Astros Brace Braves In First Astrodome Doubleheader
The first and only doubleheader of the Astrodome season features the Houston Astros hosting the Atlanta Braves at 5 30 p m Monday after a home series with the San Francisco Giants this weekend. Also notes Cubs golf and all star events rescheduled due to rain.
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Ali Ellis Luncheon Sets July 26 Dome Fight Preview
Promoter Angelo Dundee hails Houston as a great fight town while Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis preview their heavyweight showdown at the Astrodome. Ellis vows victory to earn a rematch with Joe Frazier after their past exchanges. Dundee predicts Ellis wins and notes Ali’s long ring history with Ellis.
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Trevino Wins U S Open Defeating Nicklaus At Merion
Lee Trevino edged Jack Nicklaus to win the 71st U S Open at Merion, shooting a two under par 68 for a three stroke victory. Trevino earned $36,000 and joined Hagen in noting the stakes of two Open titles while Nicklaus struggled with costly sand shots and bogeys.
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Wilhelm Release Is Surprise Shocks Braves Veteran Knuckleballer
Atlanta Braves released Hoyt Wilhelm, 47, on Monday night in a surprise move. Wilhelm, who turns 48 in July, said he hoped for a chance to pitch this year but received an unconditional release. He noted his record 1,045 pitching appearances and planned to seek another club after returning to Columbus, Georgia. Oscar Brown and Tom House were recalled from Richmond following the announcement.
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Mustangs Edge Bobcats for East Championship Victory
The Mustangs erupted for eight runs in the second and nine in the third to rout the Bobcats 17 to 10 and clinch the East minor league title. They stand 7-1-1 and will face the Colts at Central Park in the City Championship first round, with the winner meeting the Federals at West League Park on June 20.
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Gorman Triumph Leads Wimbledon Upset Run
Tom Gorman, 23, Seattle, defeated eighth seed Cliff Drysdale in five sets after trailing two sets and facing a match point. He previously beat Rod Laver at Queen’s Club, marking a bold start to the 1971 All England Championships amid blustery, treacherous turf conditions.
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Anderson Fans Nine in No Hit Teenage Showdown
Ray Anderson pitched a no hit bid through six and fanned 17 with two walks as Giants and Orioles clash. Johnny Spain earned a win for the Cardinals in a 7 6 victory over the Braves, while Jody Turner took the loss. David Swofford contributed two hits as St Louis scored in multiple innings.
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Standings and results from major leagues, AP standings mixed
AP standings show American League East with Baltimore and Detroit, Boston and New York in play while Cleveland and Oakland post results. Monday results include Cleveland at Boston rain, Baltimore 7 Washington 2, Chicago and Kansas City 1 with Oakland 3 Minnesota 2 and Milwaukee 3 California 2. Wednesday night games list Oakland at Minnesota and California at Milwaukee with Baltimore at Washington and Detroit at New York. National League standings show Pittsburgh leading, New York, St Louis, Chicago, Montreal, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, San Diego in varied positions with several games on tap. New York at Pittsburgh, St Louis at Atlanta, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, and Chicago at San Francisco are among scheduled games.
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Blue Still Red Hot With 15th Victory
Vida Blue blanked Minnesota 3-2 with 13 strikeouts to improve to 15-2 and widen Oakland’s AL West lead to eight games. He trails toward a possible 30-win season, reflecting on his 146 strikeouts and 15 complete games in 19 starts as the A’s beat the Twins 3-2.
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