Pitchers Eyeing Aaron Breaker of Ruth’s Record
The piece surveys several pitchers including Reggie Cleveland Andy Messersmith and Larry Dierker on whether they would throw Aaron’s 715th homer and risk becoming infamous or receive endorsements It notes Aaron’s pace toward Babe Ruth’s 714 homers by September and the competitive spark it sparks among peers and advertisers alike.
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Montana Open Tennis Championships set for July 5 8
The Montana Open Tennis Championships will be held July 5 through July 8 at Yellowstone Racquet Club in Billings. Forty-seven divisions include 10 and under to 55 and over with open challenger divisions for beginners and college-age competitions. Defending champions are Dave Weber and Peggy Omohundro. Entries close June 28 at 10 a.m.
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Giants pitcher Ron Bryant and his lucky bear
The San Francisco Giants star lefty Ron Bryant credits a giant stuffed bear as his good luck charm. He bought Bear in Chicago, bears his mascot on road trips, and even shares a plane ride in baggage, despite a rough San Diego journey that left Bear with injuries.
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Butte Promoter Bets On Boxing Comeback At Civic Center
Restaurateur Bill Harrington promotes a June 25 pro amateur boxing card at the Civic Center in Butte. Headliners include Leroy Romero vs Sugar Ray Scales and Marvin Camel vs Joling Joe Williamson with three pro fights and five amateur bouts. Harrington envisions ongoing events to spur local employment and sports interest, citing price points and a hoped crowd of about 3,000 for profitability.
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al Foster
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Jim Hirst
Montana State Prison
Emmett Rodda
Mike Dodson
Anaconda
Matt Rouse
Red Martin
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Cubs Rally Past Braves On Hickman Two Run Homer
Jim Hickman hit a two out two run homer in the seventh lifting Chicago to a 5 4 2 win over Atlanta. Reuschel improved to 8 4 while Niekro fell to 6 3. Card e nal and Hickman homered for Chicago. Aaron homered for Atlanta.
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Dodgers Top Expos 6-3 on Cey Three-Run Shot
Ron Cey belted a three-run homer as Los Angeles erupted for four runs in the third, lifting the Dodgers to a 6-3 win over Montreal in a rain-shortened six-inning NBC telecast. Claude Osteen improved to 8-3, while Bill Stoneman took the loss. Tim Foli exited in the fourth due to rain fogging his glasses.
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Bill Stoneman
Willie Davis
Stoneman
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Willie Crawford
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Bill Russell
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Ron Woods
Hal Breeden
Claude Osteen
Tim Foli
Torrido's win again
The Oakland A's beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 as Deron Johnson delivered a go ahead RBI in the seventh. Bill North started the frame with a single and stole second before Johnson's two out single. The Red Sox tied it at 3 in the seventh before Oakland answered. Rich McKinney and Bert Campaneris had sparked the A's earlier with key hits.
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Pirates blank Reds as Briles wins fourth complete game
Rennie Stennett and Willie Stargell homered to back Nelson Briles who pitched Pittsburgh to a 5-0 win over Cincinnati. Briles limited the Reds to four hits with six strikeouts, his fourth complete game of the year, as Gene Alley and Gene Clines contributed in support for a five game Pirates skid end.
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Montana AAU Convention Opens in West Yellowstone
The 1973 Montana Amateur Athletic Union meeting starts today in West Yellowstone with 75 chartered clubs represented. President Tom White of Anaconda says sessions will set dates and locations for major meets, elect officers, recognize outstanding athletes and contributors, and plan for the national AAU convention in October. Eighteen Montana delegates will attend the National meeting chaired by David Rivenes of Miles City.
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Montana Aau
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Anaconda
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