Cards Gibson slump continues as Pirates topple Cardinals
Bob Gibson struggled to his first winless start of the season as the Cardinals fell 4-1 to the Pirates behind Roberto Clemente's three run homer. Philadelphia, Houston, New York and Los Angeles posted wins elsewhere in a day of NL action.
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Cardinals Castoff Starters Boost Other NL Clubs
The Cardinals’ former starters Carlton Reuss Briles Torrez and SadeckiKirby moved on to other NL teams and are posting 12 4 records combined. Cardinal relievers Giusti Horn er Culver Johnson and others now in the NL shadow the loss of Granger and Abernathy in the American League.
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No Le Hace Brings Bid To Preakness Stakes Run
No Le Hace, one of three serious contenders to Riva Ridge, prepares at Belmont Park after a six furlong workout in 1 15 2-5. Freetex joins the field with a five-eighths in 1 00 4-5 and will ship to Pimlico with Eager Exchange. Odds list Riva Ridge and Upper Case 6-5, Key to the Mint Rokeby Stable 2-1, No Le Hace 6-1, Freetex 12-1. Bee Bee Bee at 15-1 and others at 20-1.
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Orioles edge Tigers 3 2 to snap losing streak
Baltimore tops Detroit 3 2 as Jim Palmer hurls a four hitter and belts a first major league triple. Earl Weaver rails the Tigers. Billy Martin retorts as Cleveland and Kansas City chase in tightly bunched AL races.
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McLain Sent Down by A’s Amid Slow, Weak Hitting Starts
Oakland manager Dick Williams announced that Denny McLain was optioned to the minor leagues due to reduced velocity and a side effect linked to a medication. McLain, 28, had a 1-2 record with a 6.05 ERA in 22 innings this season and had not lasted past three innings in his last two outings.
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Berry Hurt in Collision Between A’s and Angels
Oakland Athletics second baseman Larry Brown flips over California Angels fielder Ken Berry during a collision near second base in a six inning play.
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Unser Shatters Indy Lap Records In Pole Run
The sliderule analysts praised Bobby Unser for a 196.678 mph qualifying lap at Indianapolis, a pace far above prior marks. Bettenhausen and Andretti posted second and third speeds as Donohue and Revson chased, aiming to break into the front row alongside Unser.
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Malloy Remains in Critical Condition After Indy Practice
Indianapolis AP says Jim Malloy, 38, of Denver, remains in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after Sunday practice for the Indianapolis 500 mile race. Hospital officials report no change in his condition since arrival.
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Orr Knee Surgery Scheduled for June Ninth
Boston AP reports hockey star Bobby Orr will undergo knee surgery on June 9 to address his ailing left knee. Orr, named NHL MVP this season, calls the operation a minor cleanup rather than serious.
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Logan Honors Juhl At Logan Banquet As Coachs Cite Leadership
Sophomore catcher Bob Juhl of Du Quoin won the Mr Athlete Award at the John A. Logan College banquet in Marion. Athletic director Bill Jackson and baseball coach Jon Rivers praised Juhl for leadership and ability. Rivers noted the team could win the school’s first championship by beating Rend Lake in a Thursday twin bill.
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MCCARRAN AND WIZA ILLINI CO-CAPTAINS
Champaign AP Larry McCarren of Park Forest and John Wiza of Toledo were elected co captains Monday of the Illinois football squad for 1972 73. McCarren 6 3 233 and Wiza 6 1 217 both seniors.
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