Dodgers Walk Bench To Split Doubleheader With Reds
In Cincinnati, Johnny Bench was intentionally walked twice as Cincinnati won 4-3 and 3-2, aided by Hal King’s two run homer in the opener and Tony Perez’s late hit in the second. Sparky Anderson said his Reds remain in fourth place despite the wins. In New York, the Yankees swept Cleveland 5-2 and 11-3 as Bobby Murcer’s squeeze bunt produced the first run of the nightcap, with Roy White and Murcer each homering.
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Roy White
Sparky Lyle
White
Murcer
Yankees
Ron Blomberg
Ralph Houk
Houk
Buddy Bell
Bell
Hal King
Cincinnati Reds
Riverfront Stadium
Casper Dances To Western Open Victory
Billy Casper celebrated with a small dance after draining a six foot par putt on the 72nd hole to clinch the Western Open. It marked his first tourney win since Kaiser International in 1971 as he returned to the limelight.
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Billy Casper
Casper
Kaiser International
Legion Marietta Split Doubleheader in Athens
Athens won the opener 8-2 on a four hitter by Steve Inbody but Marietta rallied to win 3-2 in the nightcap in the bottom of the ninth. Athens improves to 9-4, with Dailey Wood and Mace delivering multi hit efforts and notable extra base hits. Dan Boone started for Marietta. Buchannan drove in the late winning run in a later game.
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American Legion
Wilson Freight
Cincinnati
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Steve Inbody
Lancaster
South Shore
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Don Wood
Wood
Mark Mace
RBI
Danny Hall
Mace
Mark Handley
Inbody
Dan Reynolds
Brad Biehl
Dan Boone
Reynolds
Buchannan
Caspar Casper Casper lands Western Open title in bold finish
Buffalo Bill casper captures the Western Open for the fourth time with a 10 under par 272 at Midlothian. He drains a 12-foot par saver on 71 and a six-foot putt for par on 72 to seal the win by one stroke over Hale Irwin and Larry Hinson who tied for second. Earnings total near 1.4 million for the champions era.
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Midlothian
Larry Hinson
Hale Irwin
Secretariat Fan Mail and Merchandising Boom at Meadow Stable
Secretariat’s owner and agent move to control merchandising as William Morris Agency handles a new line bearing his name. Meadow Stable head Helen Tweedy says fan mail reaches about 200 letters daily, with 1,000 free pictures already mailed. A 41,223 attendance at Arlington Park underscored the horse’s popular surge after winning the Arlington Invitational.
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Secretariat
William Morris Agency, Inc
Chicago
Arlington Park
Arlington
Frazier and Bugner Ready for London Heavyweight Showdown
Joe Frazier and Joe Bugner square off at Earl's Court Arena in London with mutual claims of "can't lose" as they eye a potential match with George Foreman. Frazier seeks mobile offense to rebound after the Foreman defeat, while Bugner uses height and reach to challenge the former world champion.
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Bugner
London
Joe Frazier
Joe Bugner
Earl's Court Arena
George Foreman
Foreman
Krazier
Muhammad Ali
Mayer Faces Tough Wimbledon Quarter Against Fassbender
American 21 year old Alex Mayer, who upset top seed Ilie Nastase, must confront eighth seed Juergen Fassbender in the Wimbledon men's singles quarter finals. Nastase defeated by Mayer in four sets earlier in the tournament.
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Ilie Nastase
Romania
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W. Va
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Nastase
Taisbender
Billie Jean King
Diles and Hondell Lead Scotch Foursome at Athens Club
In the scotch foursome at Athens Country Club Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bill Diles won with 37, while Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hondell took second with 39. Randy Adams captured the junior title with a 38, and a flag tournament is set for Wednesday July 4 at the club.
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Vern Hondell
Athens Country Club
Randy Adams
Country Club
Nelsonville Little League Invitational July 4-8
Nelsonville Recreation Association sponsors a four day Little League invitational at Nelsonville city park with free admission. July 4 games include New Lexington vs Athens Glouster vs Nelsonville Chauncey vs Peoples Shoes Lancaster and Logan vs Wellston. winners advance to July 7 semi finals and final on July 8. trophies awarded.
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Wellston
District Legion Tourney pairings set in Athens
First round matchups announced for the Eighth District American Legion Tournament to be held in Athens July 21 22 28 and 29. Five teams compete Lithopolis Glouster Meigs Lancaster Athens and Trautwein Field hosts. The winner advances to the state meet in Ashland in August.
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Athens American Legion
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