Martin Boswell duo regroup with Detroit Tigers
Dave Boswell signed by the Detroit Tigers after meeting with Billy Martin in Lakeland Florida. Martin says he wants to see Boswell throw and weighs starting pitchers Mickey Lolich and Joe Niekro. The two formerly clashed when Martin managed the Twins and Boswell fought Bob Allison, ending with a punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Siamese Twins
Damien
Pythias
Migether
Martin
Lewis
Boswell
Detroit
Dave Boswell
Tigers
Billy Martin
Mickey Lolich
Joe Niekro
Minnesota
Bob ‘Allison
Twins
Billy
Jim Campbell
Lakeland
Fla
Art Fowler
Charlie Silvera
Fowler
Silvera
Gene Lamont
Lamont
Gladiators
Campbell
Sabercats overpower Buffaloes for 21 win in baseball
Saguaro Sabercats beat Tempe 21 to 0 with Les Smith earning the win over six innings and eight strikeouts. Bill Halstrom, John Stelling and Chris Masters had Sabercat hits while Tempe starter allowed four walks in the sixth. Dively’s hitless day snaps his season-long hitting streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Bob Hendricks
Hendricks
Saguaro Sabercats
Tempe Buffaloes
American Legion
Ron Masters
Cats
Les Smith
Saguaro
Fanning
Jesse Kellum
Smith
Sabercats
Bill Halstrom
John Stelling
Chris Masters
Tempe
Buffalo
Rick Diveley
Blake Marshall
Dively
Titans blank Arcadia pitcher as split doubles with Casa Grande
In a Wednesday doubleheader, Arcadia beats the Titans 5-4 in nine innings then the Titans rebound 3-2. Rob Milsop fires a one hitter in the second game to improve to 3-0, while Pete Beans adds two doubles for Arcadia and Glenn Purvis makes an error for the Titans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia High
Titans
Casa Grande Cougars
Cougars
Rob Milsop
Titan
Glenn Purvis
Milsop
Arcadia
Pete Beans
Purvis
Beans
American swimmers set marks at AAU nationals in Pullman
Deena Deardorff broke the 100 yard butterfly American mark with 57.06 as Cincinnati Pepsi Marlins teammate Alice Jones finished second. Bryan Job of Santa Clara lowered the 100 yard backstroke American time to 56.94 in prelims, then 57.75 to win the final. Other first day winners include Susie Atwood Lynn Colella Deb bie Meyer Mike Stamm John Kinsella and Frank Heckl. About 700 swimmers compete in the four day meet also Pan Am Trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deena Deardorff
Sharon Stouder
Cincinnati
Pepsi Marlins
Alice Jones
Susie Atwood
Lakewood
New York Opens OffTrack Betting with High Hopes and Hurdles
New York launches offtrack betting as the OTB Corp begins amid $5.5 million debt and labor disputes. Mayors and officials cut ribbons at Grand Central and Queens, with Roosevelt Raceway the first to take bets while Aqueduct faces delays. Slips offer $2 to $100 wagers as tracks seek a say in the venture, with projections ranging from $25 million to $50 million in yearly tax take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Grand Central Terminal
John V. Lindsay
OTB
Howard J. Samuels
Queens
Roosevelt Raceway
Westbury
Roosevelt
Aqueduct
Pennsylvania Station
Samuels
Lindsay
Giants end exhibition season in Tempe
The Phoenix Giants closed their exhibition slate at Diablos Stadium Tempe by beating Evansville 11 10 after a 116 pre season record. Rookie Jimmy Williams drove in the winning runs with a two bagger as Dave Kingman Chris Arnold and Ed Goodson starred in a 19 hit attack highlighting Kingman Arnold and Goodson with multiple extra base hits. Phoenix opens the regular season against Spokane at Phoenix Municipal Stadium Saturday after four straight wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempe
Iowa Oaks
Phoenix
Spokane
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Chris Arnold
Ed Goodson
Williams
Kingman
Arnold
Goodson
Swan to face Laverne College in Phoenix rematch
Arizona State pitcher Craig Swan seeks revenge after Wednesday's 12-4 loss to Laverne College of California as the Sun Devils meet the Laverne squad at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Jim Crawford took the loss with two unearned first inning runs and a sore elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
UPI
Craig Swan
Arizona
Laverne College of California
Swan
Sun Devils
Laverne
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Arizona State
ASU_is
Devils
Jim Crawford
Mike Hansen
Pacers eliminate Pros in four to reach Western final
Indiana fans saw the Pacers clinch the series with a 102-101 overtime win as Mel Daniels scored 29 and Bob Netolicky 24. Utah Stars await after their four-game sweep. Nets tie series vs Squires 2-2 with Bill Melchionni 35 and Manny Leaks 23 in a 130-127 win. Kentucky Colonels lead Floridians 2-1 heading to Miami Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Memphis
Virginia Squires
New York Nets
Indiana Pacers
Pacers
Mel Daniels
Bob Nétolicky
Utah Stars
Bill Melchionni
Manny Leaks
Nets
Virginia
Squires
Billy Paulitz
Doug Moe
Bears Sign Draftees Ford and Thomas for 1971
Chicago announces contracts for 1971 draftees from Houston Charlie Ford and Earl Thomas. Ford, 63, 195 pounds, played two seasons as regular cornerback. Thomas, 63, 220 pounds, was a regular with 271 receiving yards, 15 catches, and six rushing attempts.
Portland commissioner invites Agnew to open Delta Course
Portland city commissioner Francis Ivancie invites Vice President Spiro Agnew to hit the first ball at the new Delta Course on April 29, two days before the public opening. Ivancie says Agnew is a straight shooter and notes “there is a lot of space out there.” Agnew has previously hit spectators and players with errant shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Ore
UPI
Spiro Agnew
Arpil
Delta
Ivancie
Agnew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin Carr
Notre. Dame
Cleveland Cavaliers
Nick Mileti
Bill Fitch
Carr
Aids Saberwin
Casa Grande
Skip Schifino
Scottsdale
Jim Donker
Mark Johnson
Pullman, Wash
Bryan Job
Santa Clara
Mike Stamm
University of Indiana
John Kinsella
Frank Heckl
University of Southern California
Giants
Jimmy Williams
Bob Fenwick
Mike Sadek
Dave Kingman
Laverne College
Asu
Kentucky Colonels
Miami Beach
Colonels
Bears
Central
Nationwide
E. Ind
Sch
Francis Ivancie
Nad Specia
Explorer Air
By Frigsking
Jack Johnson
Chrysler
Imperial
E. Plymouth
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!