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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1976
Page
8
A long weekend trivia quiz covers baseball batting crowns, back-to-back titles, and records. Questions name several players and teams including the Twins, Indians, Athletics, Browns, and notable National League figures with multiple choice options.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn directed Vida Blue Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi to rejoin the Oakland A's immediately after a chaotic sale earlier. Finley threatened a $20 million lawsuit, while Corvino signaled a multi million claim over Blue’s contract. The dispute, sparked by June 15 trades, fuels court action and uncertain playing time.
Detroit Tigers rookie duo Jason Thompson and Mark Fidrych powered a 6 3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Thompson hit a two run homer and Fidrych threw his seventh complete game in a season highlighted by hot rookies across the league.
Fidrych fuels a strong showing as the Tigers rally with a 4-3 win on Thompson's ninth homer, while the Red Sox plate three runs including Yastrzemski and Lynn solo shots. Elsewhere the AL features New York over Cleveland 6-5, Texas over Kansas City 5-2, Minnesota 4-2 over Chicago, and California 2-1 against Oakland. Rangers close to within two games of KC as Hargan logs a win. Minnesota and Chicago also square off in a rain-delayed duel.
Rowland Office's 29 game hitting streak ends as Atlanta Braves beat the Montreal Expos 2-1. Dick Ruthven pitched a five hitter for the win, with Earl Williams catching for Niekro. Williams drove in both Braves runs with a second inning double following Chaney's single and an error by Pepe Frias. Other NL results include Philadelphia over Cincinnati 4-5, Los Angeles over Houston 5-1, Chicago over Pittsburgh 2-1 in 13 innings, and San Francisco over San Diego 8-5.
Ump crew reassigned as Rocky Colavito seeks relief from a three day suspension and 100 fine for an incident with umpire Richard Garcia on June 6. The Cleveland hearing was postponed to July 19 with testimony by Jim Spencer offered and possibly heard by telephone. MacPhail extended no Indians games to August 1 and noted Garcia will attend the July meeting.
Hargan and Sundberg contribute to a Major League results note while Terpko and Hoerner also figure in the box. WP Hargan improves to 2-2 and LP Fitamorris takes the loss.
Retired jockey Eddie Arcaro will oversee post position drawing for Sundays Ohio Derby at Thistledown. Fourteen three year olds are expected, with favorites including An Act Cojak Lifes Hope and Jacknife led by trainer Johnny Campo. Braulio Baeza will ride Jacknife, a racer with three wins in six starts.
Forest Hills Golf Club will be closed to the public tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to a tournament. The disruption affects all members and guests during the event window.
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