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12 PIQUA DAILY CALL Saturday, April 6, 1974 Baseball At A Glance By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS National League East Pet. GB 0 1.000 .000 Vi .000 .000 Vt .000 Vt St. Louis Chicago Montreal New York Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 0 1 .000 1 West Cincinnati 1 0 1.000 -San Fran 1 0 1.000 las Angeles 1 0 1.000 -San Diego 0 1 .000 1 Houston 0 1 .000 1 Atlanta 0 1 .000 1 Friday's Games San Francisco 5, Houston 1 St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 5, 10 innings Los Angeless San Diego 0 Saturday's Games Chicago (Reuschel 14-15) at Montreal (Renko 15-11), 28,000, 2:15 p.m. New York (Seaver 19-10) at Philadelphia (Carl ton 13-20), 45,000, 1:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Moose 12-13) at St. Louis (Foster 13-9) 2:15 p.m. Atlanta (Harrison 11-8) at Cincinnati (Gullett 1W) 2:15 p.m. San Diego (Arlin 11-14) at Los Angeles (Messersmith 1410) 4:15 P.ID. Houston (Griffin at San Francisco (Caldwell 5-14) 4 p.m.

American League East Pet. GB Baltimore 1 0 1.000 -Boston 1 0 1.000 -Cleveland 0 0 .000 New York 0 0 .000 V4 Detroit 0 1 .000 1 Milwaukee 0 1 .000 1 West Oakland 1 0 1.000 -Minnesota 1 0 1.000 -California 1 0 1.000 -Chicago 0 1 .000 1 Texas 0 1 .000 1 Kansas City 0 1 .000 1 Friday's Games California 8, Chicago 2 Boston 9, Milwaukee 8 Baltimore 3, Detroit 2 Minnesota 6, Kansas City 4, 11 innings Saturday's Games Oakland (Hollzman 21-13) at Texas (Jenkins 14-16), 9 p.m. Minnesota (Hands 7-10) at Kansas City (Busby 16-15) 2:30 p.m. California (Singer 20-14) at Chicago (Bahnsen 18-21) 2:15 p.m. Boston (Lee 17-11) at Milwaukee (Wright 11-19) 2:30 p.m.

Detroit (Coleman 23-15) at Baltimore (McNally 17-17) 2 p.m. Cleveland (G. Perry 19-19) at New York (Slottlemyre 16-16), 35,000 2 p.m. AHL Playoffs CINCINNATl'(AP) The Hershey Bears, who had not lost to Cincinnati, have the Swords on their home court for the next three games of the best of seven series in the playoffs of the southern division of the American Hockey League. The series stands at 1-1 after Cincinnati exploded for four tallies in the second period to beat the Bears 6-2 Friday night.

It was the first time this season Cincinnati has beaten Hershey and in two games the Swords have scored 11 times on Bears goalie Bob Johnson. He held them to 17 all season. Morris Titanic led the attack in the second period Friday night netting two goals, for the second game hi a row. Don Soiling and Hank Nowak were the only scorers for the Bears in front of a disappointing crowd of 2,875. THE NEW FANFARE-Streakers bare their traits as they expose during Chicago White Sox-California Angels game Friday at Chicago.

Stationary streaker roots for the Sox from left field bleachers (top). In 39-degree temperatures (bottom), streaker dashes across deep left field, to amusement of Sox shortstop Bucky Dent (30). Four streakers were in evidence during the game, which California won, 8-2. (AP Wirephoto) Streakers, Fights Open At Chicago By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Four streakers raced around the ballpark, numerous fights erupted in the stands, they played baseball in 37- degree weather and Nolan Ryan struck out a total of four When was the last tune you saw Ryan do that? The other stuff has become pretty commonplace these days, but the California Angel ace couldn't explain his low strikeout total after beating the Chicago White Sox 8-2 Friday. "I was all over the place with my fastball," said (lie hardthrowing Ryan after working eight arduous innings.

