Reds Stay Hot as 7-2 Win Pushes Streak to Five
The Cincinnati Reds defeated St Louis 7-2 to extend a five game winning streak and improve to 33-10 since July 1. Pete Rose keyed the attack with a second double, while Cincinnati narrowed the gap with the Dodgers to 12 games in the NL West. The Dodgers beat the Phillies 2-1 as Greg Luzinski homered and Joe Ferguson sent a pinch homer. Pittsburgh also won 5-2 over Atlanta to boost within three games of first in the NL East.
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Designated Hitter Day Highlights AL Action
In a DH themed slate on August 12, Cepeda went 5 for 5 with a homer for Boston in a 14 8 win over the Angels while Robinson added two homers in a 14 8 Boston victory. McDowell laments pennant odds as Yankees blow late lead in 13 12 loss. Gates Brown and Jim Northrup homer for Detroit in 6 2 win over Chicago. Tigers extend AL East lead to 16 20 since All Star break. Cleveland edges Texas 7 6 with Chris Chambliss double.
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Donohue Edges Follmer In Can-Am Thriller At Mid-Ohio
Mark Donohue won the Buckeye Can-Am at Mid-Ohio by about ten seconds ahead of George Follmer. Hurley Haywood finished third as heat exhaustion sidelined several drivers in 80 degree heat. Donohue leads the Can-Am series with 59 points, Follmer second with 35.
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Nastase Wins Title Amid On Court Controversy in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Romanias Ilie Nastase beat Manuel Orantes 5 7 6 3 6 4 to win the Western Tennis Championship with a $9 000 first prize but faced a charge of unsportsmanlike conduct after disputes with linesmen. Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert 6 2 7 5 to claim the women's title and $5 000.
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Local Softball Tournaments Set For Kyger Creek and Hadley Fields
Kyger Creek hosts a double elimination men s slo pitch Sept 1 3 with entry 30 plus two Dudley balls contact Sonny Decker or George Hoschar deadline Aug 27. A women s slo pitch at Hadley Fields Aug 17 26 with 30 entry for first 24 teams and one new softball drawing Aug 15 Harold Hadley handles details. An Aug 24 Starlighters Bowling League meeting at Rollerbowl at 7 pm call Bonnie Calentine for info.
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Rules Meetings Slated Across Ohio For Football Officials
The Ohio High School Athletic Association schedules rule interpretation meetings to brief officials and coaches on changes for the upcoming season. Fred L. Dafler serves as state interpreter, with sessions planned at Ohio University Branch Chillicothe and Gower Center Athens.
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Nicklaus Suspends Belief as Best Ever After Victory
Nicklaus, after a three under par 69 to finish 277, says he may not be the greatest, comparing major titles only to judge greatness. Crampton and Weiskopf hail him as the best, with Nicklaus leading by four over runner-up Crampton as Weiskopf calls him the greatest.
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Korbut Says She Has No Spirit For New Gymnastics Rules
Olga Korbut, the 18 year old Soviet gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, laments she has no spirit for daring routines after officials ban them. She plans to perform a back flip at the University Games but says it is not allowed in the Olympics under current rules.
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Blanda Kicks Winning Field Goal In Tight Win For Raiders
George Blanda, 45, booted a 16 yard field goal with four seconds left to lift the Oakland Raiders 27 26 over the Dallas Cowboys in a tight preseason battle. Earlier he added a 33 yard strike to spark a comeback from 26 14.
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Baseball matchups and pitchers from Tuesday slate
In the majors nine games highlight key pitcher matchups. Forster faces Slaton in Milwaukee while Cuellar tangles with Siebert in Texas. Fryman opposes Blyleven in Minnesota. Tuesday’s schedule lists Baltimore at Texas and Chicago at Milwaukee among others across the league.
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