Rod Carew's rise as baseball's hottest hitter in 1970s
Minnesota Twins first baseman Rod Carew, amid rising batting averages near .400, becomes a national sensation with Time, Sports Illustrated, and Newsweek planning covers. Ted Williams and others discuss his potential to reach .400, as Carew reflects on sudden fame and continued pursuit of greatness.
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Rod Carew Hopes to Hit .400 as Williams Sees Talent
In a candid exchange with Ted Williams, Rod Carew discusses grip, bat labeling, handling tough pitches, and chasing a .400 average. Williams notes Carew's command of pitches and potential while the star hints at future opportunities and endorsements.
Brewers Edge Red Sox 3-2 on Dillard Error in Eighth
Steve Dillard misplayed Cecil Coopers grounder allowing Charlie Moore to score the go ahead run with one out in the eighth as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2. Jerry Augustine earned the win with Bill Castro in relief. Moore homered earlier for Milwaukee.
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Giants Rally Past Braves in 11th Inning Win
Giants win 5-4 over Atlanta in 11th as Gary Alexander rakes a pinch hit double driving in pinch runner Rob Andrews. Randy Moffitt earns the win after pitching the final two innings as Jack Clark and Terry Whitfield contribute key RBIs.
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Suncrest Babe Ruth Chico's walloped ACT for first in Suncrest league
Chico's team led by Donnie Maroney with a grand slam and Mike Saab back to back homers posted a 15 to 2 win. Flame and Suburban also played, with Flame beating Suburban 6 to 2 then losing 3 to 1 in separate games. Chris Brown of Flame hit the only other homer.
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IOOF Extends Unbeaten Run in Manilla Little League
IOOF repeats undefeated mark by forfeit win over Lewis Trucking. The victory gives IOOF an 18 0 record to extend the unblemished slate for a second straight year in Manilla Little League.
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Porsche wins Six Hours of Endurance at Watkins Glen
In Watkins Glen Jochen Mass and Jackie Ickx in the Martini Porsche 935 won the World Championship of Makes race by three laps. Mass set a record lap at 107.32 mph on the 3 377 mile course as Porsche swept the top 12, with Follmer and Lunger second and Haywood Hagestad third after late pit and tire problems.
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