Free Agent Draft Opens With Notable Prospects Listed
New York AP reports Reggie Jackson of Arizona State and schoolboys Steve Chilcott and Tom Grieve top today's free agent draft prospects. The two day event covers 20 MLB clubs and affiliates with 813 selections last year. Mets hold first regular pick, Giants top special phase list contenders include Ed Leon and Glen Smith among others.
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Major League Bats Leaders And Pitchers From The Season
Major League batting leaders Oliva and F Robinson top lists with runs batted in includes B Robinson 45 and Oliva 34. Hits show B Robinson 63 and Oliva 61. National League leaders include Aaron 39 runs and Alou 68 hits. Pitching stats crown Koufax and Gibson with high strikeout totals and strong win rates.
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Cincinnati
Johnson
Los Angeles
Higgins Dominates In White Sox Bullpen Debut
Thomasville brief notes Higgins, a 29 year old rookie, tossing four perfect innings to seal a 5-1 win over California. He joined Fisher Wilhelm and Locker in the staff, pitching scoreless relief as Chicago extended its winning streak to five games.
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Ryun Sets American Mile Record at Compton Invite
Jim Ryun of Kansas, 19, crushed the American mark with a 3 53.7 mile at the Compton Invitational in Los Angeles, missing the world record by 0.1 seconds. He clocked 69.9, 1:58.5, 2:58.5 splits and expressed desire to race Michel Jazy despite his reluctance to compete abroad.
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Koufax Ties NL Batting Record With Two Hits In One Inning
Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax, after missing spring training, collected his first two hits of the season in the seventh inning of a 16 3 victory over the Mets at Shea Stadium. He tied a modern NL record by recording both hits in the same inning and added a two run single later in the inning.
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Georgia signs top high school star Robert Leinhardt
University of Georgia outbid 0 colleges for Robert Leinhardt 6 ft 11 in 235 pound 18 year old from Rice High New York who averaged 28.6 points and 12 rebounds per game and led the Catholic city champions. Coach Ken Rosemond praised his rebounding scoring defense and potential as the 1967 freshman team cap.
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Ford Placed On 18 Day Disabled List With Arm Strain
New York Yankee pitcher Whitey Ford, 37, with a strained left elbow ligament, was put on the 18 day disabled list. He will rest the arm for at least a week and could miss the remainder of the season if his condition does not improve.
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