The major league's best strikeout pitcher didn't have his strikeout pitch until the fifth inning. He issued an extravagant total of 10 walks and threw a total of 138 pitches. "I was pitching out of trouble the whole game," said the man who fanned a record 383 batters in 1973. "A couple of key early hits and I'm out of the game." California Manager Bobby Winkles watched Ryan struggling, but didn't lift a finger. "I wasn't about to yank Ryan in Mis early trouble," said Winkles.

"You can't hardly take him out, because suddenly you look around and he's got it." Three other American League games were played Friday, the second day of the season. The Boston Red Sox stopped the Milwaukee Brewers 9-8, the Baltimore Orioles nipped the Detroit Tigers 3-2 and the Minnesota Twins shaded the Kansas City Royals 6-4 in 11 innings. In the National League, the San Francisco Giants turned back the Houston Astros 5-1, the St. Louis Cardinals nipped the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 in 10 innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the San Diego Padres W. While the White Sox and Angels christened the 1974 baseball season at White Sox Park, they had competition from the fans some of whom would rather fight than watch Ryan pitch.

About a dozen individual battles exploded in the Opening Day crowd of 30,041. And while they were swinging in the stands, others were caught naked on the field. Lee Stanton doubled, homered and drove in three runs to lead the Angel assault on Chicago ace Wilbur Wood. Red Sox 9, Brewers 8 Darrell Johnson made a successful debut as Boston manager, Carl Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer and Doug Griffin laced a three-run double. Orioles 3, Tigers 2 Don Baylor, after failing on a squeeze attempt, hit a checkedswing single in the eighth inning to drive in the winning run as Baltimore spoiled Ralph Houk's debut as manager of the Tigers.

Twins 6, Royals 4 Rod Carew singled home the tie- breaking run in the llth inning and rookie Sergio Ferrer scored from second base on Larry Hisle's long fly ball, lifting Minnesota over Kansas City. Wheelchair Cagers Show Spirit Despite Handicap Bowling Scores A I Striker: 175 Games (Women) K. Wirrig 204-192- Pries Lyons 182-215, R. Perkins 189, E. Huffman 178, J.

McGlaughlin 188. 500 Series (Women) K. Wirrig 577, Lyons 548, R. Perkins 506. STANDINGS: Mr.

Eds 184-64, Hardenbrook Ford 178-70, Miller Motcor ISO 88, Mabbils Carryou) Ml- 107, Bobs Girls 118-130, Harolds Marathon 116132. Grissoms Market 139-109, Liette Realty 94. 154, Piqua Manor 66-183, Eagles 614 40-208. BRELAIRE WomenoltheMoose twomcn Scnopf 234, D. Th' Rlttmhou 200-202, K.

Welsh V. Thomas 178 Ritlenhouse 550 A I Moose 200 Games (Men) C. Mauctiamer 212, B. Becksredt 208, J. Coate 205, E.

Oelslager 212, O. Wiggins 201, T. Christy IIS, B. Christy 214, B. Hall 212, R.

Baker 203, B. Birman 206, M. Goings 201, A. Tipps 229. STANDINGS: Moyer's Carry.Out 168-44, Piqua Transfer 140-92, Piqua Paper Box 1W-96, Baltes Rest.

130-102, Capri Lounge 127-105, Ron's Mug Jug 122-110, Diana's Pizza Ilk 116, Sussman's Inc. 100-132, Lamp Post 98-134, Steve's Bar 96136, Joe's Barber Shop 81-151, Hudepohl 78- FORT LAUDERDAI.E, Fla. (AP) For Tommie Kite it was a car accident, for Alan Bird a bone disease, for Jack Irmen a bullet in the spinal cord. The result for each was a broken body and a curtailment of their normal life. But in their cases and in those of many people like them, the spirit wasn't broken and is being shown through wheelchair sporis such as basketball, bowling and track and field.

