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VOL. 2, No. 93 TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1971 TEN CENTS

Perry Summons Maglie Magic, Major League Standings

Downs Dodgers on Four-Hitter

A.L. EAST W L PCT. GB N.L. EAST W L PCT. GB
New York 53 29 .646 --- New York 51 29 .637 ---
Baltimore 50 29 .633 1½ Pittsburgh 48 35 .578 4½
SAN FRANCISCO — Once upon a time The Expos, with the worst fielding percentage Detroit 40 41 .494 12½ Philadelphia 43 39 .524 9
there was a Giants pitcher who gave the Dodg- in the National League East, committed three Boston 37 42 .468 14½ Chicago 39 41 .488 12
ers fits. He was mean as a mule, able to sum- boots in the opener, two by starter and loser John Washington 33 46 .418 18½ St. Louis 39 44 .470 13½
Cleveland 34 48 .415 19 Montreal 31 50 383 20½
mon a 5 o’clock shadow on command, prepared Strohmayer (4-5).
to resort to extralegal means if that’s what it With the game tied 3-3 with two out and two A.L. WEST W L PCT. GB N.L. WEST W L PCT. GB
took to win. on in the bottom of the eighth inning, Ken Sin- Oakland 51 29 .637 --- San Francisco 49 35 .583 ---
Sal “The Barber” Maglie tormented the gleton tapped back to the mound. Strohmayer California 42 43 .494 11½ Houston 46 34 .575 1
Bums during the 1950s, going 23-13 against threw wildly to first, allowing Ed Kranepool to Chicago 36 42 .462 14 Los Angeles 43 40 .518 5½
them with a 3.39 ERA. score what turned out to be the decisive run. Minnesota 37 44 .457 14½ Cincinnati 42 43 .494 7½
Gaylord Perry has assumed Maglie’s mantle, Winner Jim McAndrew (6-3) threw 1 2/3 Milwaukee 35 43 .449 15 Atlanta 36 52 .409 15
vanquishing the West Coast Dodgers with his scoreless innings in relief of Nolan Ryan. Tug Kansas City 33 45 .423 17 San Diego 30 55 .353 19½
(presumed) spitter, stubble McGraw earned his fourth save for New York. Monday’s American League Results Monday’s National League Results
and savvy. The Mets drilled 18 hits in the nightcap, their New York 11, Boston 6 New York 4, Montreal 3, Gm. 1
Monday he fashioned a most in a game since July 6, 1968. Singleton, Washington 6, Cleveland 0 New York 9, Montreal 2, Gm. 2
four-hitter, leading the Gi- Ted Martinez and Ken Boswell all had three Kansas City 8, Chicago 2, Gm. 1 Chicago 8, Pittsburgh 7
ants to a 3-1 victory. Perry is safeties. Boswell hit safely in both games, boost- Chicago 8, Kansas City 3, Gm. 2 San Francisco 3, Los Angeles 1
Oakland 5, California 1 Atlanta 6, Philadelphia 5 (10 innings)
3-0 in three starts against ing his career-high hit streak to 14 games.
Milwaukee 11, Minnesota 8 Houston 6, Cincinnati 5
L.A. this season. Moreover, Winner Ray Sadecki (7-1) cruised to his fifth Baltimore at Detroit, ppd., rain St. Louis 5, San Diego 1
since June 17, 1966, he has a complete game. Loser Steve Renko lasted just 3
Gaylord Perry 12-3 record against the 2/3 innings, allowing six runs. Today’s Probable Starting Pitchers Today’s Probable Starting Pitchers
All times local All times local
Dodgers with a 2.16 ERA. Expos third baseman Bob Bailey homered in
Washington (Shellenback 4-4 and Gogolewski 6-1) Montreal (Stoneman 8-9) at New York (Koosman 4-
The Dodgers struck first in the second inning both games. He has 14 long balls for the season. 4), 8:05 p.m.
at Baltimore (McNally 9-3 and Jackson 3-3), 2, 5:30
on Jim Lefebvre’s run-scoring fielder’s choice. Cubs 8, Pirates 7 p.m. Cincinnati (McGlothlin 9-2) at Pittsburgh (Ellis 9-
The Giants tied the game in the sixth on Bobby CHICAGO — The Cubs, once down 5-0, Boston (Siebert 8-6) at Cleveland (McDowell 8-9), 6), 8:05 p.m.
