Three Division Leaders Widen Gaps in Major Leagues
Oakland extended its AL West lead to eight games after Detroit beat Chicago 3-1 as Mickey Lolich earned his 16th win. Pittsburgh moved five games up in the NL East with a 6-5 comeback over Atlanta, while Cincinnati widened its NL West edge to six with a 7-2 win over Chicago and St. Louis’ 3-2 victory over Houston.
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Gabriel Suffers Collapsed Lung In Rams Preseason
Veteran quarterback Gabriel suffered a spontaneous pneumothorax in the Rams training camp at Long Beach State. He left practice with breathing trouble and could be out from five weeks to a month. In his absence John Walton and Jerry Rhome will handle signal calling.
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Los Angeles Rams
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Los Angeles
Rams
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John Walton
Jerry Rhome
Speedy Duncan
NFL
Athens Youth Track Club Faces Dayton Regional Trials
Athens youths led by coach Gene Bleigh prepare for the Dayton regional with eight Athens athletes joining Robert Wagoner who set a state long jump record at Toledo. Wagoner leaped 20 ft 6 1 4 in despite rain to surpass the state mark, defeating district champs including Joe Spaulding of Miamisburg.
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Toledo
Athens Track Club
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Miamisburg
Fairborn
Ohio
Dayton
Bonse Learns Lesson At Firestone Qualifier
Akron novice Lee Bonse shot a 69 in the Firestone qualifier for the 150000 American Golf Classic. He trained three months with Lee Trevino and finished three under par to lead 22 qualifiers. Also at 69 were Bob Erickson and Paul Moran as 10 golfers faced a 73 playoff for remaining spots. Bonse used 30 putts, 36 for the front nine and 33 for the back.
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Lee Trevino
Firestone Country Club
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Winter Park
Fla
Paul Moran
Colton
Calif
Bowse
Trevino
Abex beats Albany Spartan Inn 6 0 in key league game
Abex pitcher Doug Llewellyn struck out two to back a 6 0 win over Albany Spartan Inn, placing Abex within a half game of leaders. Bill Issac and Jon McBride led with hits, while Brent Hawk and Tim Poston added singles.
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Pirates
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Nix
Terry Roberts
Giants
Jeff Billups
Mike Hawk
Mike Day
Brent Easler
Steve Charney
Jeff Goldsberry
Major League Monday Results and Tuesday Schedule Summary
In The Majors Monday Cincinnati beat Chicago 7-2 Pittsburgh defeated Atlanta 6-5 St. Louis edged Houston 3-2 Tuesday slate includes Cincinnati at Chicago Atlanta at Pittsburgh St. Louis at San Francisco New York at Los Angeles Philadelphia at San Diego and more. Also local notes on university and women’s softball leagues and Pee Wee baseball results with multiple winners and standout hitters.
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Minnesota
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Culp
Hull Battle Continues Over Canada Russia Series In Ottawa
Montreal AP reports Prime Minister Trudeau is blamed by Alan Eagleson for stirring the Hull controversy before the Canada Russia series. Eagleson says Trudeau’s move politicized eligibility rules as Hull, now with the Winnipeg Jets, signs a $2.5 million contract.
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Hull
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World Hockey Association
Dick Allen Tops AL All Star Voters In 1972 Poll
Dick Allen, Chicago White Sox slugger and 19 home runs leader, led AL voting with 1 092 758 of 3 171 556. He starts at first base over Norm Cash as Brooks Robinson gains third base. The 43rd All Star Game is set for July 25 in Atlanta NBC telecast. Other NL and AL starters include Aparicio, Yastrzemski, and Carew.
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Cookie Rojas
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Osborne and McManus Lead at Buckeye Open First Round
In the seven day $25,000 Buckeye Open singles action James Connors and Pancho Gonzales top seeds advance with decisive wins. Hewitt Stockton and McKinley join doubles seed set as Goven fails to arrive. Other results include McManus Owens Osborne Delaney Guerry Faulk.
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Pirates chase back-to-back World Series title run
Sports notes mix baseball lore with odd player facts from the National League and NFL. The Pirates aim to win consecutive World Series titles, a feat not achieved by a National League team since 1922, while profiles cover Bud Harrelson, Jim Kiick, Larry Little, and Jim Thrower.
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Jim Kiick
Miami
Larry Little
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