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Tuesday, July Daily Messenger, Canandaigua, N.Y.-- Page 7 Tigers Back Out Front; Phillies Lop Lucchesi American League By MARTIN LADER DPI Sports Writer With Monday's 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, Baltimore now has dropped 14 of its last 18 games at home, including a four-game sweep by the last- place Texas Rangers over the weekend. Incredibly, the Orioles still are only one. game behind the front-running Detroit Tigers in the American League East. The Tigers gained that edge by beating Texas, 8-3. "I don't know what else to do and what else I can say," said Oriole Manager Earl Weaver after Lou Piniella hit a two-run homer with two out in the ninth inning to give the Royals their fourth success in six meetings with Baltimore.

"We work extra every day taking early batting practice, but I think we're past that stage. I don't know if this is going to last all year or if the guys can do something different." Elsewhere, Gaylord Perry earned his 14th victory of the year as the Cleveland tripped the Chicago White Sox, 2-1, the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland A's, 4-2, the Minnesota Twins routed the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-1, and the California Angels beat the New York Yankees, 4-3. Norm Cash hit two home runs and Jim Northrup one as the Tigers jumped off to a 7-0 lead over Texas after three innings. Joe Coleman, with ninth-inning relief from John Hiller, gained his llth triumph. Perry tossed a fourrhilter and rookie Ron Lolich belted his first major league home run for the Indians.

White Sox Manager Chuck Tanner protested the game, complaining that Perry was throwing an illegal pitch. "I know Perry throws an illegal pitch and there's no question in my mind about it," Tanner explained. The league has to come to a If they don't do anything about it, all the pitchers will start throwing them." Rico Petrocelli, who had struck out twice and hit into a double play earlier in the game, n- stroked a homer in the inning to give Boston its winning margin over the A's. Rookie Lynn McGlothen, with ninth-inning relief from Luis Tiant, picked up his second victory in three decisions. Bobby Darwin's first major league grand slam homer lifted Jim Perry and the Twins to victory over Milwaukee, and Clyde Wright pitched an eight- hitter for his first victory since June 24 as California beat the Yankees.

American League East w. 1. pet. g.b. Detroit 41 34 -Baltimore 40 35 .533 1 Boston 35 36 .493 4 New York 35 37 .486 Vk Cleveland 32 42 .432 8 Milwaukee 29 44 .397 11 West w.

1. pet. g.b. 48 28 .632 43 34 .558 5V4 38 36 .514 9 39 37 .513 9 36 42 .462 13 33 44 .429 Oakland Chicago Minnesota Kansas City California Texas Monday's Results Minnesota 8 Milwaukee 1 Kan City 3 Baltimore 2 Cleveland 2 Chicago 1 Detroit 8 Texas 3 California 4 New York 3 Boston 4 Oakland 2 Today's Probable Pitchers (AH Times EDT) Boston (Pattin 5-8)' at Oakland (Horlen 2-0), 11 p.m. New York (Peterson 7-10) at California (May 2-6), 11 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lockwood 4-9) at Minnesota (Woodson 5-8), 8:30 p.m. Texas (Broberg 5-7) at Detroit (Timmerman 6-7), 8 p.m. Chicago (Bahnsen 11-9) at Cleveland, (Tidrow 5-8), 7:30 p.m. Kansas City (Drago 7-7) at Baltimore p.m. Wednesday's Games Boston at Oakland New York at Calif, night Milwaukee at Minn, night Texas at Detroit, night Chicago at Cleve, night Kan City at Bait, night National League By NEIL HERSHBERG UPI Sports Writer Paul Owens, named to replace Frank Lucchesi as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, saw his club drop the opener of a twi-night 6-4 in 11 innings, to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Phillies came back to win the nightcap, 9-1. Owens, also the club's general manager, became the first double duty executive in the National'League since the late Branch Rickey. He promises the team a dose of spring training in July. "We're going to have to work more--with some hitting, pitching and some enthusiasm we can have some fun." Willie Montanez drove in five runs with a single, triple and homer to lead Philadelphia to their first victory under Owens after the Dodgers scored twice in the top of the llth to win the opener. A towering sacrifice fly to center by Wes Parker brought in Willie Davis with the winning run in the first game and pinch- hitter Bill Buckner delivered an insurance run with a single.

But Woody Fryman earned a split for Philadelphia in the second game with a six-hit effort, losing his bid for a shutout in the eighth on Manny Mota's i home run. The victory was only the third for Fryman against nine losses. In other National League games, San Francisco edged New York, 5-4, and Montreal defeated San Diego, 6-3, in the only games scheduled. Chris Speier's single to cemer field in the eighth inning drove in two runs to give San Francisco a win over the faltering New York Mets. Pinch-hitter Jim Howarth and Bobby Bonds singled to open the eighth and advanced on Gary Maddox' sacrifice before Speier's game-winning hit.

