Reds keep pace with Dodgers amid hot humid stretch
In Cincinnati the Reds closed in on the Dodgers by sweeping San Diego over the weekend and winning 14-1. Johnny Bench collected four hits as Cincinnati improved to 18 of 21 and cut the NL West lead to 3 games. Sparky Anderson cited cool wet weather affecting the Dodgers’ early-season pace.
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Los Angeles
Mets Rally Behind Tug McGraw Sees 4-1 Win Over Expos
Tug McGraw improved to a happier note with a 4-1 victory as the Mets, riding a late surge and the slogan you gotta believe, kept pace in the NL East race. Cincinnati hammered the Padres as Anderson shuffled the lineup and rested starters.
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Montreal Expos
Tigers Fall To Red Sox In Fenway Park Rout
At Fenway Park Boston beats New York 8 3 as Bill Lee limits the Yankees to one run late dominating the game. Milwaukee, Minnesota, Detroit, Oakland and Texas also posted wins in a packed AL slate with key pennant implications.
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Sal Bando
Area recreation teams post wins in Nelsonville slo pitch league
Koker's Athletics led by two wins 23-2 over Brooks Shoes and 19-10 over Glen Gery to stay unbeaten in Nelsonville Men's Slo-Pitch. First National Bank edged Nelsonville TV Cable 21-19 in 10 innings then lost to Jack's Bar and Grill 10-7, allowing Jack's to tie for second. Other results included Blackburn Appliance beating Glen Gery 22-2 and Brooks Shoes 26-17.
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Blackburn Mary
Mount St Hospital
Major League Baseball Scores and Schedules Snapshot
Saturday results show Cleveland over Detroit 3 2 Minnesota down Oakland 6 1 Chicago past Texas 9 5 Milwaukee 5 Baltimore 3 Boston 5 New York 4 Kansas City 6 California 3 Monday matchups include Milwaukee at Baltimore and New York at Boston plus other games. Tuesday schedules list numerous matchups across leagues with no rainouts noted.
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Lions Coach Don McCafferty Dies of Heart Attack
Detroit Lions officials and players faced shock after coach Don McCafferty died from a heart attack. General Manager Russ Thomas vowed to pick a successor that night as veterans gathered at a hotel and canceled their meeting.
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Athens youth track results crown swift sprinters and jumpers
In Athens boys age group events, top finishers included Wayne Bayna taking several sprints, John Rankin winning long jump and ball throw, and Tim Howard posting multiple strong marks. Other notable performances came from Doug Welsh, Jeff Blankenship, Eric Fleischauer, and Carl Dickens across 60 and 100 yard dashes, 220 and 440 yard dashes, high jump, long jump, and ball throw showcasing a packed field of young athletes.
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Jeff Dabelko
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Sam Crowl
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Chuck Gilkey
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Gregory Hager
Jerry Beckley
David Gagliano
Dave Huntley
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Jeff Blankenship
Robert Rankins
Kevin Schwarzel
Robert Rankin
Jim Olinger
Steve Wood
Doug Honaker
Gene Gagliano
Eric Fleischauer
Gen Gagliano
Ken Olinger
Jack Falkenstein
Jim Blackford
Jeff Falkenstein
Dough Honaker
Jim Wood
Bill Wilson
Guard Dickens
Carl Dickens
Jeff Carr
the Plains
Larry Rutter
Dickens
Nichols' Putting Key To Canadian Open Victory
Bobby Nichols shot a 68 to finish 10 under and win the Canadian Open at Mississauga Golf Club. He putted 11 times and led by four strokes, earning a spot in the World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club where he is head pro.
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Mississauga
Firestone Country Club
Lancaster Ends Athens Bid For 3rd Legion Title
Lancaster defeated Athens 10 8 at Trautwein Field to win the district championship and spoil Athens bid for a third straight trip to the state American Legion tournament. Lancaster surged with an eight run fourth inning after trailing 6 2 and finished 23 10 while Athens fell to 23 6.
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Continuing Grid Strike Threatens NFL Season
The piece argues a season without veteran players risks fan loss, lower TV revenue, and sponsor support. It notes owners may play with rookies and free agents, the WFL as a contrast, and the need for a negotiated settlement to avoid lasting damage.
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