Tigers Rally Past Red Sox 8-4 With Freehan Grand Slam
Detroit breaks an eight inning scoreless spell with an eight run ninth highlighted by Bill Freehan's grand slam into Fenway Park's wall. Lynn McGlothen loses as Billy Martin notes the park's unpredictable bounces. Tigers push two games ahead of Baltimore heading into a four game set with the Orioles.
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Dodgers Struggle With Fielding Amid Astros Loss
Dodgers wince as errors hurt late in Houston clash. Garvey Valentine misplays tie game setup, Watson delivers two run single for Astros. Other NL notes: Giants edge Reds, Phillies beat Mets, Pirates top Expos, Cards rally past Cubs. Aaron belts 15th homer, No. 654 of career.
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McLain Joins Braves In Trade Involving Cepeda
Atlanta picks up Denny McLain from Oakland while sending Orlando Cepeda to the A’s. Cepeda returns to Oakland amid a deal that also gives the Braves a chance at McLain. McLain eyes a fair shot at the majors after past suspensions and bankruptcy issues.
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Mitchell Favored In Cleveland Open After Rainout
Bobby Mitchell, defending champion and crowd favorite, tops the field at the $150,000 Cleveland Open at Tanglewood, after heavy rain washed out Thursday’s first round. Mike Higgins joked he is the invisible man as Mitchell eyes a 30,000 first prize in the 72 hole event rescheduled for this weekend with 18 hole rounds across three days.
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Thompson Leads Team To Title
Jacqueline Thompson, a 5-foot-7 high school senior from San Diego, powered Mickey's Missiles to the national AAU girls title with 25 points. She won the 100-yard dash in 10.6 sec and the 220 in 24.1 sec, and also ran legs on the winning 440 and 880 relays.
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Athens Age Group Track Meet Scheduled at Peden Stadium
The Athens Age Group Track Meet for youths 6 to 18 is set for Saturday at 2 30 pm at Peden Stadium after last week’s rainout. Registration starts at 2 pm with a 25 cent fee for three events and extra 25 cents for additional event blocks.
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Littler Regains Lion Lead in Hole In One Contest
Bob Littler moved back into the lead in the Lions Club Annual Hole In One event with an 11 inch shot to beat Larry Burke who had 12 feet 2 inches. Mary Hope set the standard in the women division with 19 inches to the pin while Eric Neason led the juniors with 35 feet. Tonight at 7 p m Dr Robbin Gardner Marion Riggs Kenny Kerr Lou Roberts Buddy Stouffer and Art Chiki tee off.
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Chauncey Tourney First Round Pairings
First round matchups listed for the Chauncey tournament. Woody's vs Nelsonville at 1 p.m. on Field 1. Maplewood vs Chauncey at 1 p.m. on Field 1. Bob's Marathon vs Arrow S&R at 2 15 p.m. on Field 1. Enders and Sons vs ANB at 2 15 p.m. on Field 2. Barons vs Amesville at 3 30 p.m. on Field 1. Fruth vs Millfield at 3 15 p.m. on Field 2. Seaman's bye.
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Major League Baseball Friday Results and Saturday Schedule
In The Majors San Diego 8, Atlanta 6 Friday's Games St. Louis Gibson 6-5 at Philadelphia Champion 4-6 N New York Matlack 7-4 at Montreal Moore 0-1 N Chicago Jenkins 9-6 at Pittsburgh Moose 5-4 N we Reed 5-8 at Houston Forsch 4-2 Cincinnati McGlothin 3-5 at San Diego Kirby 5-7 N Los Angeles Osteen 7-5 at San Francisco Bryant 5-4 N Saturday's Games St. Louis at Philadelphia 2 twinight New York at Montreal 2 day-night Chicago at Pittsburgh Atlanta at Houston N Cincinnati at San Diego N Los Angeles at San Francisco
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