April 6, 1970 The reception at RFK Stadium Monday caught Frank Howard completely by surprise. It wasnât so much the grand ovation when the Washington Senators were introduced. It was the welcome given him by Morganna Roberts, an exotic dancer, clad in a green micro-skirt. Miss Roberts dashed out of the box seats behind theâŠ
A delayed President Richard Nixon is unable to throw the ceremonial first pitch in the Senatorsâ home opener at RFK Stadium. David Eisenhower, his son-in-law and the grandson of the former president, throws out the first pitch prior to Washingtonâs 5-0 loss to the Tigers.
In the last home opener at Crosley Fieldâ the Reds top the Exposâ 5 â 1â behind Jim Merritt. It is the first win for manager Sparky Anderson. The Reds have 3 homers in the 4thâ when Lee Mayâ Bernie Carbo and Bobby Tolan connect. It is Carboâs first major league hit. Joe Sparma takes the loss.
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