Colbert Keeps Hot-Hitting Pace In NL Run of Homers
Nate Colbert of San Diego slugged five homers in two days and two more in a 6-5 win over Atlanta to tie the league mark for homers in a week. Dale Long’s eight straight games and Ralph Kiner Ted Kluszewski ties are noted as Colbert leads with 31 homers and 84 RBIs. Chicago’s Hands loses a no hitter bid after a costly misplay. Montreal, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh post wins in other NL action.
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Indians Rally Past Orioles In Cleveland Triumph
Chris Chambliss sparked the Indians with three hits including a first inning single and two doubles as Cleveland beat Baltimore 4-3. Tom Hilgendorf and Phil Hennigan combined on a seven-hitter to hand the Orioles their fifth loss in six games.
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Hall Sets Mark In Olympic Trials With World Record
Gary Hall shaved .19 off his world record in the 40 meter individual medley at the U S Olympic Swimming Trials in Portage Park, finishing 4:30.81 and securing his Munich berth. Spitz near record in 200 meter freestyle. 15 year old Keena Rothhammer wins 400 meter freestyle.
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NFL Kicks Off Exhibition Play With Black Quarterbacks
The NFL opens preseason with two black QBs in starting roles as Karl Douglass of Baltimore and John Walton of Los Angeles lead their teams. Douglass starts for the Colts against the Redskins in Tampa. Walton leads the Rams vs the Browns in the Los Angeles charity game.
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Connors Edges Faulk On Faulty Clay In Tight Win
In Cincinnati Jimmy Connors barely survives unseeded Steve Faulk 6 4 6 7 7 6 in the Western Championships third round. He admitted playing poorly yet claimed satisfaction after advancing to the quarterfinals as a tape influenced final-set tie-break decided the match. Faulk impressed with strong serving while Connors benefited from the soft composition surface.
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NHL-WHA Battle Set In Court Of Hockey
NHL president Clarence Campbell announced an injunction will target many WHA defectors including Bobby Hull from Chicago, Gerry Cheevers and Derek Sanderson from Boston, and J C Tremblay from Montreal, asserting the reserve clause will be enforceable.
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Hoon's Defeats Seaman's For Women’s Softball Title
Hoon's won 11-9 as Ann Hoon pitched the title game and Lois Courtney took the loss. Hoon's outhit Seaman's 31-26 with Bev Levering, Sue Reed, Lois Courtney, Deb Childress, Jo Wood and Kelz enburg delivering strong at bats. Friday semi finals feature Albany Reds vs Chesterhill and Amesville vs Chauncey Cardinals or Steppe's.
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Major League results and Friday schedule overview
Baseball results update shows Boston 7 New York 9 Minnesota 9 Texas 4 Cleveland 4 Baltimore 3 Chicago 4 California 2 Milwaukee 6 Detroit 3. Friday games list Baltimore at Boston Detroit at Cleveland Milwaukee at Seattle Minnesota at Kansas City Texas at Chicago New York at Milwaukee Oakland at Minnesota California at Kansas City Texas at Chicago.
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Thirsk Leads PGA After First Round at Oakland Hills
Stan Thirsk from Shawnee Mission Kansas shoots two under par 70 to share the lead with Bud Allin at the PGA National Championship first round. Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus trail with one under. Weather dampened play with rain and winds delaying groups.
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