"I didn't know what I was going to do. You can imagine what it is to sit around in a chair and eat and sleep all day," Bird said recently of his three-year existence before he turned to basketball. The 41-year-old father of two had played regular amateur basketball for 20 years before being striken by osteomyelitis. "The guys who have that competitive tiling have to go out there and prove their thing," he explained. "That's the way it is with me." Hite, 32, a father of one, played high school football and track in Columbia, S.C., until a 1959 accident left him paraplegic.

He moved to Miami in :965 to compete in sports and helped Fort Lauderdale's wheelchair team grab state honors with a 12-fl record this year. "It takes your mind away from things and is something to look forward to," he said. "It gives me a chance to play. "Nobody ever comes to our games because they think we're helpless. But we're really not.

I hunt, fish and can do anything really." Roger Latham, a Korean War veteran who became a paraplegic in a 1953 Air Force plane crash, said, "There are a lot of other guys around who could play basketball, but a lot of them are scared." "They do have fear," said Bird of newcomers' concerns of getting injured when wheelchairs tip over. "We've had a lot of guys come out that we see one time and that's it. You've got to be competitive, to have that urge." Latham agreed. "I've seen through the years guys you had to drag out and then their whole attitude seemed to change," he said. "Succeeding in this gives a guy confidence for all areas of life." A Viet Cong sniper made Irmen a parplegic four years ago.

STANDINGS: 162-74, container Corp 143-113 Helens Tavern 141-115, Bob's Place 136-120 Flamlnoto 132-124, Coca Cola 128 IM A I Women's Independent 175 Games (Women) S. Dyslnger 172, Cain id, M.J. Colbert 182 STANDINGS: Sonbrile Cleaners 143 113, McVetys Really' 1301J6, CroVy Drug 129-1J7, J.C. Crons 128 Cox a 119-137, Zolllngers 119.137 REMEMBER CORNER YOUNG STREET and WEBER STREET KARATE CORNER U. CHAPTER MOO-DUK-KWAN We are pleased to announce our Spring Enrollment Campaign, which will start April 1, but in order for us to give everybody a chance, let's write about it.

In 25 words or less, tell us your reason for interest in Karate. MAIL ALL POSTAL CARDS TO U.S. CHAPTER MOODUKKWAN 113 W. ASH ST. WIN TWO INTRODUCTORY I A SELF-DEFENSEI Perry Slated To Open Shea Stadium Duties NEW YORK (AP) Gay lord Perry was scheduled to return to the mound here at Shea Stadium today.

Perry is Cleveland Manager Ken Aspromonte's choice for opening clay mound chores as the Indians begin the 1974 baseball season against the New York Yankees. "This is where it all began," Perry said. "Things really began to get together for me right here back in 1904. I pitched 10 innings, pretty good ones, loo, in that 23-inning game between the Giants and the Mets." Perry was in the National League then, pitching for San Francisco. Three years ago he was traded to the Indians and this will be his third opening day performance in a Tribe uniform.

"Guess I've had a sort of fondness for this ball park ever since that time in (in 1964)" Perry continued. "After that I got some recognition as a pitcher." Perry, who finished last year 19-19, will be facing Yankee hurler Mel Stottlemyre, who recorded a 1G-16 record in 1973. Both teams had final workouts Friday, and if the weather holds up opening day should proceed without difficulty. The B-eallici- has been wet here the past few days. However, the forecast for today calls for cloudy, rainless skies, with temperatures in the mid-5Qs.

