Mets Drop Back To NL East Basement After Cubs Rally
The Mets led the Cubs 2-0 through eight innings before Chicago erupted for three runs in the ninth, dropping New York to the NL East cellar. Pittsburgh swept Montreal 8-6 and 3-4, Phillies beat St Louis 7-6, Houston routed Cincinnati 13-2, and Los Angeles edged San Diego 3-2 as Willie Stargell and Richie Hebner fueled the Pirates. In the American League, Cleveland beat New York 4-2, Boston topped Detroit, Texas beat Oakland, Baltimore edged Milwaukee in 22 innings, Chicago downed Minnesota, and California defeated Kansas City 5-2.
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Perry Frisked Again as Indians Beat Yankees in Slippery Showdown
Gaylord Perry faced a fresh umpires inspection amid accusations he loads the baseball, while Ralph Houk argued the call as the Indians defeated the Yankees 4 2. Bobby Murcer leveled criticism, and Jim Perry lost to Carlton Fisk’s eighth inning homer for Boston in a 2 1 win. Orioles outlast Brewers 4 3 in 12. White Sox top Twins 3 2. Angels 9 2 over Royals. Rangers 4 2 over A s.
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Priddy Indicted in Bomb Extortion Plot
Federal grand jury indicts Gerald E. Priddy a former Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees player from North Hollywood on a count of interference with commerce by threats of violence over a $250,000 bomb extortion attempt aboard the Island Princess. A telephoned threat said bombs were aboard en route from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta. devices were thrown overboard after a search. Priddy, who runs an advertising business, has been free on $150,000 bond and was arrested June 5 by FBI agents.
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Miss Softball Foundation Grows Nationally
Cathy Bryant and other girls join Miss Softball America Foundation, a rapidly expanding non profit in Florida and across 23 states. The program uses blind registration draws, guarantees every girl plays, and ages range 9 to 15 with all star teams at state and national levels in Anaheim. Local sponsors cover expenses.
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Broncos Split With Deming In Doubleheader
Silver City Broncos split a doubleheader with Deming as Mike Aguirre pitched 11 innings for a 10 9 win in the opener while Frank Silva struggled in the 3 1 loss. Hitting leaders included Rudy Sierra Rudy Fioces Danny Lopez Robert Peru Steve Aguirre and Henry Morales. Next at Scott Park Sunday hosting Palamias Mexico with 12 noon start and free admission.
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Finley Denied Move of Seals to Indianapolis
Charles C. Finley reacted with disappointment after the NHL rejected his bid to relocate the California Golden Seals from Oakland to Indianapolis. The league vote stood 13 against, 2 for, and 1 absent, with Finley noting the Philadelphia franchise offered no representation. He suggested the move was unlikely and the league did not discuss purchasing the team or scheduling further meetings.
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Lady Swinger Gerry Ryan Still Plays Softball At 62
Gerry Ryan, 62, catcher for the Ford Women's Slow Pitch Swingers, remains a force in Detroit league play under manager Kim Kowalczyk. A retired IBM keypunch operator born in Yoakum, Texas, she began in softball as a girl and has played multiple positions since migrating to Detroit in the 1940s. She jokes about aging yet notes the sport she loves keeps her going and that younger players are more athletic and aggressive.
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Secretariat to Face Our Native in Chicago Race
The special match race at Arlington Park on June 30 will feature Secretariat against two 3 year olds with confirmation that Our Native will compete. Track spokesmen said Tom Pritchard announced the entry despite earlier parental concerns from Mrs. Elizabeth Pritchard. Other entries were Linda's Chief and Blue Chip Dan or My Gallant and Blue Chip Dan depending on offers.
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Aaron Can Wait on Ruths Home Run Record
Aaron doubts reaching Babe Ruths career home run mark this season. He says he would need to play too many games and would prefer to wait until next year, hoping for a hot second half to boost his total. Aaron, 39, has 19 homers and trails Ruths 714 by 22, with 715 possible in Milwaukee. He also criticizes cautions to pitchers and says he hopes to remain in baseball in a front office role.
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Canadian driver-trainer Hodgins enshrined in Hall of Fame
Clinton Hodgins will become the 18th inductee into the U S Harness Writers Living Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Goshen New York on Sunday July 1 The 51 year old native of Claine Boye Ontario is honored for his contributions to harness racing In New York CBS TV announces former NFL stars Timmy Brown Tommy May on Pete Retzlaff Bart Starr and Wayne Walker will form analysts for NFL games during the 1973 season
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