Basso Captures World Road Championship Sprint
Marino Basso of Italy won the world road cycling championship in GAP France with a final sprint finishing in 7 hours 5 minutes 59 seconds. He overtook Mario Bitossi and Eddie Merckx in the last 20 meters. Cyrille Guimard placed third and Merckx fourth. The 272.574 kilometer race marked his 42nd professional victory at age 27.
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Marino Basso
Basso
Mario Bitossi
Italy
Eddie Merckx
Belgium
Cyrille Guimard
Merckx
Unclaimed $9,068 Big L Winning Ticket at Louisville Downs
An unidentified race fan holds a winning but uncashed $9,068 ticket from Louisville Downs. The record double perfecta payout for Saturday night’s Big L was not claimed after a 4,022 attendance, beating the previous mark of $8,518.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville Downs
Whitworth Wins Knoxville Classic to Lead LPGA Money List
Kathy Whitworth won the Knoxville Ladies Golf Classic with a par 71 three round total 210 and a four stroke margin. She earned 3750 bringing her season total money lead while aiming for the US Women's Open.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Kathy Whitworth
Knoxville
Miss Whitworth
Jane Blalock
Aaron Breaks Ruth Record Not The Big One
Hank Aaron hit two home runs including a 10th inning winner to lift the Atlanta Braves past the Cincinnati Reds 4 3. His 660th career homer is the most by a player with one team and comes as he trails Babe Ruth 714 homers for the all time record.
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Associated Press
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Ruth
New York Yankees
Milwaukee Braves
Yankees
Boston Braves
Boston Red Sox
Reds
Johnny Bench
Tony Perez
Don Gullett
The
Hammer
Gullett
Pittsburgh
Willie Stargell
Stargell
Bucs
Twin-Bill
Golf Practice Against Left to Right Wind Tip
A golfer should avoid practicing with a left to right wind to groove the swing. Fighting wind can cause loss of left side control and poor ball flight. Practice on a level short grass area to simulate course conditions and judge ball reaction.
Lyle's Relief Sparks Yankees Doubleheader Sweep
Sparky Lyle felt a pop but finished with 2 scoreless innings to notch his 24th save as the Yankees swept the twin bill over Milwaukee 3-0 and 6-4 in 10 innings. The Tigers split with Cleveland, Baltimore pounded Boston, Oakland beat Minnesota, and Chicago and California won as well.
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Sparky Lyle
New York Yankees
Denny Riddleberger
Cleveland Indians
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Willie Horton
Mickey Stanley
Yankees
Milwaukee
Tigers
Yanks
Cleveland
New York
Baltimore
Boston
Oakland
Minnesota
Chicago White Sox
Texas
California
Kansas City
John Ellis
Steve Kline
Ralph Houk
Lyle
Houk
Standings and Scores From Major Baseball League Weekend
The standings show Detroit and Oakland leading divisions with Minnesota and Texas among contenders. Weekend results include Boston beating Baltimore 6-3, Detroit taking Cleveland 4-3 in 11 innings, and Chicago shutting out Texas 10-1 with other American and National League games listed.
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Baltimore
New York
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Cleveland
Milwaukee
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Chicago
Minnesota
Kansas City
California
Texas
Oakland
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J. Perry
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Siebert
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Hunter
Dragon
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Philadelphia
West Cincinnati
Houston
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Francisco
San Dergo
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
San Deigo
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Chicago Cubs
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Wayne Simpson
Joe Morgan
Bobby Tolan
Jack Nicklng
Ellis
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Reed
Nolan
Seaver
Gibson
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