Sam McDowell to Start for Indians After Contract Dispute
Sam McDowell returns to the Indians atop a mound for tonight’s game against the Chicago White Sox after a week away due to a dispute over Bowie Kuhn's removal of bonus clauses. The left-hander, 29, had been suspended earlier after seeking contract terms tied to 1971 and 1972 deals.
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Indians roll up win over Cubs in Hall of Fame game
In Cooperstown, the Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-5 in the Hall of Fame exhibition. An eight run fifth inning, highlighted by Jim Clark's three run homer, gave Cleveland a big cushion as Cubs errors aided the rally. Ted Uhlaender homered for Cleveland while Vince Colbert worked six strong innings.
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Major League standings show night games across the league
The schedule lists night games for many teams including Houston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Los Angeles New York at San Diego Montreal at San Francisco Baltimore at Minnesota Detroit at Milwaukee Cleveland at Chicago Kansas City at Washington California at New York Oakland at Boston and Chicago at Pittsburgh Also slated are day and twi night matchups with several doubleheaders noted Wednesday entries include Baltimore at Minnesota Detroit at Milwaukee Cleveland at Chicago California at New York Oakland at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh Atlanta at St Louis Houston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Los Angeles New York at San Diego Montreal at San Francisco
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Tarkenton in limbo as Giants push retirement talk
The Giants claim Fran Tarkenton has retired after balking at a six figure loan while Tarkenton insists he only awaits a suitable contract. Meanwhile, Houston blanked New York 35-6 with Dick Shiner starting at quarterback and joins others sidelined in pre season.
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Breakdowns hurt in Browns loss to 49ers in Palo Alto
Browns coach Nick Skorich criticized small breakdowns after a 38 24 defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Palo Alto He praised Bob McKay for steady play at right tackle and defended starting QB Mike Phipps while noting a second interception was tied to Leroy Kelly stumbling on a screen pass Clarence Scott worked with the first defense and could earn more snaps Skorich compared Phipps to Bart Starr and reaffirmed Phipps as his man for the exhibition season
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Weaver backs Robinson as capable manager force
Earl Weaver says Frank Robinson can manage anywhere after success in Puerto Rico and with Santurce. He notes Robinson would be the first black major league manager, weighing economics as Cleveland ponders a possible offer. The Indians face a pay cut risk while weighing Robinson versus Lipon and Dark contracts.
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Paige joins baseball immortals in Hall of Fame ceremony
Satchel Paige, long a Negro leagues icon, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown alongside Dave Bancroft Jake Beckley Chick Hafey Harry Hooper Joe Kelley Rube Marquard and George Weiss. Paige, 65, joked about his age and praised Bill Veeck who signed him to his first big league contract at about 42.
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