Frisella Drives Mets to First in NL East Tie
Danny Frisella earned his seventh win in relief as the New York Mets beat the Montreal Expos 9-5 in 10 innings to tie the Pirates for first in the NL East. Hodges praised Frisella along with Herbel and McGraw for strong bullpen work. Gaspar scored on a rundown error to spark a pivotal 10th inning rally, followed by Garrett’s double Swoboda’s sac fly and Clendenon’s RBI.
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Playoff Schedule Outlined for Ties in Eastern Division
National League president Chub Feeney outlined playoff plans for potential two or three team ties among Pittsburgh New York and Chicago. A Oct 2 game would be held in New York if tied with Pittsburgh or Chicago. Three way ties would grant top winning percentage clubs first options on opponents and sites with Oct 2 3 dates.
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Kush praises McClanahan as ASU fills key backfield spot
Arizona State coach Frank Kush selects Brent McClanahan to succeed Art Malone as fullback with only days until the opener versus Colorado State. Kush says McClanahan’s speed boosts the running game and anticipates a strong inside attack, while Ed Beverly and Donovan Daniels contest the split end spot and J. D. Hill may cover multiple roles on defense. John Symank, praised by Danny White in a separate note, is mentioned in relation to the defensive vacancy.
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Gabelich Seeks World Land Speed Mark With Blue Flame
Gary Gabelich and the Blue Flame team begin runs at Bonneville aiming to surpass Craig Breedlove’s 1965 record of 600.601 mph. The 6500 pound rocket car, powered by liquefied natural gas and hydrogen peroxide, targets speeds beyond 900 mph.
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Kansas City fullback McClinton ends career
Curtis McClinton and Charlie Long, both 31, retire from pro football after eight seasons. McClinton, an AFL rookie of the year in 1962 and three time All AFL, joins retirement alongside Long, who was replaced by Mike Montler with the Patriots. The Patriots and several other teams cut multiple players to reach rosters.
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Hucul Hurt in Workout Echoes Fear of Fracture
Toronto report says defenseman Sandy Hucul returned to Phoenix Roadrunners drills after a bruised shoulder. X rays ruled out fracture, easing anxious moments from Monday practice.
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Ali to Seek Boxing License After Court Ruling
Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali will apply for a boxing license after a federal judge ruled the New York State Athletic Commission erred in suspending him for draft evasion. The commission’s ruling followed his refusal to be inducted 30 years ago, and Ali plans to defend his title against Jerry Quarry in Atlanta on October 26. He begins training in Miami Tuesday amid renewed eligibility to box.
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Autopsy awaited for ex contender DePaula in Jersey City
Frankie DePaula a 30 year old former light heavyweight fighter died at Jersey City Medical Center after four months paralyzed from a gangland style shooting outside a young woman's home. The May 14 attack followed a jury acquitting him on theft and possession charges tied to 75 000 dollars worth of copper ingots.
Suns Open Training Camp Under New Coach Fitzsimmons
Phoenix Suns report to Lake Havasu City for pre season drills led by Cotton Fitzsimmons. Veterans Connie Hawkins and Dick Van Arsdale headline a group that includes Paul Silas and Mel Counts, with nine newcomers and a rookie class aiming to mesh in two a day sessions.
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Pass Rush Orchestrates Containment Orchestrates Containment
The defense emphasizes a controlled rush and tight man to man coverage. Nemiah Wilson Willie Brown nose the receivers at the line while Dave Grayson George Atkinson handle backs and tight ends. Dan Conners Bill Laskey Gus Otto lead a vigorous linebacker unit as Jim Otto anchors the Oakland line.
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Eagles Struggle In Preseason As 1970 Tour Begins
Philadelphia Eagles suffer a rough preseason start losing their first four exhibition games to Oakland Buffalo Detroit and New York. Coach Jerry Williams cites slow quarterback form injuries and early camp medical issues including surgeries for Graham Kelley Keyes Bradley and Carlos with Snead eye surgery on the horizon.
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