Dodgers rally past Astros for sixth win in seven games
Wes Parker delivered a two run single in the seventh as Los Angeles beat Houston 5 4 to extend their hot stretch. Maury Wills hit a leadoff double and Bill Buckner sacrificed him home, with Richie Allen forcing a run at the plate. A two run triple by Jesus Alou had Houston tied at three before Parker struck again. Claude Osteen earned the win with help from Jim Brewer after a ninth inning threat.
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Airtight Action In East League Play
Richard Godwin and Richard Hart pitched a tight East League clash with a 1-0 Dodgers win over the Giants. Godwin allowed one hit in a complete game with 12 strikeouts. Hart tossed a no hitter with nine strikeouts and one intentional walk. Cardinals defeated Eagles 6-1 behind Sam Beauchamp’s win and Don Griffith’s loss. Boswell had two hits as Cards scored early and late to ice it. In minor play, Panthers beat the Gators 7-2.
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City Playoff Schedule Set for Major and Minor Leagues
City playoffs outline July dates with East and West champions to clash at Central Park and West League Park. Game one starts Thursday with Astros Braves and Central League matchups in play. Final two games July 6 determine city champions with potential co champions if game three outcome ties. Runner ups in East and West also progress to meet at Central Park and West League Park.
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Mann Takes Fishing Lead In Texas National Bass Tour
In Jasper Texas AP report Tom Mann of Eufaula Alabama moved into the lead on day two of the Texas National Bass Tournament with a three pound ten ounce edge after adding another ten bass limit. Mann, the nations top ranked bass angler, beat his previous limit on Friday to seize the lead.
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A&I Rookie Reports to Lions Camp in Canada
Kingsville Texas AP says Texas A&I rookie linebacker Robert Young has reported to the British Columbia Lions training camp in Canada. He is followed by four more A&I rookies headed to NFL camps next month Karl Douglas with the Baltimore Colts Dwight Harrison with the Denver Broncos Andy Browder with the Buffalo Bills and Donald Washington with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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ESS Standings Update With Atlanta Cincinnati and Houston LA
ESS reports standings for Atlanta at Cincinnati and two Houston teams and Los Angeles in a compact update. Key teams listed include Atlanta and Cincinnati with Houston and Los Angeles frequenting the ledger.
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Dixie League Baseball Highlights From Friday Night Action
The Dixie West standings saw tight battles as Amarillo split with Dallas-Fort Worth and Birmingham tied Columbus after two games. Shreveport blanked Montgomery 4-0 while Savannah split with Birmingham as Reinbach and Avila contributed runs. San Antonio games were postponed and other results included two wins for Columbus and a 3-1 opener for Amarillo.
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