Reds Edge Braves In Relief Save Duel
The Atlanta Braves plagued by injuries were stunned 4-3 by the Cincinnati Reds. Adrian Devine earned his fourth save of the season as Cincinnati blew a late lead with Pete Rose collecting his 2,700th hit and 100th run of the year.
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Williams Learns Strike Zone From Umpire Call
In a 4 3 Brewers win, Billy Williams disputed strikes from Danny Frisella. Umpire Bill Kunkel ruled strike three after Williams argued, costing the A's a ninth inning loss that ended their nine game win streak. Royals beat Indians 6 1, Yankees 5 1 over Rangers, Orioles 8 4 over Twins, Red Sox 12 5 over White Sox.
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Griffin Scores Well In Business World
Archie Griffin, even before a regular season game, has secured contracts with Doubleday & Co, Bristol Myers, and Shoe Corp of America. A book project is underway in Cincinnati, with Griffin also showcased in a Bristol Myers testimonial. estimated deals could reach 50000, marking a strong start for the Heisman winner and naming his brother James Jr as an actuary in Columbus who notes early merchandising efforts.
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Browns erupt past Vikings 31 7 in Cleveland
Cleveland Browns stun the Minnesota Vikings 31 7 at Cleveland Stadium before 44 336 fans. Greg Pruitt powers 235 rushing yards and 333 total, while the reenergized Browns defense shuts down Minnesota.
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Browns Rally But Fall To Cardinals In Shootout At Korakuen
Browns fall 20 17 as offense sputters with fumbles and penalties in second quarter. Pruitt gains 93 yards on 15 carries setting up a two score burst. Cardinals use late 52 yard Hart Harris connection to seize the lead and hold off San Diego rally.
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Stockton Wins PGA Championship On Final Green
Dave Stockton predicted victory days before the finish and delivered at Congressional Country Club. He held a one stroke lead on the 72nd hole, sank a 15 foot putt for a 281 total, and won by one shot over Nicklaus and January as Floyd, Graham, and Schlee trailed.
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Connors Defeats Fibak In U S Clay Court Championship
In Indianapolis AP Connors wins the U S Clay Court title 6-2 6-4 over Fibak earning 25000 first prize. Fibak lauds Connors while both players discuss potential as the world’s best. Ramirez Gottfried win doubles 3500 each, May wins women’s singles 6000.
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Major League Baseball Schedule Nuggets from Early Season Listings
The listing shows multiple games across leagues with pitchers and records noted. Montreal at Philadelphia features Fryman 10-8 versus Underwood 7-3. Atlanta at Cincinnati lists LaCorte 1-4 against Alcala 10-3. San Diego at Freisieben and St. Louis, Chicago at Houston, Pittsburgh at San Francisco, New York at Los Angeles, plus several undated matches.
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Olympic Champ Heads Outdoor Diving Field
United States Olympic diving stars lead by Alabama's Jenni Chandler begin the 1976 AAU outdoor diving championships in Decatur Alabama Chandler a Montreal gold medalist competes in the three meter springboard McIngvale of Dallas defends both the one and three meter events Vosler of Eaton Ohio and Janet Ely of Dallas return as last year's champions with Vosler also placing fourth in the Montreal platform event.
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Billingham sheds weight to rejoin Reds after rough season
Cincinnati pitcher Jack Billingham climbed out of Sparky Andersons doghouse by dieting and shedding pounds from 230 to 217. He credits fruit snacks and a late spring tour for a faster body while noting spring training overextended.
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