Indians file grievance against McDowell over free agent push
The Cleveland Indians supervise a historic grievance with the MLB Players Association after pitcher Sam McDowell refused to report and declared free agency. Indians president Gabe Paul cites exclusive remedy under the contract and major league rules. McDowell and attorney Fred Weisman threaten court action to resolve the dispute, while McDowell denies any link to the managerial change involving Alvin Dark and Johnny Lipon.
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Oakland
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Couch wins third Elyria City Golf title at Cherry Ridge
Jim Couch defeated Ron Fritz 6 and 5 to capture the Class AA title, adding the 1971 crown to his 1967 and 1968 wins. Noren won Class A by forfeit as Cirigliano was away. Bago claimed Class B and Schmitz topped Class C, with Schmitz finishing 91 total.
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Jim Couch
Elyria City
Cherry Ridge Country Club
Ron Fritz
Bob Noren, Sr
Tony Cirigliano
Frank Bago
John Schmitz
Fritz
Couch
Noren
Local teams shine in state Hot Stove opening round
Grafton Merchants win 3-2 in Class D and reach second round at 3 p.m. Saturday while Class B loss 12-0 eliminates them. Amherst D edges Firestone Kiwanis 9-8 and advances at 10 a.m. Saturday. Sheffield Lake Kiwanis move on after 6-3 victory over O.D. Miller at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. North Olmsted Dairy Queen tops Champion in G division and heads to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Litchfield beats Willis Decorating 4-3 and plays at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. All State champions advance to nationals August 14-15. title games set for August 8.
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Grafton Merchants
Amherst
Firestone Kiwanis
Sheffield Lake Kiwanis
O.D. Miller
Sheffield
North Olmsted Dairy Queen
Champion
Litchfield
Willis Decorating
North Ridgeville
Espie Reynolds
Ridville Industrial
Dark exits Cleveland as ex-manager aims for golf life
UPI reports former Cleveland manager Alvin Dark plans to live in Miami after being fired. He says baseball is his life and he may return if offered, noting he rebuilt the team after 1969 and remains proud of his trades and the players. Johnny Lipon named to succeed Dark.
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UPI
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Miami
Dark
Indians
Johnny Lipon
UPC keeps District Five tourney lead with win
United Polish Club defeated Huron County Bank 82 to stay undefeated in the District Five Slow Pitch Softball Tournament at Ellis Field in Willard. UPC advances to face Kraka's Case of Lorain Friday at 8 15 p m, another unbeaten team. Other winners in the bracket include Hammer Heinsman Realty of Fostoria and Schlessman Seeds of Sandusky, with several close scores noted from this past week. Eight teams remain in the loser's bracket in the double elimination format.
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Willard
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Hammer-Heinsman Realty
Fostoria
Schlessman
Sandusky
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Dad’s
First Federal
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Graffice and Sons
Aea
Indians Drop Doubleheader to Athletics in Cleveland
Cleveland manager Jonny Lipon blamed offense after the Indians were swept by Oakland 7-3 and 4-2. Jim Hunter earned his first August decision since 1968 while Bevacqua’s second inning error paved the way for the nightcap rally. Nettles saw his 19 game hit streak end in the second game and Cleveland opens a three game series with the Yankees with Mike Paul starting against Fritz Peterson.
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Jonny Lipon
Cleveland Indians
Oakland Athletics
Oakland
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Catfish” Hunter
Kurt Bevacqua
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Bevacqua
Eddie Leon
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Frank Baker
Ted Uhlaender
Tribe
Bando
Mangual
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Monday
Gene Tenace
Graig Nettles
Vada Pinson
Chris Chambliss
Brown
Uhlaender
Leon
Blacksa
Pinson
Hendrick
Nettles
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Hegan
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Fosse
LaRosa
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New York Yankees
Mike Paul
Fritz Peterson
Wadsworth Takes District Five Title in Baseball Final
Elyria Legion falls 4-3 to Wadsworth in the district final after a 4-1 semifinal win over Ashland. Elyria, led by Mammina and Cain pitching, had 10 hits and stranded nine, with Barbee and Donich sparking offense. the team ends 1971 at 19-24. Wadsworth advances to the State Tournament at Ashland starting August 9. North Findlay defeats Ashley to claim Buckeye League title, Findlay 10-6 at Ashley and 8-4 yesterday.
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Ashland
Wadsworth
Elyria Southpaws
Rod Mamminga
Mike Cain
Chuck Barbee
Denny Donich
Keith Slavin
Bob Rieth
Barbee
John Ruggles
Donich
Slavin
Steve Ickes
Marmminga
Dan Bowersey
Cain
Wayne Yun
Mamminga
Rick Gilmore
Szabo
Gilmore
Dan Everhard
Bosley
Bohannon
Findlay
Rbi-Donich
Roggles
Everhard
Barron
Thames
Feist
Standings and scores from Elyria Ashland game and MLB slate
Elyria beat Ashland 9 to 8 in a high scoring contest with Slavin Barbee and Fierbaugh contributing for Elyria. Pitcher Mamminga earned the win for Elyria. MLB schedule shows Chicago at New York delayed by rain, plus multiple night games across leagues with Oakland at Kansas City and Detroit at Washington among matchups.
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