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Curtis threw three no-hitters as a Clemson University freshman, and in the 1967 Pan American games he became the first U.S. pitcher to defeat Cuba. After going 11-8 and 13-13 for the Red Sox in 1972-73, he was traded to the Cardinals, who were in need of a lefthanded starter. He lasted another decade in the majors because of his adaptability; he started and worked in long and short relief, three times winning 10 games a season. While still active he worked as a sportswriter for the San Francisco Examiner. (FJO)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 21, 1974: The Phils Ed Farmer, making his 2nd NL start, strongarms the Cardinals, 4–2. Both teams make four hits, but the visiting Phils do all their scoring in the 1st off John Curtis. Philadelphia now leads the NL East by one 1/2 games. » May 19, 1975: San Diego's Randy Jones hurls a 10-inning one-hitter in beating St. Louis 1–0. John Curtis takes the tough loss.