Aaron hits two homers as Braves top Padres
On Labor Day Hank Aaron hit two home runs number 707 and 708 as the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7 to 3. Marty Perez Paul Casanova and Darrell Evans also homered as Atlanta moved closer to Babe Ruth's all time record with 23 games left in the season.
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Paul Casanova
Darrell Evans
San Diego
Dodgers Blow Big Lead, Giants Topple Dodgers in San Francisco
In a dramatic baseball game the Dodgers surrendered a seven run lead and lost 11 to 8 to the San Francisco Giants. Cincinnati moved into a tie for first with Los Angeles by overtaking Houston 4-3. Aaron’s chances at 714 are mentioned as part of team chatter and upcoming goals. The report also notes Atlanta’s recent 17 game stretch.
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Ruth
Reds
Astros
Ken Griffey
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Bobby Bonds
West
Pirates
Cardinals
Richie Hebner
Orioles explode in 13-8 rally to sweep Red Sox and advance
Orioles 13 Boston 8 in a high scoring opener with Earl Williams's grand slam and Paul Blair's two triple threats fueling a seven run Baltimore rally. Boston's Danny Cater and Mario Guerrero had critical two runs unearned as Grich errors aided the damage.
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Joe Coleman
Roy White
King Loses Open Crown in Fifth Set Illness and Fatigue End Title Run
Billie Jean King retires from the U S Open after defaulting her fourth round match to Julie Heldman amid flu fatigue and heat. Heldman trailed 4-1 in the second set before rallying to win nine of ten games and clinch the match.
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Julie Heldman
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Julie
Billie Jean
Martin Hints At Legal Steps After Tigers Firing
Billy Martin, fired as Detroit Tigers manager, suggested he may pursue legal action to recoup from Labor Day weekend events. He said he was suspended without a hearing and emphasized the presumption of innocence, planning to consult legal experts before deciding next steps. He also defended his remarks on a radio show noting not to sound like sour grapes.
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Billy Martin
Detroit Tigers
Martin
Jim Campbell
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Southern favored to repeat in SVAC with 10 returnees
Southern tops SVAC previews with 10 returning lettermen including Vern Ord at quarterback. Kgger Creek challenges, while Eastern and Southwestern install new coaches Don Berkhimer and Bob Ashley. Other squads Hannan Trace Symmes Valley North Gallia and more boast multiple lettermen as the league readies for fall.
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Southern Valley Athletic Conference
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Bob Ashley
Southwestern
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Racine
Tom Belville
Hannan Trace
Jim Sprague
Bill Jewell
John Blake
North Gallia
John Patton
Symmes Valley
Berkhimer
Eagles
St. Mary’s
W. Va
Tim Baum
John Sheets
Dan Chaffee
Belville
Hannan-Trace
Randy Halley
Wildcats
Don Wells
John Montgomery
Bill Hall
Jeff Wells
Kevin Swain
Larry Sibley
Sprague
Bobcats
Dave Wise
David Clay
Rick Smith
Blake
Sterling Logan
Kim Hall
George Garnes
Southern Jewell
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Nadoes
Ord
Mitch Nease
Randy Forbes
Dennis Hawk
Mike Codner
Jim Williams
Messenger
Kyger Creek
Buckeyes Lose Lil lis For Season In Knee Injury
Ohio State quarterback prospects shift after junior backup Gary Lillis suffered a knee injury during practice and underwent surgery. Coach Woody Hayes praised junior third-string passer Dave Purdy as a standout even as the team moved to once-daily practices following the Monday sessions and scrimmage.
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Gary Lillis
Ohio State University
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Woody Hayes
Hayes
Dave Purdy
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Denver Club Champions of Softball
Howard Furniture of Denver New York captured the Amateur Softball Association national slow pitch title by sweeping a doubleheader over the Empire County Astros of Long Island New York. Bert Smith of North Carolina earned MVP honors for the third time, adding to 1968 and 1971 wins. Howard Furniture had been fourth last year and dropped to the losers bracket after a 44 32 loss to Empire County.
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Bert Smith
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