Baseball’s expansion clash in search of two divisions
The piece argues the National League blocks a two-division plan amid expansion woes, urging reconsideration at a Houston meeting after the All-Star game. It recalls Branch Rickey’s Continental League idea, compares it with hockey expansion, and warns of a messy, self-serving stalemate across both leagues.
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All-Star Classic Set For Tuesday Night In Houston
The 39th All-Star game, indoors at the Astrodome before 65 million NBC viewers, matches the National League against the American League. Top sluggers and a deep pitching staff frame a clash, with NL stars Marichal Gibson and Drysdale facing Tigers McLain Tiant Stottlemyre for the AL, while defense and the indoor turf pose quick contrasts.
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Three-Hitter Bears Yanks Yanks
New York reports Dave Leonhard pitched a three hitter as the Baltimore Orioles scored two runs in the second inning while collecting only one infield ball Saturday. The game featured strong pitching and a decisive early burst by Baltimore.
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Epstein's Three-Run Shot Lifts Senators Past White Sox
Mike Epstein came off the bench to hit a three-run homer as the Washington Senators beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4. The blast highlighted a four-run second inning after Ron Hansen had doubled in Frank Coggins.
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Angels Shut Out Indians 2-0 Behind Brunet Five DP
California Angels pitcher George Brunet worked five hitless innings and the defense turned five double plays as Cleveland righty Sam McDowell lost a 2-0 game. Aurelio Rodriguez drove in a run with a first one in eighth, Tom Satriano scored on a passed ball, and an error by Duke Sims helped ignite the Angels’ decisive eighth inning rally.
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Steelers Hope Camp Opens Without Strike
Pittsburgh Steelers vice president Dan Rooney said he remains hopeful the team can open its training camp next Friday at St. Vincent College Latrobe without a players strike. About 61 rookies are expected to report as negotiations with owners continue over pension terms after NFLPA president John Gordy said veterans voted to skip camp without a better plan.
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A's End Seven-Game skid with 4-1 win over Tigers
Reggie Jackson drove in two runs with two singles as the Oakland Athletics snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Chuck Dobson allowed six hits for the win while Detroit suffering its first loss in six games as their lead atop the league stood at eight games. John Donaldson tripled in the first and scored on Rock Monday's single in the opening frame.
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Wheeling Ironmen schedule two pre season CFL games
Wheeling Ironmen president Mike Valan announced a two game August pre season schedule in the Continental Football League. Opponents include rival Charleston Rockets on Aug 24 in Richmond at Laidley Field and newcomer Michigan Arrows on Aug 17 at Moundsville Stadium under the lights.
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