Giants Hold Off Reds in Ninth Inning Escape
In Cincinnati, Jerry Johnson relieved in the ninth to halt a Reds surge as the Giants held off Cincinnati 4-3. Gaylord Perry limited the Reds to five hits, including George Foster's homer, before Lee Mays walked and Tommy Perez triple threatened. Willie Mays drove in a run and later scored, with Dick Dietz delivering a two-run double in the first inning.
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Gary Nolan
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Braves Top Dodgers 3-1 in Run Rally Duel
Braves broke a 1-1 tie in the seventh as Felix Millan Garr and Ayban sparked a rally with singles and a Mike Lam sacrifice fly. Phil Niekro allowed seven hits, improving to 10-1, while Ralph Lawler and Maury Wills each contributed for the Dodgers in a 3-4 loss.
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Robertson's 17th homer lifts Pirates past Padres
In Pittsburgh at Three Rivers Stadium Robertson hit a dramatic eighth inning homer to break a tie and push the Pirates to a 2 1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Nate Colbert tied the game earlier with his 20th homer as Arlin pitched well until exiting after eight.
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Bob Johnson
Nate Colbert
Astros Hammer Mets in nightcap and Cardinals blank Expos
Houston beat New York as Bill Billingham earned a win with ninth inning relief and a triple play highlight. St Louis routed Montreal 6 0 with Reggie Cleveland pitching and two costly Expo errors.
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Jose Cruz
Mike Marshall
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Women's State Pairings Set for Anderson District Tourney
The Anderson District women's fast pitch softball tournament draws pairings at the Auxiliary Police Diamond. Westside faces Indiana Lumber and B and W Chain Link Fence meets Rainbow States at 8 p.m. in the top bracket. In the lower bracket Eagles Tiers play UAW 602 at 6:30 p.m. and Chesterfield tangles with Childs Petroleum at 6 p.m. Sunday. Winners meet in the 7:30 p.m. cross bracket with the championship slated for Monday at 3:30 p.m.
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Nicklaus Prefers to Win as Trevino Chases No 1
New York AP Jack Nicklaus said he hates to lose and welcomes the challenge from Lee Trevino for golf's top honor. He noted greater desire to win now than five years ago and appeared during a publicity swing in New York for the upcoming $250,000 Westchester Classic in Harrison New York.
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Hixon Named New All-Star Quarterback for Chicago Clash
IWANDTON Illinois announces quarterback Chuck Hixon from Southern Mattia as the latest addition to the Collegiate squad for the All-Star game against the Baltimore Colts in July. He joins Stanford's Jim Plunkett and Santa Clara's Dan Pastorini as signal callers in Tribune coverage.
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Trevino and Jack Nicklaus spotlight golf showdown
In Bay Area chatter a high profile clash looms between Gary Player and Trevino, with Trevino dominating recent Opens. Meanwhile Jack Nicklaus backs the feud as Giants and Athletics loom in a separate World Series talk, highlighting early-season fan interest and golf’s rising stars.
Bay Area Fans See Possible Local Series
Bay Area baseball interest soars as San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics vie for a local showdown. The piece notes historical gates at Candlestick Park and Oakland Coliseum, cites Vida Blue's draw power, and recalls past million-fan seasons while mentioning promotional events and notable game attendances.
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Bobby Unser Captures Michigan 200 Pole at 193.444 mph
Bobby Unser claimed the pole for the Michigan 200 with a 193.444 mph lap, upcoming race details note fast times by Andrettis and Bettenhausen. The event features Indy type cars with drivers including Al Unser and Gary Bettenhausen as preparations roll into Elkhart Lake and Pocono.
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Africa and United States clash at USA Pan Africa Track Meet
The USA men led Africa at Duke University in a two day event with a dramatic miscue by Africa's Minus Ifter in the 5000 meter race granting Steve Prefontine a dubious win. Kenya's Robert Ouko won the African 5000 meters as the Africans competed as a team for the first time. United States women led by Iris Davis dominated a 49 4 lead with Tennessee State's Davis anchoring the 40 meter relay to victory. The meet marked the first international track event in the South and showcased Dr. Leroy Walker's dream realized at Duke.
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Boston Rips Twins in Could Be Season-Ending Win
Boston Red Sox toppled Minnesota as Rico Petrocelli Joe Lahoud and Reggie Smith hit two-run homers fueling a 4 0 victory. Sonny Siebert held the Twins until a late ninth inning flurry sparked by Leo Cardenas and Jim Nettles. Aparicio dominated with four hits and Carl Yastrzemski added a two-run double.
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Yankees Top Brewers 7 4 on Blomberg Mer cer Hits
New York built a 6 3 lead behind Ron Blomberg and Bobby Mercer home runs. Lindy McDaniel worked the sixth inning with the bases loaded and none out to preserve a 7 4 lead. Milwaukee starter Marty Pattin exited after the fifth as the Yankees pushed ahead 6 3 scoring on errors and singles.
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Marty Pattin
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Bevacqua Lifts Indians Past Royals With Big Triple
Cleveland built a 7-1 lead as rookie Kurt Bevacqua hit a three run triple and a single. Bevacqua scored on a Ken Suarez fly and later added another run. Ed Sirkpatrick homered for Kansas City, accounting for two RBIs.
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Lou Pinella
Cookie Rojas
Ed Sirkpatrick
White Sox Triumph Over Senators Behind Melton Homer
Bill Melton hit a towering home run and Tom Join pitched five innings as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Washington Senators 13 to 0. Pat Kelly triple sparked a sixth inning rally as Melton added another RBI driven by the early lead.
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Cubs Rip Phillies 11-2 Behind Jenkins Homers
Ferguson Jenkins powered the Cubs with a second homer and 16 hits as Chicago routed Philadelphia 11-2. Ron Santo homered twice, driving in two runs, while Santo and Cannizzaro each had three RBIs in a high offense night.
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Americans In BA Finals Reach District Babe Ruth Title
Roy Taylor hurled the American League All Stars to a 7 4 victory over Southport in Memorial Field action. Carmel defeated Greenfield Central 61 to advance and meet Southport at 6 p.m. with the winner facing the Anderson Americans Sunday for the championship.
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