Foy Delivers Grand Slam as Red Sox Top Yankees
Joe Foy, shaken by a family fire, found focus at Yankee Stadium and hit a grand slam off Mel Stottlemyre to power the Boston Red Sox past the New York Yankees. Yaz homered later as Boston routs the hosts in a five run fifth inning. Washington beat Chicago 4-2, Detroit edged California 2-1, and Cleveland won 5-3.
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Rosewall Wins U.S. Pro Hardcourt Title in St Louis
Australia’s Ken Rosewall defeated Spain’s Andres Gimeno 6 3 6 4 to win the $19,000 U.S. Professional Hardcourt Tennis Tournament in St Louis.
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U.S
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Spain
Braves Star Hank Aaron Thrills Fans in Batting Practice
Felipe Alou praises Hank Aaron at Braves camp as Aaron, 33, demonstrates smooth wrists and power in batting practice. Alou notes Aaron's peak form and hints he may play part-time later, comparing him to Mays Musial and Mantle. Aaron reflects on aging, motivation, and potential career milestones including 500 homers.
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Blair to Coach North Stars Debut Season
Wren Blair, named general manager, will also coach the Minnesota North Stars in their NHL debut this fall. President Walter Bush announced Blair. he plans multi year coaching and named John Muckler as his successor, though Blair says he will not step down soon.
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Minnesota North Stars
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Doc Knisely named commissioner of Rocky Mountain Conference
Harry B. Doc Knisely is appointed commissioner of the newly formed 17 member Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. He previously served as director of information for the Western Athletic Conference since 1965.
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Austin Fordtown Legion Nets 7 5 Win Over Kasson
The Austin Fordtown Legion baseball team defeated Kasson 7 to 5 in a Southern Minnesota League game. It was their second straight win, moving to 2-1 in league play and 2-2 overall. Nick Lindgren pitched a two hitter with 10 strikeouts. Kip Sanders and Mike Bauman had Austin's two hits. The Fordtowners turned two double plays and host Spring Valley Thursday at Marcusen Park.
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Rapids Split With Ducuque in Midwest League
Burlington mustered two seventh inning hits to edge Wisconsin Rapids 1-0 in the opener. Wisconsin Rapids rebounded to win the nightcap 2-0. Clinton edged Ap pleton 1-0 in 10 innings. Quad Cities crushed Dubuque 12-1 after 17 hits. Quincy swept Waterloo 7-2 and 3-1 while Cedar Rapids knocked off Decatur 3-2 and 5-2.
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