baseball Tournament Opens At City Park
Region V tourney action starts at 1 p m at Harry Lewin Babe Ruth Field. Nicholas County vs East Bank High in the 1 p m opener, followed by Scott High School Madison Boone County vs Sherman High School Seth. Winners meet Wednesday for the Region V title and state bid.
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Welch Team Faces Rich Osborne in Regional Showdown
Welch hosts Sophia at Mullens Athletic Field for a regional playoff at 3:00 with Rich Osborne again pitching for the Blue Hawks. Sophia beat Mullens 60 earlier to advance. Osborne aims to repeat, backed by a potent hitting attack led by Rod Moody and hitters like Mike Santouri and Bucky Camper.
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Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard
The column urges golfers to practice in shorter, regular sessions rather than long, tiring binges. It notes that piling up hundreds of balls can harm timing and focus and suggests 50 balls three to four times weekly and even a lunch hour visit to a range for steadier improvement. It also hints at health benefits.
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Loose ball fouls in the NBA 1970 71 guide explained
The guide defines a loose ball foul as a personal foul committed while the ball is in the air for a shot or during rebounding with no team possession. The fouling team is charged a personal foul and no shot is taken. the fouled team retains possession. If the foul occurs in a penalty, shots are taken as applicable.
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Pirates Edge Charlies 5-3 in 15 Innings
Bill Mazerscki delivered a bases loaded single in the 15th as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated their International League affiliate Charleston 5-3. Stargell opened the scoring with a fourth inning homer. Charlies surged with a seven inning rally. Frank Frontino earned the win, Cal Bailey took the loss. Davy Krull hit a three run homer for Winnipeg to beat Richmond 3-2. Tidewater and Syracuse beat their parent clubs in exhibitions. Yankees were blanked 7-0 and the Tides defeated the Mets 7-4.
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West Virginians Qualify for U S Open Sectionals
Seven golfers advanced to U S Open sectional eliminations led by amateurs Barney Thompson of Barboursville and Russell Coleman of Portsmouth Ohio. Roy Shreves of Moundsville and Jim Ward of Huntington stood at even par 144. Other qualifiers included Linden Meade Logan Jerry Walker Parkersburg and Frank Sexton Barboursville with 145. They compete in Cincinnati June 7 or Pittsburgh June 8.
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Team rosters Harry's Beckley Babe Ruth League lineup
Beckley Babe Ruth League team members listed for Harry's include Robert Deck Chip Keatley Kevin Kingsley and Robert with positions not specified.
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