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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1974
Page
8
Mike Marshall extended his ironman streak to 12 consecutive games as the Dodgers beat the Reds 3-2 to widen their NL West lead. In other action, Houston defeated Atlanta 5-1 and Pittsburgh topped Montreal 4-2.
San Diego defeated San Francisco 5-1 with ex-Giant Willie McCovey belting a two run homer and Clarence Gaston adding a solo shot. Astros beat Braves 5-1 behind Claude Osteen six hit effort. Mets beat Phillies 4-2 as Tom Seaver earned his fifth win. Cubs over Cardinals 4-3 after a first inning rally led by Rick Monday's homer. Pirates topped Expos 2-? with Jim Rooker giving up two early runs before settling in.
The righthander Jerry Moody has stepped into the ace role for Aiken Post 26 American Legion, posting a 5-0 record after scarce high school pitching. He discusses the added pressure from teammates injuries, his basketball future, and the team’s upcoming key game against Cayce at Airport High School. Moody notes Lexington’s upset and the team’s rebound with a 16-1 win over Irmo-Chapin as they chase a late-season push.
American Eric Soderholm was fined for baserunning errors but recovered to score the winning run in the Twins 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers. In other AL games, Boston beat Baltimore 9-6, Cleveland topped Milwaukee 5-3, Detroit downed New York 4-2, Chicago defeated Kansas City 4-1, and Oakland beat California 7-5. Dwight Evans drove in two with a two run single as Boston broke a late tie, while Frank Duffy and George Hendrick fueled Cleveland's rally and Gary Sutherland keyed Detroit's fifth inning surge.
The Associated Press lists NL leaders in batting with Garr and Wynn atop runs and hits, Bonds and Brock also among leaders. Pitching leaders show Capra and John with strong records and Seaver, Carlton high in strikeouts. AL leaders include Carew and Campaneris with top counts in runs and RBIs.
Fermata Swim Club lost 268 to 265 at Montclair with Faith Gniazdowski claiming three wins for Fermata. Montclair’s Scottie Webster and Mark Stephens each won three events, while Mike Schubert and teammates set a pool record in the 90 meter butterfly at 30.0 seconds.
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