Hall of Fame game proves baseball isn't dead
Hall of Fame ceremonies in Cooperstown honored Bob Gibson Johnny Mize and Andréw (Rube) Foster as Hall of Famers. Oneonta Yankees defeated Elmira Red Sox 8 6 in a post induction exhibition with young Williams earning the win. Fans and old stars mingled while players celebrated a baseball revival despite a strike and lower turnout.
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Rincon Helps Iowa Top Springfield 6 1 In AM Association
Gary Krug drove in a run scored a run and had three hits in three at bats as Iowa defeated Springfield 6-1. Tom Filer improved to 3-7 while Joe DeSa hit his seventh homer of the year. Andy Rincon took the loss. The Oaks piled 18 hits with five runs on singles and a hit batsman with bases loaded. Other AA action saw Denver beat Oklahoma City 7-5 Evansville edge Indianapolis 1-0 and Wichita defeat Omaha 5-4.
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Astros' Richard throws 100 pitches in comeback drill
Houston pitcher J R Richard, once near death after a stroke, fielded and threw about 100 batting practice pitches in 15 minutes before 1,000 spectators. Doctors and team officials praised his reflexes while acknowledging fatigue and limited projection for the Friday exhibition with the Texas Rangers.
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Schaus named WVU athletic director
Fred Schaus former Purdue head basketball coach and WVU associate athletic director becomes athletic director at West Virginia University replacing Dick Martin who resigned over financial management disputes. Schaus will assume duties Sept 1 and aims to improve morale and restore harmony in the department.
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Busch strengthens bid for Civic Center stake and stadium
Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. says it now owns 61 percent of Civic Center Redevelopment Corp. common stock and 58.9 percent of debentures in a move to take over the quasipublic entity that includes Busch Stadium. Rival Apex Oil Co. disputes the claim but says it remains in the running for the downtown property.
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Whitey Herzog praises Cardinals pitching depth
Whitey Herzog says he is pleased with St. Louis Cardinals pitching amid the long players strike. He notes many pitchers are throwing breaking balls and hopes they stay sharp for strikes next week. Tommy Herr leads the offense in May with a .277 average and 30 RBIs while Red Schoendienst comments on his approach. Garry Templeton drives a 2-1 win with a single and triple as Oberkfell, Braun post two hits each and Hernandez doubles.
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