Dodgers erupt in 10-run eighth to beat Giants
Dodgers rally for 10 runs in the eighth, led by Bob Valentine and Manny Mota two RBI hits each, Rich Allen and Jim Lefebvre homers, sending 18 batters to the plate. Pate Mikkelsen earned the win as Los Angeles moved within 4 1/2 games of San Francisco in the NL West.
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New U.S. track stars upend Soviet team in Berkeley
In Berkeley, a youthful United States squad defeated the USSR in a historic meet. High jumper Pat Matzdorf set a world record at 6 ft 7 in 7 in, while Steve Prefontaine set an American 5,000 m mark. The U.S. also swept several events with young athletes like Arnie Robinson and Don Quarrie competing for top positions.
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Rudi's homer lifts Blue to 2-1 win over Angels
Vida Blue limited Oakland with nine hits allowed as Joe Rudi belted a two out solo homer in the eighth, breaking a pitchers' duel to give California a 2-1 victory at Anaheim Stadium before 44,681. Mike Epstein added a 13th homer for the A's, while Catfish Hunter was slated to start next against Rudy May.
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Firecracker 406 Stock Race Win By Four Seconds
Isaac Firecracker charged from 21st starting position in a 1971 Dodge to win the Firecracker 406 at Daytona Beach in four seconds over Richard Petty in a Plymouth. Petty had earlier won at a Daytona GM and finished four seconds back, nursing a hood flap issue on the final laps.
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Sox deny Yaz fined amid online report
Boston Red Sox called a published report that veteran outfielder Carl Yastrzemski was fined by manager Eddie Kasko “erroneous” and blamed a story error. Yastrzemski missed Sunday’s lineup due to a virus after a Saturday night interaction with boos in the eighth inning confrontation.
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Trevino Wins Canadian Open in Sudden-Death Finish
Lee Trevino captured the Canadian Open after a sudden-death playoff with Art Wall at Montreal. Trevino clinched the $100,000 first prize with a 1-foot birdie on the first extra hole, tying Wall at 275 after regulation. Wall finished strong, with 9 on the final hole, while Phil Rodgers trailed by three shots for $10,650. Trevino heads next to Royal Birkdale for the British Open after winning the U.S. Open last week.
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Palmer withdraws from British Open after Canadian Open showing
Arnold Palmer withdraws Sunday from the British Open after completing the Canadian Open with a 71 and a four day total of 207 finishing 12th. He cited fatigue saying he needs rest and cannot play well enough to justify rushing to the Open. Palmer, tired all week, said he would rather rest and honor the game.
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