Spitz to Commentate for CBS at World Swim Meet
Mark Spitz, seven time Olympic gold medalist, will broadcast sports for CBS starting next month. He will commentate at the World Swimming Championships in Cali Colombia, marking his return to television after Munich.
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Gerber Merchants Rout Chico Merchants in Fastpitch opener
Mel Farmer dazzled with 13 strikeouts as the Gerber Merchants crushed Chico Merchants 9 to 1 at Gerber Park in the opening round of the Fastpitch Tournament. Rick Greer Clint Pritchard and Steve Pritchard powered Gerber with homers triples and key hits while Wally Boness allowed nine runs on ten hits. Circle K edged Sierra Pacific 7 to 3 in the opening game as Willows hosts semi finals and finals tomorrow.
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Lolich Sets Strikeout Mark With 13th Season Pace
Mickey Lolich, the Tigers lefty known for his heft, became baseballs leading left handed strikeout pitcher with his 2,584th in 13 seasons by fanning Reggie Jackson in the fourth inning of a 11 2 Detroit win over Oakland. Horton drove in four as Lolich notches his seventh win in ten decisions. The A s stay a game ahead in the West while Detroit sits 5% games back in the East.
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Seghi Holds Odom Despite Waiver Claim
Cleveland Indians general manager Phil Seghi said John Blue Moon Odom was claimed before the waiver deadline but he will not clear waivers. Seghi will keep Odom at the $20,000 waiver price and refused to name the claiming team. Odom, a right handed pitcher, has clashed with Cleveland’s front office since the May 22 deal sending Dick Bosman and Jim Perry to Oakland.
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Belmont Stakes Preview Sees Master Derby Favored In Mud
Rain soaked Belmont Park as the 107th Belmont Stakes loomed with Master Derby viewed as the best mudder among nine. Foolish Pleasure, Avatar and others compete while track conditions remained uncertain but the race was set for Saturday.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
Major and American League standings show Pittsburgh and Los Angeles leading their divisions. Friday results include San Diego at Milwaukee postponed, Philadelphia over Atlanta, and Chicago defeating Cincinnati. Upcoming pitchers feature Morton Matlack Burris and Carlton among others.
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Fish counts at Red Bluff Diversion Dam reported by FWS
Cumulative fish tallies show King Salmon 66 330 and Jack Salmon 19 202 with 4 934 Steelhead and 122 Rainbow. Shad total 8. counts monitored since July 1 1974 include King Salmon 108 and 66 330, Jack Salmon 72 and 19 202.
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Ego Boost Helps Pirates Rally Past Giants for NL East Lead
Pirates regulars Bruce Kison and Dave Parker credited their renewed lineup status for boosting confidence and performance. Parker delivered a two run homer in a five run sixth inning, Richie Zisk also homered, as Pittsburgh rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat San Francisco 7-2. Kison earned the win, scattering seven hits with one walk in his fifth complete game.
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College Series Action Is Brisk
In Omaha Nebraska UPI reports Texas Longhorn pitcher Jim Gideon kept his undefeated season record while Arizona State ace Floyd Ban...
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Yankees and A s Tigers Tie for Minors First
Yankees tie for first in Red Bluff Little League Minors action as the sheriff’s office Yankee squad beats the Colonel Sanders Athletics 5-2. Bill Cagle pitched a two hitter for the win with Abner McKenzie and Warren Green each hitting, Curtis Freeman had an RBI for the A’s.
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Red Bluff Parks Offers Summer Youth Sports
The City of Red Bluff Parks and Recreation Department invites youths ages nine to thirteen to register for two six week summer programs starting the week of June 23. Wrestling runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Tennis is Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Registration is first come first served at City Hall with fees four dollars for wrestling and four fifty for tennis. Brochures are available at City Hall.
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