Pittsburgh Express Builds Steam Toward New York
The Pittsburgh Express swept through Philadelphia 7 3 and 4 2 boosting a 13 of 15 run as Rennie Stennett and Jose Pagan spark the attack. Mets lead in NL East shrinks to 3 1/2 games with New York’s win over St Louis. Other NL results include Astros loss to Reds Braves win over Padres Cubs over Expos and Dodgers over Giants.
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Tug McGraw
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Bud Harrelson
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Lunn Ends 16 Month Drought With Atlanta Victory
Bob Lunn won the Atlanta Classic with a 69 final round to finish 275, his first title since 1971 and second Atlanta crown, as Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus trailed at the Atlanta Country Club.
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A’s Sweep A’s Dramatic Twin Bill As Yankees Hold On
Oakland swept Texas with 5-0 and 6-1 wins as Joe Rudi and George Hendrick fueled a 7th inning burst and Mike Epstein homered in the opener. Chicago beat California late. Leroy Stanton delivered a decisive 10th inning single. Billy Conigliaro homered twice and tripled for Milwaukee in a blowout over Boston.
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Unser Up To Second At Indy Grant Bumped To Third
Indianapolis winner was Mark Donohue with 218767.90 prize. Al Unser finished third after Jerry Grant was penalized for illegal refueling moving Unser to second. Grant dropped from second to 12th and earned 23852.85 after penalty.
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Speedway
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Del Crandall Named Milwaukee Manager in Shakeup
Del Crandall, 42, takes over as Milwaukee Brewers manager replacing Dave Bristol after a weekend slump. He comes from Evansville where he managed a minor league team. Bristol was fired in a pre-dawn Boston meeting as Allan Selig and Frank Lane reshaped the club. Crandall vows to run baseball with a focus on fun for players and fans.
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Major League Baseball Standings And Results Snapshot
National League East and West tables with wins losses and games back. Sunday results include San Francisco over Atlanta 11 to 9 in 11 innings and other NL games. American League East leaders Baltimore and Detroit split with several decisive scores. upcoming Tuesday matchups listed for several key series.
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Athens CC Tournies Highlight Memorial Weekend Golf
The Athens Country Club hosted two tournaments over Memorial Day weekend. In a Scotch foursome Ray Douglas and spouse won with a net 32. Second place was a tie at 34 for H C Rutter, Dr Woody Boles and Mary Hope. In the flag event Don Light claimed top honors with a flag on the 20th fairway.
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Stuchell
Arnie LaGraff
Jim Scott
Light
Carl Weaver
Larry Burk
Fred Schleicher
Dick Mathews
Beat The Pros Targets Set At Canterbury Golf Day
National Golf Day at Canterbury Golf Club Shaker Heights features Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Kathy Whitworth and JoAnne Carner setting target scores for thousands of amateurs. The charity event started in 1952 raising over 1.7 million dollars as amateurs began May 13 without knowing the targets.
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Ladies Professional Golf Association
City Recreation Announces Annual Baseball Clinic
The City Recreation Department will hold its baseball clinic for Little League Pony League and Colt League players and coaches on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Ohio University's Trautwein Field. Bill Wooddell will run the session open to all city league participants and coaches.
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Eichelberger Wins Kentucky Thoroughbred Pro Celebrity Golf Title
Louisville AP reports Dave Eichelberger shot six under par 66 to win the Kentucky Thoroughbred Pro Celebrity Golf Tournament at Wildwood Country Club after a car breakdown. In a road race, Bryar 200, Follmer led early in the Javelin before taking the overall win, averaging 75.35 mph over 95 laps. Milt Minter of Tarzana, California, finished second in a Pontiac Firebird, two laps back.
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Huskies Advance to College World Series Opening vs Texas
In Storrs Connecticut the Huskies beat Harvard 11 to 2 to clinch a spot in the College World Series starting June 9 in Omaha. Connecticut improves to 19 5 and will face Texas in the opening round. In Loudon New Hampshire George Follmer, veteran from Arcadia California, took over his teammate's javelin in a separate note.
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Officials Try Out for NBA Camp in Buffalo
The NBA will hold its officials tryout camp June 12 16 with the Buffalo Braves rookie camp. Sixteen applicants are invited and six will be chosen to officiate at NBA exhibition games in the 1972 73 season. Last season three were added to the regular staff.
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Ironton Seeks State Semifinal Win in Class AA
Ironton at 27-3 meets Columbus Wehrle in the Class AA state tournament semifinals after a five run sixth inning capped a 7-3 regional final win over Steubenville Central Catholic. Dave Kriebel had a two run triple and Jerry Murnahan earned his 13th victory.
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Pimlico enters its 102nd season hosting the Preakness
Pimlico Race Course marks its 102nd season as Maryland’s famed home of the Preakness Stakes. The track prepares for a renewed year of racing with traditional events and renewed fan interest at Baltimore, Maryland.
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the Preakness
Mantle’s seven year drought and Jolley’s triple error play
A quirky baseball note claims Mickey Mantle reached 3 444 at bats with 1 734 walks and 1 710 strikeouts, implying seven seasons without a hit. It recounts Smead Jolley misplaying a ball thrice in one outfield sequence for the White Sox, then a wild throw. It ends promoting McTyre tires with a long list of brands and mileage guarantees.
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