Giusti Delivers as Astros Edge Phillies 3 2
Dave Giusti earned the win for Houston after seven and one third innings, with Mike Cuellar closing. The Astros broke a 1 0 deficit with a three run second inning, chasing Phil Short who took the loss. Tony Gonzalez had two hits for Philadelphia, while Cesar Cedeno and Rusty Staub powered Houston’s offense with key hits.
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Mets Rally Past Giants for Sixth Straight Win
Wes Westrum praised his Mets as they battered San Francisco 14 3 for a six game winning streak the club s longest. Ed Kranepool Jerry Grote and Cleon Jones led a three run homer spree while Dennis Ribant won on the mound. The Dodgers beat the Pirates in a Coast melange as John Roseboro was intentionally walked to load the bases before Pete Mikkelson hit Kennedy.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
Major League standings and results from Thursday and upcoming games. Key teams listed include Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, St Louis, Philadelphia, Houston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Cleveland with win loss records and percentages. American League leaders Baltimore and Detroit show standings, with several daily box scores and scheduled games across both leagues.
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Two-Horse Duel Expected Handicap At Aqueduct
The Brooklyn Handicap in 1938 features Buckpasser and Buffle as top threats for the 100000 added race at Aqueduct. Buckpasser carries 120 pounds with Braulio Baeza riding, while Buffle carries 113 under Robert Kleberg’s King Ranch. Other likely starters include Tio Viejo Paoluccio and Pluck as 3-year-olds vie for turf glory.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Summary of leaders in the American and National Leagues across batting hits runs and RBIs with top pitchers 8 decision records including Warr S Miller Regan Perry Koufax Gibson and key names like Snyder Robinson Aparicio Aaron Stargell Oliva Yastrzemski and Clemete.
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Clarke Ryun Prepare For Special International Games
Olympic level stars Ron Clarke of Australia and Jim Ryun of the United States led final preparations in Los Angeles for a two day International Games at Memorial Coliseum. The 32 event program includes the decathlon with entrants from Australia New Zealand Great Britain and other nations. Clarke eyes a 5000m world record bid while Ryun aims for a second world mark in a week in the 800 meters following his recent mile record run at Berkeley.
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Boxing roundups from Thursday include Riccitelli and Ramos bouts
In Portland Maine Pete Riccitelli 170 defeated Johnny Otto 177 by stoppage. In Los Angeles Armando Ramos 128 stopped Ray Coleman 123. The Associated Press reports a slate of quick results from New Bedford and Las Vegas venues.
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Vikings Take First Step To Establish Farm System
The Minnesota Vikings signed a five year working agreement with the Des Moines Warriors of the new Professional Football League of America. Des Moines will receive 10 to 15 players a year from Minnesota with Minnesota holding first option on Des Moines players. Vikings GM Jim Finks says clubs may move toward farm systems as competition for players increases.
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