Dodgers Rally To Beat Pirates Behind Davis Power
Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis homered twice and drove in three as Los Angeles rallied from behind to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6. Davis, who has begun using Buddhist chants for focus, added a single and a sacrifice fly with Buckner on base for the decisive run in the sixth inning. The win tightens the Dodgers’ grip on third place in the NL West as Houston loses to Montreal.
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Curtis leads Red Sox past Rangers in three-hitter
Rookie John Curtis tossed a three hit shutout to lift Boston over Texas 3 0. Reggie Smith hit two homers driving in all three runs while Luis Aparicio joined the 2 400 hit club. Boston shortens gap to four games behind Baltimore in the AL East.
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New York to Modernize Yankee Stadium in 1976
New York plans a major facelift of Yankee Stadium starting in 1976 under Mayor Lindsay to provide unobstructed sightlines from all seats. The renovation will begin after the 1974 and 1975 seasons at Shea Stadium during the transition period. Jerome Barkum reported to Jets camp as the top rookie draft pick from Jackson State.
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Royals NIP Yanks as Lyle rests in loss for New York
Royals erase early four run lead and beat the Yankees 7-6 after Sparky Lyle sat a second straight game. Gardner allowed the deciding two run single to Hagley late, with Piniella delivering the winning hit. Other AL notes include Chicago over Milwaukee, Boston over Texas, Cleveland over California, and Minnesota over Detroit.
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Dallas still confident Morton will lead Cowboys future
Dallas coach Tom Landry remains hopeful after Roger Staubach’s exit. He praises Craig Morton’s performance and says Morton will prove his ability as Dan Reeves is activated as Morton’s backup for the August 26 game with the New York Jets. Other NFL notes include Yochum defecting to Montreal and Rams players shifting roles amid injuries and flu.
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AAU chief predicts Olympic rules changes after Brundage
Spokane report says AAU president Jack B. Kelly expected changes in Olympic eligibility rules following Avery Brundage’s retirement from the IOC after Munich. He cited potential cross sport amateur status, quicker reinstatement for farmers, and end to informal practices, awaiting Sofia meeting.
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Bennington Post 13 to host Wreckers in Spinelli Field clash
Post 13 coach Ted Ripley schedules Thursday night and Sunday doubleheader with the Wreckers at Spinelli Field as tune ups for the New England championships starting August 24 in Keene NH. The Wreckers, state champions, have defeated the Legion squad twice, with many Wreckers from Ripley’s 69 titlists.
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Bennington Lite League Meeting S: An important Bennington Lite League meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Little League Field inviting directors parents and interested persons.
A Green Mountain Risers motorcycle rally to be held Sunday aims to maintain an average speed of 24 mph on back roads and wood trails with safety checks and five deputy sheriffs along the course, funds going to a local cause.
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Coast Guard Eagle ready for Lal Ships Race start
The Coast Guard cutter Eagle, a 1 725 ton three masted barque with 64 crew and 105 cadets, sailed from New London for Portsmouth to join 41 other ships in 18 countries in the Lal Ships Race toward Denmark, which begins Wednesday near the Solent after a 37 day Atlantic crossing.
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