Seaver Uses Chess Mindset to Defeat Astros 4-3
Tom Seaver battled without his fastball yet still helped Cincinnati beat Houston 4-3 as Dave Collins drove in the deciding run on a ninth inning sacrifice fly. Seaver credited finding a slider and curve as he worked eight innings for the win. Other NL scores: Padres 2 Giants 1 in 10, Braves 5 Dodgers 2, Expos 5 Phillies 1, Cubs 10 Mets 9.
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Mantle Discharged After Bleeding Ulcer Attack
Mickey Mantle, former New York Yankees superstar and Hall of Famer, was discharged from a Dallas hospital after a serious bleeding ulcer. The 47 year old said he feels good and not hurt, noting his punishing travel and frequent cocktail parties may have contributed to the illness. He was hospitalized after a golf trip when Dr. Frank Altick observed his face pale and blood loss. Mantle attributed his condition to a demanding appearance schedule and admitted possible excess drinking.
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Kuhn Surges to Tenure as Baseball Commissioner
Norma Clarke reports bowie Kuhn has survived a stormy decade as Baseball Commissioner in a era of strikes free agency and rising salaries. Support from Warren Giles credits his calm decisions shaping the league, contrasting with earlier harsher eras and the Lords of Baseball.
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Giles on Commissioner's Power and Kuhn’s Firm Rules
Analysis Giles recalls 1951 near miss of commissionership and argues baseball needs a strong authority. He notes Bud Kuhn has acted firmly yet fairly, nullifying dubious ownership deals. Finley remains Kuhn’s loudest critic, challenging the hierarchy in court amid ownership disputes.
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Bowling school to teach coaches in Carbondale
The American Junior Bowling Congress will sponsor a one day school to certify coach instructors on July 22 at the Carbondale Bowl from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Jerry Murphy AJCB field representative conducts the free session. To qualify a participant must attend all class and pass a written test. AJBC serves boys and girls age 21 and younger and is administered jointly by the Women's International Bowling Congress and the American Bowling Congress.
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