Cardinals No-Hitter Revenge Beats Giants at Candlestick
Gaylord Perry took a no-hitter from the Cardinals at Candlestick Park, then Ray Washburn matched with a no-no for St. Louis in a 2-1 win. Washburn, back from arm trouble, walked five and struck out eight to improve to 13-7. The majors saw other NL and AL results, with Cubs, Braves, Phillies, and Reds winning, while Washington and New York were rained out.
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Associated Press
Cardinals
Gaylord Perry
San Francisco
Candlestick Park
Ray
Giants
Chicago Cubs
New York Mets
Atlanta
Houston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Boston
Baltimore
Minnesota
Tigers Rally Amid Rain as Tigers Clinch Flag and Slump
The Detroit Tigers clinched their first pennant since 1945, with celebrations fueled by champagne as rain postponed their game with the New York Yankees. Denny McLain aimed for his 31st win in the makeup game against Mel Stottlemyre, while MLB results across the league included St. Louis no hitters, and Minnesota defeating California to take the opener before dropping the nightcap.
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Robert “Lefty” Grove
Mel Stottlemyre
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Baltimore
Minnesota
California
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Ray Washburn
San Francisco
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Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Houston
Chicago Cubs
New York Mets
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
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Orioles
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Ken Harrelson
Reggie Smith
Joe’ Foy
Pete Richert
Smith
Westland Allied Girls League Ends Season Bowling
The Westland Allied Girls summer league handicap roll off attracted 40 bowlers at Pastime Bowling Lanes Biddeford. Jean Lizotte led Westland with 303 after a 39 pin start while Pat Nield topped Allied with 342. Other top finishers included Aline Guay Terry Dagesse and Eunice Champagne with strong scores. The league wraps with a banquet at Steer House South Portland and a meeting at Pastime at 6.
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Main Street
Biddeford
Jean Lizotte
Westland
Pat Nield
Allied Girls
Aline Guay
Terry Dagesse
Liz Perkins
Joan Matteau
Eunice Champagne
Adrienne Martin
Ces
Connie Be
Yvette Sylvestre
Steer House
South Portland
Nance and Graham Set to Return for Patriots Jets Tilt
Boston Patriots fullback Jim Nance and receiver Art Graham are expected to be ready for Sundays AFL game against the New York Jets in Birmingham. Nance has been back in full workouts with no ill effects, while Graham will join Taliaferro in the passing attack. Taliaferro, playing his first regular season game against his former team, could surprise with his arm and smarts despite limited practice against the Jets.
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Jim Nance
Art Graham
Boston Patriots
New York Jets
Birmingham
Ala
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Mikeles
Graham
Jets
Mike Taliaferro
Taliaferro
Holovak
Mike
Pats
Babe Parilli
New York
Nicklaus And Palmer Odds On PGA Favorites
OKLAHOMA CITY AP The $200000 PGA team championship opens with top players in the field. Palmer and Nicklaus, favored to win their second straight title, compete in a two-site event at Quail Creek and Twin Hills with 124 two man teams in a best ball format over 72 holes.
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Professional Golfers Association
PGA
Sam Gates
New York
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Ken Still
Felus
Quail Creek Course
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Hills
Quail Creek
Dave Eichelberger
Alvie Thompson
Twin Hills
Ken Fulton
Bobby Nichols
Tom Shaw
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Palmer
Nicklaus
Tour
Julius Boros
Golf
Nicklaug
Peer Twin Hills
European heavyweight title change in disqualification win
Henry Cooper of Britain halted Karl Mildenberger of Germany when the referee disqualified Mildenberger for batting, restoring Cooper as European heavyweight champion. In Ohio, Ray Anderson of Cleveland stopped Eddie Dembry of Chicago in the heavyweights. Other bouts saw Domi Manalang stop Jose Pimentel in Honolulu, Nate Williams of Las Vegas decision Benny McCorvey of San Jose, and Pat O Connor knocking out Jose Stubbs in Rochester.
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Associated Press
London
Henry Cooper
Britain
Karl Mildenberger
Germany
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Cooper
Mansfield
Ohio
Ray Anderson
Cleveland
Eddie Dembry
Chicago
Honolulu
Domi Manalang
Philippines
Jose Pimentel
Angeles
Las Vegas
Nev
Nate Williams
Benny McCorvey
San Jose
Calif
Rochester
Minn
Pat O'Connor
Jose Stubbs
Independent Shop Keglers In Season Opener
The Independent Show bowling league opened at Pastime Bowling Lanes Biddeford with eight 5 man teams. Big R Outlet and Cote's Market each won eight points. Allied Shoe and Allied Tape took six points. Big R posted 1442 team points. Allied Shoe led singles with 507. Paul Binette had 322 for high triple. Roy Bryant 136 for high single. Two more teams may join by contacting Bill Manning at the Pastime.
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Allied Shoe
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Aeam
Paul Binette
Roy Bryant
Bill Manning
Red Sox Fans Set Attendance Record
Boston fans set a new paid attendance record for the season, with figures showing 1,851,092 attendees. The AP report notes the 1968 club previously held the record as Boston vies for the pennant.
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Red Sox
Boston
Boston ‘Red Sox
Ellsworth Ends Fenway Myth With 4-0 Sox Win
Boston tied down Baltimore 4-0 to push the Red Sox into third place in the AL. Dick Ellsworth limited the Orioles to six hits before Lee Stange closed the eighth, while Baltimore rookie Roger Nelson struck out 18 in a dominant showing. The win boosted Boston on the road to Yankee Stadium for a weekend series as they chase the Yankees and Indians.
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Lee Stange
Baltimore
Roger Nelson
Red Sox
Sox
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
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Joe Foy
Nelson
Stangé
Moe Drabowsky
Fred Beene
Washburn Fires No-Hitter For Cardinals In Park Rivalry
Major League Stars PITCHING Ray Washburn of the Cardinals fired a no hitter with eight strikeouts and five walks in a 2-0 win over the Giants, marking the first time in major league history no hitters followed in successive games at the same ball park. Jim Fregosi of the Angels tripled in two runs and scored the winning run as California edged Minnesota 4-3 after a Twins victory in a tight contest.
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St. Louis
Giants
Cardinals
Perry
Erniet Koob
Robert Groom
St. Louis Browns
Koob
Bob Bolin
Mike Shannon
Orlando Cepeda
Dick Schofield
Curt Flood
Gem
Cincinnati
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Ted Abernathy
Tony Perez
Cubs
Jim Hickman
Adolfo Phillips
Jerry Koosman
Mets
Houston
Phil Niekro
Atlanta
Astros
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Tommie Aaron
Johnny Briggs
Bob Veale
Jerry Johnson
Philadelphia
Tony Taylor
Dick Ellsworth
Lee Stange
Bruce Lock
Minnesota
California
Dean Chance
Ron Perranoski
Chance
Camilo Pascual
Jim Fregosi
Angels
Fregosi
Jay Johnstone
Jarvis Tatum
George Mitterwald
Dave Boswell
Jim Spencer
Associated Press
Ray Washburn
San Francisco
Gaylord Perry
Nohitter
Twins
VE. Dares Upsets Niagara Bullet at Rockingham Park
In Salem New Hampshire VE Dares again defeated the favored Niagara Bullet in the Rockingham Park pace. VE Dares led early and held on by a nose finishing the mile in 2 06 3 5 while Niagara Bullet, a 3 5 favorite, charged late. The previous week Niagara Bullet led most of the way before W E Dares overtook it.
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Niagara Bullet
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