Final three game series to decide AL title between Detroit and Boston
The Red Sox head to Detroit for a pivotal three game set to determine the AL pennant. Boston trails by a half game after Baltimore beat them while Detroit defeated Milwaukee. The series features CurtIs vs Lolich in the opener with Tiant and Patting following for Boston and Fryman and Coleman for Detroit.
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Clemente Reaches 3000 Hits Hooks Up Rest After Milestone
Pirates star Roberto Clemente collects his 3000th major league hit with a double off John Matlack in the fourth inning as Pittsburgh defeats the Mets 5 to 0. Clemente says he is glad the milestone is over and plans to rest the season.
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Waltrip Wins Permatex 300 at Nashville Fairgrounds
Darrell Waltrip of Franklin Tennessee overcame a right front wheel loss on lap 239 in the 14th annual Permatex Southern 300 late model race at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. He moved to the lead on lap 23, endured pit repairs that dropped him to third, and finally passed Jack Ingram of Asheville North Carolina on lap 282 to secure victory on the final lap.
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Donohue Wins Can-Am Race in Edmonton
Mark Donohue of Media, Pennsylvania overhauled Denis Hulme of New Zealand on lap 31 to win the Can-Am race at International Speedway Edmonton. His 80 lap time was 1:50.26.901 at an average speed of 109.87 mph in a Porsche. George Follmer of Arcadia, California finished third behind Hulme.
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Newcombe Wins Redwood Bank Tennis Title
Australia’s John Newcombe defeated Cliff Drysdale in the first two sets and held on to win the third, capturing the men’s singles championship at the Redwood Bank tournament in Alamo California.
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Beman Captures Quad Cities Open in Bet tendorf
Deane Beman won his second Quad Cities Open title in Bet tendorf Iowa with a final round 67 to finish 72 holes at five under par 279. The 34 year old Beth esda Maryland native earned 20000 dollars and extended his perfect state record, adding the 1963 National Amateur title in Des Moines to his resume.
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Key To The Mint Wins Woodward at Belmont Park
Racing rounds up notes Key To The Mint defeats Riva Ridge in a stretch duel to win the Woodward Stakes earning $116,000 as Riva Ridge fades to fourth. Our Pappa Joe takes the Thomas D Nash Memorial Handicap at Sportsman's Park by a neck over Joey Bob. Times Rush shocks Figonero in the Tanforan Handicap at Bay Meadows.
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Line Drive To Elbow May Keep Blass Out Of Series
Don Gullett shows fitness by beating the Dodgers 1-0 as Blass may miss the NL series after a line drive to his right elbow in a 7-3 loss to the Mets. Milner's early hit drove in the third run as Blass undergoes nerve and elbow checks. teams post other NL and AL results.
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Lions Lose at Irmo in 28-0 Conference Setback
Irmo defeated the L-B-C Lions 28-0 in Clearwater, moving to 1-1 in 3-AAA while L-B-C drops to 0-2. Four bad snaps and a punt return fueled Irmo’s scoring as Lions struggle with kicking errors. Coach Reames notes improved offense despite the loss. Lions host Lexington, the 3-AAA leader, next.
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Baseball Standings And Weekend Results Snapshot
Weekend results show Detroit defeating Milwaukee 13 to 4 while Boston edged Baltimore 3 to 1. Chicago beat Texas 5 to 3 and Oakland won 10 to 5 over Kansas City. California toppled Minnesota 3 to 2. Cleveland games against New York postponed by rain. First Sunday card had Baltimore vs Boston 2-1 and Detroit 5-1 over Milwaukee. Oakland 4-2 Kansas City and Texas 1 Chicago 0 lead Monday slate.
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Petty Defeats Allison in Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro
Richard Petty and Bobby Allison battled in the Wilkes 400, a 250 mile short track race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Petty secured the victory for the third time this month as the heavyweights clashed on the North Carolina circuit.
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