Indians Print Playoff Tickets As Twins Lose
The Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 3 2 on Tom McCraw's two out ninth inning single. Gaylord Perry earned his 19th win and Cleveland moved within six and a half games of first in the AL East. Perry allowed solo homers to Nettles and Duffy but received decisive ninth inning support.
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Twins Hit By Injuries Threaten Seasonal Hopes
Twins sluggers Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat face uncertain seasons as Oliva fights back from knee surgery and Kaat recovers from a hand injury. Harmon Killebrew, Cesar Tovar, Rod Carew and Steve Braun also miss time as Minnesota stays in the AL West race, aiming to snap a six game stretch with a three game series against Detroit at Metropolitan Stadium.
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Duane Bobick Boxer and Housekeeper Ready for Olympic Fight
Duane Bobick, 22, top U S heavyweight prospect, blends boxing with housework skills in Munich as he eyes Olympic gold. He comes from Bowlus Minnesota a family of twelve brothers. mother Rose plans to attend. Bobick lists Teofilo Stevenson as his toughest rival and notes 65 days left in Navy service.
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Briles Falls One Hit Short In 1-0 Pirates Win
Nelson Briles and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the San Francisco Giants 1-0 as Henderson’s first-inning hit proved the game's lone run. Briles allowed only a line drive single and retired the first 20 Giants, while Stargell’s glove miscue sparked the decisive hit.
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Ed Nordheim shines in Bemidji golfer set in 80s career
Veterans like Ed Nordheim, 80, posted a 74 and a 77 at Bemidji Town and Country Club in a two-day golf stretch. The piece praises his late-start success, notes his local and Texas winters, and references his long tournament run. It also covers Walker championship prize details, entry deadlines, and nearby golfing events plus fishing trips and Minnesota sports notes.
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Grant gets extra day to trim Vikings roster
The NFL granted Bud Grant and 25 coaches a 24 hour extension on two cutdown dates. Minnesota must reduce to 44 by Sept 5, after meeting the Oilers on Sept 4. Final 40 players due by Sept 11 as 59 stay in training at Mankato State.
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Nobles vie to lead the IOC after Brundage retirement
In Munich two nobles, Count Jean de Beaumont of France and Lord Michael Killanin of Ireland, contest the presidency of the International Olympic Committee as Avery Brundage steps down. The vote, likely close, follows Brundage’s 20-year tenure amid debates over politics, professionalism, and commercialism in sport. Brundage serves until Sept 10. the new president begins the next day.
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Brock matches Ty Cobb with 50th steal of season
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals joined Ty Cobb as the only players to steal 50 bases in a season eight times. The achievement came in a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers as Al Downing pitched a nine hit shutout.
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Softball hurler overcomes loss with artificial arm
San Leandro, Calif. AP. Brian Flint, 23, lost his pitching hand and part of his arm in a Dec 7 accident at a chocolate factory. Fitted with an artificial arm and hook, he guides a softball and posts a 4-1 season for J&L Television. Oakland Raiders star Ben Davison aided his 12 day hospital stay.
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