Willie Mays retires after 22 storied seasons with Mets
Willie Mays announces retirement effective at season's end at Shea Stadium. The 42 year old slugger leaves with 660 home runs, 3,283 hits, and a .302 career average. He cites loved baseball and not wanting to hinder the team's progress as reasons, while noting he would still play if the Mets reach the World Series.
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Billie Jean King Beats Bobby Riggs in Spectacle Match
Billie Jean King dominated Bobby Riggs 6 4 6 3 6 3 in a high profile exhibition at the Astrodome with Margaret Court aiding her strategy. Crowds of 30,472 watched as Riggs sought a rematch while King embraced victory amid a glitzy event and immense pressure.
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Orioles press Palmer for Cy Young after clinching division
The Baltimore Orioles aim to have Jim Palmer win the Cy Young after clinching the division. The veteran pitcher seeks his 22nd win this season as the team pursues the prestigious award and continued success.
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Hitting Streaks Highlight 1940s Baseball Standings
The report notes Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak from 1941 and Tommy Holmes 37 straight in 1945. It lists standings with New York, Chicago, California, Texas, and other clubs, plus results from Thursday games and schedules. Key figures include Palmer's 22nd win, Perry and Blue awards mentions, and notable performances by Baylor, Oliva, Hisle, Brye, and Splittorff.
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Mt Anthony girls blank Green Mountain 6-0 in field hockey
Mt Anthony girls cruised to a 6-0 win over Green Mountain in Wednesday’s field hockey match, posting a third straight shutout. Stef Johnson started the scoring, with co-captains Shiela Whalen and Kitty Kane adding their first goals of the season, and Donna Main finishing the scoring in the second half. The forward line of Amos, Johnson, Kane, Whalen and Lace sparked the attack while Debbie White quieted the Green Mountain offense. Coach Anita Caswell praised the aggression but said the team must improve on corners ahead of today’s Springfield trip.
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Texas favored in Miami opener with circus showmanship
Fifth ranked Texas is a two touchdown favorite to beat Miami in the season opener at Miami. Miami lineman Tony Cristiani plans to use showy circus tricks to rattle the Longhorns, while Pete Elliott starts his second career as Miami head coach. Roosevelt Lakes leads Texas offense as another ranked matchup unfolds with Houston favored over South Carolina and a slate of top games on the card.
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U.S. Ryder team falls short as Britain leads Ryder Cup
In Scotland, the United States split day two foursomes but trails 7½ to 4½ as Nicklaus and Weiskopf win while Trevino Casper win. Rodriquez Graham lose. Palmer Hill lose. Butler ace boosts Britain. Burke notes Hill ill. In Canton, Ohio Jim Brown tops Hall of Fame ground gainers with 12,312 yards, Perry second at 9,723.
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