Palmer Faces Long Road Back From Recurrent Injuries
Baltimore Orioles star Jim Palmer, the first 20 game winner of the season, reflects on a career marked by recurring injuries and a lengthy battle to stay pitching at a high level. He details shoulder and back problems, a leg length discrepancy, and surgeries, while highlighting his continued success and shutouts in 1975.
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Openers Poised as Crossland and Turner Ashby Seek Early Wins
Crossland of Camp Springs Maryland opens against James Wood with a stubborn defense led by coordinator Larry Lehman while Turner Ashby hosts Handley in a battle for the Valley District. Crossland lines up six returning starters from a 6 4 squad with veteran leaders. James Wood counters with a young group relying on defensive tackle Jerry Giovinazzo and linebacker Jimmy Taylor to anchor the defense.
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Phillies slump and Pirates surge in pennant race
Pittsburgh defeated the New York Mets 8-4 to pull ahead in the NL East while Philadelphia squandered a chance to gain ground, losing 4-3 to Montreal. Barry Foote doubled for Montreal in the ninth and Willie Stargell stressed consistency as key to the stretch run.
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Red Sox Rally to Beat Yankees as Series Opens
Boston tops New York 7-4 behind Carlton Fisk and Reggie Cleveland. Orioles beat Indians 3-1 as Jim Palmer set to face Rick Wise. Angels top A’s 4-1 behind Frank Tanana. Royals edge White Sox 4-1 in 12 innings with George Brett delivering the clutch hit.
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