Astros blank Mets 3 0 as Griffin saves game
Astros shutout Mets 3 0 with Tom Griffin pitching eight strong innings and Fred Gladding earning his 24th save. Denis Menke and Curt Blefary sparked the offense while Houston loaded the bases in the eighth but failed to score. The two teams meet again Tuesday with Don Wilson facing Jerry Koosman.
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Surging Cardinals Top Dodgers Behind McCarver Three Run Shot
In the National League, St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 4-2 as Tim McCarver belted a three-run homer and Joe Hoerner closed out the win. Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 4-3 while Johnny Bench homered for the Reds. McCarver noted thriving against lefties after his key shot at Dodger Stadium.
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Vikings face Kapp setback as Davis returns to roster
The Vikings' quarterback Joe Kapp injured his right knee in Saturday's 26-6 win over the Broncos and was seen in a walking cast at camp. Rookie Corny Davis was briefly with the Steelers before returning to Minnesota after reporting a sore foot. Bills welcome O J Simpson after a large airport reception.
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Oaks Down Baltimore Move Closer To Twins
Orioles ace Dave McNally lost to Oakland 7-4 after a 17-game win streak ended against Minnesota. Oakland pulled within one game of the Twins, boosting the West race as Baltimore kept a large division lead. In New York, Detroit and Kansas City results and injuries modulated the league mood.
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Reeves In Pads To Test Knee
Dallas Cowboy running back Danny Reeves returned to pads at the team training camp to test a knee injury that sidelined him much of last season. He has permission from Dr. Marvin Knight to resume workouts and will pace his return, hoping to be ready for a August 23 game against Green Bay in Dallas. Head coach Tom Landry expressed optimism about Reeves’s recovery as Reeves aims to regain form.
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Drysdale Ends Pitching Career With Shoulder Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale, 6-foot-6, says he is in good shape but will retire due to a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. He missed action since April 22, returned briefly in July, then chose retirement to avoid harming the team’s chances.
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Barbers Hill to Issue Football Gear and Physicals
Barbers Hill Athletic Department will issue football equipment Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and conduct physicals at 6 p.m. at Barbers Hill High School new gym. Coach Gene Sharp said the sessions are open to anyone interested in playing this year.
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The Swing Back Swing Guide Confusion Note
At the top of the back swing the left arm should be extended though the writer jokes about hesitation and self doubt with a misspelled name. the text reads as a fragmented coaching tip with unclear reference to a person named Aunt Bethe and a humorous aside.
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Major League Baseball Leaders From The Associated Press
The report lists American League batting leaders with Carew at .356 and Blair at 144 hits, along with RBIs led by Powell and Killebrew. National League leaders include Bonds and Rose for runs, Santo for RBIs, and McCove y with homers. also discusses swing mechanics and a reader letter on golf technique and practice tips.
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Major League Standings Snapshot From Baseball Week
National and American League standings show Chicago and Cincinnati leading their divisions with several teams close behind. Monday results include Houston over New York and St Louis over Los Angeles, with several planned matchups listed for Wednesday across the league.
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