Astros Win Ninth Straight In Dome Tight Victory
Houston edged San Francisco 3-2 as Jim Wynn hit a two run homer in the fifth. The Astros extended their home win streak to eight and improved to 9-1 in their last 9 at home, 34-16 since April. Wynn said the team won’t quit and is eyeing the division lead behind strong pitching and a stingy bullpen.
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Gonzalez Seeks Dropping Of Long Tennis Matches
Wimbledon reports long matches as Pancho Gonzalez calls for starting times at noon and no play after 5 p.m. after winning the longest Wimbledon match against Charlie Pasarell. He cites darkness, eye strain, and tougher contests as reasons for revising schedules. Other matches show several lengthy sets with notable players including Ian Smith, Arthur Ashe, Clark Graebner, and Billie Jean King advancing or defending titles.
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Handicap Event For Men Set At Local Lanes
The eighth weekly handicap rolloff for men will be held at 20th Century Lanes on Franklin Street Biddeford tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Defending champion Bob Marcotte won this event two weeks straight and seeks a third title. A 17 10 jackpot shot adds an extra bonus to the winner with three successful attempts in seven weeks. Past shooters include Don Bouffard Don Raybine and Bobby Marcotte. The five game rolloff will determine the winner and entries stay open until rolloff time.
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George Thomas Likely Out For Season With Knee Injury
Boston AP reports George Thomas, 31, a versatile Red Sox player, underwent knee surgery after a collision with Ken Harrelson. Placed on the 60 day emergency disabled list, he may not play again this year though could return as bullpen coach in a few weeks.
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Little League clash yields seven to four result
In a high school era game, Golden Rooster defeats Vic's 7 to 4. Key players include Lablanc, Labbe and Caddigan on offense with strong pitching by Martin and Valliere. The contest features multiple substitutions, pinch hits, and relief appearances as both teams navigate errors and base running.
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Sox Rookie Makes Impressive Debut
Boston fans saw a bright note in a doubleheader split as Sonny Siebert fired a three hitter in a 3 1 win over Cleveland, and Lee, a 22 year old debutant from USC, pitched four innings in relief while showing promise.
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Vannon Stars Highlight 6-for-7 with Homer for Cardinals
Tim McCarver of the St. Louis Cardinals went 6-for-7 with a home run a double and three RBIs as St. Louis swept a doubleheader from Montreal 8 to 3. Ferguson Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts and allowed only one earned run in a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.
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Fights Last Night in LA Crosse and Japan Upsets
In La Crosse Wisconsin Pat O Connor from Rochester Minnesota outpointed Bob Reilly of Griffith Indiana over six rounds. In Wakayama Japan Lion Furukawa fought Alberto Cruz from the Philippines and stopped him in four rounds.
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Races Attract Crowd As Brown Names Colletto Coach
Providence Rhode Island. Jim Colletto, former UCLA co captain and 1966 Rose Bowl star, was named offensive line coach at Brown University. He played at UCLA through 1967 and then joined the Bruins coaching staff for two years.
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Race results Scarborough First $900 claiming
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Stats
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Harvard appoints Stephen N Brown assistant in sports info
Cambridge Massachusetts Stephen N Brown 23 a 1968 Ohio University graduate was named today as assistant in the sports information office at Harvard University He is a native of Providence Rhode Island.
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