Jim Fairey's sixth inning pinch-hit single drove home Bob Bailey with what proved to be the winning run as Montreal defeated San Diego. How Lucchesi Learned Demise HIT THE DIRT And Dodger Willie Davis leaps for home about to do just that to score on Manny Mota's hit in-the third inning as Phillies beat the Dodgers hi second game of twin bill at Philadelphia. CUP1) (Palmer 11-4), 7:30 Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Chicago Montreal Philadelphia National League East w. 1.

pet. 48 27 .640 -44 32 .579 4lt 40 35 8 41 36 .532 8 33 43 .434 15'A 27 51 .346 21 West w. 1. pet. g.b.

Cincinnati 45 31 .592 -Houston 45 33 .577 I Los Angeles 41 37 .526 5 Atlanta 36 42 .462 10 San Francisco 35 48 .422 ISVfc San Diego 29 49 .372 17 Monday's Results Us Angeles 6 Phila 4, 1st Phila 9 Los Angeles 1, 2nd San Fran 5 New York 4 Montreal 6 San Diego 3 (Only games scheduled) Today's Probable Pitchers (All Times EDT) San Francisco (Bryant C-4) at (Koosman 6-3), 8:05 p.m. Atlanta (Niekro i 8-7) St. Iouis (Santorini 4-6); 9 p.m. Pittsburgh (Ellis 7-4) at Cincinnati (Billingham 4-9), 8:05 p.m. U.S.

Olympic Team Will Be Most Powerful Ever EUGENE, Ore. (UPI)-- When Bill Bowerman and his coaching staff take the United States Munich next month it could be one of the most powerful ever to represent America. This was evident over and over again in the 10-day Olympic trials which ended Sunday. It was quite evident when Steve Prefontaine extended his unbeaten streak to 24 races while beating veteran Olympian George Young in the American record time of 13:22.8 for 5,000 meters, and when Wayne Colletl upset world record holders John Smith and Lee Evans in the 400 meter dash in 44.1 seconds. Traditionally', America is strong in the short races, better than most in the field events and a little on the short side in the distance races.

This year's San Diego (Kirby 6-7) -Montreal (Torres 9-5), 8:05 team aPP 63 to have Dalance p.m. Los Angeles (Sutton 104) at Philadelphia (Carlton 11-6), 7:35 p.m. Houston (Forsch 4-3 and Wilson 5-5) at Chicago (Hands 6-6 and Hooton 7-7), 1:30 p.m. Wednesday's Games produced three men--Dave Wottle, Larry Young and Frank Shorter--who won places in two events, a world record of 18-5 in the pole vault by Bob Seagren, a world record equall- ing time of 1:44.3 by Wottle in the 800 meter run, a world record equalling 9.9 in the 100 meter dash by Ed Hart and Reynaud Robinson and ah American record of 56-0 in the triple jump by Dave Smith. Add to that two other American records--a 48.4 by Ralph Mann in the 400-meter hurdles and a 4:13:04.4 by Larry Young in the 50- kilometer anS you have to think Bowerman is right when he says "there is nothing to worry Other impressive victories included a 20.4 by Chuck Smith in the 200 meter dash, a strong, comebacking 3:41.5 triumph by Jim Ryun in the 1,500 meter run, Tom Hill's upset of 1968 Olympic gold medalist Willie Davenport and world record holder Rod Milburn in the 110- meter high hurdles, George Wood's 70-1 shot put victory, Jeff Bannister's 8,120 point victory in the decathlon and John Craft's wind-aided 56-2 in the triple jump.

A total of 13 former Olympians won places on this year's team. They included Jay Silvester (his in the discus, Larry Young, Goetz Klopfer and Tom Dooley (their second) in the two walks, Art Walker and Dave Smith (their second) in the triple jump, Seagren (his second), in.the (his third) in the 1,500, Davenport (his third) in the high hurdles, Ken Moore (his second) in the marathon, Woods (his second) By MILTON RICHMAN UPI SPORTS Wriler NEW YORK (UPI)--Frank Lucchesi picked up the phone. He was still at home in Philadelphia and by glancing at his watch, he noticed the time was 9:20 a.m. Paul Owens, the general manager of the Phillies, was on the other end of the line. Owens and Lucchesi are about as close as two baseball men can be.

It was Owens who suggested to Bob Carpenter, the Phillies' owner, that Lucchesi be given a chance to manage the big club originally in 1970 after the warm, congenial little cigar- smoking San Franciscan had piloted minor league entries for 19 straight years; 14 of which were spent in the Phillies' chain. "Frank, can you get to the park by 10? Mr. Carpenter and I want to talk to you," said Paul Owens over the phone to Lucchesi. "I'll be right there," was the reply. Frank Lucchesi did some thinking after he hung up.

Owens had said Carpenter wished to speak with him, also. Maybe something was up. That was always a possibility because the club was in last place and not' doing well at all. Arrives at Park Frank Lucchesi arrived at the ball park a few minutes before 10 and he was in the designated office by 10 on the button. Carpenter was talking on the phone; Owens was busy in his own office, talking with Dallas Green, the Phils' farm director.

