Reds Lead Shrinks as Dodgers Fall in NL Race
In a crowded NL day, Dodgers drop to 5% games behind Reds at All-Star break after a 2-1 loss to Phillies. Cardinals, Pirates, Reds, Giants, and Padres win to bolster playoff hopes. Griffey hits inside the park homer for Reds. Cardinals tally nine runs in rout of Astros.
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Twins End Tigers Streak With 10-7 Victory
The Minnesota Twins toppled the Detroit Tigers 10-7 as Bob Darwin contributed a two run single and Eric Soderholm hit a three run homer in a seven run fourth inning. Minnesota extended its win streak to 12 of 15 while Detroit dropped to 13 losses in 15 games.
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Animosity Flares in NFL Strike Talks Between Sides
Washington AP reports ongoing labor friction in the NFL as owners and players clash over a new contract. The Management Council halted talks after a weekend standoff, demanding a revised players proposal while union president Bill Curry accuses owners of breach and lying.
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Glouster Edges Meigs Athens In Legion Title Game
Glouster wins 2-1 in 11 innings over Meigs in the Eighth District Legion tournament loser's bracket. Brent Gillespie delivers a run scoring double and scores the winning run as Athens advances to face Lancaster in the next round. Meigs ends 11-15. Glouster (7-13-1) advances to meet Lancaster (20-10) with Athens awaiting the winner for a possible title game.
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Meigs fall to Glouster in extra innings dramatic rally
Glouster wins 8 2 in 11 innings as Mike Snyder triples to start late rally and Gillespie doubles scoring him. Meigs loaded bases but Jim Niday grounded into a fielder’s choice ending threat. Athens beats Lancaster 12 4 to extend win streak to 10 with May McBride and Chenko leading offense.
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All-Star Game Set for Pittsburgh Tuesday
Baseball notes show major league results with St. Louis defeating Houston 9 to 1 and other scores. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Tuesday in Pittsburgh with no other games that day.
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County golf duo tee off in Ohio Youth Insurance Classic
Two Athens County golfers, Mike Blosser of Athens and Stewart Patton of Glouster, join 76 statewide players at Wesfield Country Club in Akron on Friday. They compete for a spot in the National Youth Insurance Golf Classic set for August 16 to 20 in Cranston Rhode Island.
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Bando to Miss All Star Game with Injured Ankle
Oakland A's infielder Sal Bando will miss his fourth American League All Star appearance due to a left ankle injury. A foul tip in Saturday's game with the Cleveland Indians bruised his ankle badly.
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Haynie Wins US Women's Open With Dramatic Final Holes
Sandra Haynie captured the U S Women's Open title in La Grange Illinois finishing one stroke ahead of Carol Mann and Beth Stone after sinking a 70 foot birdie putt on the 71st hole.
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Newark Advances In Tournament Upset Run
Newark, with nine players, emerged as the surprise team in the Ohio National Baseball Congress tournament by defeating Mount Vernon 13-6 to stay unbeaten in double elimination. Bob Klockner pitched eight hits allowed while his teammates exploded for seven runs in the final inning after Mount Vernon tied 6-6. Other Saturday results: Columbus Woods Plumbers beat Mansfield Farmers Bank 4-2 and Wills Creek defeated Marion Titans 40.
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Mathews Is Fired As Braves Manager
Atlanta Braves fire manager Eddie Mathews after a 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. Mathews, who led the club since August 1972, expressed disbelief and said it was not done on the spur of the moment. Henry Aaron and fans reacted with shock and disappointment.
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Economy Supply Clinches Tie for Second in Athens Pony League
Economy Supply beat McDonald's 14 to 6 as Curtis Wooten and Rusty Thomas led with extra-base hits and Bolin earned the win. Chauncey Lions defeated Moose 20 to 12, with Rusty Tinkham leading the winners. Medics and Kiwanis won to reach the post season finals. Medics beat Logan's 24 to 4 powered by Ross, Cook, and Burson. Kiwanis edged University Volkswagen 5 to 1 behind Joe Abraham's three-hitter and Bush's double and single.
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