Grand slam caps Indians dramatic win in doubleheader
Ron Lolich delivered a bases loaded grand slam in the ninth as Cleveland stunned Boston 8-7 in the opening game before the Red Sox captured the nightcap 5-2. John Vukovich also homered for Milwaukee in a 4-3 win over the Yankees. Other AL and NL results feature Kansas City, Baltimore, Oakland, Minnesota, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Houston, Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Philadelphia with notable homers by Petrocelli, Reggie Smith, and Yaz.
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Schmidt Delivers Ninth Inning Shot For Phillies Sweep
Phillies rally behind Mike Schmidt who belted a two out homer in the ninth off Bob Gibson to cap a 2-1 win and complete a doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals. Carlton won the opener as Philadelphia moved over .500 at 7-4. Other NL results saw Giants top Dodgers 4-2, Astros edge Padres 4-3, Reds over Braves 6-3, Expos 2 Mets 1 in 10, Pirates 10-4 then Cubs 11-3, and AL action with Oakland, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Cleveland and Chicago wins and losses.
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Nicklaus Responds To Challenge In MONY Tournament Victory
Jack Nicklaus wins a record fourth MONY Tournament of Champions title at La Costa with a 12 under par 276 total. He rallies with three birdies in the last seven holes to edge Lee Trevino by one stroke as Trevino finishes second at 277. Colbert and Rodriguez follow, while Trevino earns $23,404.
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Who Will Run in the Kentucky Derby Contenders Split
Trainers debate Derby starters as Linda's Chief and Secretariat face attention. Linda's Chief skips the race following a split over tactics between Al Scotti Rob Frankel. Secretariat, once favored, was beaten in the Wood Memorial stirring doubt about the field.
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Congress Two Olympians Keep Fit on Capitol Hill
Reps Ralph Metcalfe and Bob Mathias, Olympic gold medalists, describe workouts around House duties. Metcalfe rises at 5:30 a.m. for home calisthenics and jogging. Mathias jogs, paddles, and hikes near Capitol Hill. Both maintain fitness amid committee meetings, votes, and constituent work.
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Sunday Baseball Scores and Monday Schedule
Results show Pittsburgh 10 to 3 over Sunday games Chicago 4 to 11 Montreal 2 to 3 New York 1 to 13 in 10 innings Philadelphia 4 to 2 St Louis 2 to 1 Cincinnati 6 to 3 Atlanta 3 Houston 4 San Diego 3 San Francisco 4. Monday schedule lists San Diego at Houston and other city matchups.
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Knicks Rally Past Celtics in Double Overtime to Lead Series
The Knicks stunned the Celtics 117-110 in double overtime in New York to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Walt Frazier scored 37 and Van Gianelli and DeBusschere supplied key late baskets as Boston, missing Havlicek, tired in the final periods and saw Chaney White and Cowens foul out. DeBusschere sealed it with seven consecutive points in the second OT.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Stat Lines
American League leaders include Valentin Cal batting .444 and Patek KC with 16 runs. Rojas KC leads hits with 22, 20 by Valentin Cal and Patek KC. Alomar Cal and North Oak steal bases 6. Coleman Del 4 0 and Ryan Cal 3 0 top pitching with 1.91 and 1.77 ERAs. National League batting shows Starrell Pgh .405 and Bonds SF 16. Wynn leads runs batted in with 14. Carlton Phi 33 strikeouts leads NL.
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Nicklaus Wins MONY Tournament of Champions by One Stroke
Jack Nicklaus captures the $200,000 MONY Tournament of Champions with a final round 68 and a 72 hole total of 276, edging Lee Trevino by one stroke. In Florida Hubert Green wins the Tallahassee Open by one stroke totaling 277, and in Italy Tony Jacklin takes the Italian Open with a 72 hole total of 284.
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Early Arrivals Check In At Scarborough Downs Harness Meet
Nearly 50 horses are in the Scarborough Downs stable area as the 85 night harness meet opens May 28. Lewiston’s Byron Smith and Ernie Burdick lead the early arrivals with Smith’s son Wayne, fresh from Green Mountain Park, praising Al D and Cold Spring Al for earnings and potential. Burdick notes Norma Imp’s maiden win at Green Mountain as inspiration for his move into sulky racing.
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Green captures Western Maine Class C title at 20th Century Lanes
Charles Green nicknamed Chuckie wins the Western Maine Class C singles championship defeating 32 competitors. He posts 1,107, the top score, and will face the Eastern C champion for the state crown. Eddie Scholz places second with 1,050 and Harold Cain third with 1,043.
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Braves trade pitcher Cecil Upshaw to Astros for Norm Miller
The Atlanta Braves send relief pitcher Cecil Upshaw to the Houston Astros in exchange for outfielder Norm Miller and a player to be named later. The deal, announced Sunday, marks Upshaw's seventh season with Atlanta and ends his 30 year old right hander tenure with the club.
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