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Show Senators’ Short ero t HasTried It All NEW YORK (UPI)—Bob less remain anywhere and keep Short, the Washington Cenators’ losing money? financiallystrapped owner, has Short contends he'd like to tried everythig. keep the Senators where they “And I mean everything,” he re. “We'll keep doing everything says. “We've given away free trips to Honolulu, new cars, to make it work in Woshing- Provo, Utah—ee 5 Thursday, July 15, 1971 Will There Be Any pantyhose, helmets, T-shirts, Pennant Races? By United Press International The major league pennant races resume Thursday afternoon and night with the big question whether there really Carly Yastrzemski and Billy the respective divisions by 5% their historyoffinishing second bracelets, lapel flags and Frank tried. Like hot pants night. Howard batting gloves trying to Finallytried it and drew 44,000 get people in our ballpark. I've people in Oakland. It ought to done anything I thought would go great in Washington. I hope help. Somebody even suggested there is somesolution for us to our ball club go out there and remain in Washington. Lord knows, I've done everything play a game topless."’ “Yeu wouldn't do that, would humaniy possible.” you?”’ a guy asked the What 1bout Ted Williams? Senators’ imaginative always “What about him?” asks emiable head man during the Short. “He's in the third year All-Star break. of a five-year contract. We're ‘No,’ Bob Short said. “I closer friends than we've ever Conigliaro leading the opposing factions, and do not appear equipped to mount a big challenge. will be a race in anyof the four The Dodgers have cut into divisions. early San Francisco leads a Four strong front-runners— half dozen times in the first half of the season but have the Baltimore Orioles, Oakland Athietics, Pittsburgh Pirates fallen short in key games. The and San Fiancisco Giants—iead Giants are always suspect off games or more and seem to be so many times in the last in stronger positions for the decade but their lead is second half or the season than substantial and they have star pitcherslike Juan Marichal and they were for the first half. Gaylord Ferry to help protect At the All-Star break, the it. Orioles led the Boston Red Sox ‘The Athletics, with Vida Blue by 5% games in the American turning the pre-season dope League East, the Athletics had inside out, won't worry until the an 11% game lead over the Minresota Twins move into Kansas City Royals in the AL position for a challenge. That, West, the Pirates had opened however, seems unlikely inasup a 10-game margin over both much as the Twins are 15 the New York Mets and games behind the Athletics and Chicago Cubs in the National are scrambling for pitching on League East and the Giants a day-to-day had a six-game advantage over The rat-tattat attack. of the ish the Los Angeles Dodgersin the Pirates is unlikely to and poses an almost-impossible NL West. Mostbaseball men at the All- problem for the Mets and Cubs Star gamethoughtthatonly the to overcome. The Mets problem Red Sox and Dodgers had is offensive and the Cubs is chances to create serious pitching. Both the Mets and Cubs also apvear to have pennant races. The Orioles were expected to internal difficulties involving have the AL East race wrapped the direction of the teams by up by now but their 5% game managers Gil Hodges and Leo lead is not impressive. But Durocher, respectively. would never do anything that’e not dignified.” Shortlost $600,000 running the Baseball Standings Net Tourney Assured Of New Champ Conigliaro Presents Medical Eye Report BOSTON (UPI)—The nearfatal injury Tony Conigliaro suffered almost four years ago may havefinally ended his stormy career as one of baseball's most promising young sluggers. The 26-year-old Conigliaro reyealed Wednesday that an examination of the left eye he almost lost on Aug. 18, 1967 showed a deterioration in his vision that would makehitting a pitched baseball “difficult if not impossible.” Only a second “miraculous recovery” would allow served as an explanation for Conigliaro’s sudden decision to quit the Angels last weekend. Dr. Regan’s latest examination, carried out on Tuesday, confirmed Tony’s repeated contention that he was not seeing the ball as well as he had when he made his dramatic comeback with the Red Sox in 1969. Tony narrowly escaped death when