Astros End Slump With 9-4 Victory Over Mets
Houston breaks a six game skid by pounding 14 hits, scoring nine runs behind Larry Dierker’s start and a four run second inning. Mets pitcher Nolan Ryan holds early, but Houston's bats erupt as Billingham allows four runs in the loss. A triple play by the Domemen turns the inning in the third.
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Mays Rallies as Giants Top Reds in Tight Win
Willie Mays returns to form after rest and pain, collecting three hits, driving in a run and scoring twice as the San Francisco Giants defeat the Cincinnati Reds 4 3. The win tightens the NL West race with the Dodgers closing in.
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Astros Pull Off First Ever Triple Play in Victory
The Houston Astros executed their first triple play in franchise history in the third inning to halt a Mets threat. Roger Metzger started the DP at short and Denis Menke completed it at first, with Boswell caught between bases as Metsger threw to Menke and then to Rader.
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Ellis Ready For Ali In July Heavyweight Bout
Jimmy Ellis says he is ready for Muhammad Ali in the July 26 heavyweight fight at the Astrodome complex training site. Ali’s trainer Harry Wiley says Ali needs about eight more days. Ellis and Dundee assert Ellis is in top shape and ready to go 12 rounds. Ali taunts him and jokes with the crowd between sparring sessions.
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Senior All Star Game Set in Galena Park
The Baytows Optimist Club Senior League All Stars meet Galena Park All Stars at 8 15 p m Monday at the American Legion field Galena Park This game opens the district tournament for the senior stars with manager Coleman Godwin and assistant Morris Lisbony.
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49er Rookies Impressed By Cowboys Scrimmage
Santa Barbara California reports the 49ers lost a controlled scrimmage 34 to 7 to the Cowboys. Dallas ran more plays on the opening drive than San Francisco managed all day. Joe Orduna scored the lone 49ers TD and gained 271 rushing yards on five carries. General manager Jack White discussed Tim Anderson negotiations with agent Tony Razzano. Veterans report Sunday with first full workout Monday.
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Kapp Leaves Patriots Camp for Vikings Trade
NFL notes say Joe Kapp quits the New England Patriots after signing a Vikings compromise and declines to work out until a standard five year deal is signed. Plunkett gains starter potential as Kapp departs amid Rozelle ruling and compensation arrangements. Bubba Smith reports late to the Colts camp amid contract tug of war and renegotiation attempts.
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