Reds Edge Giants as Bench caps ninth with homer
At Candlestick Park the Reds beat the Giants 9-7 after John Bench hit a two run homer with two outs in the ninth. Bench’s 20th homer came off Ron Bryant as Cincinnati closes in on a pennant showdown with the Dodgers. Bobby Bonds hit a grand slam for San Francisco.
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Phillies win behind Twitchell seven-hitter and Unser homer
Wayne Twitchell pitched seven strong as Del Unser hit a three run homer and the Phillies built a five run third inning for a victory. Other AL teams posted wins with Cards edging Pirates, Cubs sweeping Mets, and Dodgers dominating Padres to widen NL West lead.
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Fryman fall spoils Detroit no hitter bid at Cleveland
Detroit pitcher Woodie Fryman came within a few inches of a no hitter before relinquishing Bobby Mitchell's two-out single in the seventh as the Tigers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0. Cleveland beat the Yankees 9-2 and other AL games saw Boston 11 Baltimore 3, Texas 3 Royals 1, Minnesota 6 California 5, and Chicago 7 Oakland 3.
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NFL talks stall as strike drags on amid feuds
Washington AP reports NFL labor dispute negotiations led by W J Usery Jr. recessed for five days after sharp exchanges between the NFL Players Association and the owners. Bill Curry of the Houston Oilers cited unsatisfactory counter proposals while players worry about preseason viability and veteran camp status. Wellington Mara said the union’s changes were minor and failed to alter major aims like ending the reserve clause.
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Baseball Schedule Headlines Major League Games This Weekend
Listings show Saturday matchups Boston at New York Oakland at Minnesota Texas at Chicago Baltimore at Detroit California at Kansas City Cleveland at Milwaukee with Sundays including Boston at New York Oakland at Minnesota Cleveland at Milwaukee Texas at Chicago Baltimore at Detroit and twilight California at Kansas City N Cincinnati Billingham facing Halicki in San Francisco Also planned Chicago at Pittsburgh Atlanta at San Francisco Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Montreal Houston at Los Angeles Chicago at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis Atlanta at San Francisco New York at Montreal Cincinnati at San Diego Houston at Los Angeles
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North Aims to Match Record in All Star Football Game
Canton Ohio crowd tops 10000 will watch the 29th annual Ohio High School All Star contest at Fawcett Stadium. North seeks a fourth straight win over the South at 8:30 p m EDT with Bill Moorehead of Athens on the South squad. Moorehead was a tackle in football and competed in wrestling and track at Athens and earned a scholarship to Eastern Illinois University. The game showcases 25 players recruited by Big Ten schools including 12 to Ohio State and others to Michigan State and Michigan.
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Well Rested Heard Grabs Pleasant Valley Lead
Jerry Heard, fresh from a month away, shot a three under 68 to share the first round lead in the Pleasant Valley Golf Classic. He said resting briefly helps him perform, unlike players who push through long stretches. The $200,000 event is in Sutton, Massachusetts.
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Spencer Sets For Challenge Against Csonka In Memphis
Willie Spencer, an unknown 20 year old from Massillon Ohio, scored two touchdowns and rushed for 99 yards as Memphis Southmen defeated Southern California 25 15. Csonka, All Pro fullback of the Miami Dolphins, signed with the Southmen for 1975. Spencer vows to face Csonka head on with age and desire.
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