he was hit in the face by a Jack Hamipton pitch, then of the same California club, nearlyfour years earlier, Idled for the rest of Bostor’s the dramatic pennant run in 1967, California Angels’ outfielder to continue as an active player according to a report filed by Dr. Charles D. J. Regan, the eye specialist who two years ago classified Tony's sight recovery as a miracle unprecedented in his medical experience, ‘The doctor's report, contained in a letter to Tony and made public by the player's attorney, ‘Tonytried to make a comeback for the world series and again the following spring but was forced to sit out the 1968 season. He came back to hit 20 homers and bat .255 in 1969, and hit 36 home runs with a .266 batting average in 1970 before being traded to the Angels in a witlly-unpopular six-player dea! last October. onheading the field into the round of 16 however were Wimbledon champion John Newcombe of Australia, Wimbledon runner-up Stan Smith, and pro tennis’ biggest money winner, Red Laver. Newcombe was extended before beating Ray Mocre of South Africa, 7-5, 5-7, 63, to advance into the third round and was matched today ageinst England's giant-killer, Roger Taylor, who upset Clark Graebner, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Laver, whoeasily dealt with Fred Stolle, 6-2, 63, faced another Australian, Ken Rosewall, winner over young John Alexander. Smith and Y~toslavia’s Zeljko Franulovic were paired in another feature match. He had an operation to repair ligamentand cartilee damage to his right knee and he said he was sound now. There is a chance the rookie lineman will play in the Rams’ front four. Three of the defensive line positions are set —brother Merlin, Deacon Jones and Coy Bacon. Rick Cash is the leading candidate tor the open starting defensive right tackle job and Olsen joins Dick Evey and Bill Nelsonin the battle. Olsen explained his preference for a Western team, sa ying: “Tt’s nothing against the club (New England) but I just don’t Nears Pact With Giants NEW YORK (UPI)—New Jersey officials have repo: ‘edly drawn up the contract and are now hoping the New York football Giants will sign it, bringing big-league sports to New Jersey. New Jersey officials Wednesday mainteined an official silence in the face of persistent, but unconfirmed reports that an agreement to bring the Giants to the Garden State was imminent. Informed sources revealed tha the New Jersey Sports Authority has advanced to the point of drawing up & proposed contract. However, there was noconfirmation if the authority and the Giants had indeed affixed their signatures to it yet. The only blank in the contract, besides the place for signatures, sources said, was the date. The month, July, was printed on it. There wasthe possibility that announcementof an agreement was being held up until New Richey bowed out to a heavy Jersey Gov, William T. Cahill Announced able to give him Merlin. The two are mer working out at the Rams’ camp at Cal-State, Fullerton. like the life style in the East. I want to live and work in the West. The teams that didn’t contact me were all Eastern teams.” It was reported by the Los Angeles Times that the Patriots will demand a No. 1 draft choice from Los Angeles, Terms of Olsen’s contract with the Rams were not disclosed. Elsewhere in the pro football camps, veteran tight end Fred Arbanas of the Kansas City Chiefs announced his retirement because of a bad knee. Arbanas, a starter for 10 years, played much of his career without one eye, which he lost when he was assaulted on a Kansas City street by two men. Kent McCloughan, the veteran cornerback traded from Oakland to Los Angeles, did not report to the Rams’ camp and indicated he mayretire. Dennis Dummit, a standout as a collegian who was not drafted, completed five of eight passes for 114 yards as the Rams rookies outscored the San Diego rookies three touchdowns to two in a scrimmage. Creston Whitaker, a basketball player from North Texas State, caught four passes for 101 yards poles a 6’-yard TD pass from Dummit. The Detroit Lions dropped five draft choices after they failed to pass physicals. Included were Herman Franklin, the No. 6 pick from Southern California, and the No. 11, 12, 13 and 14 choices, Phil Webb of Colorado, pee Abercrombie of Tulane, Pileonis of Pittsburgh ‘i Tom Lorenz of TowaState. The Dallas Cowboys cut 10 free