Niekro Strikes Again as Braves Sweep Astros in doubleheader
Phil Niekro earned his 11th win to stand as the majors leading 11-game winner as the Braves swept a Monday doubleheader from the Astros 6-2 and 4-1. Tony Gonzalez homered twice and Rico Carty and Tommy Aaron added key hits to back the knuckleball ace.
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All-State Tourney Baseball Team Named for Class AAAA
Austin AP reports Midland Lee shortstop Mike Cross and Sam Houston San Antonio second baseman Robert Castillo head the Class AAAA All-State Tourney team. Lamar dominates with four picks, Midland Lee three, plus selections from San Antonio Houston and Fort Worth Arlington Heights.
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David Threadgill
Kenny Ormerek
Darrell Blum
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Andrew Williams
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Johnny Hatcher
Mounties GM says Hermosa will not report to Expos
Vancouver general manager Norm Trascolini announced that shortstop Angel Hermosa will not report to the Montreal Expos after being recalled. Instead outfielder Jose Herrara will join Montreal, while pitcher Gary Timberlane has been recalled by Seattle.
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Vancouver Mounties
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Jose Herrara
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Trasolini
Gary Timberlane
Seattle
Longhorns, Tulsa and NYU Vie in College World Series Tie
At Omaha, Tulsa and NYU remain undefeated as the tournament narrows. Tulsa faces NYU in a pivotal 8 pm game after Steve Rogers and Whitaker powered a 4-2 win over Texas. NYU routed Massachusetts 9-2 in the winners bracket as Massachusetts and Arizona State await losers bracket action.
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Texas
Steve Rogers
Chef Whitaker
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Mississippi
Illinois University
Arizona State
Gene Shell
Pat Carlton
Neil Davis
Jack Miller
Rogers
Whitaker
Major League Standings And Results This Week
Major League Standings and results with teams from the NL and AL divisions. Includes records for Chicago New York Pittsburgh St Louis Montreal Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Houston San Diego and others along with Monday results and upcoming Wednesday games. Standings show wins losses and percentages with divisions East West and scattered notes.
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Montreal
Atlanta
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San Diego
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Detroit
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Seattle
Kansas City
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Washington
Tigers' McLain On The Move Again
New York AP Detroit pitcher Denny McLain returned from a stomach virus and led the Tigers to a 3-2 win over the Yankees. It was his 100th career victory and kept him on pace toward a potential 30-win season, though he doubted that outcome. He battled illness and a sore shoulder, yet still leads AL in innings pitched with a 10-5 record and 2.54 ERA through 17 starts.
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Ford GT 40 Defends Le Mans Title In Close Finish
Ford GT 40 known as The Old Lady by drivers due to last year's win led Sunday’s Le Mans 24 hour race, beating faster but fragile Porsches in one of the closest finishes in the event’s history. One driver died in the field, marking a fourth straight Ford victory at Le Mans.
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Reggie Smith Heroes Red Sox Past Indians In AL Showdown
Reggie Smith slugged two homers and drove in four as the Boston Red Sox rallied to an 8-5 victory over Cleveland. Smith’s blasts capped a surge after two earlier homers in the weekend against Oakland while Detroit’s McLain won his 10th and Chicago beat Seattle. Ken Harrelson homered for Cleveland, and Yastrzemski helped Boston with an early two-run shot. The Athletics split a doubleheader with Kansas City as Jackie Hernandez forced the deciding run in the 12th.
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Jim Roland
Royals
Dick Green
Baseball League Leaders Highlight 1960s Season Stats
Major League leaders across batting runs and hits from both leagues are listed with players and team names. Notable entries include Robinson Blair Killebrew and McNally plus stars like McCovey and Brock. Cleon Jones hits first grand slam in spring against Atlanta Braves.
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