Bonds’ RBI ground out. scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to 7:45 p.m. Philadelphia (Wise 5-7) at Atlanta (Stone 5-4), 8:05
Rookie shortstop Chris Speier broke the tie edge the Pirates. New York (Bahnsen 5-6) at Detroit (Lolich 7-9), 8 p.m.
with a two-run single in the bottom of the sev- Jose Pagan’s three-run round-tripper in the p.m. Chicago (Jenkins 11-9) at Los Angeles (O’Brien 1-
California (Messersmith 7-5) at Minnesota (Bly- 1), 8 p.m.
enth off the Dodgers’ Don Sutton (11-6) who first inning helped build the Bucs’ early lead.
leven 5-8), 8 p.m. Houston (Billingham 4-3) at San Francisco (Bryant
allowed three runs in seven frames. Perry im- Chicago tied the game on a three-run homer by Kansas City (Drago 4-6) at Milwaukee (Pattin 8-6) 5-3), 8 p.m.
proved to 9-6 with his sixth complete game. Jim Hickman in the fourth inning and a two-run 8 p.m. (Only games scheduled)
The Giants are 6-2 against their bitter rivals shot by Joe Pepitone in the fifth. Oakland (Odom 2-3) at Chicago (Magnuson 2-4), 8
this season, 5-0 at home. N.L., Page 2 p.m.
Astros 6, Reds 5
HOUSTON — The Astros batted around in a
five-run fifth inning, then withstood a furious
McLain Stifles Cleveland in First Whitewash Since 1969
Reds comeback attempt to win their seventh CLEVELAND — Finally he looked like the hitter into the ninth inning and became the League’s fourth 12-game winner of the season
consecutive game. Denny McLain of old instead of old Denny A.L.’s first 13-game winner as the A’s aced the as the Yankees bombed the Red Sox.
Bob Watson capped the big inning with a McLain. Angels. Stottlemyre (12-4) worked seven innings
three-run home run, giving starting pitcher The back-to-back Cy Young honoree in 1968- Sal Bando, tied for the A.L. RBI lead, broke before giving way to Lindy McDaniel. The Pin-
Wade Blasingame a 6-0 lead. 69 for the Tigers, McLain flopped to 3-5 in 1970 a scoreless tie with a run-scoring single in the stripers ripped seven extra-base hits. Thurman
The Reds pecked away at the lead with Tom- and began his first season with the Senators los- fourth inning. Two batters later, Larry Brown Munson led the charge with four hits (including
my Helms’ RBI double in the seventh, Hal ing 12 of his first 14 decisions. grounded a two-run single. Reggie Jackson’s his fifth homer), three runs and three RBI.
McRae’s two-run homer in the eighth and Monday he tossed a five-hit shutout in Wash- two-run homer in the ninth gave Oakland a 5-0 Bill Lee, the third of five Boston hurlers,
George Foster’s solo shot in the ninth. ington’s 6-0 victory. It was his first whitewash lead. allowed three runs in 1 1/3 innings and fell to 3-
Cincy had two men on when reliever Buddy since Sept. 15, 1969. Hunter took a one-hitter into the ninth. There 3. George Scott swatted his 11th home run for
Harris whiffed Tony Perez to end the game. McLain (4-12) was staked to a 3-0 lead in the he was nicked for a run on a triple by Roger Boston.
Blasingame (8-3) earned the win — top of the third inning on an RBI double by Repoz and a single by Jerry Moses. Brewers 11, Twins 8
Houston’s ninth in 10 meetings with Cincinnati Frank Howard and a two-run home run by Ber- Hunter improved to 13-3 and lowered his MILWAUKEE — Skip Lockwood won his
this season. Reds starter Wayne Simpson al- nie Allen. The Nats’ Larry Biittner finished the ERA to 2.96. Loser Rudy May allowed three second consecutive start and belted his second
lowed six runs in 4 2/3 innings and fell to 3-5. scoring with a two-run double in the ninth. runs in six innings for the Halos. career home run as the Brewers tripped the
Mets 4-9, Expos 3-2 McLain struck out four and recorded 16 Angels outfielder Tony Conigliaro went 0- Twins.
NEW YORK — Errors doomed Montreal in ground ball outs. Indians loser Steve Hargan (3- for-3, snapping his 14-game hit streak. Lockwood’s two-run homer, capping a seven
the first game, and New York unleashed an 18- 5) allowed four runs in five innings. Yankees 11, Red Sox 6 -run rally in the bottom of the first inning,
hit barrage in the second as the Mets swept the A’s 5, Angels 1 BOSTON — Mel Stottlemyre, supported by knocked out Twins starter Jim Perry. Johnny
Expos. ANAHEIM — Catfish Hunter took a one- 17 New York hits, became the American A.L., Page 2

Around Baseball Major League Leaders No Respite For Willie,

Sens’ Owner Believes AMERICAN G AB R H AVG. NATIONAL G AB R H AVG.
