Sports headlines for Monday April 12, 1971:
- Astros' Walker Charges Regan, Perry With Throwing Spitballs
 
Today's baseball transactions:
- Orioles placed Jerry DaVanon on the disabled list
 - Royals placed Buck Martinez on the disabled list
 - Expos placed Mack Jones, John O'Donoghue and John Strohmayer on the disabled list
 - Giants placed Russ Gibson on the disabled list
 
Click on a team's logo to see its 1971 roster, stats and more! 
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    Cincinnati Reds (1-4) | 
  7 | 
  11 | 
  0 | 
  5 | 
   
  
    Atlanta Braves (4-2) | 
  3 | 
  12 | 
  0 | 
  10 | 
   
  
 Win: Jim McGlothlin (1-1)
   Loss: Ron Reed (1-1)
   Save: Clay Carroll (1)
 
 T: 2:23
   Att: 15,178 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
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