Expos pull off dramatic ninth inning rally to beat Dodgers
Montreal Expos erase a 3 1 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 3. Bob Bailey’s three run homer ties the game before Hal Breeden’s single and a clutch grounder by Hoot Evers leads to the deciding run. Manager Gene Mauch hails the comeback as the best of all time as the Expos climb within 4 1/2 games of the Cardinals in the NL East.
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Rich Hebner
Lions edge Rotary in annual service club softball clash
The Lions beat the Rotary 20 19 at the Little League field to take a 1 0 series lead in the annual service club softball championship. Manager John Lyons earned the win with Carl Territto relief in the fifth. Dick Jollvette took the loss with Dick Beauchamp relieving. Davis Dame and Paul Johnson sparked Lions early with runs and hits, while Bil Haynes Beauchamp and Bill Thompson homered for Rotary. A diving catch by Bob Harrington preserved the win as Ted Holden sparked a critical double play by Bob Mestopién. The crowd turnout was strong and next year’s playoffs may be expanded to best two out of three.
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Dick Jollvette
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Dick Dame
Paul Johnson
Rotary
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Beauchamp
Bill Thompson
Bob Harrington
Ted Holden
Bob Mestopién
Joseph Caravesola
Clarence Pelkle
ME. Anthony Union High School
Hank ‘Jermey
Recreation Department
Nto
Heat-Soaked Start At U S Open Tennis Championships
Heat and humidity engulf day two of the U S Open as Billie Jean King corners Peggy Michel while Margaret Court Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong draw lighter matches In the men’s draw Stan Smith Arthur Ashe Rod Laver Ken Rosewall and Pancho Gonzales push through tough conditions with several matches halted by darkness
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Australia
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Arthur
Dibley
Rod Laver
Ken Rosewall
Rosewall
Britain
Graham Stilwell
Laver
Harold Salomon
Silver Spring
Pancho Gonzales
Tout Okker
Netherlands
Gonzales
Patriots look for better season despite rough defense
New England Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks acknowledges a tough season ahead due to a leaky defense, though signings like Jon Hannah, Sam Cunningham, and Darryl Stingley offer offensive depth. He stresses improving pass protection for Jim Plunkett and a stronger running game, but remains unsure how many games the team can win.
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Alabama
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Jon Morris
Jen St. Jean
Bill Bellrom
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Charlie Gogolak
Bruce Barnes
UCLA
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One Arm Race Driver Returns To the Wheel
Merle Bettenhausen, son of the late Tony Bettenhausen, returns to racing midgets after losing his right arm in a Michigan crash. He reports driving one handed at about 40 percent efficiency and credits family support and sponsors Steed Industries and Marathon Oil for backing his comeback.
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University of Michigan Hospital
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Marathon 0 Company
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League leaders and star sluggers listed in summary
League leaders and national leaguers highlighted with names such as Stargell Johnson Bonds Aaron Mayberry Otis Murcer and Showfeton. The compilation shows home run and batting standings across leagues with team affiliations and numerical tallies.
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Mlaynerry
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Evens
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Showfeton
Mel
American Jackson
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Mayberry
Otis
Murcer
Seolt
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Surprise gelding wins Hambletonian purse
Ralph Baldwin piloted Firth to a historic Hambletonian victory, becoming the second gelding ever to win the prestigious trophy. Firth led late in both heats and earned $72,358, with Forinda taking second and Noble Jade third as other top finishers posted strong showings. The Arden Homestead stable owner group celebrated a dramatic upset after a long buildup to the race. In other news, the Northern Berkshire YMCA begins a certified Scuba course September 9, with a 10 week schedule, and the city Recreation Department announces a September 5 football program for adult men at Lark Street Playground.
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