Bound for All-Star Tilt
Club will Stay in D.C. Carew, Min. 75 299 47 107 .358 Jones, N.Y. 71 261 32 97 .372
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It’s July, Willie
Murcer, N.Y. 79 300 58 107 .357 Stargell, Pit. 77 260 79 92 .354
Mays is tired and his batting average is going
CLEVELAND — Washington Senators’
Cater, N.Y. 77 272 30 95 .349 Sanguillen, Pit. 74 287 42 101 .352 down.
owner Bob E. Short on Sunday declared his
Blair, Bal. 68 277 45 94 .339 Pepitone, Chi. 64 252 39 87 .345 He needs rest, but instead will go play in his
belief there would be no transfer of the Wash-
22nd All-Star game next
ington baseball franchise, saying, “I’m on com- Rettenmund, Bal. 65 219 40 74 .338 Brock, St.L 80 331 56 113 .341
week in Detroit with no
missioner Bowie Kuhn’s committee to work it Epstein, Oak. 73 235 42 77 .328 Alou, St.L 78 326 53 111 .340
complaints.
out in Washington and I think we will.” Tovar, Min. 81 338 54 109 .322 Oliver, Pit. 76 282 40 96 .340 “The club seems to
Short was asked if he had the permission of
White, N.Y. 74 263 53 84 .319 Torre, St.L 83 316 48 105 .332 play better when I’m in
other American League owners to move the
Oliva, Min. 71 279 39 89 .319 Garr, Atl. 87 363 56 120 .331
there,” the San Francisco
team to Dallas next season. “I don’t know any- Giants star said recently,
thing about it,” Short said. “I don’t know if I F.Robinson, Bal. 66 236 48 75 .318 Beckert, Chi. 77 321 43 106 .330
explaining why he hasn’t
have the necessary (9 of 12) votes or not. I HR: Cash (Det.) 23; Smith (Bos.) 23; Nettles HR: Stargell (Pit.) 38; Aaron (Atl.) 26;
asked manager Charlie Willie Mays
don’t think it will ever come to that.” (Cle.) 21; Petrocelli (Bos.) 20; 2 tied with 18. May (Cin.) 23; Robertson (Pit.) 21; Bench
Fox for more days off.
CLEVELAND — Sam McDowell, who was RBI: Bando (Oak.) 62; Murcer (N.Y.) 62; (Cin.) 20.
“Willie told me that when he plays first base
scheduled to oppose Sonny Siebert on Tuesday Smith (Bos.) 61; 3 tied with 59. RBI: Stargell (Pit.) 82; Aaron (Atl.) 71; May he’s resting,” Fox said.
as the Indians and Red Sox open their series, Wins: Hunter (Oak.) 13-3; Blue (Oak.) 12-3; (Cin.) 61; Torre (St.L) 60; Bench (Cin.) 56. Mays, the Giants’ center fielder since 1951,
has an inflamed muscle in his left shoulder. It is Coleman (Det.) 12-3; Stottlemyre (N.Y.) 12-4; Wins: Holtzman (Chi.) 12-3; Blass (Pit.) 12-3; has played frequently at first this year because
not known if McDowell (8-9) will be able to Kaat (Min.) 11-3. Seaver (N.Y.) 12-4; Sutton (L.A.) 11-6; Jenkins of the absence of injured Willie McCovey.
pitch in the series. Strikeouts: Blue (Oak.) 195; Coleman (Det.) (Chi.) 11-9. Several other San Francisco starters have
Siebert (8-6), former Indians’ star, will op- 138; Lolich (Det.) 136; Blyleven (Min.) 121; Strikeouts: Seaver (N.Y.) 174; Stoneman been in and out of the lineup with injuries, es-
pose Ray Lamb (5-3) tonight. McDowell (Cle.) 113. (Mon.) 126; Jenkins (Chi.) 126; Sutton (L.A.) pecially in June when the Giants struggled to a
CHICAGO — The Cubs announced they ERA: Fingers (Oak.) 1.81; Blue (Oak.) 2.04; 124; Kirby (S.D.) 119. 15-13 record and saw their National League
have brought up veteran left-handed pitcher Wood (Chi.) 2.10; Coleman (Det.) 2.36; Wright ERA: Seaver (N.Y.) 1.48; Wilson (Hou.) 2.29; West lead shrink from six games to two.
