Murcer's homer lifts Yankees to first in AL East race
Yankees beat Indians 2-1 at Shea Stadium as Murcer hits his second homer in two days and Dobson-Lyle combine on the mound. Baltimore wins 7-2 versus Red Sox, maintaining pressure and staying one game back. Other AL results: Texas 4 KC 3, Chicago 3 Oakland 1, Minnesota 6 California 2, Detroit 6 Milwaukee 5. NL highlights include St Louis 6 Chicago 5 and New York 4 Pittsburgh 0.
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Major League results from National League games
National League results show New York a 9 0 loss, Montreal 8 2, San Diego 9 0 over Los Angeles, Atlanta 12 2 over Houston, Chicago 8 0 over St. Louis, San Francisco 6 11 over Cincinnati, Cleveland 4 5 over New York, Texas 5 4 over Kaw City, Minnesota 6 11 over Detroit. Standout pitchers include Lonborg, Torrez, Rhoden, and Kaat with several wins and notable homers by Lopes, Ferguson, and Mayberry. Multiple teams posted high-scoring innings and close tests across the circuit.
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Mt Anthony leads SWL as rivals clash in league weekend
Mt Anthony Patriots blanked Hudson New York 12 0 while Bellows Falls beat Newport New Hampshire 16 0 with Skip Lisle stepping in at quarterback. Drury of North Adams defeated Brattleboro 22 13 and Rutland beat Peru New York 28 0 as Tony Stevens ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns for Springfield. Mt Anthony honors their first 1974 win by presenting the game ball to retired booster Albert Elwell, hospitalized after a heart attack.
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Fair Haven routs Burr and Burton in rain soaked clash
In a muddy Marble Valley League game Fair Haven and Burr and Burton faced a brutal downpour as the Slaters rolled to a 53 to 0 victory. Jeff King and Mike Dorien led a potent ground attack with multiple long TD runs while Burr and Burton’s Scott Kilburn missed the action with an arm injury and the Bulldogs remained scoreless through three games. Next week Burr and Burton travels to West Rutland seeking a first win this season.
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Virdon Finds Second Chance With Yankees After Fire From Pirates
Yankees manager Bill Virdon, once fired by Pittsburgh, reflects on his unlikely path to a first place AL East club. He recalls the trade history from St Louis to Pittsburgh and the 1960 World Series link with the Pirates, plus considerations of a World Series clash against the Cardinals.
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Mellow Barber Beats Nicklaus for Ohio Open Victory
Miller Barber, 43, from Sherman Texas, won the $150,000 Kings Island Open at Kings Mills Ohio, finishing eight under after rounds of 68 68 69 and a Sunday 72 to claim his first victory of 1974. George Johnson finished second with 280, earning $17,100. Nicklaus, who designed the course, tied for seventh with a par 284 amid tough weather and poor form.
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Russians win game in 8-5 victory over Team Canada
The Soviet Nationals led by Aleksandr Yakushev defeated Team Canada 8-5 in Winnipeg to take their first win of the eight game series. Boris Mikhailov and Bodunov helped build the lead before Canada rallied with two Paul Henderson goals but fell short as Lebedev sealed the win late. The series resumes Monday in Vancouver before moving to Moscow.
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Bulldogs top Slaters 3 1 on field of renewed effort
The Burr and Burton Bulldogs beat Fair Haven Slaters 3 to 1 after a strong first period goal by Steve Clayton. Clayton, starting in his second varsity game, dribbled far downfield and scored unassisted. Holton added two goals, with Doran scoring for Slaters. Burr and Burton next host Otter Valley.
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