Carpenter finished his conversation on the phone after Lucchesi and Owens joined him in his office, and he spoke first. "Frank, I got you in tell you we're just going to have to make a managerial change," said the Phillies' owner, speaking slowly and with some "This is a very difficult thing for me to do. I appreciate your (remendous loyalty, all, things you've done for.the club and the Paul, here, is going to take, over "club for the rest of the year. Generally, when we let go our managers, we make a clean break. But we want you to stay with us if you We'd like you to work with Paul, evaluating players.

You know, of course, you get your entire salary no matter whether you decide to stay with us or not. We'd like you to remain on, but that's entirely up to you." Frank Lucchesi is Italian and emotional. Very emotional. Outside his family', the Phillies are his whole life. He thought about his wife, Cathy, his three children, Fran, Brian and Karon, and about all the years he had given the Phillies, and he broke down and wept.

There is nothing in the world wrong with a 45-year-old man weeping but it can be a disturbing sight, especially when there is no way to comfort him. Slare at Floor Bob Carpenter and Paul Owens stared at the floor. What could they say? What could they do? Frank Lucchesi composed himself soon and addressed the Phillies' owner. in the shot, Evans (his second) in the 1,600 meter relay, and Larry Young (his fourth) in the 5,000. This year's men's team will be one of the youngest ever.

It includes, among others, two 18- year-olds--Dwight Stones in the high and Randy Williams in the long jump. On the other end of the scale are 35-year-olds George Young, still one of the world's top distance runners, and Silvester, the world discus record holder, plus the 30-year-old Klopfer in (he walks. "Look, Mr. Carpenter, there are no hard feelings," he said. "I'm just hurt.

I've worked for you people, and you're great to work for. There'll be ho bridges burnt behind me. I tried to do all 1 Not one time in three years did I ever, come to you and moan and groan about any of the material had to work with. Not once did I ever complain about the kids." Bob Carpenter nodded. "I realize that," he said.

The three of them, Carpenter, Owens and Lucchesi sat In the office and talked for nearly 45 minutes. Lucchesi said he'd like to consider Carpenter's offer to remain as "a special. assignment man." Later, he, accepted the-job. Frank Lucchesi made it plain he'd like to manage somewhere in the majors again. Fischer Favored, Spassky The Idol By IAN WESTERGREN The prize money was raised REYKJAVIK, Iceland (UPI) from the original $125,000 to -American challenger Bobby $250,000 through a wealthy Fischer was the favorite of the British San Francisco at New York Houston at Chicago San Diego at Montreal, night Los Angeles at night Atlanta at St.

Louis, night Pittsburgh at Cinci, night in every department, moving the usually reserved Bowerman to say, "I think we are in pretty good shape." "The team will be a little greener than usual in (he sprints but experienced in the longer races," said Bowerman. "I'm not at all unhappy about the men we'll be taking to Munich." The trials, watched by more than 140,000 fans over 10 days in Eugene's Hayward Field, Pinto Wagon: $2265 We put a lot into H. You can put a lot in it. experts in the "chess match of the century" today but Iceland's thousands of chess fans gave their almost undiluted backing to the Soviet Union's Boris Spassky. Fischer stayed in seclusion but Fred Cramer, "vice president of the U.S.

Chess Federation and one of Fischer's assistants, said "Bobby is go, go, go." Fischer expressed dissatifica- tion Monday with arrangements in the hall where the match was to be played. Cramer said, "Fischer does not like the lighting, the board and the pieces, the location of the television cameras and some other minor details, including the thickness of the window drapes." The first of 24 games in the $250,000 world chess championship match was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. (1 p.m. EDT) after two weeks of uncertainty and controversy. An unofficial poll among chess experts assembled in Reykjavik showed the 29-year- old Fischer the favorite.

But most of Iceland's 210,000 chess- mad citizens were behind Spassky. Only a few weeks ago the fans of Iceland were with the unpredictable American but he lost his popularity quickly when he demanded more money and failed to show up in time for the scheduled July 2 start of the match. While Fischer was in New York demanding more money, Spassky 'was walking the streets of Reykjavik patting children on the head, conversing with local chess players and piling up points in the prematch popularity contest. banker named Jim Slater who came up with more cash to save the mafch. Fischer has a higher points rating on the international scale than Spassky.

The 35-year-old Leningrad resident is defending the world title he won from fellow countryman Tigram Pe- trosian in Moscow in 1969. Spassky told newsmen in Moscow before leaving for Iceland he would prefer to stay home "drinking wine and playing chess with my friends" then play for the world title. NOTICE TO FLOOD VICTIMS May We Help You With Your Kitchen or Other Flood Damage Problems Flood water and mud that has seeped under and been absorbed in wood components could constitute a serious health problem. Most important of all are the hidden areas where the hazard will remain indefinitely if unattended. What you can put in: over 60 cubic feet.

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