Indians Hit West Swing as Dark Expects Strong Tour
The Cleveland Indians open a nine game western swing tonight in Oakland seeking continued success after a 7-3 current record and a May trip that saw them take two of three from the Athletics. Duke Sims eyes Milwaukee rematch while the bench supplies key hits and steady defense. Pitcher Dennis Higgins says he is regaining strength after earlier mound trouble.
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Browns seek six defensive spots as training camp heats up
In Hiram Ohio the Browns face stiff defensive backfield competition with 11 vying for six spots. Rookie Rickey Stevenson from Arizona impresses with speed and reacts, potentially challenging veterans Erich Barnes and Walt Sumner. Coach Collier notes improvements in the defensive line while stressing inexperience on the field. The team prepares for a Saturday game against the San Francisco 49ers with two daily practices through Friday.
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Worthington defeats Budde 3-2 in 12 innings to open tourney
In Ashland Ohio Worthington edged defending champion Cincinnati Budde 3-2 in 12 innings at the 32nd annual Ohio state American Legion baseball tournament. Dwight Reinstete and Sam Moore pitched the complete game for Worthington as fourteen teams begin the week long double elimination event.
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Bouton Retires From Baseball After Knuckleball Struggles
Jim Bouton announced his retirement from baseball after failing to recapture his knuckleball. The 31 year old pitcher said he would not endure further years in the minors and will explore semi pro play and writing endeavors while his Astros status remains in suspension.
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Major League standings patchy schedule across leagues
A rundown of multiple baseball matchups with listed pitchers and records. Montreal at Atlanta, San Francisco at Chicago, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Houston, and other night games plus various day shows and standings notes across the circuit.
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Camilli Called Up to Finish Indians Roster in Oakland
The Cleveland Indians promoted Lou Camilli from the Wichita farm club to fill the roster vacancy created when pitcher Dick Ellsworth was sold to Milwaukee. Camilli batted .296 for the Aeros and joins the Indians in Oakland for a three game series opener as insurance.
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Elyria golfer Vargo nets first ace at Forest Hills
Frank Vargo of Elyria made his first hole in one yesterday on the 11th at Forest Hills. He used a four wood to ace the 175 yard par three. John Davis and Carl Phillips witnessed the shot as Doug Mulder also marked a hole in one earlier this year.
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Clemente recalls 1969 San Diego abduction incident
Roberto Clemente recounts being kidnapped near his hotel in San Diego in May 1969. Four armed men forced him into a car, robbed him of cash and his All-Star ring, then returned his possessions and released him near the hotel. He kept silent about the event for decades.
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Crawford Wins Louis Cohn Memorial Golf Tourney
Elyria City Golf champion Bob Crawford captured the Louis Cohn Memorial title at Echo Valley with a 152 over two days in Class AA, one stroke ahead of Dan Lugaski. Class A saw Larry Benko prevail 153, with Ben Bradman two back. Class BB went to Clarence Webber 171, Class B to Mike Foley 168, and Class C to Luther Blankenship 181. top finishers earned trophies.
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Jay Buck
Banks Disabled Again Two Weeks
Chicago Cubs first baseman Ernie Banks, 39, remains on the disabled list with an arthritic left knee. Team physicians extended his 21 day period after Monday examination, delaying his return by about two weeks.
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