agents from their rookie roster, including quarterback Ed of Buffalo and the New York Jets droppea four rookies — Greg Flaska of Western Michigan, Jim Lough of Ouachita, Andy Fusco of Syracuse and Phil Jones of Hours after they failed Physi Wide receiver Roy Jefferson and defensive end Bubba Smith were listed as holdouts as the Baltimore Colts reported to camp and Cyril Pinder, Philadelphia’s leading rusher last season, said he is playing out his option with the Eagles because of salary differences. Joe Zigulich, a center from Northwesiern, became the New York Giants’ first dropout when he informed Coach Alex Webster hewas leaving camp. back Steve Davis, ~ Pittsburgh's No. 3 draft choice from Delaware State, was hospitalized idenfinitely with a foot injury. million this year, All this in perfectly dignified fashion, A couple of weeks back an emergency meeting vas called in Detroit and the baseball people who attended that meeting did the same thing baseball people always do in any crisis. They formed three-man committee. This committee has been given the job of looking into Washington's problems and the men on it are Bowie Kuhn, who used to work whom he'd take back again in a minute. “T stayed up all one night trying to speak with him on the telphone,” says the Washington owner. “I called the hotel where I knew he was in Spain. Over a period of one week I called 30 times and left messages urgi-z Tlood to call me back. I spoke with everybody at the hotel. The manager, the telephone operator and the concierge but never with Flood. I wanted him back; Williams wanted him back; his ed rho teammates wanted him back. Wi needs another job in Washing But other than that wire he ton like he needs a fungus in originally sent I've had no communication from him since his bread box. The word is running around the dayhe left.” now that Short will grab his hat If you really want to know what kind of a man Bob Short is though, maybe this will tell you. Hestill likes Curt Flood. Okerstrum Short said this is all patent nonsense, Takes Lead “T don’t have any votes that I know about because I’ve never McCALL, Idaho (UPI) —Rose put the question before anybody, and whenand if I ever do I don’t think anybody could day to take a three stroke lead Som what the vote would in the Idaho State Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament at Some staunch traditionalists McCall Golf Course. Sergene Sorenson, pa claim baseball must maintain a franchise in Washington be- Kali Stone, Boise; and Susan cause after all it is the nation’s Davis, Twin Falls, ‘were tied for capital and hasn't baseball always been the national pastime? his theory has flaws in it. There really is no such thing ao must. What court will say a man or organization must remzin rooted anywhere, nine s heovers superrsale New Jersey round of boos when he tripped returned to his desk. over the line tape while losing a The governor, one of the point in the decisive tie- prime movers in the quest to breaker. bring the Giants to New Jersey, has been home all week recuperating froma virus, State Treasurer Joseph M. McCrane Jr., a member of the authority, was, according to the sources, supposed to attend a The following tee times for meeting in New York, presumZone 22 Golf play have been baly with the Giants represen- , announced for Saturday, tatives. However, the source could not confirm that the treasurer had actually held the meeting. :13 — Phil Mavriott, Don As state treasurer, McCraneis Wood, Gary Ridge, Frank Mills authorized to negotiate and sign 1;21 — Gordon Wells, Bob the contract. Bott, Eric Calder, Brent Araye A spokesman for the Giants 1;29 — John D. Lott, Willard said club president Wellington Monson, Joe Elder, William Mara did not meet with the New Jersey delegation WednesIsham 1:37 — Verl Gustavesoa, Gary day, but added it was possible Cardall, John D. Smith, that club lawyers did. Raymorid McPherson “Our position is the same as 1:45 — David Calder, Rullon it has been the past few Blatter, Richard Frost, Jerry weeks,” the spokesman said. Jensen. “Our lawyers are looking for Play takes place at the the lease and we're waiting to ‘Timpanogos Golf Course. hear from them." Golf Tee Times haven't been better ballplayers.”” Short says he'd make the deal for Denny McLain again, figures he'll go for another The same goes for Curt Flood, RamsStill OweForPhil