Mays Faces End of Bright Baseball Career
Willie Mays, age 42, acknowledges his decline while staying with the New York Mets for six weeks. He reflects on past giants like Musial and Williams, defends his effort, and explains his choice to mentor younger players rather than quit. He recalls a near collision with Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench and thanks Bench for the safe, mutual respect shown.
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Orioles Rally Past Twins for Eighth Straight Win
The Orioles erase a 3 1 deficit with a ninth inning rally led by veterans Paul Blair Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell to beat the Minnesota Twins 4 3. Doyle Alexander notches his seventh victory as Baltimore extends its AL lead.
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U S Trackmen Win Two Track Golds At World Games
The United States claimed two track golds at the World University Games, led by a 400 meter relay win in a games record 39.1 seconds. A disqualification of Valery Urchenko in the 1600 meter relay sealed the U S victory as the host Soviet Union dominated track medals with eight golds.
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ASU Opens Tontozona Preseason Camp Under Kush
Arizona State began pre season practices at CAMP TONTOZONA near Payson with 72 players, 25 freshmen, under coach Frank Kush in his 16th year. Three daily sessions, conditioning first, first contact Thursday, injuries minor with Breunig and Barry slowed by pulls and two others minor abrasions.
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