Juan Pizarro from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast (Cal.) 2.44. Walker (Pit.) 2.52; Blass (Pit.) 2.52; Billingham McCovey usually bats fourth, behind Mays,
League and have optioned rookie pitcher Burt (Hou.) 2.61. “and it makes a big difference when the pitch-
Hooton to Tacoma. MAYS, Page 2

National League Boxscores
————————
Who’s Hot - Boswell, N.Y.: Batting .370 during 14-game hit streak since June 22
Who’s Not - Bateman, Mon.: Batting .170 since June 14
Pitching Swell - Sadecki, N.Y. 6-1, 3.07 ERA, CG since May 19
Not So Well - Simpson, Cin.: 1-2, 7.94 , in 3 starts since June 25
Mays
From Page 1
ers know that McCovey isn’t
coming up next,” Fox says.
The big first baseman was
placed on the disabled list be-
cause of a sore left knee on
June 22. “He’ll be back Thurs-
day and he’ll be in the lineup,”
Fox says.
Sc000 000 000reboard
Mays turned 40 on May 6,
with a .313 average. The su-
perstar’s average fell to .264 in
June. After going 2-for-4
against the Los Angeles Dodg-
ers here Sunday, Mays went 0-
for-4, striking out three times
on Monday.
He is hitting .115 in 10
games since June 26.
Yet, he is tied for first in the
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1971
American League Boxscores
————————
Who’s Hot - Blair, Bal.: Batting .395 during 18-game hit streak
Who’s Not - Baker, Cle.: Hitless in 13 at-bats since July 2
Pitching Swell - Hunter, Oak.: 7-1, 5 complete games in past 8 starts
Not So Well - Perry, Min.: 2-8, 6.97 ERA in 12 starts since May 19
N.L.
From Page 1
Trailing 7-5 in the bottom of
the ninth, the Cubs loaded the
bases on an error and two
walks. Glenn Beckert’s fourth
single drove in two runs to tie
the game.
Billy Williams’ run-scoring
fielder’s choice plated the win-
ner.
Cubs fireman Ray Newman
(3-0) hurled the final two in-
nings to secure the win. Luke
Walker allowed three runs in 1
1/3 innings and fell to 9-5.
Braves 6, Phillies 5
ATLANTA — Earl Wil-
liams’ sacrifice fly scored Felix
National League in game-
winning RBI this season, with
eight.
One of his clutch blows was
a ninth-inning three-run home
run on May 28 against Montre-
al that gave San Francisco a 7-
5 victory.
No wonder his teammates
seem to play better when he’s
in there.
Page 2
A.L. run to Rick Reichardt in the
From Page 1 fourth in the opener. He held
the Sox hitless over the final 5
Briggs, Dave May and Ted
2/3 innings.
Kubiak also hit two-run shots
K.C.’s Fred Patek ignited a
for the Brewers.
five-run fourth-inning rally
Rich Reese, George Mitter-
with a two-run single.
wald and Steve Braun all ho-
Loser Tom Bradley allowed
mered for the Twins.
six runs in three innings and
Lockwood (9-4) allowed five fell to 7-10.
runs in seven innings. Perry fell The ChiSox broke open a
to 5-12. tight game with a pair of late
Royals 8-3, White Sox 2-8 three-run rallies in the night-
Millan in the bottom of the KANSAS CITY — Bruce cap. Mike Andrews had a two-
10th inning as the Braves Dal Canton hurled a two-hitter
run single in the seventh in-
squeaked past the Phillies. in the first game, and Joe Hor- ning and Ed Herrmann tripled
The Phils overcame a 5-1 len pitched around a career home two runs in the eighth.
deficit to tie the game in the high-tying 12 hits in the night- Horlen improved to 4-3
top of the ninth inning on a cap as the Royals and White despite allowing three runs on
sacrifice fly by Willie Mon- Sox split a twin bill. 12 hits. Royals starter Jim
tanez. Dal Canton allowed an RBI Rooker was touched for five
Williams’ game-winning single to Carlos May in the top runs in 6 2/3 innings and fell
RBI made a winner of Braves of the second, and a solo home to 3-7.
reliever Ron Herbel (7-8).
Loser Woodie Fryman al-
lowed a run in 2 1/3 frames
and fell to 5-2.
Cardinals 5, Padres 1
SAN DIEGO — Reggie
Cleveland went the distance
and fanned a career-high 11 as
the Cardinals trimmed the Pa-
dres.
St. Louis roared to a 5-0
lead after 3½ innings, thanks
in part to a two-run double by
light-hitting shortstop Dal
Maxvill.
Cleveland (8-8) tossed his
sixth complete game. Loser
Fred Norman (4-1) surren-
dered five runs in four innings.
Nate Colbert walloped his
19th home run for San Diego.