Palmer joins pitching elite with sixth 20-win season
Jim Palmer earned his 20th win to lift Baltimore 3-1 over Cleveland, marking the sixth 20-win season for the 30-year-old righty and placing him among AL greats Grove Feller Lemon Ferrell and Palmer. Palmer allowed seven hits, with Al Bumbry driving in a run and Reggie Jackson adding a homer as part of a broader set of scores from the day's games.
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Nettles caps NYY rout of Milwaukee in shutout win
Nettles slugged a three run homer in the fourth as New York beat Milwaukee 8-0. White and Munson sparked the rally with consecutive doubles, Piniella added a run scoring single, and Figueroa pitched a four hit shutout with 12th complete game.
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Mt Anthony opens season against Otter Valley with youth
Mt Anthony, led by coach Birger Vigsnes, starts the season with a young squad including sophomores expected to see significant action. In goal, Joe Rivers and Keith Marino provide veteran depth while Jeff Cook shifts to a forward role. Kurt Becker anchors the frontline as three sophomores contend for midfield spots.
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Floundering Phils slip as Pirates grab win in pennant push
Pirates beat the Phillies 6-1 to trim Philadelphia's NL East lead to 4½ games. Jim Rooker allowed one run in a complete game for his 13th victory while Steve Carlton took the loss as Pittsburgh surged to 13 wins in 14. Dave Cash led Philadelphia with three hits as Cincinnati blanked Houston 3-0 behind Perez, Bench, and Gary Nolan.
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Wright Named to World Golf Hall of Fame
Mickey Wright, a dominant LPGA figure of the 1950s and 60s, plus four male deceased golfers, were inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as it shifts to nonprofit status. The article also notes other sports results and local Vermont high school soccer previews.
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Nastase Draws Record Crowds at US Open Center Court
Nastase returns to center court at Forest Hills for a seventh straight day of record crowds at the US Open. He faces Dick Stockton of Dallas as the unseeded survivor. Earlier, Jimmy Connors beat Jan Kodes 7 5 6 2 6 1 in a bitter match.
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Nicklaus Defends World Open Title At Pinehurst
Jack Nicklaus pursues a third win this season as he defends the World Open at Pinehurst No. 2, facing rivals like Jerry Pate Dave Stockton and Ray Floyd. The event caps a busy year with Nicklaus eyeing Ohio Kings Island Open and later stops in Australia and Japan.
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Generals Pitcher Bucky Long Undergoes Nose Operation
Bucky Long, a longtime ace of the Generals pitching staff, was operated on at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie New York. He will be hospitalized for 10 days and friends may write to him at room 463A zip 12601.
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