Twins Sweep Pilots as Manuel Delivers Ninth Inning Win
The Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Pilots 5-2 in game one and 5-4 in the nightcap. Charlie Manuel’s clutch two run double in the eighth and a late single by Manuel decided the second game, giving Minnesota a 7-0 head-to-head edge over the expansion Pilots and widening their AL West lead.
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Hole In One Event Opens Lions Club Tourney
The Athens Lions Club opened its Hole-In-One Tournament at the Athens County Fairgrounds with Mayor Raymond Shepard among the early tee offters. Contestants pay a dollar for five balls to drive 135 yards with inner and outer circle bonuses and nightly prizes for closest to the cup. Proceeds support eye research and training pilot dogs for the blind.
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Namath Mystery Deepens Over Plans To Return
Joe Namath stirred a media scrum at Hofstra with a late call to coach Weeb Ewbank saying he would finalize a business deal and return Tuesday night or Wednesday. He reportedly plans to handle Broadway Joe's finances in Miami while avoiding public comment on retirement or selling Bachelors III.
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Legion Tilt At Wellston Cancelled
The Athens American Legion game with Wellston at Wellston Sunday was cancelled by Wellston due to Jackson County Fair conflicts. The final regular-season game for Athens is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Trautwein Field versus Marietta. Athens stands 8-12-1 ahead of the Eighth District tournament starting Saturday in Meigs County.
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Detroit at Washington leads early NL East standings update
In the National League East standings report, Detroit holds a 13-5 record as it travels to Washington for a Tuesday schedule. Other matchups include Cleveland at Baltimore, Chicago at Minnesota, and Oakland at Seattle with Kansas City visiting California, all listed in the day’s games.
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Medics top Steppe’s 8 1 in Little League makeup games
City Recreation Medics improved to 7 1 after Scott Dailey no hit five innings and Randy Streets held Steppe’s to two hits. Dailey Streets Partridge and Day each had two hits with Dailey homering. Rotary beat Jaycees 5 2 on two hitter Sam Diliberto. Logan’s edged Lions 7 6 on Carl Stempel strikeout 12. Steppe’s beat Abex 9 2 as Steve Thomas homered twice. Upcoming games list Monday and Tuesday schedules.
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Niekro Brothers Fall As Joe Tops Phil In San Diego Clash
Joe Niekro, age 24, defeated his brother Phil 1-0 on a six hitter as San Diego Padres beat Atlanta Braves. Nate Colbert doubled and scored on Ivan Murrell's single for the decisive run in the fourth. The Braves’ best chance ended when Larry Stahl threw out a runner at the plate.
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Major League Leaders and Minnesota Comeback
Charlie Manuel drilled a two run double in the eighth to spark a Minnesota rally. The Twins completed a comeback with a ninth inning single to seal a 5 4 win over Seattle and sweep the doubleheader. Ken Holtzman pitched a four hitter for his first win since June 10 and first complete game since May 28 as the Cubs rout Philadelphia in the opener of a doubleheader.
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Softball Meet Planned in Athens for 23-Team Tourney
Final plans set for a double elimination District Slow Pitch Softball Tournament in Athens over the next two weekends. Ten local teams compete with Stockport ICW 343 and Tree Toppers among contenders. July 19 opening games, July 20 Sunday action, championship July 27. Proceeds help defray tournament expenses.
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