Cepeda's 12th homer lifts Red Sox over Orioles in tense day
Fenway’s Green Monster hosts another lefty duel as Doyle Alexander allows one run in two starts against Boston in six weeks. Cepeda belts his 12th homer, a first inning drive down the right field line, while Orioles manager Earl Weaver laments hitting only right-handed bats against southpawns.
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Williams suspension ends as Weaver reinstates slugger
Orioles manager Earl Weaver lifts the suspension of Earl Williams after a five hour dispute over missed bus and late reporting. Williams returns to the lineup while the Orioles lose 1 0 to John Curtis with Williams watching from the stands. Williams delays included missed signs and several late reports but Weaver says the team has one set of rules and Williams is welcome back.
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Revson Lands Pole In Schaefer 500 At Pocono
Peter Revson will start from the pole in Sunday's Schaefer 500 at Pocono. He clocked a fast lap in a McLaren powered by a turbo Chevrolet, edging Mario Andretti and Al Unser for the top spot as USAC’s tourney race nears its $400,000 prize. Jerry Karl, driving a Smoky Yunick built car, faced delays but earned a potential start in a Wednesday qualifying session with hopes of climbing from the rear row. Johncock and Donohue posted fastest speeds among Indy veterans, ready for race day.
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Wimbledon Opens With Borg and Nastase in Center Court
AP reports Bjorn Borg opens Wimbledon at center court a week after his birthday as crowds expected. Borg drawn sixth and to face Premjit Lall while Stan Smith is absent due to the ATP boycott in support of Nikki Pilic. Nastase inherits defending champion role facing Jans Joachim Ploetz as Pilic suspension looms.
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Red Sox Pitching Rounding Into Form
Boston tops Baltimore in the first game as Ray Culp returns from shoulder surgery to win 5-1. John Curtis shuts out the Orioles 1-0 the next day, aided by Orlando Cepeda's 2nd inning homer. Boston manager Eddie Kasko plans a five man rotation with Curtis Lee Tiant as relief rotations. Curtis credited with improved attitude and sharper fastball while Orioles manager Earl Weaver praised his performance.
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Braves shuffle roster as Brown placed on 15 day disabled list
Atlanta announces Oscar Brown is put on the 15 day disabled list with a knee injury and left-hander Adrian Devine is recalled from Richmond to replace the outfielder. Brown was batting .210.
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Standings and schedule details from AP Baseball National and American Leagues
The AP standings show National League results with Montreal, Chicago and Philadelphia among others and list Sunday and Monday games including Pittsburgh at Montreal and Chicago at New York. American League leaders New York Milwaukee and Baltimore push for positions as Oakland Chicago and Kansas City play through the week with multiple matchups scheduled.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Summary of top season performers across batting and pitching categories. Key figures include Mayberry KC with 18 homers and 53 runs, R Jackson Oak leading hits with 81 and 60 RBIs, D Allen Chi 19 doubles, North Oak 21 stolen bases, and Seaver NY 105 strikeouts. Pitching leaders show Colborn Min 10 decisions with 2.01 ERA and Parker NY 5-1 with 3.42 ERA.
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Bruins Announce Nine-Game Preseason Slate
Boston plans a nine game exhibition schedule ahead of the 1973-74 season. The Bruins face Montreal four times and also meet Chicago and New York in Boston Garden and providence exhibition games. Training camps move from London Ontario to Fitchburg Massachusetts opening September 17.
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Tigers Extend Losing Streak In Doubleheader Sweep
The Detroit Tigers dropped their seventh straight defeat as New York Yankees swept a doubleheader 3-2 and 2-1. Milwaukee Brewers beat Cleveland Indians 8-3 amid on-field fights, while Kansas City Royals won twice vs Texas 4-4 and 10-6.
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McMullen Sparks Dodgers Rally to Beat Reds
Ken McMullen returned from the Dodgers dugout to power Los Angeles past Cincinnati 5-2 with his second homer in as many days and three RBIs. Steve Garvey homered, Al Downing improved to six wins, boosting the Dodgers to a five game lead in the NL West.
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Crampton Nears 1 Million With Firestone Win
Bruce Crampton won the American Golf Classic at Firestone with a 273 four round total to claim $32,000 and raise his 1979 season earnings to $204,209. The Australian veteran moved past $200,000 for the year and closed in on $1 million career earnings, trailing Nicklaus Palmer Casper and Trevino.
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Dr Polackwich Ties For Senior Crown
AUGUSTA Dr. Steve Polackwich of Saco and Yudy Elowitch of Portland tied for the Maine Senior Golf championship at the Augusta Country Club Friday with 73s to share the title.
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