Aspromontc is sticking with the lineup that he announced on Thursday; That is John Ixnvenstein, left field; Oscar Gamble, DH; George Hendrick, center field; John Ellis, catcher; Charlie Spikes, right field; Chris Chambliss, first base; Buddy ,8611, iltini base; Friink Duffy, shortstop; and Angel Hermoso, second base. The Yankees new manager Bill Virdon announced the following.star- ling lineup: Roy White, left field; Mike Hegan, first base; Thurman Munson, catcher; Bobby Mnrccr, center field; Ron Blomberg, right field; Craig Nettles, Iliird base; Bill Sudakis, DH; Gene Michael, second base; and Jim Mason, slinrlstop. This is the first year that the Yankees are sharing Shea Stadium with the National U-ague New York Mets. The Yankee's home in the Bronx is being renovated. Angling Success Depends On Many Varied Factors BYJIMDAUBEL WrlttenforAssoclatedPress Three things interest fishermen most this time of year: the calendar, weather forecasts and water temperatures.

Those three factors all have a bearing on angling success throughout the year but never more so than in the spring. The calendar is important because it is the framework in which everything else fits. It is helpful, for example, to know- when fish spawn, how they are affected by heat and cold or when to anticipate seasonal changes in the lite styles. Chomyszak May Move To WFL CINCINNATI (AP) Steve Chomyszak, the man who plays behind All Pro Cincinnati defensive tackle Mike Reid, may move to the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League this year. Chomyszak, who said he probably would not have signed with the WFL is he played regularly with the Bangals, predicted more players would probably sign wihh the WFL.

"This is my option year," said the 6- foot-6 Syracuse University product with Cincinnati since 1968, "which of course will keep me in Cincinnati. But if Paul Brown didn't want me around I could play this year." Brown, coach and general manager, expressed surprise at Chomyszak's signing. "Well, he's the first one! "He, of course, has his option year to play," said Brown. "If that's his decision, we'll just go to camp and see how well he goes. It's up to him." Brown said that even if Chomyszak was cut this year, he would first have to pass waivers all through the National Football League before he could becomea free agent and play with Bell.

"It's kind of exciting to start all over," said Chomyszak. "I think I helped myself financially. It gives me an opportunity to play, and that's the only way to make any money. My future here was dim. I wasn't starting." Chomyszak said the WFL has a lot of added "incentive benefits" for defensive linemen "money for tackling the quarterback the most times, for making the all pro team, things like that.

I think it has a lot of possibilities." Weather has a strong influence any time, but primarily in spring and fall when ii affects water temperatures most dramatically. Now that ice has thawed, water lemperature becomes the dominant influence on the nuptial activities of spring spawning fish, and that includes virtually all species native to Ohio. The fisherman who knows the preferred spawning temperature for various species and who takes advantage of fish spawning habits is most likely to succeed early in the year. Walleyes, for instance, spawn in some rivers and on gravel shoals or reefs in lakes. The species begins spawning activities in earnest when the water reaches about 45 degrees.

It is then that river fishing for walleyes is most productive, although until that -15 degrees is reached action is slow in the few Ohio streams in which "pickerel" spawn. Largemouth bass begin hitting lures when water temperatures are in the high 40s but bigmouth fishing reaches a high point of the year along in May when spawning commences with water readings in the low 60s. Once aware specifically of when bass spawn, fishermen can capitalize on their knowledge of the fact that bedding bass defend their nest, often by striking intruding baits. Girls' Softball Meeting Change COVINGTON A change in location for registration in the Little Girls' Softball Association has been made for Monday, April 8. Instead of being held at the home of Mrs.

Phil Iddings, 139 Wall where Sunday's registration will take place, the Monday nightsign-up will be held at the home of Mrs. Marilyn Helman, 503 Walnut St. from 7-8 p.m. Softball Tourney Plans Announced The Eldorado Lions Club is holding its sixth annual Early Bird Mens' ioftbaU Tournament. This will be a double elimination event with the first 24 teams.

Playing dates will be April 26, 27, 28' May 3,4 5. Games will be played at the Eldorado Civic Part. Drawing date will beThursday. April at the Civ Part, totaled persons should contact Charits Constable, Box 102 Eldorado. Bob Clawson Insurance Agency Fire Casualty Life Insurance 301 W.

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