Reds lead NL West as Mets loom in pennant chase
In the National League East the Mets surge behind Gil Hodges lifters with openings by Leo Durocher’s Cubs and Pittsburgh. The Mets capitalized on home crowds at Shea 53,657 and 45,453 to two dramatic wins over the Dodgers, 2-1 in 10 innings and 6-4, with Agee stealing home for the decisive run.
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Bill Singer
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Tug McGraw
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Bill Grabarkewitz
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Bud Ha
Dave Marshall
Insance
100-Lapper Set At Sun Valley Speedway Friday Night
Sun Valley Speedway in Anderson hosts a 100 lap stock car race as part of a two night twin bill this Friday with two figure 8 features and a modified show on Saturday. ASA stars from Indiana and nearby states join a large field of rat racers and seasoned drivers in races starting at 8:30 p.m.
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Junior Shirley
Herb Rose
Ray Wright
Elkhart
Davy Byler
Howe
Larry Cope
Leroy
Indiana
Bob Fields
Willow Branch
Markleville
Bill Lemon
Ewood
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Jim Brewer
Noblesville
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Darwin Blankenship
Alton Sneed
Daleville
Prosser
Blount
Rose
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Gene Cook
Wilkinson
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Carthage
Caps Acquire Moe Move Harge Bradds to Carolina Cougars
The Washington Caps reacquire three year ABA star Doug Moe from the Carolina Cougars in exchange for Ira Harge and Gary Bradds. Moe joins UNC teammates Brown and Scott in Washington, bringing a 20.1 ABA career scoring average and veteran leadership to the Caps.
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Tar Heels
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Rick Barry
Chiefs Favored In All Star Clash With College Stars
Kansas City Chiefs opened as at least a 10 point favorite over the college all stars in the 37th annual Soldier Field game. Odds makers in Las Vegas cite a potential two touchdown spread if KC trained in Liberty Missouri. Chiefs' pace and coaching by Hank Stram shape a strong pro lineup against campus heroes.
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Title Game Reset At Elwood
The Ninth District Little League championship game between the Elwood All-Stars and Peru was postponed by rain. It will be played tonight at 7 30 p m at the Harry Bridges Little League Diamond in Elwood.
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Cards Crush Reds 16-9 as Allen, Shannon lead rout
Richie Allen hit two homers and Mick Shannon drove in three with a three run triple as the St Louis Cardinals exploded for 16 runs against Cincinnati to halt an eight game skid. Carl Taylor Julian Javier and Joe Torre each had three hits as five pitchers were used. Chuck Taylor allowed six shutout innings before a ninth inning homer by Bernie Carbo.
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Reds
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Gaylord Perry
Mets
Ken Singleton
Major League Baseball Scores and Standings News
National and American League results list San Francisco beating Montreal 6 2 and New York 5 San Francisco 3 as well as multiple day games. Probate pitchers include Boston Romo 6 0 at Oakland and New York McCormick 0 0 at California with several night matchups.
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Al Unser Wins Indy 150 In Rain Soaked Thriller
Al Unser won the Indy 150 at Indianapolis in a rain soaked race after two late spins. Mark Donohue finished second, Gordon Johncock third, with John Cannon fourth as weather and brake trouble shaped a chaotic 60 lap event. Andretti crashed after locking wheels with Scooter Patrick on lap 14.
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Four Inducted In Hall Of Fame In Cooperstown
Cooperstown welcomed Lou Boudreau Jesse Haines Ford Frick and Earle Combs as new Hall of Famers at outdoor ceremonies heat rising to use. Bowing Kuhn presided unveiling of plaques and many old inductees returned for the event.
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Bears Court Battle Opens With Halas
CHICAGO UP I George Halas Jr Chicago Bears president testified that Northwestern University athletic director granted permission for a September 27 game at Dyche Stadium. He said plans were finalized in February as part of the injunction suit against Northwestern and Evanston over stadium use.
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