Olsen we selected the Rams were, first, we looked over the immediate and long range future of the teams and the offers, and, secondly, while there were some negatives, I felt this would be a fine opportunity to learn from my brother, who’s liad 10 years experience in the league. “The negatives are the pressure of being the brother of such a great player and having people expect too rauch.”” Ten pounds lighter than his All-Pro brother, who also played his collegy ball at Utah State, Phil was the Patriots’ No. 1 draft choice in 1970. However, he mi last season with a knee injury suffered at the College All-Star camp. been. I feel it's a tragedythat I Senators his first year in 1969, dropped a million last year and Pus ©OACH TOMMY PROTHRO of the Los Angeles Rams places a helmet on Phil Olsenafter the Uteb State All-American was signed as a free agent. Looking on is Phil’s All-Pro brother LOS ANGELES(UPI) — Olsen, Merlin’slittle seotuer who didn’t want to play in the East, has become a Los Angeles Ram hut it’s goirg to cost the National Football League team. Under NFL rules, the Rams must compensate the New England Patriots, who originally signed the rookie defensive tackle from Utah State where he was an all-American. If Los Angeles can’t reach agreement with the Patriots on Olsen’s value, commissioner Pete Rozelle will arbitrate the issue. American League National League The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Olsen, East East 23, was declared a free agent W. L. Pet. GB Ww. ie GB 55 32 .632 ... this month when his attorney, 57 31 648... Baltimore Pittsburgh Ed Masryn found a loophole in Boston 49 37 570 5% 46 40 5351 New York 47 39 «547 7% his pact with the Patriots. 534 10 Detroit The Rams were one of 20 New York 41 47 466 14% 523 11 te.ms which sought the youn38 51 .427 18 438 18% Cleveland 386 23 Washington 34 52 .395 20% ger Olsen’s services. “T'm flattered by the number West W. L. Pet. GB of teams which contacted my representative,” Olsen said. Oakland 56 31 64. San Francisco 55 “The two main reasons why Kansas City 43 41 512 11 Los Angeles 49 Minnesota 41 46 .471 15% Houston 43 California 42 50 .456 16% Atlanta 44 Chicago 38 47 «44717 Cincinnati 41 Milwaukee 37 48 .435 18 San Diego 33 Today’s Results Today’s Kesults (No games scheduled) (No games sche“uled) Today’s Probable Pitchers Today’s Probable Pitchers Philadelphia (Wise 9-7) at Detroit (Coleman 86) at Chicago (Hands 9-9). Oakland (Dobson 8-0), night. San Diego (Roberts 7-9) at Cleveland (McDowell 88) at WASHINGTON (UPI)—After Pittsburgh (Johnson 5-6), night. Kansas City (Splittorff 3-3), only two rounds of play, the Los Angeles (Osteen 9-6) at night. Atlanta (Reed 3-6), night. Milwaukee (Pattin 89) at $50,009 Washington Star International Tennis Tournament Montreal (Strohmayer 2-2 and NewYork(Stottlemyre9-5). was assured today of a new Stoneman 10-9) at St. ar Chicago Horlen 46 at (Carlton 12-5 and Reuss 8-8), 2, Washington (Bosman 6-10), 1971 champion. Both of last night year’s finalists were knocked i. Twi-night. out of competition Wednesday. San Francisco (Marichal 10-5) einocents (Perry 128) at Defending champion Cliff at re (Gullett 9-3), Boston (Tiant 0-3), night. Richey was upset by Spain’s night. ight. Baltimore (Boswell 1-2) at Andres Gimeno, 64, 7-6, in a New York (Williams 33) at California (May 45), night. match marked b, a gameHouston (Forsch 5-2), night. Friday’s Games delaying temper flare-up by Friday’s Games Detroit at Oakland,et Richey during a climactic 12San DiegoatPitts, night Balt at Calif, night point tie-breaker game in the MontatSt. Louis, night Clevelat Kan City, night secondset. LA atAtlanta, night Chicago at Wash, night Then, Pierre Barthes of San Fran at Cine, night Mily’ at New York, night France celebrated Bastille Day N Y at Houston, night Minnesota at Boston, night in rousing fashion by ousting eeseeded Arthur Ashe, 7-6, TON’CONIGLIAROis shown in 1967 after he was hit in the face by a pitch and as he talked to reportc-s in Boston yesterday. Conigliaro left the California Angels last week claiming thatthevision in his ieft eye handicaps him. ton,” he says. “We still have some promotions we haven't caps, banners, pennants, copper 050" Sensational selection. Sizzling values. This mid-Summer round-up con add “pow” to your wardrobe at piggy bank prices. 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