Rangers rally to close gap on Royals in AL West
The Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 to pull within two games of first place as they swept the two game series. New York beat Cleveland 6-5 and Detroit toppled Boston 6-3 while California edged Oakland 2-1 and Minnesota defeated Chicago 4-2.
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Bemidji League Roundup Winners Lead First Round
The Bemidji Bowl Red Sox Security State Twins and Seven Up Tigers won first round games in the Minor League this week. Dairy Queen Pirates and Bemidji Police Federation Braves battled to a 7 7 tie.
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Ali Inoki face off as stage is set for World Martial Arts bout
In Tokyo the weigh in for Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki drew spectacle and tension. Inoki weighed 221 pounds to Ali's 218 as their promoters dispute the winner take all deal while both sides vow a serious fight. The bout is scheduled for Saturday with potential earnings up to multi millions for Inoki and six million for Ali.
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Sportsmen's Den routs Gregg's Plumbing in slow pitch action
Sportsmen's Den remained unbeaten as they routed Gregg's Plumbing 15 to 5. Ted Midtaune Steve Donahue John Dow Donn Wallin and Bob Horton each had three hits with Donahue homering. Gregg's had Nygaard(Noga) two to three hits, while Midtaune pitched the win.
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Baseball Standings and Results Roundup
National League table shows Phila 4 19 2.708 and Pittsburgh 36 28 563 with New York 34 37 .479. Results include San Francisco 8 San Diego 5 and Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 4. Friday games list several matchups and notes. Minor league and local league scores follow with multiple teams and players named.
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6th Street Gym win season opener in furious softball clash
The 6th Street Gym beat Ken K Thompson 20 to 13 after a 14 to 2 fourth inning run. Mary Jane Richards played with a cast, stole a base, and scored. Judy Methus earned the win as standings show 6th Street at 1-3 with several results missing.
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Ashe Beats Edmondson In Wimbledon Third Round
Arthur Ashe defeats Mark Edmondson of Australia in straight sets 7-5 6-2 8-6 to advance in the Wimbledon singles tournament.
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Orr signs 3 million dollar deal with Hawks
Bobby Orr signed a 3 million dollar contract with the Chicago Black Hawks. He will earn 100000 a year for 30 years. Mayors and team officials praised the move at a public news conference as Orr expressed excitement to join the club.
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