Rangers sweep Angels in doubleheader for season’s first sweep
Texas hushes critics as the Rangers topple California 7-1 and 8-0 to extend a five game win streak. Jim Bibby shines in the opener with two hit pitching and a five run seventh inning chase Nolan Ryan. Rookie David Clyde fires seven shutout innings in the nightcap as Jeff Burroughs hits his first grand slam.
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Jim Bibby
California
Nolan Ryan
David Clyde
Clyde
Jackie Brown
Jeff Burroughs
Rangers
Bill Singer
Texas
Chicago
Kansas City
Baltimore
Cleveland
Minnesota
Oakland
New York
Milwaukee
Detroit
Boston
George Mitterwald
Bobby Grich
Charlie Spikes
John Ellis
Indians
Rookie Rogers Nearly No-Hitter in Montreal Win
Expos rookie Steve Rogers from Missouri nearly pitched a no hitter, allowed only Jose Pagan’s fifth inning single, as Montreal beat Philadelphia 4-0 to open a doubleheader. Bob Gibson homered and drove in five for St Louis in a 13-1 rout of the Mets.
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Jose Pagan
Expos
Philadelphia Phillies
Haif
Arnold Palmer on Relaxed Golf and Tension
In this 1973 NATL News synopsis Arnold Palmer warns that tension dulls golf performance and pleasure. He advises deep breaths, a looser grip, relaxed forearms, a looser left arm, and a smoother backswing with a slight knee bend to allow proper wrist cock and a natural downswing reaction for better shots and enjoyment.
Baseball standings and Friday Saturday MLB schedule note
Standings show St Louis leading 13-2 in the resumed game, New York 1-1, Cincinnati 5-4, Atlanta 34 San Francisco 10-6, San Diego 2-5, plus 10 inning Los Angeles 3 Houston. Friday games feature Briles, Gura, Morton, Billingham, Forsch, Downing, McAnally, Lonborg, Seaver, Grief, and Marichal with listed matchups. Saturday slate includes Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and other city pairings across the league with American and National League results and top pitcher records.
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Springfield
Steve Renko
Mike Marshall
Phillies
Hal Breeden
Bob Gibson
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Cardinals
New York Mets
Bernie Carbo
Joe Torre
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Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
San Francisco Giants
San Diego Padres
New York
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Atlanta
San Francisco
San Diego
Los Angeles
Houston
Briles
Chicago
Gura
Morton
Billingham
Forsch
Downing
Montreal
McAnally
Philadelphia
Lonborg
Seaver
Wise
Grief
Marichal
Associated Press
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G.B. St. Louis
Tiny Lund Slows Pace With Fishing Hideaway
The veteran NASCAR driver Tiny Lund, 42, former Daytona 500 champ, balances speed with fishing. He enjoys a campground near Cross, South Carolina and heads to TriCounty Speedway near Westchester for a 100 lap feature while ranking fourth in NASCAR Grand American. He notes the sport’s mental and physical demands and relies on a relaxed offtrack life.
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Aaron’s Record and Ruth Pace in 1973 Home Run Race
The 1973 season notes Babe Ruth’s career mark and Hank Aaron’s pursuit with 714 home runs. The latest tally shows Aaron’s chase ongoing as July 21 approaches with 58 games left in the schedule.
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Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Aaron
Hale Irwin Leads Canadian Open After Opening Round
Hale Irwin fired a seven under par 65 to hold a two stroke lead after the first round of the Canadian Open worth 175000 dollars. The Canadian Open golf championship item notes Irwin atop the leaderboard.
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Montreal
Hale Irwin
Connors Wins Quarterfinal at Volvo International Tennis
Second seed Jimmy Connors of Belleville Illinois defeated Bob Carmichael of France 6 4 6 0 in the Volvo International Tennis Tournament quarter finals in Breton Woods New Hampshire.
Stockton Upsets Stan Smith in Washington Tennis Meet
Port Washington player Stockton upset top seed Stan Smith of Sea Pines 6-2 3-6 6-4 in the fourth round of the Washington Star News International Tennis Championships.
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Stan Smith
Washington
Dick Stockton
Port Washington
N.Y
Sea Pines
S.C
Washington Star News
Colts Trade O'Brien to Lions for Draft Choice
Baltimore trades wide receiver and placekicker Jim O'Brien to Detroit in exchange for an undisclosed NFL draft selection.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Colts
Jim O’brien
Detroit Lions
Michael Burke Named President at Madison Square Garden
Michael Burke, former president of the New York Yankees, was named president and chief operating officer of Madison Square Garden Center, Inc in New York.
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Michael Burke
NEW York
The
New York Yankees
Madison Square Garden Center, Inc
Walter Blum Nears 4000th Victory at Monmouth Park
Brooklyn born rider Walter Blum nears the 4000 win milestone, trailing shoe maker Willie Shoemaker by miles yet confident the mark remains unattainable. Blum has 3999 wins after the Monmouth Park program, with 26,011 mounts and $23,501,088 in purses. He predicts five more strong racing years while acknowledging Shoemaker’s looming record.
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Walter Blum
Willie Shoemaker
Cherry Hill
N.J
New Jersey
Monmouth Park
Blum
Johnny Longden
Eddie Arcaro
Steve Brooks
Bill Hartack
Shoemaker
Arcaro
Ebbets
Three Teams Lead LPGA Four Ball Opener
In MASHPEE Massachusetts three teams tied for the lead at 67 in the Lady Angelo's LPGA Four-Ball opening round at Oyster Harbors. Defending champions Janie Blalock and Sandra Palmer were one stroke back at 68, tied with Gail Dennenberg and Sandra Post.
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Mass
Janie Blalock
Sandra Palmer
New Seabury Country Club
Sally Little
Jan Ferraris
Joyce Kazmierski
Kathy
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